Hong Kong, China

Wai-Fung Mak

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company. Active years: 2008.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wai-Fung Mak. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wai-fung-mak

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

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% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 7.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 105(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2008

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovations of Wai-Fung Mak

Introduction

Wai-Fung Mak is a prominent inventor based in Hong Kong, CN. She has made significant contributions to the field of optical technology. Her innovative work has led to the development of a patented optical connector that enhances fiber optic communication.

Latest Patents

Wai-Fung Mak holds a patent for an optical connector and fiber distribution unit. This invention features a housing designed to mate with a receptacle and includes a collar body that houses a fiber stub and a mechanical splice. The fiber stub consists of a first optical fiber mounted in a ferrule, with a first end near the ferrule's end face. The mechanical splice connects the second end of the fiber stub to a second optical fiber. Additionally, the collar body incorporates a buffer clamp that secures the buffer cladding of the second fiber upon actuation.

Career Highlights

Wai-Fung Mak is associated with 3M Innovative Properties Company, where she continues to push the boundaries of optical technology. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of fiber optic systems.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Wai-Fung Mak has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Donald Kent Larson and Paul N Winberg. These partnerships have fostered innovation and contributed to the success of her projects.

Conclusion

Wai-Fung Mak's contributions to optical technology exemplify her dedication to innovation. Her patented inventions continue to impact the field and enhance communication technologies.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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