Brian J Gimbel

US Patent:

6396993, May 28, 2002

Filed:

Dec 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/475915

Inventors:

Markus A. Giebel - Hickory NC
James P. Luther - Hickory NC
Brian J. Gimbel - Hickory NC
Otto I. Szentesi - Hickory NC

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 600

US Classification:

385136, 385139

Abstract:

The challenge of pulling an optical fiber having a connector at its terminal end without incurring damage to the fiber or connector due to excessive pulling or bending is met by introducing a breakaway feature that disconnects the connectorized fiber from the pulling mechanism upon detecting excessive force. The breakaway feature may be positioned at several locations along the pathway connecting the optical fiber and the pulling force. In one embodiment the breakaway feature is disposed on a cover over the connectorized front end of the optical fiber. In other embodiments the breakaway element is inserted along the cord connecting the connectorized optical fiber to the pulling force.

US Patent:

20200301089, Sep 24, 2020

Filed:

Jun 5, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/894687

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Darrell R. Childers - Hickory NC, US
Brian J. Gimbel - Hickory NC, US
Brian Pruett - Hickory NC, US
Myron W. Yount - Conover NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/44

Abstract:

A device for rearranging optical fibers has a proximal and distal end. The ends have openings therein to allow optical fibers to pass therethrough. The openings in the distal end have a width that is less than twice the optical fiber's diameter. Dividers separate the distal end openings and have a projection that narrows the distal openings to prevent the optical fibers from accidentally moving out of the openings. A lid is also provided to assist with organization and compression of the optical fibers.

US Patent:

20180341080, Nov 29, 2018

Filed:

Jul 26, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/046152

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Darrell R. Childers - Hickory NC, US
Brian J. Gimbel - Hickory NC, US
Brian Pruett - Hickory NC, US
Myron W. Yount - Conover NC, US

Assignee:

US Conec, Ltd. - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/44

Abstract:

A device for rearranging optical fibers has a proximal and distal ends. The ends have openings therein to allow optical fibers to pass therethrough. The openings in the distal end have a width that is less than twice the optical fiber's diameter. Dividers separate the distal end openings and have a projection that narrows the distal openings to prevent the optical fibers from accidentally moving out of the openings. A lid is also provided to assist with organization and compression of the optical fibers.

US Patent:

20170045700, Feb 16, 2017

Filed:

Aug 15, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/237561

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Darrell R. Childers - Hickory NC, US
Brian J. Gimbel - Hickory NC, US
Brian Pruett - Hickory NC, US
Myron W. Yount - Conover NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/44

Abstract:

A device for rearranging optical fibers has a proximal and distal ends. The ends have openings therein to allow optical fibers to pass therethrough. The openings in the distal end have a width that is less than twice the optical fiber's diameter. Dividers separate the distal end openings and have a projection that narrows the distal openings to prevent the optical fibers from accidentally moving out of the openings. A lid is also provided to assist with organization and compression of the optical fibers.