Martin C Norris

US Patent:

8540435, Sep 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/188538

Inventors:

Martin Eugene Norris - Lenoir NC, US
Thomas Theuerkorn - Hickory NC, US

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/36

US Classification:

385 78, 385 53, 385 97

Abstract:

Ferrule retainers for retaining and supporting fiber optic ferrules in an optical fiber connector are disclosed. In one embodiment, the ferrule retainers include one or more access windows for accessing an alignment feature(s) of the ferrule located inside the ferrule retainer when the ferrule is assembled in the ferrule retainer. In this manner, the alignment feature(s) of the ferrule is accessible for referencing, if desired, when processing (e. g. , polishing) the optical fiber(s) disposed in the ferrule when the ferrule is assembled in the ferrule retainer. The access window(s) provided in the ferrule retainers allows fiber processing equipment to reference the alignment feature(s) of the ferrule when assembled in a ferrule retainer regardless of whether the fiber processing equipment also references the ferrule retainer to reference the ferrule. The embodiments disclosed herein also include related fiber optic connector assemblies, connectors, and referencing methods.

US Patent:

20130209043, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

Feb 1, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/756912

Inventors:

Martin Eugene Norris - Lenoir NC, US
Thomas Theuerkorn - Hickory NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/44

US Classification:

385 80, 385 78, 385 81, 29428

Abstract:

Fiber optic cable sub-assemblies comprise a fiber optic cable including at least one optical fiber, a cable jacket that houses the optical fiber and at least one strength member. The fiber optic cable sub-assembly further comprises a collar including an inner portion seated within a cavity of an outer portion, wherein the inner portion is attached to an end portion of the strength member of the cable, and the optical fiber extends through the collar to protrude from an outer axial end of the collar. Methods of assembling a fiber optic cable sub-assembly include providing a cable having a strength member along with a collar having an inner portion and an outer portion, attaching the inner portion to an end portion of the strength member so the optical fiber extends from an outer axial end of the collar along with methods for making cable assemblies.

US Patent:

20180003911, Jan 4, 2018

Filed:

Sep 14, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/704697

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Allen Michael Miller - Lenoir NC, US
Martin Eugene Norris - Lenoir NC, US
Thomas Theuerkorn - Hickory NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/44
G02B 6/38
G02B 6/42
G02B 6/12

Abstract:

Disclosed are structures and methods for active optic cable (AOC) assembly having improved thermal characteristics. In one embodiment, an AOC assembly includes a fiber optic cable having a first end attached to a connector with a thermal insert attached to the housing for dissipating heat from the connector. The AOC assembly can dissipate a suitable heat transfer rate from the active components of the connector such as dissipating a heat transfer rate of 0.75 Watts or greater from the connector. In one embodiment, the thermal insert is at least partially disposed under the boot of the connector. In another embodiment, at least one component of the connector has a plurality of fins. Other AOC assemblies may include a connector having a pull tab for dissipating heat from the assembly.

US Patent:

20140328563, Nov 6, 2014

Filed:

Jul 16, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/332463

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Allen Michael Miller - Lenoir NC, US
Martin Eugene Norris - Lenoir NC, US
Thomas Theuerkorn - Hickory NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/44

US Classification:

385100, 29428

Abstract:

Disclosed are structures and methods for active optic cable (AOC) assembly having improved thermal characteristics. In one embodiment, an AOC assembly includes a fiber optic cable having a first end attached to a connector with a thermal insert attached to the housing for dissipating heat from the connector. The AOC assembly can dissipate a suitable heat transfer rate from the active components of the connector such as dissipating a heat transfer rate of 0.75 Watts or greater from the connector. In one embodiment, the thermal insert is at least partially disposed under the boot of the connector. In another embodiment, at least one component of the connector has a plurality of fins. Other AOC assemblies may include a connector having a pull tab for dissipating heat from the assembly.