This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy, Other. Active years: 1995-1996.
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Title: Daniel D. Thomas: Inventor of a Shock-Resistant Fiber-Optic Splice Holder
Introduction
Daniel D. Thomas is an inventor based in King George, Virginia. His patent work includes a device designed to protect rotary mechanical splices joining axially aligned optical fibers. He is credited with 2 patents.
Latest Patents
Thomas’s listed patents concern a shock-resistant optical-fiber rotary splice holding device. The design seats mechanical splices in recessed bays within a shock-absorbing tray, while guide slots hold the fibers in alignment and help limit bending.
A retention lid covers the splice bays and fiber slots, providing cushioned confinement. In one described arrangement, fins beneath the lid fit into grooves in the tray to guide its placement and help secure the splices under axial compression.
Career Highlights
Thomas’s patent records identify the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, among his assignees. His work focuses on protecting fiber-optic connections from shock and mechanical stress.
Collaborations
His listed coworkers include Sara M. Leite and Gair D. Brown.
Conclusion
Daniel D. Thomas’s patents address the practical challenge of keeping optical-fiber splices aligned and protected, with a tray-and-lid design intended to reduce the effects of shock and bending.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile