38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 114 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140270567 | SELECTIVE PERCEPTUAL MASKING VIA SCALE SEPARATION IN THE SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL DOMAINS USING INTRINSIC IMAGES FOR USE IN DATA COMPRESSION - An automated, computerized method for processing a video is provided. The method includes providing a video file depicting a video, in a computer memory; providing a video file depicting a video, in a computer memory; scale separating the video file by applying an edge-preserving blurring filter to generate a detail scale-separated video and a level scale-separated video corresponding to the video; temporally blurring the detail scale-separated video and spatially blurring the level scale-separated video; combining the filtered detailed scale-separated video and the filtered level scale-separated video to provide an output video; and outputting the output video for use in a data compression operation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270568 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NOISE REDUCTION IN VIDEO SYSTEMS - A system and method of image processing is provided, including implementing adaptive pixel replacement techniques or reducing noise. The method includes obtaining a data map of an image frame, wherein the data map comprises good pixels and bad pixels at locations associated with the data map. The method also includes assigning different techniques to the bad pixels, wherein a first technique is assigned to a first bad pixel and a second technique is assigned to a second bad pixel. The method further includes adjusting information associated with the bad pixels for a chosen technique for each of the bad pixels. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270569 | AUTOMATED GEOSPATIAL IMAGE MOSAIC GENERATION - Automatic generation of a mosaic comprising a plurality of geospatial images. An embodiment of the automatic mosaic generation may include automated source image selection that includes comparison of source images to base layer image to determine radiometric similar source images. Additionally, an embodiment of an automatic cutline generator may be provided to automatically determine a cutline when merging two images such that radiometric differences between the images along the cutline are reduced. In this regard, less perceivable outlines may be provided. Further still, an embodiment of a radiometric normalization module may be provided that may determine radiometric adjustments to source images to match certain properties of the base layer image. In some embodiments, when processing source images, the source images may be downsampled during a portion of the processing to reduce computational overhead. Additionally, some highly parallel computations may be performed by a GPU to further enhance performance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270570 | TECHNIQUES FOR IMAGE SENSOR PIXEL CORRECTION - Techniques for image sensor pixel correction are described. In one embodiment, for example, an apparatus may comprise a processor circuit and an imaging management module, and the imaging management module may be operable by the processor circuit to determine an intensity value for a pixel in an image sensor pixel array, determine a pixel intensity deviation for the pixel comprising a difference between the intensity value for the pixel and a composite intensity value for a pixel neighborhood of the pixel, determine a pixel correction threshold for the pixel, and when the pixel intensity deviation exceeds the pixel correction threshold, determine a corrected intensity value for the pixel. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270571 | SHUFFLE ALGORITHM AND NAVIGATION - Embodiments are disclosed for randomly and pseudo-randomly presenting images to a user. An exemplary method includes receiving a first set of images from a user, receiving a second set of conditions that an image must satisfy, creating a subset of the first set of images that satisfies the second set of conditions, selecting a random element of said subset, and displaying said random element to a user. The conditions define the breadth or narrowness of the subset of images from which a random element is chosen. The conditions may be system set, user configured, or any combination, and a user may repeat the process, or may choose to view a new image that has one or more affinities to the last randomly chosen image presented. Affinities function in similar manner to the conditions of a pseudo-random selection, but generally serve to narrow the available set of photos to a greater extent. Conditions or affinities may be, for example, time based, location based, event based, based on a relationship of the user to a person appearing in the last displayed photo, or based upon various other defined connections or commonalities. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270572 | SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING/CORRECTING ECLIPSE PHENOMENON, AND RELATED CORRELATED DOUBLE SAMPLING APPARATUS - A correlated double sampling apparatus includes a first processing unit and a second processing unit. The first processing unit is arranged for receiving a reset signal, a data signal, and a predetermined signal; obtaining a reset level of the reset signal and a first data level of the data signal in a first operation mode; and obtaining a second data level of the data signal, and comparing the second data level with the predetermined signal to generate a detection result in a second operation mode. The second processing unit is arranged for storing the reset level and the first data level in the first operation mode, and selectively correcting an output signal according to the detection result in the second operation mode, wherein the output signal is determined according to a level difference between the reset level and the first data level. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270573 | METHOD FOR BACKGROUND REMOVAL IN BINARY DOCUMENT IMAGE BY ESTIMATING LINEARITY OF IMAGE COMPONENTS - A method of processing a binary document image to remove non-text elements including long straight lines. The method uses a least squares method to fit the pixels of an image component to a line, and then use the coefficient of determination as a measure of linearity of the image component. For each image component, the line fitting and the coefficient of determination are performed twice, once on the original pixel coordinates and once after the image component is rotated 45 degrees. The higher one of the two calculated coefficients of determination is used to determine whether the image component is a straight line. If it is, and if the line is longer than a certain length, it is removed from the document image as a non-text element. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270574 | IMAGE DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE DATA PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE, NON-TRANSITORY MEDIUM - An image data processing including a storage unit for storing a first pixel block and a second pixel block taken from image data in which pixels are arranged in a first direction and a second direction, and a writing module for writing the first pixel block and the second pixel block stored in the storage unit into a memory, wherein the first pixel block and the second pixel block are arranged one adjacent to the other along the first direction, and the number of pixels arranged in the first direction in each block is equal to an access unit data length of the memory multiplied by a natural number m1, and the writing module writes pixel data equal in length to the access unit data length, and representing pixels contiguously arranged along the first direction across the first and second pixel blocks, into the memory in a single access operation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270575 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CAPTURE PROCESSING - Systems and methods may perform processing associated with receiving, with a capture module in communication with a processor, data. Processing may be performed associated with converting, with an optical character recognition (OCR) module in communication with the capture module and the processor, the data into machine readable data. Processing may be performed associated with extracting, with a processing module in communication with the OCR module and the processor, relevant data from the machine readable data. Processing may be performed associated with populating, with the processing module, a field in a report with the relevant data. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270576 | OVENABLE BAG CONVERTIBLE INTO A BAKING SHEET - An ovenable bag that is convertible into a baking sheet for baking a food product is provided. The ovenable bag may include a front panel, a rear panel, and a closure disposed on the front panel. The front panel and the rear panel define an interior chamber for holding the food product, and the closure is configured to allow the ovenable bag to be openable into the baking sheet. A related ovenable blank and method of forming an ovenable bag are also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270577 | POUCH WITH LENTICULAR IMAGE - A flexible pouch is having a lenticular image is provided. The lenticular image may be used to add depth or an animated effect to the aesthetic design of the flexible pouch. The lenticular layer is incorporated into the laminate of the flexible pouch. A lenticular patch is also applied to a surface of the flexible pouch. The lenticular image may be visible about the sealed portions of the flexible pouch. Since the appearance of the lenticular image will be distorted if the lenticular lens is bent or stretched, the lenticular image may be used as a stress indicator to signify portions of the flexible pouch that have been structurally compromised. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270578 | DEPLOYABLE FLUID COLLECTION BAG AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A deployable foldable fluid collection bag is provided which may be selectively deployable as desired by a user. The bag includes a first panel having a first edge and an opposing second edge. The first panel defines a base region, a first sidewall region, and a second sidewall region. The bag additionally includes a second panel having a second panel peripheral edge coupled to the first edge to define a fluid-tight seam between the second panel and base region, the first sidewall region and the second sidewall region. A third panel having a third panel peripheral edge is coupled to the second edge to define a fluid-tight seam between the third panel and the base region, the first sidewall region and the second sidewall region. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270579 | SILICONE BAG WITH SEAL - A bag having a front and back portion which are comprised of silicone or a similar elastomer. The front and back portion are identical in size and are sealed together along their sides and bottom with an opening along the top portion. The opening creates a cavity from which items are placed in and stored or transported for further use. A sealing mechanism on top of the bag seals items in the bag. The bag is water tight. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270580 | FLEXIBLE PACKAGE WITH REINFORCED TOP AND METHOD OF FILLING THE SAME - Flexible packages and methods of filling them are disclosed. The package includes front and a rear panels. The front and rear panels each have a pair of side edges, a bottom edge, and a top edge. Respective ones of the side and bottom edges of the panels are secured together. The panels confront each other at the top portion of the package to form an interface through which the package may be filled. The top portion of the package is reinforced with reinforcing layers to form at least one top extension, which includes a handle for supporting the package. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270581 | Bag for storage and removal of oxygen - A flexible bag for food storage includes an oxygen remover, a water impermeable membrane, a frangible seal, and walls having low oxygen transmission. The wall comprises two facing sheets, and at least one sheet is a multilayer sheet having an inner layer of polymer enabling the facing sheets to be joined by melt sealing at less than 95° C. The bag may be sealed at location other than the frangible seal. A machine-readable image (e.g. QR code) may direct a computer or phone to a video on the Internet that shows re-sealing the bag at a location separate from the frangible seal to isolate the storage region from air surrounding the bag. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270582 | FLEXIBLE PACKAGE AND PROCESS OF MAKING PACKAGE - A flexible package and method for making one includes a thermoplastic film section folded to form first and second opposing body panels. The first and second body panels are joined together along a top seal, first side seal, and second side seal; and have a fold section forming a bottom. A perforated section is provided in the first body panel to provide access to an interior of the package. The package can be used for a variety of packaging contents including, for example, a roll of bags. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270583 | Dual Sterile Pouch and Sealing Mechanisms for the Containment of a Non-Sterile Device - A dual sterile pouch and sealing mechanism for the sterile containment and usage of a non-sterile device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270584 | RECLOSABLE PACKAGES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - A reclosable package has front and back panels each have a top end and a maximum height such that the maximum height of the back panel is greater than the maximum height of the front panel, resulting in an exposed segment of the back panel uncovered by the front panel. A closure flap including a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer and being non-removably attached to the exposed segment of the back panel via the first adhesive layer and removably attached to a portion of the front panel via the second adhesive layer. After opening to access an interior of the package, the second adhesive layer can be used to reattach the closure flap to the front panel. A method of manufacturing the package is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270585 | CHILD RESISTANT POUCH HAVING RECLOSEABLE ZIPPER AND METHODS - A reclosable zipper pouch includes a zipper-operable section and a zipper-non-operable section to provide difficulty to a child to open the pouch, and remain easy for an adult or senior citizen to open the pouch. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270586 | FALSE FLANGE CHILD RESISTANT CLOSURE FOR RECLOSEABLE POUCH AND METHODS - A reclosable zipper pouch includes a flange in covering relation to a portion of a first wall panel extending between a first zipper profile member and a mouth, when viewed from the open mouth, to provide difficulty to a child to open the pouch, and remain easy for an adult or senior citizen to open the pouch. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270587 | CLOSURE ARRANGEMENTS FOR RECLOSEABLE POUCHES; RECLOSEABLE POUCHES; AND, METHODS - Reclosable zipper arrangements for bags such as thermoplastic bags are described. The reclosable zipper arrangements are configured to advantageously provide a clicking sensory indicator, in the form of a tactile and/or audible indication of sealing, as zipper closure occurs. Package arrangements using the closure arrangements are described. Also, methods of assembly and use are described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270588 | End Stops For Reclosable Fastener And Reclosable Bag Having Same - Reclosable fastener assembly includes a fastener comprising a pair of interlocking tracks including a first track having a male profile and a second track having a female profile, the fastener having a height and a width when the tracks are interlocked, a slider slidably mounted to the tracks for movement between a closed position and an open position, and at least one end stop located at an end of the fastener, the end stop formed integrally from at least one of the first and second tracks, the end stop having a wedge shape with a first end, a second end, and a lateral extent, the first end being proximate the fastener and having a height no greater than the height of the fastener, the end stop having a decreasing height from the first end to the second end, and the lateral extent extending beyond the width of the fastener. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270589 | Vertical Action Reclosable Fastener And Reclosable Bag Having Same - Reclosable fastener includes a first track including a first engagement profile having a first hook portion opening in a first direction along a reference axis substantially perpendicular to a burst direction of the fastener and a second track including a second engagement profile having a second hook portion opening in a second direction opposite the first direction along the reference axis and configured to engage the first hook portion in a closed configuration. The first and second hook portions are configured to engage each other when the first and second tracks are urged toward each other along the reference axis, and the first and second hook portions are configured to disengage each other when the first and second tracks are urged away from each other along the reference axis. A reclosable bag having a reclosable fastener and a slider for a reclosable fastener are also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270590 | REUSABLE FOOD STORAGE BAG AND PROCESS FOR MAKING A REUSABLE STORAGE BAG - The present invention is a washable and reusable storage bag comprising a plastic coated canvas made from cotton and polyethylene. The storage bag comprises a front panel having a zipper and a back panel, a bottom edge and a top edge, and two side edges. The bag further comprises a rectangular transparent polyurethane window in the front panel, preferably in the shape of a rectangle. Two opposing sides of the transparent polyurethane window are heat sealed to the plastic coated canvas to create a liquid tight seal between the transparent polyurethane window and the plastic coated canvas. The outside of the storage bag can be customized with, e.g., designs, branding, and/or advertising. The storage bags can be hand washed, put in the dishwasher or put in the washing machine and clothes dryer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270591 | Dry-Lift Hockey Bag - A sports bag device is disclosed that provides users with a simple and hassle-free way to air-dry their sports equipment. The sports bag device comprises a shell component and a mesh bag secured to the shell component. The shell component comprises a substantially rectangular base, first and second side walls connected to side edges of the base, and first and second end walls connected to end edges of the base. Additionally, the shell component comprises a top closure component that releasably connects the side walls, thereby enclosing an interior surface of the shell component. Furthermore, a telescoping handle is secured to an end wall, and an end of the mesh bag is releasably secured to the telescoping handle. Thus, raising the telescoping handle causes one side of the mesh bag to raise out of the shell component, effectively allowing the contents of the mesh bag to air dry. