Patents Assigned to CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
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Publication number: 20240014600Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Longinos DE DIOS MARTIN, Danny THIJS, Sheldon MUIR
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Publication number: 20230280548Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Patent number: 11742617Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventors: Longinos De Dios Martin, Danny Thijs, Sheldon Muir
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Publication number: 20230128196Abstract: A double flexible optical circuit includes: a flexible substrate supporting a plurality of optical fibers; a first connector terminating the optical fibers at a first end of the double flexible optical circuit; and a second connector terminating the optical fibers at a second end of the double flexible optical circuit. Each of the optical fibers is positioned in one of a plurality of separate extensions formed by the flexible substrate as the optical fibers extend from the first connector to the second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to be tested when the first and second connectors are connected through the double flexible optical circuit. The double flexible optical circuit is configured to be divided in half once the testing is complete to form two separate flexible optical circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicants: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Patent number: 11592628Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. Murray, Ton Bolhaar, Paul Schneider, Rafael Mateo, Luis Cobacho, Michael Wentworth, Steven J. Brandt, Marcellus P J Buijs, Alexander Dorrestein, Jan Willem Rietveld
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Publication number: 20220399686Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a main body (12) and a latch member (30) are provided. In one aspect, the latch member (30) is formed as a spring and has a first portion (32) with a locking rib structure (38) that can be depressed towards the main body (12) to allow the connector assembly (10) to be inserted through a front side (102a) or a back side (102b) of an opening (102) in a panel (100). After insertion, the first portion (32) can then be released such that a retention structure (18) of the main body (12) and the locking rib structure (38) engage opposite ends of an opening (102) to secure the connector assembly (10) within the opening (102). The same connector (10) assembly (10) can be used with openings (102, 202, 302) of different sizes without modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventors: Longinos DE DIOS MARTÍN, Antonio CARRERAS GARCÍA
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Patent number: 11509105Abstract: A connector assembly has a connector part and a cable manager part. The cable manager part can be provided with a separable lacing fixture that functions to retain the severed portions of the wires that result from the termination process, rather than allowing the severed wire portions to fall to the floor in an uncollected state. In one aspect, the cable manager part has a main body to which the separable lacing fixture is attached via a plurality of breakaway portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventors: Albert Font Aranega, Longinos De Dios Martín, Antonio Carreras Garciá
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Publication number: 20220368074Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Longinos DE DIOS MARTIN, Danny THIJS, Sheldon MUIR
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Patent number: 11476622Abstract: A telecommunications connector includes a connector body and a shield attached to the connector body, the shield including a main body portion configured for attachment to the connector body and a barrel portion for crimping against a cable to be terminated to the connector. The barrel portion of the shield includes a corrugated side wall made up of a series of bends extending along a direction from the rear end of the barrel toward the front end of the barrel along at least a portion of a length of the barrel, wherein the bends defining the corrugated side wall are provided on the shield at a pre-crimped stage.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventors: Longinos De Dios, Manuel Urbano León
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Patent number: 11467347Abstract: A double flexible optical circuit includes: a flexible substrate supporting a plurality of optical fibers; a first connector terminating the optical fibers at a first end of the double flexible optical circuit; and a second connector terminating the optical fibers at a second end of the double flexible optical circuit. Each of the optical fibers is positioned in one of a plurality of separate extensions formed by the flexible substrate as the optical fibers extend from the first connector to the second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to be tested when the first and second connectors are connected through the double flexible optical circuit. The double flexible optical circuit is configured to be divided in half once the testing is complete to form two separate flexible optical circuits.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignees: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: David P. Murray, Ton Bolhaar, Paul Schneider, Rafael Mateo, Luis Cobacho, Michael Wentworth, Steven J. Brandt, Marcellus P J Buijs, Alexander Dorrestein, Jan Willem Rietveld
