Patents by Inventor Wayne Utz

Wayne Utz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8009957
    Abstract: A strain relief for distributing strain along an outer surface of an optical fiber cable is disclosed. The strain relief is shaped to surround and tangentially grip the cable via friction between the outer surface of the cable and an inner surface of the strain relief. The strain relief also includes a pulling eye to protect the cable (and a connector) from pulling force (i.e. strain), water and dust. The strain relief is relatively small, low cost and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: OFS Fitel, LLC
    Inventors: Quentin Wayne Utz, Hongbo Zhang
  • Patent number: 7869685
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a connector system. The connector system includes a connector cover. The connector-cover has a cap to protect a connector from dust and water and an adapter attached to an optical fiber cable, which is configured to connect to the cap. The dimensions and configuration of the connector-cover allow it to be pulled through conventional conduit (i.e. a 90°-bent, 0.75 inch Schedule 40 conduit).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: OFS Fitel, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Hendrickson, Quentin Wayne Utz, Hongbo Zhang, Kelvin B. Bradley
  • Publication number: 20100220969
    Abstract: A strain relief for distributing strain along an outer surface of an optical fiber cable is disclosed. The strain relief is shaped to surround and tangentially grip the cable via friction between the outer surface of the cable and an inner surface of the strain relief. The strain relief also includes a pulling eye to protect the cable (and a connector) from pulling force (i.e. strain), water and dust. The strain relief is relatively small, low cost and easy to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: OFS Fitel, LLC
    Inventors: Quentin Wayne Utz, Hongbo Zhang
  • Publication number: 20080317415
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a connector system. The connector system includes a connector cover. The connector-cover has a cap to protect a connector from dust and water and an adapter attached to an optical fiber cable, which is configured to connect to the cap. The dimensions and configuration of the connector-cover allow it to be pulled through conventional conduit (i.e. a 90°-bent, 0.75 inch Schedule 40 conduit).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: FURUKAWA ELECTRIC NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Hendrickson, Hongbo Zhang, Quentin Wayne Utz
  • Patent number: 7463238
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible digital display retractable into a portable housing. Electronic components are contained within the housing to provide for portable storage, viewing and markup of digital documents, such as full-size architectural drawings, on the digital display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: VirtualBlue, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Funkhouser, Bill Moultrie, Wayne Utz
  • Patent number: 7418918
    Abstract: Foldable boat covers provide various features including a cover portion which is foldable. Other features include hinges allowing the base structure to be folded. By folding the cover portion, the base structure, or both the cover portion and base structure, the boat may be placed in a garage or on a covered boat lift with a lesser likelihood of the boat cover interfering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventors: William Bierbower, Quentin Wayne Utz
  • Publication number: 20080060570
    Abstract: Foldable boat covers provide various features including a cover portion which is foldable. Other features include hinges allowing the base structure to be folded. By folding the cover portion, the base structure, or both the cover portion and base structure, the boat may be placed in a garage or on a covered boat lift with a lesser likelihood of the boat cover interfering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: William Bierbower, Quentin Wayne Utz
  • Publication number: 20050040962
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible digital display retractable into a portable housing. Electronic components are contained within the housing to provide for portable storage, viewing and markup of digital documents, such as full-size architectural drawings, on the digital display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Phillip Funkhouser, Bill Moultrie, Wayne Utz
  • Patent number: 4873676
    Abstract: An improved microprocessor-controlled sonar depth sounder, which is automatically operative to detect and lock to the bottom of a body of water, fill in the display below the detected bottom, change display scales in response to the detected bottom going off-scale, and reformat the entire display in response to a scale change. A memory is provided for storing target data up to the operable depth limits of the device, thereby allowing display reversing and display expansion or "zoom" of a predetermined portion of the display selected by a zoom cursor. The zoom or cursor is variably positionable at different depths. The device employs an improved variable sensitivity amplifier. Also disclosed is an improved water-resistant switch construction for marine electronic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Techsonic Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Bailey, Robert R. Gibson, Alvin Nunley, III, Q. Wayne Utz