Patents by Inventor Mohamed Aznag

Mohamed Aznag has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11105986
    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a fiber optic connector including a connector body defining a central longitudinal axis that extends in a front-to-rear orientation. The connector body can include a front connector housing piece and a rear connector housing piece that may be aligned along the central longitudinal axis. A front end of the rear connector housing piece can be adapted to connect with a rear plug end of the front connector housing piece. The rear end of the rear connector housing piece can include a unitary fiber bend radius limiting structure. The unitary fiber bend radius limiting structure can be generally funnel-shaped. A ferrule assembly can be captured between the front and rear connector housing pieces with the rear connector housing piece functioning as a rear spring stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Commscope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben, Ponharith Nhep
  • Publication number: 20210259124
    Abstract: Latching system that latches an enclosure having a compressible sealant about its perimeter, the latching system providing for an open configuration, a staged configuration, and a mated configuration, the compressible sealant engaging a pair of projections having a channel therebetween to form a seal having an air gap above the sealant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Alexandre Caroline M. DE BIE, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Paul Joseph CLAES, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Mohamed AZNAG, Diederik HOUBEN
  • Patent number: 11092768
    Abstract: A telecommunications closure (10) comprising cables (46), a cover (20), an interior frame (30), the frame (30) holding telecommunications equipment (32), and a seal block (40) sealing the cover (20) closed relative to one or more cables (46) which enter the closure (10). The frame (30) defines a plurality of clamp assembly holders (36). A plurality of clamp assemblies (60, 160, 260) are provided, each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260) for holding a cable including a jacket (48), interior optical fibers (52), and at least one interior strength member (50). Each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260) includes a jacket clamp assembly (64, 164, 264) moveable relative to the frame, and including a wrap (68) which mounts around the jacket, and a strength member clamp assembly (80, 180, 280) moveable relative to the frame. The wrap (68) wraps around the jacket (48) and is adjustable for different jacket diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Mohamed Aznag, Emilie De Groe, Dirk Kempeneers, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans
  • Patent number: 11042003
    Abstract: A method of fixing and moisture sealing a telecommunications cable that includes a jacket defining a jacket perimeter having a generally non-circular transverse cross-section with respect to an enclosure includes placing an adapter tube over the jacket, the adapter tube defining a perimeter having a generally circular transverse cross-section and a throughhole having a generally non-circular transverse cross-section; compressing the adapter tube around the jacket with a clamp; placing a portion of the adapter tube within a gel block of the enclosure, the gel block being provided at a location different than the location of the clamp; moisture sealing the adapter tube with sealant material of the gel block; and fixing the adapter tube and the telecommunications cable with respect to the enclosure to oppose pulling forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Mohamed Aznag
  • Patent number: 11016257
    Abstract: A closure includes a cover and seal block. A feeder cable pathway and rear cover is provided for separation of feeder cables from drop cables. The organizer in the closure includes an end cap and rear cable storage. Cable fixation clips, linear or bendable, can be used individually or daisy chained together. Cable fixation chambers are positioned on top of the gel block housing. The organizer is a click together organizer. Dual heights on cable guides on sides of the groove plate facilitate cable installation. Tray supports with rounded ends prevent looseness of the tray mounts. Other organizers include cable routing features for compact storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBA
    Inventors: Mohamed Aznag, Emilie De Groe, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans, Diederik Houben, Philippe Coenegracht, Pieter Doultremont, Geert Van Genechten, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Maarten Michiels
  • Patent number: 10980141
    Abstract: Latching system that latches an enclosure having a compressible sealant about its perimeter, the latching system providing for an open configuration, a staged configuration, and a mated configuration, the compressible sealant engaging a pair of projections having a channel therebetween to form a seal having an air gap above the sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben
  • Patent number: 10951017
    Abstract: A sealing unit (28) that fits within the sealing unit opening (26) of a housing 22. The sealing unit (28) including a sealant arrangement (32) that define a plurality of cable ports (30). The sealing arrangement is also configured for providing a peripheral seal between the housing (22) and the sealing unit (28). The sealing unit (28) includes an actuation arrangement (31) for pressurizing the sealant arrangement (32) within the sealing unit opening (26). The sealant arrangement (32) includes a plurality of sealing modules (33a-33e) each sized to form only a portion of the pressure actuated sealant arrangement (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Mohamed Aznag, Paul Joseph Claes, Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer, Maarten Michiels, Diederik Houben, Pieter Doultremont, Eddy Maes, Geert Van Genechten, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Emilie De Groe