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270592 | Reinforced Package - A reinforced package disclosed herein. The package comprises a bag and a reinforcing sleeve attached to the bag. The bag comprises an open end, a closed end, and an interior space for holding a product. The bag is positionable in a non-erect position wherein the interior space is reduced and in an erect position wherein the interior space is increased. The reinforcing sleeve comprises a plurality of panels configured to at least partially receive the closed end of the bag. The plurality of panels comprise a front panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the front panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the font panel, and at least one back panel foldably connected to one of the first and second side panels. The reinforcing sleeve is configured to maintain the bag in the erect position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270593 | TRI-FOLD SIDE SEAMED PLASTIC PRODUCE BAG AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A trifold side seamed film produce bag includes a front wall and a back wall, first and second side edges sealed together and a seamless bag bottom. The bag is joined at the side edges to additional bags by a perforation. The bag is corona treated on at least one wall and promotional material is printed on the treated surface. The bags are folded to one third of their height to fit compact bag roll dispensers. The bags are folded in a Z-fold or C-fold configuration. The method includes manufacturing the bags and winding them onto cores or forming the bags into coreless rolls. An apparatus for forming the side seamed bags includes an extruder, a tubing flattener, a perforator, a sealer, a corona treater, a printer and a slitter. The treated, printed bags may be stored on rolls for later slitting into two bag streams and folding into thirds. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270594 | ANTI-INCENDIARY FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINER WITH INDUCTION CONTROL - A method, apparatus and system is provided for both (1) decreasing electrostatic discharges to reduce the potential for incendiary discharges caused by electrostatic charges in flexible containers such as flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) and (2) decreasing the induction on isolated conductors nearby the container to reduce the potential for incendiary discharges from the isolated conductors | 2014-09-18 |
20140270595 | FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINER WITH INDUCTION CONTROL - A method, apparatus and system is provided for both (1) decreasing electrostatic discharges to reduce the potential for incendiary discharges caused by electrostatic charges in flexible containers such as flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) and (2) decreasing the induction on isolated conductors nearby the container to reduce the potential for incendiary discharges from the isolated conductors | 2014-09-18 |
20140270596 | CHILD RESISTANT CLOSURE SYSTEM INCLUDING HOOD ARRANGEMENT FOR RECLOSEABLE BAG AND METHODS - A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a zipper closure having a hood arrangement that includes at least a non-removable hood section in covering relation to a first portion of the zipper closure. There can be slider to open and close the closure, and the non-removable hood section will be sized to accommodate the slider. The hood arrangement can include a removable section to expose the zipper closure and allow access to the slider. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270597 | PACKAGE WITH RESEALABLE OPENING - A package with a resealable opening is provided. In one embodiment, the resalable opening includes a lid that may be peeled from the packaging to expose an opening and an adhesive area. The lid may later be adhered back to the packaging by contacting a portion of the lid with the adhesive area. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270598 | Easy Open Apparatus and Method for Multi-Ply Bags - An easy open apparatus for multi-wall bags and a method for making such bags are disclosed. The bag has a closed end and an open end and the rear panel is stepped relative to the upper edge of the front panel. A tear-tape strip is adhered to an inner surface of a flap formed in the outer layer of the front panel and extends partly across the panel with ends of the tear-tape exposed. To open the bag, the user grasps one exposed end of the tear-tape and pulls it outwardly away from the bag, thereby tearing the outer paper layer across the flap to form a “pocket” or “handle” that the user may grasp to tear the bag open. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270599 | MICROSTRUCTURE CONNECTING MECHANISM AND PLASTIC STORAGE BAG WITH MICROSTRUCTURE CLOSURE MECHANISM - A connection mechanism including a plurality of microstructure features. The connection mechanism includes a first strip, with a plurality of protrusions extending from the first strip, and a second strip, with a plurality of protrusions extending from the second strip. The protrusions define grooves between adjacent protrusions. A pressure sensitive adhesive is provided in at least some of the grooves. When the first and second strips are brought together, the protrusions from one strip are received in the grooves of the other, and some of the protrusions contact the pressure sensitive adhesive, thereby connecting the first and second strips. The connection mechanism can be used as a closure mechanism for a plastic storage bag. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270600 | GUIDING SYSTEM FOR MACHINE TOOLS THAT IS HELD BY MEANS OF COOLING BARS - A guiding system for machine tools of the type having first machine parts with guiding rails fastened thereto and second machine parts supported by shoes on the guiding rails of the first machine parts in such a way that they can be moved with respect to each other. At least in sections along their length that are exposed to high thermal loading, the guiding rails are kept in close pressure contact over a large surface area by cooling bars to which a coolant is applied. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270601 | ANTI-SKID AND POSITIONING LINEAR RAIL STRUCTURE - An anti-skid and positioning linear rail structure includes two rail units, a spacing piece, two teeth plates and two covers, wherein said two rails are disposed in a parallel manner, and a first surface is formed on each side of the rails units facing each other, and center of the first surface has a track, and a plurality of slot holes are disposed axially on the spacing piece, so most rolling units are able to be distributed into the slot holes of the spacing piece, and a receiving space is recessedly formed at central portion of one side of the rail unit. Center portion of the teeth plate has a hinged hole with a plurality of protruding teeth at the periphery thereof, and inner surface of the cover has a shaft stick provided for the hinged hole, and a cut opening is formed at the periphery thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270602 | Disc and Spring Isolation Bearing - The disclosed seismic isolation bearing includes an upper base plate, a lower base plate, a disc bearing core, and at least one shear spring. The upper and lower base plates each have an upper surface and a lower surface. The disc bearing core is centrally positioned with respect to the planes of the upper and lower base plates and is in contact with the lower surface of the upper base plate and the upper surface of the lower base plate, where the disc bearing core allows the lower surface of the upper base plate to slide along the disc bearing core. The shear spring is coupled to the lower surface of the upper base plate and the upper surface of the lower base plate, deforms in shear upon lateral movement of the upper base plate relative to the lower base plate, and exerts a lateral return force on the upper base plate when laterally displaced. