Robert L Wiley

US Patent:

6799383, Oct 5, 2004

Filed:

Jul 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/617947

Inventors:

Robert G. Wiley - Frankfort KY

Assignee:

3SAE Technologies, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

F26B 1900

US Classification:

34463, 34444, 34380, 34 60

Abstract:

A system and method are provided for stripping one or more optical fibers having multiple coatings, accomplished with multiple stripping steps or passes. As an example, each coating may be stripped relatively independently. Such stripping may be accomplished with multiple bursts of a fluid or gas heated to a temperature sufficient to remove the coating.

US Patent:

7046886, May 16, 2006

Filed:

Nov 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/723028

Inventors:

Robert G. Wiley - Frankfort KY, US

Assignee:

3SAE Technologies, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

G02B 6/16

US Classification:

385123, 385 37, 65530

Abstract:

A system and method in accordance with the present invention applies short bursts of a high temperature fluid to a hydrogen-loaded fiber to relocate the hydrogen within the fiber in the proximity of the fiber's core—to achieve a fiber having significantly improved photosensitivity. A stronger fiber grating is realized when the fiber is subsequently exposed to ultraviolet light.

US Patent:

7317171, Jan 8, 2008

Filed:

Dec 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/294037

Inventors:

Robert G. Wiley - Frankfort KY, US

Assignee:

3SAE Technologies, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

B23K 10/00

US Classification:

21912159, 21912157, 21912154, 21912152, 31511121

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for reducing the gap resistance between two electrodes, such as the electrodes used fusion splicing one optical fiber to another, by injecting negative ions into the gas or gasses that are located between the electrodes. As a result, the voltage that is required to cause dielectric breakdown and initiation of the electrical arc is drastically reduced.

US Patent:

7342198, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

Feb 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/678671

Inventors:

Robert G. Wiley - Frankfort KY, US

Assignee:

3SAE Technologies, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

B23K 10/00

US Classification:

21912159, 21912157, 21912152, 21912148, 31511121

Abstract:

A method of generating an electrical arc includes steps of providing a first electrode and a second electrode, determining a dielectric strength of a gap region between the electrodes, determining a desired dielectric strength change based on the determined dielectric strength, injecting an amount of ions into the gap region, wherein the amount of ions is controlled based on the desired dielectric strength change, and providing a voltage to the first electrode, the voltage causing the electrical arc to be formed between the first electrode and the second electrode. Preferably, the amount of ions injected into the gap region causes the dielectric strength of the gap region to be changed by an amount substantially equal to the desired dieletric strength change. The method may be implemented in an apparatus employing an electrician arc, such as, without limitation, a fusion splicer or an apparatus for preparing an optical fiber.

US Patent:

7555188, Jun 30, 2009

Filed:

Aug 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/198363

Inventors:

Robert G. Wiley - Frankfort KY, US
Donald Grasso - Franklin TN, US
Steven A. Valle - Nashville TN, US
Sam Aderogba - Brentwood TN, US
Jared Meitzler - Spring Hill TN, US
Clyde Troutman - Spring Hill TN, US
Christopher Williams - Smurna TN, US

Assignee:

3SAE Technologies, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

G02B 6/25

US Classification:

385134, 385 95

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for processing an optical fiber includes generating a continuous or pulsed arc in a first area wherein the arc creates a plasma in one or more gasses in the first area. The method further includes positioning a portion of the fiber in a second area adjacent to and outside of the plasma region, wherein coating material that is present on the optical fiber portion is removed when the plasma is present. Alternatively, in the case of a pulsed arc, the optical fiber portion may be positioned at least partially within the plasma region. The positioning step may be performed prior to or subsequent to the arc generating step. The method and apparatus may be utilized in a system that also strips and cleaves optical fibers. Also, a method for reducing the gap resistance between two electrodes by injecting negative ions into the area between the electrodes.

US Patent:

20040079201, Apr 29, 2004

Filed:

Jul 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/617907

Inventors:

Robert Wiley - Frankfort KY, US

International Classification:

H02G001/12

US Classification:

081/009400

Abstract:

A handheld stripper includes a handheld housing having a chamber configured to hold a volume of pressurized combustible gas. Combustion of the gas occurs at an output nozzle. A filter is disposed between the output nozzle and fiber and is configured to radiate heat in the direction of the fiber, while preventing a combustion flame from contacting the fiber.

US Patent:

20050109177, May 26, 2005

Filed:

Aug 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/924434

Inventors:

Robert Wiley - Frankfort KY, US
Brett Clark - Whites Creek TN, US
Jared Meitzler - Spring Hill TN, US
Roberto Rivera - Franklin TN, US
Clyde Troutman - Madison AL, US

International Classification:

B26D001/00

US Classification:

083013000

Abstract:

A system and method for cleaving an optical fiber having a first end and a second end are provided, including circumferentially scoring the outer surface of the optical fiber with at least one blade and applying tension to at least the first end or the second end of the optical fiber until the optical fiber cleaves.

US Patent:

20100263685, Oct 21, 2010

Filed:

May 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/755515

Inventors:

Robert G. Wiley - Frankfort KY, US

International Classification:

B08B 6/00

US Classification:

134 11

Abstract:

A method for preparing (e.g., cleaning or stripping) an optical fiber that includes reducing the gap resistance between two electrodes by injecting negative ions into the gas or gasses that are located between the electrodes. As a result, the voltage that is required to cause dielectric breakdown and initiation of the electrical arc is drastically reduced.