Hieu Vinh Tran

This inventor holds 51 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications, plus 11 CIPO patents and 13 EPO patents, primarily in Fiber Optic Connectors. Top assignees: Corning Cable Systems, Corning Optical Communications LLC, Corning Research & Development Corporation. Active years: 2003-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hieu Vinh Tran. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hieu-vinh-tran

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 51 (Patent Applications = 13)

% Patents Active = 72.5

CIPO Patents = 11 (Patent Applications = 5)

EPO Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 21)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 32

Forward Citations = 5,308(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 4,888(Dec 10, 2025)

Company Filing History:

27 out of 824

Corning Cable Systems

patents

19 out of 778

Corning Optical Communications LLC

patents

5 out of 561

Corning Research & Development Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2003-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Fiber Optic Connectors

Hardened Optical Connectors

Cable Assemblies

Optical Fiber Cleaving

Multi-Fiber Ferrule

Preconnectorized Assemblies

Traceable Cable Assemblies

Vented Ferrule Holder

Optical Connector Plug

Loopback Device

Ferrule Assembly

Fiber Optic Drop Cables

51 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12372727 - Female fiber optic connectors having a rocker latch arm and methods of making the same (2025-07-29),

2. 12313888 - Female hardened optical connectors for use with male plug connectors (2025-05-27),

3. 11892686 - Female hardened optical connectors for use with male plug connectors (2024-02-06),

4. 11662534 - Online helix adjustment to control connector location on preconnectorized tapered assemblies (2023-05-30),

5. 11402588 - Female hardened optical connectors for use with male plug connectors (2022-08-02),

6. 11209602 - Online helix adjustment to control connector location on preconnectorized tapered assemblies (2021-12-28),

7. 11036010 - Female hardened optical connectors for use with male plug connectors (2021-06-15),

8. 10620388 - Fiber optic cable assemblies for terminating a fiber optic cable and methods of making the same (2020-04-14),

9. 10539758 - Traceable fiber optic cable assembly with indication of polarity (2020-01-21),

10. 10534133 - Methods and devices for cleaving optical fibers (2020-01-14),

11. 10509178 - Fiber optic adapter assemblies including a selectively lockable adapter member (2019-12-17),

12. 10473868 - Optical connector plug having a removable and replaceable mating interface (2019-11-12),

13. 10451830 - Fiber optic cable assembly and fabrication method using sequentially arranged boots for multi-fiber ferrule (2019-10-22),

14. 10401575 - Ferrule boot with guide channel(s) for multi-fiber ferrule and fabrication method using same (2019-09-03),

15. 10114176 - Fiber optic drop cables and preconnectorized assemblies (2018-10-30),

Meet Hieu Vinh Tran: One of the key inventors who has driven the fiber optics industry to new heights. With 47 patents to his name, he has been making groundbreaking contributions to the industry. His latest patents, "Female hardened optical connectors for use with male plug connectors" and "Online helix adjustment to control connector location on preconnectorized tapered assemblies," attest to his strong innovating capabilities.

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hieu Vinh Tran is a well-known inventor, whose patents have been instrumental in shaping the future of fiber optics. He works with some of the industry's top leaders, including Corning Optical Communications LLC, and Corning Research & Development Corporation.

One of his most recent patents, the "Female hardened optical connector," is a game-changer in the fiber optics industry. The connector has been specially designed to connect with other hardened cable assemblies, allowing a stronger, more secure fit. It includes a crimp body, connector sleeve, and female coupling housing, among other key components. The connector sleeve features orientation shapes that work with the coupling housing.

His second patent, "Online helix adjustment to control connector location on preconnectorized tapered assemblies," is equally impressive. The patent is all about a method to prepare a bundled cable with multiple subunits. The central member is wound with multi-layers of subunits, and it accounts for minor deviations, ensuring a smoother and more accurate fiber-optic installation process.

Hieu Vinh Tran's remarkable work is not a solo effort. He has worked closely with other pioneers of the fiber optics and telecommunications industry. His colleagues include James Phillip Luther and Xin Liu, who have worked on numerous projects alongside him.

Overall, his patents and contributions to the fiber optics industry have been nothing short of remarkable. His innovations and inventions have strengthened the industry's infrastructure, improved reliability, and pushed for a better user experience. He is a true pioneer of fiber optics technology, driving the industry forward with every patent he contributes.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.