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270603 | BEARING SLEEVE - Disclosed is a bearing sleeve for supporting a shaft of an air cycle machine. The bearing sleeve includes an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The outer diameter is within a range of 3.214 and 3.216 inches. Further included is a foil retaining cavity provided in the inner diameter of the sleeve. The foil retaining cavity includes a slot and first and second openings located at opposing axial ends of the slot. Each of the first and second openings include a small portion and a large portion having different axial lengths. A ratio of the combined axial lengths of the large portions to an axial length of the foil retaining cavity is within a range of 0.19:1 and 0.22:1. Further included is a seal attachment portion provided at one axial end of the bearing sleeve configured to circumferentially support a seal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270604 | BEARING SLEEVE - Disclosed is a bearing sleeve for supporting a shaft of an air cycle machine. The bearing sleeve includes an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The outer diameter is within a range of 3.222 and 3.224 inches. Further included is a foil retaining cavity provided in the inner diameter of the sleeve. The foil retaining cavity includes a slot and first and second openings located at opposing axial ends of the slot. Each of the first and second openings include a small portion and a large portion having different axial lengths. A ratio of the combined axial lengths of the large portions to an axial length of the foil retaining cavity is within a range of 0.19:1 and 0.22:1. Further included is a seal attachment portion provided at one axial end of the bearing sleeve configured to circumferentially support a seal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270605 | BEARING SLEEVE - Disclosed is a bearing sleeve for supporting a shaft of an air cycle machine. The bearing sleeve includes an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The outer diameter is within a range of 3.222 and 3.224 inches. Further included is a foil retaining cavity provided in the inner diameter of the sleeve. The foil retaining cavity includes a slot and first and second openings located at opposing axial ends of the slot. Each of the first and second openings include a small portion and a large portion having different axial lengths. A ratio of the combined axial lengths of the large portions to an axial length of the foil retaining cavity is within a range of 0.19:1 and 0.22:1. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270606 | SLIDE BEARING, SLIDE BEARING UNIT WITH SAME, AND MOTOR WITH THE BEARING UNIT - A bearing capable of satisfying demands for cost reduction and further quietness, and stably maintaining high support accuracy. A sliding bearing ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140270607 | Trailing Edge Cooling On Hydrodynamic Bearings - A trailing edge cooled bearing provides an illustrative embodiment of an apparatus for increasing heat transfer in various bearings, including but not limited to radial and axial tilting pad bearings. In the illustrative embodiment, the trailing edge cooled bearing may comprise at least one journal pad having a leading and trailing edge. The trailing edge may include a trailing edge face having one or more grooves formed therein. A spray bar may having one or more apertures formed therein may be positioned adjacent the trailing edge face to deliver fluid thereto. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270608 | METHOD FOR MOMENTARY HYDROSTATIC OPERATION OF HYDRODYNAMIC THRUST BEARINGS IN A VERTICAL FLUID DISPLACEMENT MODULE - A method for axial support of a pump or compressor rotor shaft during start-up or shut-down of a vertical fluid displacement module for subsea operation including a motor and a pump or compressor. Lubrication fluid is momentarily supplied for hydrostatic operation of hydrodynamic thrust bearing(s) from a topside or land-based fluid supply via a flow control module arranged in conjunction with a subsea pressure control unit configured for controlling the supply and discharge of barrier and lubrication fluids to/from the fluid displacement module. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270609 | SYNTHETIC RESIN-MADE SLIDING BEARING - A synthetic resin-made thrust sliding bearing | 2014-09-18 |
20140270610 | Rotor Hub Elastomeric Bearings - An apparatus comprising a drivelink comprising a housing including a socket, wherein the socket comprises a cross-sectional area, and a bearing cartridge disposed within the socket, wherein a cross-sectional area of the cartridge is less than the cross-sectional area of the socket. An apparatus comprising a drivelink comprising a housing having a socket, and a bearing cartridge positioned within the socket and comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is configured to undergo compression when a load is applied to the drivelink, and wherein the second portion is configured to not be in tension when the load is applied to the drivelink. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270611 | THRUST BEARING - The disclosed is a thrust bearing including: a back metal layer; and a sliding layer joined to a front face of the back metal layer, the thrust bearing having a thickness T, wherein the back metal layer includes an intermediate sub-layer and a buffer sub-layer disposed on a back face of the back metal layer, the sliding layer being joined to the intermediate sub-layer, both of the sub-layers include iron or an iron alloy, and the buffer sub-layer has the thickness of 2 to 20% relative to a thickness T of the thrust bearing, and has a porosity ratio of 10 to 50%. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270612 | BEARING WITH A SUPPORTING ELEMENT AND METHOD OF SUPPORTING A FIRST RING OF A BEARING - A bearing with a supporting element, wherein the bearing is suitable for connecting a rotor blade of a wind turbine with a hub of the wind turbine is provided. The bearing comprises a first ring, which is arranged and prepared to be connected with the hub, and a second ring, which is arranged and prepared to be connected with the rotor blade. The rotor blade is rotatable with regard to the hub around a rotor blade axis of rotation. Furthermore, the bearing comprises a supporting element for supporting the first ring, in particular against deformation. The supporting element is arranged and prepared to be attached to the first ring with a first fixing element and to the hub with a second fixing element. A method of supporting a first ring of a bearing is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270613 | RADIAL ROLLER BEARING, ROTARY MACHINE INCLUDING RADIAL ROLLER BEARING, AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING RADIAL ROLLER BEARING - The properties of a lubricating oil are utilized to avoid excessive quality in terms of the circularity of roller members while reducing the noise from a radial roller bearing alone during rotation and thereby reducing the noise from a rotary machine. A radial roller bearing includes an outer ring member ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140270614 | BEARING SYSTEM - The improved bearing system includes an inner cartridge and an outer cartridge having respective bearing units configured to be mountable to a common axial shaft. A drain port is formed in the outer cartridge for discharging excess oil from the bearing system. An annular channel is generally formed from one of the cartridges for selectively receiving a preload ring. An annular groove is formed from a portion of the other cartridge and sized to slidably receive the preload ring. A preload element is disposed within the annular groove and axially compressed between a preload surface of the annular groove and the preload ring. The preload element maintains a simultaneous axial preload thrust on the bearing cartridges and respective bearing units in inwardly opposite axial directions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270615 | ELECTRIC MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A bearing assembly cooperates with a bearing seat formed in a bearing housing and includes a bearing having an inner ring, an outer ring and a rolling element in engagement with the rings and an anti-rotation device. The anti-rotation device engages the outer ring to the bearing housing limiting rotation of the outer ring within the bearing seat. The anti-rotation device includes a first feature engaging the outer ring and a second feature engaging the bearing housing. The features limit the rotation of the outer ring within the bearing seat. The first feature has an internal surface for engagement the outer ring and the second feature includes an engagement surface for engaging a protrusion extending from the bearing housing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270616 | TAPERED ROLLER BEARING AND MOUNTING STRUCTURE THEREOF - A tapered roller bearing ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140270617 | STABLE LITHIUM NIOBATE WAVEGUIDE DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Embodiments of the present invention provide stable lithium niobate waveguide devices, and methods of making and using the same. A lithium niobate-based waveguide device may include a Z-cut lithium niobate substrate having upper and lower surfaces, an optical waveguide embedded within the lithium niobate substrate, a signal electrode disposed