Edward L Forrest

US Patent:

7526830, May 5, 2009

Filed:

Nov 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/562568

Inventors:

Edward J. Forrest - Marietta GA, US
Paul M. Blair - Jonesboro GA, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B08B 1/00

US Classification:

152101, 152091, 604 1

Abstract:

A cleaning swab is for wet or dry use. The swab includes a handle defining a longitudinal axis. The handle is elongated and has a cleaning head end having a tip, and a grasping end. A cleaning head is mounted to the handle. The cleaning head is formed from a strip of material having an inner surface and an outer surface. The material is affixed to the handle at the inner surface, and extends along the handle, over the tip and along an opposite side of the handle. The head defines a loop at the handle tip spaced from the tip. The strip of material extends along the handle to define major cleaning surfaces and the loop defines an inner annular cleaning surface.

US Patent:

7665177, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Aug 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/161865

Inventors:

Edward J. Forrest - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

Illnois Tool Works, Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

A47L 25/00

US Classification:

152091, 152101, 152441

Abstract:

A cleaning swab has an elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a diameter. The handle has a cleaning head end. A cleaning head is formed from a sheet of non-linting material having a predetermined thickness so as to form a predetermined cleaning head diameter. The material forms a seal-less tip and a pair of longitudinal side seals extending along longitudinal sides of the cleaning head. Excess material forms a cleaning surface suitable for standard polish and angle physical connector polished end faces. A sleeve has a central opening for receiving the handle such that the cleaning head extends beyond an open end of the sleeve. Use of a first predetermined thickness of material forms a first swab having a cleaning head having a first diameter cleaning head and use of a second different predetermined thickness of material forms a second swab having a second different diameter. The sleeve is configured to interchangeably receive the first swab and the second swab.

US Patent:

20020109397, Aug 15, 2002

Filed:

Apr 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/118792

Inventors:

Edward Forrest - Marietta GA, US
Kristine Webb - Cumming GA, US
K. Kammerer - Atlanta GA, US
James Holley - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

A47L013/16

US Classification:

300/021000, 015/244100, 015/209100, 015/225000

Abstract:

A swab for cleaning electrical and particularly fiber optic connectors includes an elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a cleaning head end and a grasping end. The swab includes a wrapped foam cleaning end. The wrapped foam cleaning end is formed from an elongated strip of microporous foam that is spiral wound about the cleaning end of the handle and is formed having a substantially flat cleaning end. A method for making the swab is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20040007250, Jan 15, 2004

Filed:

Jul 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/191127

Inventors:

Edward Forrest - Marietta GA, US

International Classification:

B08B007/00

US Classification:

134/006000, 015/210100

Abstract:

A device for cleaning fiber optic components includes a container having an opening with a soft, large work surface formed in a side thereof. The device includes a plurality of cleaning wipes located within the container, allowing the wipes to be fed from the inside of the container through the opening and placed on the work surface for cleaning. A method for cleaning fiber optic components is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20050271343, Dec 8, 2005

Filed:

Jun 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/858801

Inventors:

Edward Forrest - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

G02B006/00

US Classification:

385134000, 385147000

Abstract:

A method of removing matrix from a fiber optic cable includes the steps of providing a foil layer, placing a sheet of wiping material atop the foil layer, positioning a portion of fiber optic cable coated with a matrix on the sheet of wiping material, folding the foil layer and sheet of wiping material together, spraying solvent into the folded wiping material, and confining the fiber optic cable inside the folded sheet of wiping material within the folded foil layer until the matrix dissolves. A durable folder may be used with the method to provide a portable work station and secure both the sheets of wiping material and the foil layer. A portable containing materials necessary for practicing the method of the present invention also is disclosed.

US Patent:

20060107479, May 25, 2006

Filed:

Nov 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/994929

Inventors:

Edward Forrest - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

A47L 25/00

US Classification:

015210100

Abstract:

A cleaning device is configured for cleaning a male portion of an aligning-type fiber optic connector. The device includes a container having an opening in a face formed in a side of the container. A plurality of discrete soft, large work surfaces are disposed on a face formed in a side of the container. The surfaces are disposed in side-by-side relation to one another having open regions between the surfaces. The open regions are at an elevation lower than an elevation of the plurality of work surfaces. A plurality of cleaning wipes are located inside the container. The wipes are fed from the inside of the container through the opening and placed on the work surface for cleaning the connector.

US Patent:

20060266669, Nov 30, 2006

Filed:

May 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/137012

Inventors:

Edward Forrest - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65D 73/00

US Classification:

206494000

Abstract:

A fiber optic component cleaning tool includes a container defining a body having an outer wall, a sealed bottom wall and an open end, the open end defines a periphery. A compliant, large work surface is disposed on at least a portion of the outer wall. A plurality of cleaning wipes are disposed inside the container. The wipes are pre-moistened with a solvent. A seal extends over the container opening and is sealed to the container at the periphery. The seal has a frangible portion therein to define an opening. A lid is fitted to the container over the open end. The lid has an opening for cooperating with the frangible portion of the seal. Cleaning wipes are fed from the inside of the container through the opening in the seal and the opening in the lid, and are placed on the work surface for cleaning the fiber optic component.

US Patent:

20060266670, Nov 30, 2006

Filed:

Sep 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/162331

Inventors:

Edward Forrest - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65D 73/00

US Classification:

206494000

Abstract:

A fiber optic component cleaning tool includes a container defining a body having an outer wall, a sealed bottom wall and an open end, the open end defines a periphery. A compliant, large work surface is disposed on at least a portion of the outer wall. A plurality of cleaning wipes are disposed inside the container. The wipes are pre-moistened with a solvent. A seal extends over the container opening and is sealed to the container at the periphery. The seal has a frangible portion therein to define an opening. A lid is fitted to the container over the open end. The lid has an opening for cooperating with the frangible portion of the seal. Cleaning wipes are fed from the inside of the container through the opening in the seal and the opening in the lid, and are placed on the work surface for cleaning the fiber optic component. The wipes are formed from a non-woven material such as a blend of a natural and a synthetic material.

Address:

2221 Ft Mellon Ct, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

Phone:

(904)9400495

VIN:

JTHBJ46G472106062

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

ES 350

Year:

2007