Heritage Propane Jan 1999 - Jan 2012
District Manager at Heritage Propane
Education:
Dekalb High School
Skills:
P&L Team Building Purchasing Contract Management Gas Retail Account Management Sales Forecasting Customer Satisfaction Natural Gas Negotiation Team Leadership Energy Strategic Planning Sales Management Operations Management Petroleum P&L Management New Business Development Customer Service Income Statement Contract Negotiation Budgets Inventory Management Inventory Control
Hickory North Carolina
Mechanical Engineer
Corning Incorporated Nov 1995 - Dec 2012
Process Development Engineer
Technical Development Corporation Jan 1993 - Jan 1995
Chief Mechanical Engineer
Synchro-Systems Technologies Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
Chief Engineer
Education:
University of Florida
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Innovative Finite Element Analysis Mechanical Engineering Product Development Cad Engineering Optical Fiber Fiber Optics Manufacturing Cfd Design For Manufacturing Uv Coating Solidworks Plc Machining Continuous Improvement
Craig M. Conrad - Hickory NC David W. Chiasson - Hickory NC Bradley J. Blazer - Granite Falls NC Eric R. Logan - Hickory NC
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 644
US Classification:
385114
Abstract:
A fiber optic ribbon having a predetermined separation sequence including a first subunit having a plurality of optical fibers arranged in a generally planar configuration being connected by a first primary matrix. The first subunit being a portion of a first ribbon-unit. A second subunit having a plurality of optical fibers arranged in a generally planar configuration being connected by a second primary matrix. The second subunit being a portion of a second ribbon-unit that includes a plurality of subunits. A secondary matrix connects the first ribbon-unit and the second ribbon-unit. The secondary matrix has a preferential tear portion disposed adjacent to a ribbon-unit interface defined between the first ribbon-unit and the second ribbon-unit.
Optical Fiber Ribbons Having Preferential Tear Portions
David W. Chiasson - Hickory NC, US Craig M. Conrad - Hickory NC, US Karen E. Williams - Hickory NC, US Rodney D. Cline - Hickory NC, US Terry L. Ellis - Hickory NC, US Bradley J. Blazer - Granite Falls NC, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B006/44
US Classification:
385114
Abstract:
A fiber optic ribbon having a first subunit and a second subunit. The first and second subunits including a plurality of respective optical fibers being connected by respective primary matrices. The first and second subunits being generally aligned along a plane with a secondary matrix contacting portions of the first and second subunits. The secondary matrix having at least one end portion and at least one medial portion. The at least one medial portion and the at least one end portion of the secondary matrix are separated by a gap along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis, thereby defining a preferential tear portion. In other embodiments, the at least one medial portion is recessed relative to the at least one end portion.
Optical Fiber Ribbons With Subunits Having Preferential Tear Portions
Craig M. Conrad - Hickory NC, US David W. Chiasson - Hickory NC, US Bradley J. Blazer - Granite Falls NC, US Eric R. Logan - Hickory NC, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/44
US Classification:
385114
Abstract:
A fiber optic ribbon having a predetermined separation sequence including a first subunit having a plurality of optical fibers arranged in a generally planar configuration being connected by a first primary matrix. The first subunit being a portion of a first ribbon-unit. A second subunit having a plurality of optical fibers arranged in a generally planar configuration being connected by a second primary matrix. The second subunit being a portion of a second ribbon-unit that includes a plurality of subunits. A secondary matrix connects the first ribbon-unit and the second ribbon-unit. The secondary matrix has a preferential tear portion disposed adjacent to a ribbon-unit interface defined between the first ribbon-unit and the second ribbon-unit.