on the upper surface of lithium niobate substrate and parallel to the optical waveguide, guard electrodes disposed on the upper surface of the lithium niobate substrate and flanking but spaced apart from the signal electrode, and a conductive layer on the lower surface of the lithium niobate substrate, wherein the conductive layer serves as a common ground reference for the signal and guard electrodes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270618 | WAVELENGTH TUNABLE INTEGRATED OPTICAL SUBASSEMBLY BASED ON POLYMER TECHNOLOGY - An optical sub assembly can include a distributed feedback (DFB) tunable laser and an optical modulator. Wavelength selection and phase adjustment portions of the DFB laser, as well as an electro-optic (EO) modulator can be formed from polymer waveguides including hyperpolarizable chromophores disposed on a single substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270619 | Optical Modulator Directional Measurement System - In an optical modulator directional measurement system embodiment, one or more modulation waves may be measured and directionally discriminated by measuring the modulations of one or more lightwaves. The optical modulator transmission function magnitude for a most phase-matched modulation may be substantially greater than that for other modulations. At sufficiently high modulation frequency, the most phase-matched modulation magnitude may be substantially greater than the other modulation magnitudes. Accordingly, a modulation wave may be distinctly measured by measuring the modulation of the most phase-matched lightwave. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270620 | MODAL ROTATION IN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES - An optical waveguide structure includes a rotator having a dual-layer core. A first layer of the dual-layer core may include a tapering portion. A second layer of the dual-layer core may include a rib portion disposed on the tapering portion. The combination of the rib portion and the tapering portion may receive a pair of optical signals, one being polarized in a TE mode and the other being polarized in a TM mode, and convert them to a pair of TE mode optical signals. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270621 | PHOTONIC MULTI-CHIP MODULE - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a photonic module comprising: a plurality of metal pads to receive CMOS integrated circuit (IC) chips to be mounted on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer; electrical interface circuits to receive electrical signals from the CMOS IC chips and to modify the electrical signals; optical drivers to receive the modified electrical signals and to convert the modified electrical signals to optical signals; and a photonic layer on the SOI wafer comprising silicon optical waveguides and silica optical waveguides to transmit or receive the optical signals for communication among the CMOS IC chips. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270622 | MATERIAL STRUCTURES FOR FRONT-END OF THE LINE INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL POLARIZATION SPLITTERS AND ROTATORS - A polarization splitter and rotator of a wafer chip, an opto-electronic device and method of use is disclosed. The first waveguide of the wafer chip is configured to receive an optical signal from an optical device and propagate a transverse electric eigenstate of the received optical signal. The second waveguide is configured to receive a transverse magnetic eigenstate of the received optical signal from the first waveguide. The second waveguide includes a splitter end, a middle section and a rotator end, wherein the splitter end includes a layer of polycrystalline silicon, a layer of silicon oxide and a layer of silicon nitride, the rotated end includes a layer single crystal silicon, a layer silicon oxide and a layer of silicon nitride, and the middle section includes layers of single crystal silicon, silicon oxide polycrystalline silicon and silicon nitride. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270623 | CAPILLARY ACTION FIBER SENSOR - The present invention relates to optical fiber pressure sensors. In one embodiment, liquid pressure of an environment may be measured based on capillary action occurring within an optical fiber having one or more hollow columns within. In another embodiment, the change in environmental pressure may be measured based on light diffracted from an optical fiber having optical grating. In either embodiment, the pressure sensor is manufactured from a single optical fiber. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270624 | METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SENSING CABLE ALONG A PIPELINE - According to the present invention there is provided a method for installing a sensing cable along a pipeline, comprising the steps of, attaching one or more conduits to an outer-surface of a pipe which is to be installed in a bore hole to form a pipeline assembly; moving the pipeline assembly into the bore hole; moving an fiber optic sensing cable into one or more of the conduit after the pipeline assembly has been moved into the bore hole or before the pipeline assembly has been moved into the bore hole. There is further provided a corresponding pipeline assembly, and a attachment head which can facilitate attachment of a pulling line to a pipeline assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270625 | HIGH TEMPERATURE UNCOOLED OPTICAL PROBE - An optical probe includes a first end, a second end, an outer housing, an inner housing concentric with the outer housing, flow holes within the inner housing at the first end, and an optics holder within the inner housing between the flow holes and the second end. The optical probe further includes high temperature optical lenses inside the optics holder between the flow holes and the second end, fiber holders inside the optics holder between the high temperature optical lenses and the second end, optical fibers coated in a high temperature material extending from inside fiber holders towards the second end, and a high temperature adhesive for securing the optical fibers, the fiber holders, and the high temperature optical lenses. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270626 | CIRCUIT BOARD(S) EMPLOYING OPTICAL INTERFACES OPTICALLY CONNECTED TO SURFACE-ACCESSIBLE, PLANAR-SHAPED, INTER-BOARD OPTICAL FIBER TRACES, AND RELATED CONNECTORS, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS - Circuit boards employing optical interfaces optically connected to surface-accessible, planar-shaped inter-board optical fiber traces, and related connectors, assemblies, and methods are disclosed. The circuit boards include inter-board optical fiber traces optically connected to optical components interfacing optical signals to electronic signal components in the circuit board. Providing inter-board optical fiber traces protects the optical fiber traces from the environment. To optically interface to the inter-board optical fiber traces, planar-shaped end portions of the inter-board optical fiber traces are provided surface accessible on the circuit board. In this manner, optical interfaces can be optically connected to planar-shaped, end portions of the inter-board optical fibers traces to establish optical connections. As an example, by the end portions of inter-board optical fiber traces being planar-shaped, the end portions of the inter-board optical fiber traces can be liquid displacing during assembly to avoid or reduce optical attenuation from liquid contamination. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270627 | EO DEVICE FOR PROCESSING DATA SIGNALS - The present disclosure allows connection between optical and electrical devices at high frequencies and high bit rate. The present disclosure provides an electro-optical device that includes an optical interface for optical signal transmission and reception; an electrical interface for electrical signal transmission and reception; a data and signal unit located inside an integrated circuit chip coupled to the optical interface and to the electrical interface for manipulating data received through said interfaces; and a processing unit located inside the integrated circuit chip coupled to the optical interface and to the electrical interface for processing digital data received through said interfaces. The present disclosure provides devices that achieve smaller physical dimensions with an increased number of interfaces to allow greater throughput of data into and out of the integrated circuit. This allows increased input/output bandwidth and increased amount of logic can be placed directly into the integrated circuit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270628 | MATERIAL STRUCTURES FOR FRONT-END OF THE LINE INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL POLARIZATION SPLITTERS AND ROTATORS - A polarization splitter and rotator of a wafer chip, an opto-electronic device and method of use is disclosed. The first waveguide of the wafer chip is configured to receive an optical signal from an optical device and propagate a transverse electric eigenstate of the received optical signal. The second waveguide is configured to receive a transverse magnetic eigenstate of the received optical signal from the first waveguide. The second waveguide includes a splitter end, a middle section and a rotator end, wherein the splitter end includes a layer of polycrystalline silicon, a layer of silicon oxide and a layer of silicon nitride, the rotated end includes a layer single crystal silicon, a layer silicon oxide and a layer of silicon nitride, and the middle section includes layers of single crystal silicon, silicon oxide polycrystalline silicon and silicon nitride. