Micro Craft, Inc.
Engineering Design Manager
Cobalt Aug 2017 - May 2019
Senior Mechanical Engineer and Machine Design
Micro Craft, Inc. Aug 2017 - May 2019
Mechanical Design Engineer
3Sae Technologies, Inc. Sep 1, 2010 - Aug 2017
Mechanical Engineer
Schmiede Dec 2003 - Sep 2010
Mechanical Engineer
Education:
Tennessee Technological University 1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering, Bachelors
Skills:
Engineering Solidworks Manufacturing Product Design Cad Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Machining Autocad Automation R&D Machine Tools Pro/Engineer Finite Element Analysis Microsoft Office Problem Solving Gd&T Project Engineering Prototyping Pro Engineer Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Microsoft Word Ptc Creo Fiber Optics Microsoft Excel Cnc Optics Computer Aided Design Excel Word Alibre Design
A cleaning apparatus uses an ultrasonically excited cleaning fluid to clean an object disposed in a cleaning chamber that is substantially isolated from a surrounding environment. The apparatus is particularly suited to cleaning a portion of an elongate member, especially (but not necessarily only) an intermediate (i.e., a portion excluding a distal end portion) portion thereof. In one example, the cleaning apparatus is usable to clean only an intermediate portion of an optical fiber stripped of its coating. The cleaning fluid may be, for example and without limitation, an alcohol such as isopropyl alcohol, or acetone. The cleaning fluid may be circulated in a closed circuit. The closed circuit may include one or more of a fluid pump, a vacuum device for further urging the fluid through the system, and a fluid filter for cleaning the used fluid of at least some contaminants before it is reused.
Robert G. Wiley - Franklin TN, US Brett Clark - Whites Creek TN, US John Lower - Franklin TN, US Jason Troyer - Shelbyville TN, US
International Classification:
G01L 1/22 G01L 1/20
US Classification:
73862045, 73862041, 29428
Abstract:
In accordance with present invention, a load flexure assembly is provided. The load cell assembly includes a plurality of load cells (i.e., two or more) connected between a top plate and a bottom plate. The top plate and bottom plate can be arranged substantially in parallel, one above the other, with the plurality of load cells coupled in between the two.
Scot Ware - Brentwood TN, US Brett Clark - Whites Creek TN, US Michael Cripps - Murfreesboro TN, US David Sellers - Franklin TN, US Jared Meitzler - Franklin TN, US Jason Troyer - Brentwood TN, US
International Classification:
G02B006/255
US Classification:
385/095000
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for automatically preparing optical fibers for splicing (or for attachment to a connector or an optical component) by automatically positioning a stripping station, a cleaning station, and a cleaving station to process one or more optical fibers substantially simultaneously. The optical fiber may be held at a fixed position during processing. A vacuum system may further be used to automatically collect scrap produced by the cleaving process.
Scot Ware - Brentwood TN, US Brett Clark - Whites Creek TN, US Michael Cripps - Murfreesboro TN, US David Sellers - Franklin TN, US Jared Meitzler - Franklin TN, US Jason Troyer - Brentwood TN, US
International Classification:
G02B006/255
US Classification:
385/095000, 385/147000
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for automatically preparing optical fibers for splicing by automatically positioning an optical fiber at a stripping station, a cleaning station, and a cleaving station. The processing of the optical fiber at the various stations is also preferably automated. The optical fiber may be held by an optical fiber holder and/or a carriage, which may translate and/or rotate the optical fiber amongst the various stations. Where the optical fiber is translated only along a single axis, the unit may be configured to be quite reliable, compact, and inexpensive to manufacture.
- Franklin TN, US Robert WILEY - Franklin TN, US Brett CLARK - Whites Creek TN, US Jason TROYER - Shelbyville TN, US Kyle SHAHAN - Nashville TN, US
Assignee:
3SAE Technologies, Inc. - Franklin TN
International Classification:
G02B 6/38 G02B 6/25
Abstract:
A torsion-free fiber clamp may employ a substrate in combination with an epoxy, for example, or the like, to clamp at least one fiber. The substrate may be relatively flat or it may include a groove into which the fiber is placed. The epoxy may be a relatively fast-acting adhesive. The clamp may be employed in a fiber cleaving system and operation wherein it provides a substantially torsion-free clamp of the at least one optical fiber to provide a low cleave angle.
- Franklin TN, US Brett CLARK - Whites Creek TN, US Jason TROYER - Shelbyville TN, US John LOWER - Franklin TN, US Adam JENKINS - Fairview TN, US Clyde TROUTMAN - Spring Hill TN, US Johnny ISSA - Franklin TN, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/255 F16M 11/32 F16M 11/12 F16M 11/18
Abstract:
A parallel position manipulator includes a top plate, a baseplate and a plurality of prismatic joint actuators. Each actuator includes an actuator joint having five Degrees of Freedom (DOF) at either the base plate or the top plate. When one or more of the actuators extends or contracts, the pivot points, or five DOF actuator joint, of the remaining actuators are allowed to shift in any axis other than that actuator's primary axis of motion.
- Franklin TN, US Brett Clark - Whites Creek TN, US Jason Troyer - Shelbyville TN, US John Lower - Franklin TN, US Adam Jenkins - Farview TN, US Clyde Troutman - Spring Hill TN, US Johnny Issa - Franklin TN, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/255 F16M 11/32 F16M 11/18 F16M 11/12
Abstract:
A parallel position manipulator includes a top plate, a baseplate and a plurality of prismatic joint actuators. Each actuator includes an actuator joint having five Degrees of Freedom (DOF) at either the base plate or the top plate. When one or more of the actuators extends or contracts, the pivot points, or five DOF actuator joint, of the remaining actuators are allowed to shift in any axis other than that actuator's primary axis of motion.
System And Method Providing Partial Vacuum Operation Of Arc Discharge For Controlled Heating
- Franklin TN, US Brett Clark - Whites Creek TN, US John Lower - Franklin TN, US Jason Troyer - Shelbyville TN, US Clyde J. Troutman - Spring Hill TN, US
International Classification:
C03B 37/10 C03B 37/07 H05B 7/18
Abstract:
An electrical discharge, suitable for heating optical fibers for processing, is made in a controlled partial vacuum, such that saturation of available ionizable gas molecules is reached. The workpiece temperature is thereby made to be a stably controlled function of the absolute air pressure and is insensitive to other conditions. A system and method accomplishing the foregoing are provided.