HODGE E JENKINS
Engineers in Mcdonough, GA
License number
Pennsylvania PE035733E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
2
Mcdonough, GA 30253
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Housing For An Optical Fiber Preform Torch
US Patent:
6767205, Jul 27, 2004
Filed:
Mar 25, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/397029
Inventors:
Hodge E. Jenkins - McDonough GA
Lazhar Mazlout - Duluth GA
Tadeusz Olewicz - Hoschton GA
Fred P. Partus - Atlanta GA
Lazhar Mazlout - Duluth GA
Tadeusz Olewicz - Hoschton GA
Fred P. Partus - Atlanta GA
Assignee:
Fitel USA Corp. - Norcross GA
International Classification:
F23D 1136
US Classification:
431343, 431153, 431159, 431354, 239423, 2394245
Abstract:
A torch and mount assembly wherein the torch, which has a plurality of gas receiving nipples is carried in a housing through which it extends. The housing has a plurality of walls forming a substantially air tight enclosure. In at least one wall of the housing are one or more leakproof fittings which are connected to similar leakproof fittings for the nipples by means of preferably flexible gas conduits within the housing. In the system, gaseous mixtures are applied from a source or sources to the fittings in the housing wall remote from the high temperatures of the torch, while the conduits within the housing are protected from mechanical and thermal stresses. An inert gas from a suitable source is introduced under pressure into the interior of the housing to reduce leakage from the torch into the housing. The atmosphere within the housing is heated, and the constituents of the housing atmosphere are monitored to aid in detecting leakage.