David W. Chiasson - Edmonton, CA Craig M. Conrad - Hickory NC, US William C. Hurley - Hickory NC, US Donald R. Parris - Newton NC, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/44
US Classification:
385100, 385102
Abstract:
A buffered optical waveguide includes an optical waveguide having a core, a cladding, and at least one coating and a buffer layer. The buffer layer being disposed around the optical waveguide for protecting the same so that the coupling/adhesion of the buffer layer is reduced. In one embodiment, at least one coating on the optical waveguides has an undulating profile for reducing contact area of the optical waveguide, thereby reducing coupling/adhesion of the buffer layer thereto. In another embodiment, the buffer layer has an internal profile with at least one recessed portion that extends along a longitudinal length of the buffer layer for reducing the contact area of the buffer layer for reducing coupling adhesion thereto. In preferred embodiments, the buffered optical waveguide is about 900 microns or smaller.
Fiber Optic Cables Manufactured As An Assembly And Method For Manufacturing The Same
Christopher M. Quinn - Hickory NC, US Craig M. Conrad - Hickory NC, US David W. Chiasson - Edmonton, CA
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems, LLC. - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/44
US Classification:
385100, 112113
Abstract:
A plurality of fiber optic cables are manufactured as an assembly of fiber optic cables that are later separated into independent fiber optic cables. A method of manufacturing the fiber optic cable assembly is also described. A jacketing cover is extruded over components of the fiber optic cables with a portion connecting the fiber optic cables, and the fiber optic cables can separated from each other by tearing, cutting, or removing a filling element between the fiber optic cables.
Craig M. Conrad - Hickory NC, US Joseph T. Cody - Hickory NC, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/00
US Classification:
385134, 385138
Abstract:
An optical fiber ribbon splitting tool for selectively separating optical fibers of an optical fiber ribbon into one or more subsets of optical fibers. The ribbon splitting tool comprises a housing, a shearing device movably mounted within the housing, and an actuator for actuating the shearing device such that a subset of optical fibers is separated from the optical fiber ribbon. The shearing device may comprise a plunger having at least one shearing edge profile and a platen. A ribbon splitting tool for use at a cable access point of a fiber optic cable in which at least one optical fiber ribbon is accessible for splitting.
Fiber Optic Cables Having At Least One Tether Optical Fiber
Jody L. Greenwood - Hickory NC, US Warren W. McAlpine - Hickory NC, US Keith H. Lail - Connelly Springs NC, US Craig M. Conrad - Hickory NC, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/44
US Classification:
385100, 385115
Abstract:
A distribution fiber optic cable including a plurality of optical fibers, a main cable body with some of the plurality of optical fibers being disposed within the main cable body, at least one tether optical fiber, and a cable jacket. The at least one tether optical fiber is one of the plurality of optical fibers that transitions during manufacturing from a first location within the main cable body to a tether access location for a portion of the distribution cable. The cable jacket includes a main cable body jacket and a tether access jacket portion that are connected together by a continuous transition that is applied during cable manufacturing. Thus, the craftsman may conveniently access the at least one tether optical fiber for distribution into the optical network.
Craig M. Conrad - Hickory NC, US Eric A. Stern - Winston-Salem NC, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/44 H01B 11/22
US Classification:
385101, 385113, 174113 AS
Abstract:
Fiber optic cables are disclosed that have a toning lobe that allows the conductive wire to migrate toward the main cable body while still allowing adequate separation performance of the toning lobe. More specifically, the fiber optic cable includes a main cable body having at least one optical waveguide and a toning lobe. The toning lobe is connected to the main cable body by a web that frangible. In one embodiment, the toning lobe and the web have a generally tear drop shape. The web includes a neck portion adjacent to the main cable body and a web body, wherein the web body generally increases in thickness towards the toning lobe. The shape of the toning lobe allows a conductive wire of the toning lobe to migrate from a center of the toning lobe toward the main cable body while still providing adequate separation performance of the toning lobe.
Craig Conrad (1970-1982), Linda Miller (1966-1975), Jennifer Mathis (1983-1986), John Vudmaska (1954-1957), Pat Petersen (1965-1973), Nicole Frazza (1978-1986)
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