David L Fecko

US Patent:

20030029547, Feb 13, 2003

Filed:

Aug 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/927977

Inventors:

David Fecko - Granville OH, US
David Stotler - Newark OH, US
Glen Day - Gambier OH, US
Brent Carver - Granville OH, US

International Classification:

B29C070/52

US Classification:

156/166000, 156/180000, 156/441000, 156/433000

Abstract:

A process and apparatus are provided for positioning a plurality of reinforcement strands including a spliced reinforcement strand in a desired spatial relationship prior to a forming die. The process comprises the steps of: positioning a plurality of uninterrupted reinforcement strands moving toward a forming die so that the uninterrupted strands extend from a first location upstream of the forming die to the forming die in a space-apart converging configuration; and positioning at least one spliced reinforcement strand so that it extends generally centrally through the center of the converging configuration of the uninterrupted strands. The apparatus comprises first and second guide structures.

US Patent:

20070104428, May 10, 2007

Filed:

Nov 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/557629

Inventors:

Keith Goossen - Howell NJ, US
Eric Wetzel - Baltimore MD, US
David Fecko - State College PA, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/44

US Classification:

385101000

Abstract:

An automated process for embedding optical fiber in fiberglass yarn is presented. The process permits fabricating a spool in a single, automated step in a conventional yarn spooling apparatus.