Gregory A Lochkovic

6370304, Apr 9, 2002

Sep 28, 1998

09/162309

Gregory A. Mills - Claremont NC
Gregory A. Lochkovic - Conover NC

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 644

385114

A fiber optic cable component, for example, an optical ribbon ( ), individual optical fiber, fiber bundle, or a non-optical fiber component, having a radiation markable section, the radiation markable section including a radiation reactive ingredient compounded with a base matrix material, and methods for creating markings in the radiation markable section. When irradiated with a suitable radiation source, a photochemical reaction occurs that creates markings in the radiation markable section, so that the ribbon classification task may be done with ease and reliability, so that substantial physical damage to the layer by the radiation source is avoided. The marking of fiber optic cable components according to the present invention may, for example, be accomplished by a radiation source of the laser type.

6370305, Apr 9, 2002

May 14, 2001

09/854651

Gregory A. Lochkovic - Conover NC, 28613
Brunhilde Hagemeister - Hickory NC, 28601

G02B 644

385114, 428375, 427516

An optical fiber array ( ) comprising at least one subunit ( ) including at least one optical fiber ( ) therein surrounded by a respective subunit matrix ( ) having a subunit matrix modulus characteristic. The optical fiber array ( ) includes a common matrix ( ) disposed adjacent to the at least one subunit ( ) and having a common matrix modulus characteristic. A subunit/common matrix modulus ratio being defined as a ratio of the subunit matrix modulus characteristic with respect to the common matrix modulus characteristic, the subunit/common matrix modulus ratio being greater than about 1. 5:1. The optical fiber array ( ) can include an adhesion zone ( ) defining a controlled adhesion bond between the common and subunit matrices ( ).

6434305, Aug 13, 2002

Feb 23, 2000

09/511559

Gregory A. Lochkovic - Hickory NC
Siegfried Unterberger - Cobúrg, DE
Frederic Zapf - Neustadt/Cbg, DE

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 644

385114

An optical transmission element (BL BL ) shows at least two optical fiber sub-units (BL BL ) which are combined by means of a common plastic covering (BSA). To the plastic covering (BS BS ) of the respective optical fiber sub-unit (BL BL ) at least one binding agent (HM HM ) is applied which causes the adhesion of the plastic matrix of the common second covering (BSA) of the optical transmission element (BL ) to the respective plastic matrix of the coverings (BS BS ) of the at least two optical fiber sub-units (BL BL ).

6470121, Oct 22, 2002

Dec 24, 2001

10/035847

Gregory A. Mills - Claremont NC
Gregory A. Lochkovic - Conover NC

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 6255

385114, 385147

A fiber optic cable component, for example, an optical ribbon ( ), individual optical fiber, fiber bundle, or a non-optical fiber component, having a radiation markable section, the radiation markable section including a radiation reactive ingredient compounded with a base matrix material, and methods for creating markings in the radiation markable section. When irradiated with a suitable radiation source, a photochemical reaction occurs that creates markings in the radiation markable section, so that the ribbon classification task may be done with ease and reliability. The marking of fiber optic cable components according to the present invention may, for example, be accomplished by a radiation source of the laser type.

6535673, Mar 18, 2003

Mar 30, 2000

09/538710

Gregory A. Lochkovic - Conover NC

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 644

385114

An optical fiber array ( ) comprising at least one subunit ( ) including at least one optical fiber ( ) therein surrounded by a respective subunit matrix ( ). The optical fiber array ( ) includes a common matrix ( ) disposed adjacent to the at least one subunit ( ). The optical fiber array ( ) can include an interfacial zone ( ) between the subunit and common matrices defined by an adhesion treatment, the adhesion treatment comprising at least one interfacial substance having an interface characteristic in a range from an essentially non-coupled relationship to a loose bond.

7050688, May 23, 2006

Jul 18, 2003

10/623219

Gregory A. Lochkovic - Conover NC, US
Sheila A. Cooper - Hickory NC, US
Leigh R. Josey - Hickory NC, US
Larry W. Self - Newton NC, US
Edward J. Fewkes - Horseheads NY, US
Michael J. Winningham - Big Flats NY, US
Michelle D. Fabian - Horseheads NY, US

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 6/44

385128, 385114

Fiber optic articles, assemblies, and cables preserve optical performance by using optical waveguides having a core, a cladding, and a coating system according to the present invention. Moreover, the optical articles, assemblies, and cables of the present invention may achieve performance levels that were previously unattainable, for instance, the present invention contemplates acceptable optical performance for wavelengths such as 1625 nm and higher. Additionally, articles, assemblies, and/or cables of the present invention advantageously preserve optical performance, i. e. , have relatively low delta attenuation, when subjected to manufacturing processes and/or environmental conditions such as temperature cycling. In other words, the articles, assemblies, and cables can withstand increased stress/strain before having significant attenuation.

7391943, Jun 24, 2008

May 31, 2005

11/141413

Bradley J. Blazer - Granite Falls NC, US
George Neill Abernathy - Hildebran NC, US
Gregory A. Lochkovic - Conover NC, US
Reginald Roberts - Taylorsville NC, US

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 6/44

385100, 385102, 385103, 385105

A fiber optic cable includes a messenger section having at least one strength member, a carrier section having at least one optical fiber therein, and a common jacket that forms a common jacket. In one embodiment, the carrier jacket has a preferential tear portion adjacent to the at least one optical fiber with a substantially continuous outer surface in the carrier jacket adjacent to the preferential tear portion. The preferential tear portion may be defined by at least one of: at least one internal void, at least one weld line, and at least one wing extending from a tape disposed about the one or more optical fibers. Various alternatives are possible. For example, the carrier jacket may also or alternatively include at least one gripping area extending for enhancing the gripping of the carrier section when pulling apart the carrier section and messenger section.

8376632, Feb 19, 2013

Mar 11, 2010

12/721931

James D. Blackburn - Hickory NC, US
Mary C. Corpening - Hickory NC, US
Gregory A. Lochkovic - Conover NC, US
Allen M. Miller - Lenoir NC, US
Thomas Theuerkorn - Hickory NC, US

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 6/36

385 86, 385113, 385 84, 385 66

A strain-relief member having a body formed from a block copolymer and designed for use in a fiber optic drop cable assembly. The body has a central channel and a cylindrical connector-end portion sized to surround an end-portion of a connector. The body also has a tapered cable-end portion sized to surround an end portion of a fiber optic cable that connects to the connector and that has a preferential bend axis. The strain-relief member is configured to limit an amount of strain in the strength components to less than 0. 041 when subjected to flex and proof testing. A fiber optic drop cable assembly that has a fiber optic cable with a preferential bend axis and that employs the strain-relief member is also disclosed.