Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2004-2005
Title: Innovations by Jennifer K. Lanier
Introduction
Jennifer K. Lanier is a prominent inventor based in Granite Falls, NC (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of fiber optics, holding a total of five patents. Her work focuses on enhancing the performance and reliability of fiber optic cables, which are essential for modern communication systems.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is for a fiber optic cable having a low-shrink cable jacket and methods of manufacturing the same. This innovation includes a fiber optic cable core that consists of at least one optical fiber and a separation layer. The separation layer surrounds the optical fiber, while a cable jacket encases the separation layer. Notably, the cable jacket exhibits an average shrinkage of about 2.0% or less during a cable jacket shrinkage test conducted at a temperature of 110°C for 2 hours with the cable core removed. This low-shrink characteristic preserves optical performance during temperature variations.
Another significant patent by Lanier is for a buffered optical fiber ribbon. This invention includes at least one fiber optic ribbon, cushioning material, and a buffer layer. In one embodiment, the buffer layer features a generally flat portion that contacts a section of the fiber optic ribbon. Additionally, the cushioning material is arranged in at least two regions separated by a portion of the buffer layer. This design inhibits the fiber optic ribbon from twisting within the buffer layer, enhancing its durability and performance