  • Publication number: 20200389007
    Abstract: A sealing unit (28) that fits within the sealing unit opening (26) of a housing 22. The sealing unit (28) including a sealant arrangement (32) that define a plurality of cable ports (30). The sealing arrangement is also configured for providing a peripheral seal between the housing (22) and the sealing unit (28). The sealing unit (28) includes an actuation arrangement (31) for pressurizing the sealant arrangement (32) within the sealing unit opening (26). The sealant arrangement (32) includes a plurality of sealing modules (33a-33e) each sized to form only a portion of the pressure actuated sealant arrangement (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Mohamed AZNAG, Paul Joseph CLAES, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, Maarten MICHIELS, Diederik HOUBEN, Pieter DOULTREMONT, Eddy MAES, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Emilie DE GROE
  • Publication number: 20200249407
    Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure is disclosed. In one example the enclosure includes a gel block actuator that is capable of applying compressive load and positive tensile load to the gel block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Mohamed AZNAG, Pieter DOULTREMONT, Maarten AERTS, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Deon Craig SYLVESTER, Peter Jerome ISTAS, El Möiz Mohammed Michel GHAMMAM, Samory DE ZITTER, William Alan CARRICO, Jos Paul G. VANDEPOEL, Wouter ANNAERT
  • Patent number: 10680426
    Abstract: A sealing unit (28) that fits within the sealing unit opening (26) of a housing 22. The sealing unit (28) including a sealant arrangement (32) that define a plurality of cable ports (30). The sealing arrangement is also configured for providing a peripheral seal between the housing (22) and the sealing unit (28). The sealing unit (28) includes an actuation arrangement (31) for pressurizing the sealant arrangement (32) within the sealing unit opening (26). The sealant arrangement (32) includes a plurality of sealing modules (33a-33e) each sized to form only a portion of the pressure actuated sealant arrangement (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Mohamed Aznag, Paul Joseph Claes, Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer, Maarten Michiels, Diederik Houben, Pieter Doultremont, Eddy Maes, Geert Van Genechten, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Emilie De Groe
  • Publication number: 20200166724
    Abstract: A telecommunications cable fixation and sealing system (14) includes a telecommunications cable (18) including a jacket defining a jacket perimeter having a generally non-circular transverse cross-section and an adapter tube (26) slidably placed over the jacket of the telecommunications cable (18), the adapter tube (26) defining a tube perimeter (28) having a generally circular transverse cross-section and defining a throughhole (30) having a generally non-circular transverse cross-section that is configured to receive the telecommunications cable (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Mohamed AZNAG
  • Publication number: 20200132939
    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a fiber optic connector including a connector body defining a central longitudinal axis that extends in a front-to-rear orientation. The connector body can include a front connector housing piece and a rear connector housing piece that may be aligned along the central longitudinal axis. A front end of the rear connector housing piece can be adapted to connect with a rear plug end of the front connector housing piece. The rear end of the rear connector housing piece can include a unitary fiber bend radius limiting structure. The unitary fiber bend radius limiting structure can be generally funnel-shaped. A ferrule assembly can be captured between the front and rear connector housing pieces with the rear connector housing piece functioning as a rear spring stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Commscope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Alexandre Caroline M. DE BIE, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Paul Joseph CLAES, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Mohamed AZNAG, Diederik HOUBEN, Ponharith NHEP
  • Publication number: 20200049921
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a modular fiber optic distribution system for enhancing installation flexibility and for facilitating adding components to a terminal housing over time so as to delay cost. The system is configured to allow components (e.g., inserts, add-on modules, etc.) to be readily added to the terminal housing over time to expand capacity, provide upgrades and to provide forward and backward compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Alexandre Caroline M. DE BIE, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Paul Joseph CLAES, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Mohamed AZNAG, Diederik HOUBEN, Patrick Jacques Ann DIEPSTRATEN
  • Publication number: 20200049916
