Patents by Inventor Antony Nijhuis
Antony Nijhuis 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).
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Patent number: 9252546Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution connection module (1) for telecommunications and data technology, with the distribution connection module (1) comprising a first submodule (2) and a second submodule (3), with the first and second submodule (2, 3) each having contact elements (7, 13), with the contact elements (7, 13) each having an electrical connecting contact (8, 14) and an interface contact (9, 15), with the interface contacts (9) of the first submodule (2) being electrically connected to one another by the interface contacts (15) of the second submodule (3), or with the interface contacts (9) of the first submodule (2) being connected to interface contacts (61) of a further submodule (60) and the interface contacts (15) of the second submodule (3) being connected to interface contacts (62) of a further submodule (60), with the further submodules (60) being arranged between the first and the second submodules (2, 3).Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Heiko Neumetzler, Joachim Stark, Philipp Meyer, Antony Nijhuis
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Publication number: 20140073199Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution connection module (1) for telecommunications and data technology, with the distribution connection module (1) comprising a first submodule (2) and a second submodule (3), with the first and second submodule (2, 3) each having contact elements (7, 13), with the contact elements (7, 13) each having an electrical connecting contact (8, 14) and an interface contact (9, 15), with the interface contacts (9) of the first submodule (2) being electrically connected to one another by the interface contacts (15) of the second submodule (3), or with the interface contacts (9) of the first submodule (2) being connected to interface contacts (61) of a further submodule (60) and the interface contacts (15) of the second submodule (3) being connected to interface contacts (62) of a further submodule (60), with the further submodules (60) being arranged between the first and the second submodules (2, 3).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS SERVICES GMBHInventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Heiko Neumetzler, Joachim Stark, Philipp Meyer, Antony Nijhuis
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Patent number: 8128419Abstract: The invention relates to a distributor device for use in communication and data systems technology, comprising at least one distributor connection module. Said distributor connection module comprises a housing which houses input and output contacts, accessible from the exterior, for connecting lines, cables or wires. The distributor device comprises at least one additional connection module which comprises at least one SDH/SONET transport interface and outputs for electrical signals. The outputs of the connection module are connected to inputs of the distributor connection module. The connection module comprises at least one converter for converting SDH/SONET transport signals to E1 signals and vice versa. The invention also relates to a corresponding connection module and a corresponding distributor connection module.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: ADC GmbHInventor: Antony Nijhuis
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Patent number: 7944704Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal module (1) with integrated functions, comprising a housing (2), at least one terminal strip (14-16) for connecting wire strands, and at least one circuit board (20) which is disposed in the housing (2) and on which functional elements are arranged that are electrically placed between contacts of the terminal strip or strips (14-16). Switching elements (21), by means of which conductor paths between the contacts can be modified, are positioned on the circuit board (20).Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Harald Klein, Adrian Benedetto, Antony Nijhuis, Joachim Stark, Manfred Stöckel
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Patent number: 7936572Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution box connection module (1) for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing in which externally accessible input and output contacts (10, 20, 30, 40) are arranged for the connection of cables and cores, with the housing having a cavity in which at least one printed circuit board (50) is arranged, with the input and output contacts (10, 20, 30, 40) being arranged on the opposite end faces of the housing, and with the input contacts (10, 20) being associated with one input side and the output contacts (30, 40) being associated with one output side, with the input contacts 10, 20) being in the form of at least two mutually opposite rows of contacts, and the output contacts (30, 40) being in the form of at least one plug connector, with at least two input contacts (10) in the first row and at least two input contacts (20) in the second row being connected to the output contacts (30; 40) in the at least one plug connector, and with the input contacts (10, 20)Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Antony Nijhuis, Harald Klein, Joachim Stark, Carsten Storbeck
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Patent number: 7894196Abstract: A connection module that mounts to a frame includes a housing and electrical contacts positioned on different ends of the housing. A first fixing member defines a channel sized to receive at least a portion of a frame. A second fixing member is moveable relative to the first fixing member to extend at least partially across the channel of the first fixing member.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis
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Publication number: 20100190374Abstract: A connecting module includes a housing, electric contacts for connecting wires and/or cables, and at least one fastening element that allows the connecting module to be fixed to an assembly frame. The fastening element is embodied at least in two parts, encompassing a first fastening piece and a second fastening piece. The connecting module can be put on the assembly frame by means of the first fastening piece and can be locked on the assembly frame with the aid of the second fastening piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis
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Patent number: 7710733Abstract: A connecting module includes a housing, electric contacts for connecting wires and/or cables, and at least one fastening element that allows the connecting module to be fixed to an assembly frame. The fastening element is embodied at least in two parts, encompassing a first fastening piece and a second fastening piece. The connecting module can be put on the assembly frame by means of the first fastening piece and can be locked on the assembly frame with the aid of the second fastening piece.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis
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Patent number: 7702207Abstract: A fiberglass termination includes a mounting trough having a base plate and limbs. Front p1ates are fixed to the limbs of the mounting trough, and fiberglass couplings or adapters are arranged in the front plates.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Jorg Adomeit, Antony Nijhuis, Thea Karbstein, Joachim Brunzel
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Patent number: 7645168Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution module for converting between symmetric and non-symmetric data transmission paths. Said distribution module comprises a housing in which a transformer is arranged for adjusting impedance, first contacts for connecting at least one non-symmetric data cable, and second contacts for connecting at least one symmetric data cable. The first and second contacts are disposed on opposite faces of the housing. The second contacts are embodied as at least one RJ45 plug-in connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis
