Milton Ives

US Patent:

20040213529, Oct 28, 2004

Filed:

Apr 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/422396

Inventors:

Edward Dowd - Madison CT, US
Milton Ives - South Windsor CT, US

International Classification:

G02B006/44

US Classification:

385/109000

Abstract:

Fiber optic cables suitable for use in harsh environments such as down hole oil and gas well applications and methods for fabricating the same have been provided. In one embodiment, an optic cable suitable for down hole oil field applications comprises one or more optical fibers disposed in an inner tube and a corrosion resistant metal outer tube disposed over the inner tube, where the inner and outer tubes make intermittent contact. In another embodiment, an optic cable suitable for down hole oil field applications comprise one or more optical fibers disposed in a polymer tube having fins extending therefrom.

US Patent:

20060093275, May 4, 2006

Filed:

Dec 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/014620

Inventors:

Michael Lagace - Haddam CT, US
John Grunbeck - Northford CT, US
Milton Ives - Bolton CT, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385071000, 385055000, 385070000, 385072000, 385073000, 385136000, 385137000

Abstract:

Optical connector assemblies suitable for use in harsh environments such as down hole oil and gas well applications and methods for fabricating the same are provided. In one embodiment, an optical connector assembly suitable for down hole oil field applications comprises a first and second optical waveguide urged by a biasing member against a bracket. Each of the waveguides has at least one base surface formed on the exterior of the waveguide that is disposed against at least one of a plurality of reference surfaces of the bracket. In another embodiment, flats comprise two of the base surfaces on each optical waveguide. In another embodiment, a method of fabricating an optical connector assembly suitable for down hole oil field applications includes the steps of forming a first flat on a first optical waveguide, forming a second flat on the first optical waveguide, forming a first flat on a second optical waveguide, forming a second flat on the second optical waveguide, and biasing the first flats of the first and second optical waveguides against a first seating surface and second flats of the first and second optical waveguides against a second seating surface.

US Patent:

20060182398, Aug 17, 2006

Filed:

Apr 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/397791

Inventors:

Edward Dowd - Madison CT, US
Milton Ives - South Windsor CT, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/44
G08C 19/12
G08C 17/00
G01V 3/00

US Classification:

385100000, 385109000, 340854700, 340870280

Abstract:

Fiber optic cables suitable for use in harsh environments such as down hole oil and gas well applications and methods for fabricating the same have been provided. In one embodiment, an optic cable suitable for down hole oil field applications comprises one or more optical fibers disposed in an inner tube and a corrosion resistant metal outer tube disposed over the inner tube, where the inner and outer tubes make intermittent contact. In another embodiment, an optic cable suitable for down hole oil field applications comprise one or more optical fibers disposed in a polymer tube having fins extending therefrom.

US Patent:

20070292082, Dec 20, 2007

Filed:

Sep 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/849809

Inventors:

MICHAEL LAGACE - Haddam CT, US
John Grunbeck - Northford CT, US
Milton Ives - Bolton CT, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385070000, 385055000

Abstract:

Optical connector assemblies suitable for use in harsh environments such as down hole oil and gas well applications and methods for fabricating the same are provided. In one embodiment, an optical connector assembly suitable for down hole oil field applications comprises a first and second optical waveguide urged by a biasing member against a bracket. Each of the waveguides has at least one base surface formed on the exterior of the waveguide that is disposed against at least one of a plurality of reference surfaces of the bracket. In another embodiment, flats comprise two of the base surfaces on each optical waveguide. In another embodiment, a method of fabricating an optical connector assembly suitable for down hole oil field applications includes the steps of forming a first flat on a first optical waveguide, forming a second flat on the first optical waveguide, forming a first flat on a second optical waveguide, forming a second flat on the second optical waveguide, and biasing the first flats of the first and second optical waveguides against a first seating surface and second flats of the first and second optical waveguides against a second seating surface.

US Patent:

20080044138, Feb 21, 2008

Filed:

Sep 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/849814

Inventors:

Michael Lagace - Haddam CT, US
John Grunbeck - Northford CT, US
Milton Ives - Bolton CT, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385071000, 385070000

Abstract:

Optical connector assemblies suitable for use in harsh environments such as down hole oil and gas well applications and methods for fabricating the same are provided. In one embodiment, an optical connector assembly suitable for down hole oil field applications comprises a first and second optical waveguide urged by a biasing member against a bracket. Each of the waveguides has at least one base surface formed on the exterior of the waveguide that is disposed against at least one of a plurality of reference surfaces of the bracket. In another embodiment, flats comprise two of the base surfaces on each optical waveguide. In another embodiment, a method of fabricating an optical connector assembly suitable for down hole oil field applications includes the steps of forming a first flat on a first optical waveguide, forming a second flat on the first optical waveguide, forming a first flat on a second optical waveguide, forming a second flat on the second optical waveguide, and biasing the first flats of the first and second optical waveguides against a first seating surface and second flats of the first and second optical waveguides against a second seating surface.

US Patent:

45714673, Feb 18, 1986

Filed:

Jul 26, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/517422

Inventors:

Richard W. Sorenson - Avon CT
Milton N. Ives - Wolcott CT

Assignee:

Carlingswitch, Inc. - West Hartford CT

International Classification:

H01H 2100

US Classification:

200 6BA

Abstract:

A three position switch has three blade or strip type fixed contacts, which can be assembled by insertion in slots provided in the switch case. The switch has a stable center-off condition without requiring a yoke on the center fixed contact. The movable contact cooperates with the actuator's plunger portion to define this center-off switch condition and the elimination of such a yoke provides a simpler switch.

US Patent:

44019599, Aug 30, 1983

Filed:

Jul 21, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/170362

Inventors:

John A. Enright - Orange CT
Milton N. Ives - Wolcott CT
Richard H. Daniels - Woodbury CT

Assignee:

North American Philips Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

H01F 708

US Classification:

335272

Abstract:

A magnetically actuated indicator which includes an elongated housing and an elongated core having a first asymmetric axial extremity mounted for (a) sliding axial movement and (b) rotation about the axis thereof. At least one elongated winding is disposed for cooperation with the core. The apparatus also includes at least one rotatably mounted indicator member having at least first and second discrete magnetic poles disposed in spaced relationship.

US Patent:

48033146, Feb 7, 1989

Filed:

Jul 30, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/083939

Inventors:

Richard W. Sorenson - Avon CT
Milton N. Ives - Wolcott CT
Frank P. Sapone - Waterbury CT

Assignee:

Carlingswitch, Inc. - West Hartford CT

International Classification:

H01H 1558
H01H 2708

US Classification:

200 11J

Abstract:

A rotary key switch has a momentary action such that a lock cylinder and control member are returned to normal positions by a torsion spring provided in a central bore of the control member. The switch housing is in two parts, a lower body portion and an upper panel mounted cap portion that also supports the lock cylinder. The lower portion defines a cylindrical cavity and supports the control member on a central post that is also provided in this central bore. The housing portions are telescopically secured to one another and a stop is deformed in part by the control member and the panel mounted cap portion to positively limit the rotation of the key and lock cylinder.