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Patent number: 11342718Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a main body (12) and a latch member (30) are provided. In one aspect, the latch member (30) is formed as a spring and has a first portion (32) with a locking rib structure (38) that can be depressed towards the main body (12) to allow the connector assembly (10) to be inserted through a front side (102a) or a back side (102b) of an opening (102) in a panel (100). After insertion, the first portion (32) can then be released such that a retention structure (18) of the main body (12) and the locking rib structure (38) engage opposite ends of an opening (102) to secure the connector assembly (10) within the opening (102). The same connector (10) assembly (10) can be used with openings (102, 202, 302) of different sizes without modification.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventors: Longinos De Dios Martín, Antonio Carreras García
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Patent number: 11322889Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScepe Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventors: Longinos De Dios Martin, Danny Thijs, Sheldon Muir
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Publication number: 20210302669Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Publication number: 20210281019Abstract: A telecommunications connector includes a connector body and a shield attached to the connector body, the shield including a main body portion configured for attachment to the connector body and a barrel portion for crimping against a cable to be terminated to the connector. The barrel portion of the shield includes a corrugated side wall made up of a series of bends extending along a direction from the rear end of the barrel toward the front end of the barrel along at least a portion of a length of the barrel, wherein the bends defining the corrugated side wall are provided on the shield at a pre-crimped stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventors: Longinos DE DIOS, Manuel URBANO LEÓN
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Publication number: 20210281009Abstract: A cover assembly (100) is disclosed that can be installed onto and removed from a telecommunications connector (200) without requiring the connector (200) from being removed from its mounted position and without requiring an associated cover plate (120) from being removed from its mounted position. The cover assembly (100) can include a base portion (150) that defines an opening that entirely surrounds a cover portion (110). In one example, the cover portion (110) is attached to the base portion (150) via a living hinge (118). In one aspect, the base portion (150) acts as a color cap while the cover portion (110) acts as a dust cover. In one example, the base portion (150) is provided without a cover portion (110) such that the cover assembly (100) simply acts as a color cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventor: Longinos DE DIOS MARTÍN
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Patent number: 11036012Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. Murray, Ton Bolhaar, Paul Schneider, Rafael Mateo, Luis Cobacho, Michael Wentworth, Steven J. Brandt, Marcellus PJ Buijs, Alexander Dorrestein, Jan Willem Rietveld
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Patent number: 10958018Abstract: A telecommunications connector includes a connector body and a shield attached to the connector body, the shield including a main body portion configured for attachment to the connector body and a barrel portion for crimping against a cable to be terminated to the connector. The barrel portion of the shield includes a corrugated side wall made up of a series of bends extending along a direction from the rear end of the barrel toward the front end of the barrel along at least a portion of a length of the barrel, wherein the bends defining the corrugated side wall are provided on the shield at a pre-crimped stage.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventors: Longinos De Dios, Manuel Urbano León
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Patent number: 10958012Abstract: A cover assembly (100) is disclosed that can be installed onto and removed from a telecommunications connector (200) without requiring the connector (200) from being removed from its mounted position and without requiring an associated cover plate (120) from being removed from its mounted position. The cover assembly (100) can include a base portion (150) that defines an opening that entirely surrounds a cover portion (110). In one example, the cover portion (110) is attached to the base portion (150) via a living hinge (118). In one aspect, the base portion (150) acts as a color cap while the cover portion (110) acts as a dust cover. In one example, the base portion (150) is provided without a cover portion (110) such that the cover assembly (100) simply acts as a color cap.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventor: Longinos De Dios Martín
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Publication number: 20210011228Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Patent number: 10784640Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a connector part (12) and a cable manager part (20) are provided. The cable manager part (20) can be provided with a separable lacing fixture (24) that functions to retain the severed portions (6a) of the wires (6) that result from the termination process, rather than allowing the severed wire portions (6a) to fall to the floor in an uncollected state. In one aspect, the cable manager part (20) has a main body (22) to which the separable lacing fixture (24) is attached via a plurality of breakaway portions (34). During installation, the connector part (12) is inserted onto the cable manager part (20) and is placed in a wire termination tool (7) which fully inserts the connector part (12) onto the cable manager part (20). This action causes the connector part (12) to cut the wires (6) and to sever or break the breakaway portions (34) such that the separable lacing fixture (24) is separated from the fully formed connector (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.Inventors: Albert Font Aranega, Longinos De Dios Martín, Antonio Carreras Garciá