This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 1994.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1994
Title: Gary A. Burcham and an Optical-Fiber Connection Invention
Introduction
Gary A. Burcham is an inventor associated with Fredericksburg, Virginia. His recorded patent concerns a disengageable adapter designed to connect optical fibers mechanically while allowing the connection to be separated when needed.
Latest Patents
Burcham is credited with one patent: “Disengageable Adapter for an Optical Fiber Connection.” The invention uses two complementary receptacle parts, each of which receives and holds an optical-fiber connector plug. When the receptacle parts are joined, they align the fibers in the plugs to establish an optical connection. The connection can be separated by disengaging the receptacle parts or disconnecting one adapter side from its plug. Mounting the parts to a plate can also facilitate multiple simultaneous connections.
Career Highlights
The patent lists the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, as the assignee. The invention addresses practical needs in optical-fiber systems by combining secure alignment with options for convenient disconnection and multi-connection mounting.
Collaborations
Gair D. Brown and Michael A. Richardson are identified as Burcham’s coworkers.
Conclusion
Gary A. Burcham’s recorded patent presents a separable, mechanically aligned adapter for optical-fiber connections, with features intended to support both individual and simultaneous connections.
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