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270629 | OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE NETWORK OF AN INTERCONNECTING IC MODULE - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a photonic module comprising: a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer; one or more photonic components on the SOI wafer; a plurality of metal pads to receive integrated circuit (IC) chips to be mounted on the SOI wafer; silicon optical waveguides to transfer optical signals among terminals of individual the IC chips, wherein the silicon optical waveguides comprise portions of the SOI wafer; and silica optical waveguides to transfer optical signals among terminals of different the IC chips. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270630 | OPTO-ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY FOR PARALLEL HIGH SPEED TRANSMISSION - An opto-electronic assembly for high speed opto-electronic signal transmission which comprises:
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20140270631 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE, AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A method for manufacturing an optical transmission device, includes: arranging a plurality of optical waveguides including waveguide mirrors, a transmission-side optical module and a reception-side optical module on one side of a substrate; photographing, with a photographic device, at least one waveguide mirror, and the transmission-side optical module or the reception-side optical module corresponding to the waveguide mirror, from another side of the substrate via an opening formed in the substrate; detecting optical-axis centers of the transmission-side optical module or optical-axis centers of the reception-side optical module, and central positions of reflective surfaces of the waveguide mirrors corresponding to the detected optical-axis centers, from a result of the photographing; and aligning and fixing a position relationship between the optical waveguides and the transmission-side optical module or the reception-side optical module based on a result of the detecting. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270632 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE PACKAGES INCLUDING OPTICAL ELEMENTS - Integrated circuit device packages including optical elements are provided. The integrated circuit device package may include an integrated circuit device and a conductive pad on a first surface of the integrated circuit device. The conductive pad may be electrically connected to the integrated circuit device and may be configured to transmit an electrical signal. The integrated circuit device package may also include an optical element in the integrated circuit device and the optical element may be configured to transmit an optical signal through a second surface of the integrated circuit device that is opposite the first surface of the integrated circuit device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270633 | OPTICAL MODULES - Provided is an optical module. The optical module includes: an optical bench having a first trench of a first depth and a second trench of a second depth that is lower than the first depth; a lens in the first trench of the optical bench; at least one semiconductor chip in the second trench of the optical bench; and a flexible printed circuit board covering an upper surface of the optical bench except for the first and second trenches, wherein the optical bench is a metal optical bench or a silicon optical bench. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270634 | MULTI- PURPOSE APPARATUS FOR SWITCHING, AMPLIFYING, REPLICATING, AND MONITORING OPTICAL SIGNALS ON A MULTIPLICITY OF OPTICAL FIBERS - Several useful functions that are included in many modern day fiber optical communication systems are (1) replication of an optical signal on a single optical fiber onto a multiplicity of optical fibers, (2) amplification of optical signals, and (3) sequential switching of optical signals on a large number of optical fibers to a single or limited number of optical fibers that can each be connected to specialized performance monitoring equipment. These functions can be accomplished using a single apparatus called a multi-purpose Switched, Amplifying, Replicating and Monitoring apparatus that can manage as few as 8 optical fibers up to 512 optical fibers, or more by multiplexing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270635 | Multi-Mode Interference Device - A multi-mode interference (MMI) device includes a substrate layer, a core layer grown on the substrate layer for propagating an optical signal, and a cladding layer grown on the core layer for guiding the optical signal. The MMI device also includes a non-uniform pattern of patches forming a non-uniform refractive index distribution within the MMI device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270636 | EFFICIENT FIBER USAGE WITHIN PRE-TERMINATED FIBER DEVICES - A pre-terminated fiber optic connector is provided for coupling electronic components and devices. A multi-fiber optical cable assembly or multi-fiber interconnection module can facilitate optical coupling while maximizing available optical path bandwidth inherent to standard connectors. In an embodiment, a “2×24/24 to 2×20/24+1×8/12” configuration can be employed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270637 | DUAL-INDEX OPTICAL PUMP STRIPPER ASSEMBLY - A light stripper assembly for dissipating a residual optical pump power carried by a pump light propagating in an optical fiber component is provided. The optical fiber component includes a pump cladding surrounded by an outer cladding, the outer cladding being removed from the optical fiber component along a lengthwise segment thereof. The light stripper assembly includes a pump stripper disposed about the lengthwise segment and a heat-dissipation packaging structure thermally contacting the pump stripper. The pump stripper includes an input guiding region and a stripping region having refractive indices lower and higher than the refractive index at the outermost periphery of the pump cladding, respectively, so that the pump light is at least partially guided inside the pump cladding along the input guiding region and stripped from the pump cladding along the stripping region. The heat-dissipation packaging structure absorbs and dissipates the residual power stripped by the stripping region. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270638 | Rayleigh Reflectors And Applications Thereof - In one aspect, optical devices and components are described herein. In some embodiments, a device comprises a substrate and a grating layer disposed on the substrate, wherein the grating layer comprises a periodic grating structure and a sublayer beneath the grating structure and adjacent the substrate. In some cases, the sublayer has a small thickness compared to the wavelength of light incident on and/or coupled into the device. For example, the sublayer of a device described herein can have a thickness of less than about 200 nm. Moreover, devices and components described herein can exhibit both guided-mode resonance (GMR) effects and a Rayleigh anomaly and can be used to provide various optical components such as optical couplers, substrate wave couplers, and flat-top angular reflectors or flat-top angular filters. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270639 | OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR MIE SCATTERING LIGHT FROM AN OPTICAL FIBER - The invention relates to an optical scattering element suitable for dispersing or scattering light transmitted by optical device by Mie scattering. The optical scattering element comprises a phase-separated or porous borosilicate glass having dispersed phase particles with a particle size of 200 to 500 nanometers or pores with a size of 200 to 500 nanometers, at a number density of 10 | 2014-09-18 |
20140270640 | Plasmonic Light Collectors - An electronic device may be provided with imaging modules or communications modules. Imaging modules and communications modules may be improved with the use of plasmonic light collectors. Plasmonic light collectors exploit the interaction between incoming light and plasmons in the plasmonic light collector to redirect the path of the incoming light. Plasmonic light collectors may be used to form lenses for image pixels in an imaging module or to form light pipes or lenses for use in injecting optical communications into a fiber optic cable. Plasmonic lenses may be formed by lithography of metallic surfaces by implantation or by stacking and patterning of layers of materials having different dielectric properties. Plasmonic image pixels may be smaller and more efficient than conventional image pixels. Plasmonic light guides may have significantly less signal loss than conventional lenses and light guides. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270641 | OPTICAL COUPLING ELEMENT AND OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR USING SAME - An optical coupling element includes a first side surface and an upper surface. The upper surface defines a first cavity and a tapering hole which permits the insertion and precise fixing in place with adhesive of an optical fiber, without any gap or play in the attachment which would allow misalignment between the optical fiber and a light coupling lens. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270642 | PHOTONICS GRATING COUPLER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A structure for coupling an optical signal between an integrated circuit photonic structure and an external optical fiber is disclosed as in a method of formation. The coupling structure is sloped relative to a horizontal surface of the photonic structure such that light entering or leaving the photonic structure is substantially normal to its upper surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270643 | METHOD OF AND APPARARTUS FOR INSCRIPTION OF FIBER GRATINGS FROM MULTIPLE AZIMUTHAL ANGLES AND FIBER SO INSCRIBED - A method of, and apparatus for, inscribing a grating in an optical waveguide so as to reduce transverse inscription variations, are provided. The waveguide is exposed to multiple beams or interference patterns of actinic radiation from multiple azimuthal directions. The beams of actinic radiation are preferably split into a plurality of beams that have wave vectors with different longitudinal components, e.g., via gratings such as phase masks. The periods and phases of the interference patterns of the beams of actinic radiation are preferably matched. A control beam may be provided that does not hit the waveguide. A control loop optionally controls at least one of the position or orientation of at least one of the beams of actinic radiation. The gratings are, for example, Bragg gratings. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270644 | RING COMBINER - A waveguide comprises an annular cross-section and a first numerical aperture (NA) at one end. The waveguide further comprises either an annular or circular cross-section at the other end, which has a second NA. The waveguide has a progressively-varying NA, which varies from the first NA (at one end) to the second NA (at the other end). | 2014-09-18 |
20140270645 | COMPOSITE CONNECTION SYSTEM - A connector mating system that can enable the coupling and decoupling of electrical or optical communications channels, while in a deep, sub-oceanic, sea-floor environments, during which time the contacting interfaces of the said channels remain fully protected from the destructive effects of the said environment. The system features a Wet-Mate Connector (WMC) that provides a means for electrical, optical and hybrid inter-connection within an extremely hostile environments. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270646 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL INSERTION AND EXTRACTION OPTIONS - A housing for an optical connector including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall forming a passageway and a rear opening; a rear portion for receiving a first optical connector; a rectangular opening located on the top wall of the rear portion, wherein the rectangular opening extending from the rear opening along length of the rear portion of the top wall; a rectangular channel located on the bottom wall extending from the rear opening, wherein width of the channel is substantially equal to width of a stop located on distal end of the bottom wall of the connector; and a first notch located on the first side wall and a second notch located on the second side wall, wherein the first and second notches are capable of engaging with projections located on the connector when the connector is inserted into the housing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270647 | OPTICAL FIBER CABLE CONNECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - An optical fiber connector has, in one embodiment, a body and a light management device. The light management device is operable to manage a plurality of light beams for exchange between a plurality of sets of optical fibers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270648 | OPTICAL COUPLING MEMBER AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR USING THE SAME, AND OPTICAL COUPLING MEMBER HOLDING MEMBER - An optical coupling member includes an optical fiber ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140270649 | Fiber Optic Cable Strength Member Bracket - A bracket for securing an end of a fiber optic cable, having at least one strength member, to a termination point includes a base portion at a first end of the bracket, a retention feature at a second end of the bracket that is opposite to the first end, and adapted to receive and at least partially surround an exposed end of the at least one strength member, and an elongated portion extending from the base portion to the retention feature. A first flat surface, on the base portion or the elongated portion, has at least one opening adapted to receive a fastener for mounting the strength member bracket to a first mounting surface on the termination point. A first flange is disposed along the elongated portion, and adapted to receive a tether for securing a jacketed portion of the fiber optic cable to the bracket. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270650 | OPTICAL SUBASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An optical subassembly and method of manufacturing an optical subassembly are provided. One subassembly includes a base, an optical emitter attached to the base and one or more spacers attached to the base surrounding at least a portion of the optical emitter. The optical subassembly further includes a ferrule sleeve attached to the base with the optical emitter and one or more spacers within the ferrule sleeve, wherein the ferrule sleeve is configured to receive an optical fiber therein. The optical subassembly also includes one or more reinforcement members attached to the base adjacent the ferrule sleeve and configured to provide support to the ferrule sleeve. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270651 | MULTI-FIBER FERRULE CONNECTOR - A single-piece multi-fiber ferrule interconnect assembly including a ferrule body having a main surface, a front frame, and a rear opening, wherein the front frame includes a front face and a back face; a plurality of lenses arranged to form a lens array, wherein the lenses are fabricated within the front frame and recessed from the front face; a plurality of grooves on the main surface for receiving a plurality of optical fibers, the grooves extending from the back face toward the rear opening, wherein each groove comprises a terminus located at the focal point of a corresponding lens on the front frame; a well located on the main surface along the back face of the front frame, wherein inside edges of the well are curved and wherein the well is capable of accommodating an epoxy; and a plurality of guide pin passageways on the ferrule body each having a pin aperture for receiving alignment pins from a complementary ferrule body, wherein the pin aperture and the alignment pin from the complementary ferrule body align the ferrule front faces such that ends of the optical fibers align. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270652 | FIBER PIGTAIL WITH INTEGRATED LID - A mechanism is provided for a fiber pigtail. The fiber pigtail includes a single mode fiber optic ribbon having a section of polymer ribbon removed to expose bare fibers, a fiber optic ferrule in contact with the single mode fiber optic ribbon at one distal end, and an integrated polymer lid permanently attached to the bare fibers of the single mode fiber optic ribbon at another distal end of the single mode fiber optic ribbon. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270653 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR HAVING STEPPED ALIGNMENT PINS - An optical connector has guide pins with stepped profiles. The connector includes a connector body, two or more optical ports, and two or more cylindrical guide pins. Each guide pin has a first portion with a first length, a second portion with a second length, and a transitional portion between the first and second portions. The first portion has a first diameter. The second portion has a second diameter. The second diameter is less than the first diameter. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270654 | OPTICAL FIBER ASSEMBLY WITH REPLACEABLE CONNECTING ELEMENT - An optical fiber assembly includes two adapters and a connecting element. Each of the adapters includes a connector, a first coupling portion, and a first optical fiber connected between the connector and the first coupling portion. The connecting element includes two second coupling portions and a second optical fiber connected between the two second coupling portions. The second coupling portions are detachably connected to the first coupling portions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270655 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - Methods, apparatuses, and systems related to optical connector assemblies are described. In some embodiments, the connector assemblies may include an optical assembly, having an optical interconnect and an optical module, to be coupled with a host electrical connector. The connector assembly may further include springs, disposed on the optical interconnect or the host electrical connector, to facilitate a coupling of the optical interconnect with the optical module. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270656 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR - An electronic device includes a board including an electronic component, a plurality of optical interface units that include an optical element which input or output light and that are provided on the board, and a plurality of individual positioning units that position a plurality of respective optical waveguides which are separate from each other at least at tip portions on a side of the optical interface units and which are optically aligned with the optical element with respect to the optical interface units independently from each other. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270657 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) SHIELDING IN AN OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS MODULE - An optical communications module is provided with an EMI shielding system that comprises a resistive coating disposed on one or more inner surfaces of the module housing. The resistive coating has a thickness that is greater than or equal to one skin depth and has a resistivity that is low enough to support electrical current flow, but high enough to absorb EMI radiation of a particular wavelength or wavelength range. The combination of these features causes EMI radiation to propagate in the resistive coating due to skin effect. The resistive coating absorbs at least a portion of the EMI radiation propagating therein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270658 | SHIELDED BARREL - Embodiments of a barrel for use with fiber optic connections and method of manufacturing are disclose herein. In one embodiment, a barrel comprises a first portion. The first portion having a wedge protruding from a distal end of the first portion at an angle and a component cavity for receiving an opto-electric component therein. The barrel further comprises a second portion having a fiber cavity for receiving one or more fiber cables therein, wherein the second portion is moldably coupled onto the distal end of the first portion around the wedge. The second portion may further comprise a panel interface for mounting the barrel within a panel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270659 | OPTICAL DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE HAVING EMI CAGE - An optical data communication module, such as a transceiver, transmitter or receiver, has two parallel substrates with metal layers. An opto-electronic device between the substrates is shielded against electromagnetic interference by the metal layers and conductors, such as vias, which are distributed around a periphery of the opto-electronic device and connect the metal layers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270660 | CONNECTOR WITH ELECTRICAL MODE AND OPTICAL MODE - A connector with electrical mode and optical mode includes a housing. The housing includes an end surface and defines a receiving space, and the end surface defines a groove. The connector includes a planar light wave circuit (PLC) splitter, an optical-electrical converting unit, and an optical waveguide all received in the receiving space. The connector includes a collimating lens and an electrical terminal both received in the groove. The PLC splitter includes two branches. One of the branches is connected to the optical waveguide. The optical waveguide is optically coupled to the collimating lens. The other of the branches is optically connected to the optical-electrical converting unit. The optical-electrical converting unit is electrically connected to the electrical terminal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270661 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ABSORBING LASER ENERGY THAT FAILS TO COUPLE INTO THE CORE OF A LASER FIBER, AND FOR ABSORBING THE ENERGY THAT HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED TO THE CLADDING OF THE LASER - A fiber optic connector for coupling focused radiant energy from a laser to a fiber optic conductor includes a quartz alignment ferrule that is fused mechanically and optically to the fiber's proximal end, either by an index matching first adhesive or by heat fusing the cladding to the ferrule without removing the cladding from the end of the fiber. The fiber and ferrule are attached to the fiber's proximal termination connector by a second adhesive with a high refractive index which absorbs errant radiant energy that has propagated in the fiber's cladding. The absorbed errant energy is dissipated by the connector assembly as it is converted to heat. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270662 | LENS ARRAY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A lens array is provided with a prism adhered within a prism placement recessing section by an adhesive, wherein retention of air-bubbles in the adhesive on an optical path of light of each light-emitting element between the prism placement recessing section and the prism is prevented by a first air-bubble retention prevention recessing section and a second air-bubble retention prevention recessing section that communicate with the prism placement recessing section in a lens array direction, and flowing of the adhesive onto a total reflection surface is prevented by an adhesive flow prevention recessing edge section. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270663 | VIBRATION DAMPER FOR HIGH POWER FIBER OPTIC TRANSPORT CABLES - Embodiments of a method and apparatus for controlling the mechanical stabilization of an optical fiber are disclosed. The method may consist of placing an inflatable bladder between an optical fiber and a protective jacket. The bladder may be inflated with air, inert gas, or liquid to a desired pressure. The bladder may be sectioned to extend along part of or the entire length of the fiber. The bladder may isolate the optical fiber in a periodic fashion. The temperature of the material inside the bladder may vary axially along the optical fiber. Embodiments of the invention can stabilize the optical fiber by providing mechanical isolation from vibration and other perturbations. Embodiments of the invention can also alter Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (“SBS”) and Stimulated Raman Scattering (“SRS”) thresholds using either thermal or vibrational perturbations. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270664 | METHODS FOR CREATING A DEMARCATION LOCATION IN A STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED ASSEMBLIES - Disclosed are methods for creating a demarcation of at least one optical fiber in a structure along with a fiber optic cable. The method may include the steps of providing at least one optical fiber having a covering, heating a portion of the covering, and deforming the covering about the at least one optical fiber at a first location to inhibit movement of the at least one optical fiber with respect to the covering. The method may be applied to one or more optical fibers within a covering such as bare loose fibers, ribbonized fibers, buffered fibers or the like. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270665 | LARGE CORE MULTIMODE OPTICAL FIBERS - The specification describes multimode optical fibers produced by improved methods that reduce the manufacturing cost. These methods may also be more efficient in terms of power loss. In one of the embodiments, the improved design has a large core of pure silica derived from a rod-in-tube method. In the embodiment, a down-doped cladding is produced by depositing fluorine-doped silica on the inside of a silica starting tube using isothermal radio frequency plasma deposition. The silica core is inserted and the starting tube collapsed. The silica starting tube is removed and optical fiber is drawn from the fluorine-doped glass coated silica rod. | 2014-09-18 |
20140270666 | HOLLOW CORE FIBER WITH POLARIZATION DEPENDENT LOSS - A hollow core fiber having polarization dependent loss is provided. The hollow core fiber embedded in a cellular cladding having a plurality of cells arranged in a nominally regular cellular lattice. A pre-determined number of cells at pre-determined locations within a cellular cladding are substituted by leakage cells that differ in at least one property including a physical or a chemical property, or both. The leakage cells collectively provide a leakage path that may preferably be made polarization sensitive, such that a core mode with a particular polarization state is selectively coupled to the cladding, thereby inducing polarization dependent loss. The leakage cells may be dispersed along a symmetry axis in a radial distance longer than one or more lattice spacing away from the core. The polarization dependent loss may be controlled further by asymmetric core shapes and/or by introducing additional surface features along the core-cladding interface. | 2014-09-18 |