Russell G Williams

US Patent:

45823928, Apr 15, 1986

Filed:

Oct 26, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/665227

Inventors:

Russell H. Williams - Flemington NJ
Peter Garner - Flemington NJ
K. Scott Gordon - Sergeantsville NJ

Assignee:

Thomas & Betts Corporation - Raritan NJ

International Classification:

G02B 726

US Classification:

350 9620

Abstract:

A composite fiber cutting and terminating apparatus includes parent and insert housings supported for relative movement, the parent housing supporting therein both a terminating device, such as a photodiode, and a cutting device. The insert housing has a fiber receiving channel. Upon movement of the insert housing into the parent housing, the fiber is retentively engaged by the insert housing and is cut to define a termination end face and the termination end face is disposed in registration with the termination device.

US Patent:

47704870, Sep 13, 1988

Filed:

Feb 18, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/830612

Inventors:

Russell H. Williams - Flemington NJ

Assignee:

Thomas & Betts Corporation - Bridgewater NJ

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

350 9620

Abstract:

A fiber optic connector including a fiber securing ferrule which permits fiber cleaving therein. The ferrule includes a slot through its outer surface and internally of the end wall thereof to permit cleaving at a point recessed from the wall. The cleaved fiber end face is positioned within the ferrule thus providing protection thereto.

US Patent:

45897271, May 20, 1986

Filed:

Aug 29, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/527440

Inventors:

Russell H. Williams - Flemington NJ

Assignee:

Thomas & Betts Corporation - Raritan NJ

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

350 9620

Abstract:

An optical fiber retaining member for insertion into a tubular optical cable. The retaining member includes a fiber accommodating surface for supporting the fiber and placing the fiber in frictional engagement between the inner wall of the tubular cable and the fiber accommodating surface. A plurality of fibers extending from a single cable can be supported in similar fashion with a retaining member having a plurality of fiber accommodating surfaces.

US Patent:

49539400, Sep 4, 1990

Filed:

Jan 24, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/694353

Inventors:

Carmen Lanzetta - Hatboro PA
Michael Kieli - Bensalem PA
Guenter Schindler - Lakewood NJ
Russell H. Williams - Flemington NJ

Assignee:

Thomas & Betts Corporation - Bridgewater NJ

International Classification:

G02B 636
G02B 726

US Classification:

350 9620

Abstract:

An optical fiber termination device is described which includes first and second housings supported for relative movement therebetween. The first housing supports an optical fiber cable and is insertable into a second housing which supports a cutting device for severing the cable and providing a termination end face. The composite structure is then insertable into a termination housing to provide optical connection with a further optical device.

US Patent:

47799501, Oct 25, 1988

Filed:

Apr 3, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/596477

Inventors:

Russell H. Williams - Flemington NJ

Assignee:

Thomas & Betts Corporation - Bridgewater NJ

International Classification:

G02B 638

US Classification:

350 9621

Abstract:

An optical fiber connection apparatus includes a pair of mating connector halves each accommodating at least one optical fiber. A plug half is insertable into a receptacle half to provide optical connection between the fibers therein. The receptacle portion includes a movable cover supported thereon. The cover is movable from a first position covering the receptale and thereby protecting the fiber therein to a second position opening the receptacle to allow for insertion of the plug. The cover is also movable to lock the plug into the receptacle.