    Abstract: A closure includes a cover and seal block. A feeder cable pathway and rear cover is provided for separation of feeder cables from drop cables. The organizer in the closure includes an end cap and rear cable storage. Cable fixation clips, linear or bendable, can be used individually or daisy chained together. Cable fixation chambers are positioned on top of the gel block housing. The organizer is a click together organizer. Dual heights on cable guides on sides of the groove plate facilitate cable installation. Tray supports with rounded ends prevent looseness of the tray mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Mohamed AZNAG, Emilie DE GROE, Eric Marcel M. KEUSTERMANS, Diederik HOUBEN, Philippe COENEGRACHT, Pieter DOULTREMONT, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Maarten MICHIELS
  • Publication number: 20200003984
    Abstract: A telecommunications closure (10) comprising cables (46), a cover (20), an interior frame (30), the frame (30) holding telecommunications equipment (32), and a seal block (40) sealing the cover (20) closed relative to one or more cables (46) which enter the closure (10). The frame (30) defines a plurality of clamp assembly holders (36). A plurality of clamp assemblies (60, 160, 260) are provided, each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260) for holding a cable including a jacket (48), interior optical fibers (52), and at least one interior strength member (50). Each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260) includes a jacket clamp assembly (64, 164, 264) moveable relative to the frame, and including a wrap (68) which mounts around the jacket, and a strength member clamp assembly (80, 180, 280) moveable relative to the frame. The wrap (68) wraps around the jacket (48) and is adjustable for different jacket diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Mohamed AZNAG, Emilie DE GROE, Dirk KEMPENEERS, Eric Marcel M. KEUSTERMANS
  • Patent number: 10502920
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a modular fiber optic distribution system for enhancing installation flexibility and for facilitating adding components to a terminal housing over time so as to delay cost. The system is configured to allow components (e.g., inserts, add-on modules, etc.) to be readily added to the terminal housing over time to expand capacity, provide upgrades and to provide forward and backward compatibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben, Patrick Jacques Ann Diepstraten
  • Patent number: 10495838
    Abstract: A telecommunications cable fixation and sealing system (14) includes a telecommunications cable (18) including a jacket defining a jacket perimeter having a generally non-circular transverse cross-section and an adapter tube (26) slidably placed over the jacket of the telecommunications cable (18), the adapter tube (26) defining a tube perimeter (28) having a generally circular transverse cross-section and defining a throughhole (30) having a generally non-circular transverse cross-section that is configured to receive the telecommunications cable (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Mohamed Aznag
  • Patent number: 10476250
    Abstract: An enclosure includes a housing having sealing block arrangements disposed at corners of the housing. Each sealing block arrangement includes a containment wall to maintain sealant at the cable ports. A user can choose which corner ports are sealed or blocked by the sealing block arrangements. Each sealing block arrangement includes two volumes of sealant, a sealant containment wall, and two spring elements. Each containment wall includes containment elements that separate from each other to allow passage of a cable through the sealing block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben
  • Patent number: 10444455
    Abstract: A closure includes a cover and seal block. A feeder cable pathway and rear cover is provided for separation of feeder cables from drop cables. The organizer in the closure includes an end cap and rear cable storage. Cable fixation clips, linear or bendable, can be used individually or daisy chained together. Cable fixation chambers are positioned on top of the gel block housing. The organizer is a click together organizer. Dual heights on cable guides on sides of the groove plate facilitate cable installation. Tray supports with rounded ends prevent looseness of the tray mounts. Other organizers include cable routing features for compact storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Mohamed Aznag, Emilie De Groe, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans, Diederik Houben, Philippe Coenegracht, Pieter Doultremont, Geert Van Genechten, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Marrten Michiels
  • Patent number: 10379310
    Abstract: A telecommunications closure (10) comprising cables (46), a cover (20), an interior frame (30), the frame (30) holding telecommunications equipment (32), and a seal block (40) sealing the cover (20) closed relative to one or more cables (46) which enter the closure (10). The frame (30) defines a plurality of clamp assembly holders (36). A plurality of clamp assemblies (60, 160, 260) are provided, each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260) for holding a cable including a jacket (48), interior optical fibers (52), and at least one interior strength member (50). Each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260) includes a jacket clamp assembly (64, 164, 264) moveable relative to the frame, and including a wrap (68) which mounts around the jacket, and a strength member clamp assembly (80, 180, 280) moveable relative to the frame. The wrap (68) wraps around the jacket (48) and is adjustable for different jacket diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Mohamed Aznag, Emilie De Groe, Dirk Kempeneers, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans