Including Means Causing Return Stroke Patents (Class 409/336)
  • Stripping apparatus and methods for optical fibers
    Patent number: 9453964
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for stripping tight-buffered optical fibers are disclosed. The apparatus is configured to perform one or more of the functions of stripping a tight buffer layer, removing a coating layer, and cleaving the fiber, in a single motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Andrew Barnes, Joshua Douglas Raker, Kevin Lee Strause
  • Keyway cutter tool and method
    Patent number: 6942438
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a keyway in a workpiece is provided. The apparatus includes a shank and cutter, the shank and cutter immovably associated with respect to each other during the keyway forming operation. The apparatus is engageable with a computer numeric controlled machine. The method of forming a keyway in a workpiece includes a reciprocating, chiseling motion for removing layers of material from the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Scott L. Deguise