Patrick K Strong

US Patent:

6519399, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Aug 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/930415

Inventors:

Patrick K. Strong - Connelly Springs NC
Michael L. Elmore - Hickory NC
Jason C. Lail - Conover NC
Douglas S. Hedrick - Connelly Springs NC
Eddie H. Hudson - Conover NC

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 644

US Classification:

385114, 385109, 385111

Abstract:

A fiber optic cable including at least one tube assembly therein. The tube assembly includes an optical fiber ribbon stack in a tube. The optical fiber ribbon stack comprises optical fiber ribbons arranged at least partially in a gradually decreasing optical fiber count profile. A diagonal free space of the tube assembly being about 0. 5 mm to about 5 mm. The diagonal free space is defined as the tube inner diameter minus the maximum diagonal length of the ribbon stack. The maximum diagonal length of the ribbon stack being the greater of either a diagonal measurement across lateral subgroups of the ribbon stack or a diagonal measurement across a major dimension of a medial subgroup of the ribbon stack.

US Patent:

6813421, Nov 2, 2004

Filed:

Dec 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/036027

Inventors:

Jason C. Lail - Conover NC
Jody L. Greenwood - Hickory NC
Patrick K. Strong - Connelly Springs NC
Roger K. Peterson - Conover NC
Bradley J. Blazer - Granite Falls NC
William E. Caldwell - Hickory NC
Richard S. Wagman - Hickory NC
Douglas S. Hedrick - Connelly Springs NC

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 644

US Classification:

385101, 385102, 385104, 385109, 385111

Abstract:

A fiber optic cable including a cable core having at least one optical fiber and a ripcord. In one embodiment, the ripcord is a conductive material operative, upon application of a sufficient pulling force, to rip at least one cable component for facilitating access to said at least one optical fiber. In other embodiments, the ripcord is formed from a semi-conductive material, the ripcord is removably attached to at least one cable component, and/or the ripcord has an excess length.

US Patent:

7373055, May 13, 2008

Filed:

Jan 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/621351

Inventors:

Patrick Strong - Connelly Springs NC, US

Assignee:

Draka Comteq B.V. - Amsterdam

International Classification:

G02B 6/44

US Classification:

385100

Abstract:

A system and method for providing a buffer tube. The system includes a crosshead that coats at least one optical fiber with a buffer tube coating; a vat that includes a fluid, the fluid within the vat cooling the buffer tube coating to form a buffer tube, and the vat being provided downstream of the crosshead; a pulling roller that pulls the cooled buffer tube, the pulling roller being provided downstream of the vat; and a jet provided within the vat. The jet jets a jetting fluid against the buffer tube coating so as to compresses the buffer tube coating in a region downstream of the jet.

US Patent:

7466888, Dec 16, 2008

Filed:

Sep 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/531066

Inventors:

Justin Quinn - Newton NC, US
Patrick King Strong - Connelly Springs NC, US

Assignee:

Draka Comteq BV - Amsterdam

International Classification:

G02B 6/44

US Classification:

385114, 385102, 385105, 385109

Abstract:

A buffer tube having therein a ribbon stack formed of optical fiber ribbons, and at least one filler ribbon provided on at least a top or bottom surface of the ribbon stack. The filler ribbon is provided to increase coupling between the ribbon stack and the buffer tube and to reduce fiber attenuation.

US Patent:

8029422, Oct 4, 2011

Filed:

Nov 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/626079

Inventors:

Patrick Strong - Long Beach CA, US
David R. Strong - Long Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 21/00

US Classification:

482 83, 482 90

Abstract:

A martial arts striking device and method of use that overcomes the relatively hard force impact and resistance disadvantages of all prior striking devices for martial arts, boxing, and physical fitness by allowing visibly targeted “non-force impact” (meaning relatively less forceful impact) striking at relatively “non-resistant contact” targets to enhance speed and power while using less effort. Said striking targets can be substantial in size and made of a lightweight flexible material or fabric that reacts with a spontaneous refresh rate when struck, thereby simulating a live opponent. Said striking targets can be easily suspended from a variety of existing structures or specially produced frames and supports to form familiar punching bag shapes, enclosures, or to simulate being surrounded by multiple opponents. In contrast to prior art objects, said striking device is light in weight, easier to mount, noiseless when used, and suitable for safe home use.

US Patent:

8489219, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Jan 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/696338

Inventors:

Patrick King Strong - Connelly Springs NC, US
Freddy Eugene Lindsey - Connelly Springs NC, US
Jeffrey Scott Barker - Statesville NC, US
William Mark Smartt - Mooresville NC, US

Assignee:

Draka Comteq B.V. - Amsterdam

International Classification:

G06F 9/312

US Classification:

700105, 700 95, 700108, 700109, 700122

Abstract:

Disclosed is an improved buffering method for controlling excess fiber length (EFL) and reducing post-extrusion shrinkage in loose buffer tubes. In this way, the method yields first-quality loose buffer tubes not only during steady-state operation but also during ramping, thereby increasing production efficiency and reducing waste.

US Patent:

8625944, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

May 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/779407

Inventors:

Don Parris - Newton NC, US
Patrick King Strong - Connelly Springs NC, US
Denise Matthews - Newton NC, US
Jeffrey Scott Barker - Statesville NC, US

Assignee:

Draka Comteq, B.V. - Amsterdam

International Classification:

G02B 6/44
G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385109, 385 60

Abstract:

Disclosed is a low-shrink buffer tube having a reduced diameter. The buffer tube provides adequate crush resistance and is suitable for deployments requiring mid-span access.

US Patent:

8625945, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

May 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/779419

Inventors:

Don Parris - Newton NC, US
Patrick King Strong - Connelly Springs NC, US
Denise Matthews - Newton NC, US
Jeffrey Scott Barker - Statesville NC, US

Assignee:

Draka Comteq, B.V. - Amsterdam

International Classification:

H01B 11/22

US Classification:

385109, 385 60

Abstract:

Disclosed is a low-shrink buffer tube having a reduced diameter. The buffer tube provides adequate crush resistance and is suitable for deployments requiring mid-span access.