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Patent number: 7618261Abstract: Aspects of a distribution connecting module for teleconununications and data systems technology include a housing inside of which input and output contacts are arranged to be accessible from the exterior of the housing. The housing is provided with a cavity inside of which at least one printed circuit board is arranged. The input and output contacts are situated on the opposing faces of the housing. The input contacts are provided in the form of at least one connector strip with insulation displacement contacts. The input and output contacts can be detachably connected to the printed circuit board. The connector strip supporting the input contacts is detachably connected to the housing via a front part. When the connection between the front part and the housing is released, the connector strip, which is connected to the front part, is, together with the fork contacts, moved away from the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Joachim Stark, Harald Klein, Antony Nijhuis
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Publication number: 20090215301Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution box connection module (1) for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing in which externally accessible input and output contacts (10, 20, 30, 40) are arranged for the connection of cables and cores, with the housing having a cavity in which at least one printed circuit board (50) is arranged, with the input and output contacts (10, 20, 30, 40) being arranged on the opposite end faces of the housing, and with the input contacts (10, 20) being associated with one input side and the output contacts (30, 40) being associated with one output side, with the input contacts 10, 20) being in the form of at least two mutually opposite rows of contacts, and the output contacts (30, 40) being in the form of at least one plug connector, with at least two input contacts (10) in the first row and at least two input contacts (20) in the second row being connected to the output contacts (30; 40) in the at least one plug connector, and with the input contacts (10, 20)Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Ralf-Dieter BUSSE, Antony NIJHUIS, Harald KLEIN, Joachim STARK, Carsten STORBECK
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Patent number: 7548434Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution box connection module (1) for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing in which externally accessible input and output contacts (10, 20, 30, 40) are arranged for the connection of cables and cores, with the housing having a cavity in which at least one printed circuit board (50) is arranged, with the input and output contacts (10, 20, 30, 40) being arranged on the opposite end faces of the housing, and with the input contacts (10, 20) being associated with one input side and the output contacts (30, 40) being associated with one output side, with the input contacts 10, 20) being in the form of at least two mutually opposite rows of contacts, and the output contacts (30, 40) being in the form of at least one plug connector, with at least two input contacts (10) in the first row and at least two input contacts (20) in the second row being connected to the output contacts (30; 40) in the at least one plug connector, and with the input contacts (10, 20)Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Antony Nijhuis, Harald Klein, Joachim Stark, Carsten Storbeck
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Publication number: 20090149075Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution module for converting between symmetric and non-symmetric data transmission paths. Said distribution module comprises a housing in which a transformer is arranged for adjusting impedance, first contacts for connecting at least one non-symmetric data cable, and second contacts for connecting at least one symmetric data cable. The first and second contacts are disposed on opposite faces of the housing. The second contacts are embodied as at least one RJ45 plug-in connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis
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Patent number: 7491093Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution module for converting between symmetric and non-symmetric data transmission paths. Said distribution module comprises a housing in which a transformer is arranged for adjusting impedance, first contacts for connecting at least one non-symmetric data cable, and second contacts for connecting at least one symmetric data cable. The first and second contacts are disposed on opposite faces of the housing. The second contacts are embodied as at least one RJ45 plug-in connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis
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Publication number: 20090029588Abstract: Disclosed is a connecting module which is to be used in telecommunication and data technology and comprises a housing, electric contacts for connecting wires and/or cables, and at least one fastening element that allows the connecting module to be fixed to an assembly frame. Said fastening element is embodied at least in two parts, encompassing a first fastening piece and a second fastening piece. The connecting module can be put on the assembly frame by means of the first fastening piece and can be locked on the assembly frame with the aid of the second fastening piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis
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Publication number: 20080293268Abstract: The distribution connecting module for telecommunications and data systems technology, comprises a housing inside of which input and output contacts for connecting lines and wires are placed, said contacts being accessible from the exterior. The housing is provided with a cavity inside of which at least one printed circuit board is placed. The input and output contacts are situated on the opposing faces of the housing. The input contacts are provided in the form of at least one connector strip with insulation displacement contacts. The input and output contacts can be detachably connected to the printed circuit board. The connector strip supporting the input contacts is detachably connected to the housing via a front part. The insulation displacement contacts are connected to the printed circuit board via fork contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Joachim Stark, Harald Klein, Antony Nijhuis
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Publication number: 20080285240Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal module (1) with integrated functions, comprising a housing (2), at least one terminal strip (14-16) for connecting wire strands, and at least one circuit board (20) which is disposed in the housing (2) and on which functional elements are arranged that are electrically placed between contacts of the terminal strip or strips (14-16). Switching elements (21), by means of which conductor paths between the contacts can be modified, are positioned on the circuit board (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Harald Klein, Adrian Benedetto, Antony Nijhuis, Joachim Stark
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Patent number: 7407389Abstract: The distribution connecting module for telecommunications and data systems technology, comprises a housing inside of which input and output contacts for connecting lines and wires are placed, said contacts being accessible from the exterior. The housing is provided with a cavity inside of which at least one printed circuit board is placed. The input and output contacts are situated on the opposing faces of the housing. The input contacts are provided in the form of at least one connector strip with insulation displacement contacts. The input and output contacts can be detachably connected to the printed circuit board. The connector strip supporting the input contacts is detachably connected to the housing via a front part. The insulation displacement contacts are connected to the printed circuit board via fork contacts.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Joachim Stark, Harald Klein, Antony Nijhuis
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Publication number: 20080038962Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution module for converting between symmetric and non-symmetric data transmission paths. Said distribution module comprises a housing in which a transformer is arranged for adjusting impedance, first contacts for connecting at least one non-symmetric data cable, and second contacts for connecting at least one symmetric data cable. The first and second contacts are disposed on opposite faces of the housin. The second contacts are embodied as at least one RJ45 plug-in connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis