Patents by Inventor Danny Ghislain Thijs
Danny Ghislain Thijs 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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Publication number: 20170238440Abstract: A telecommunications system is disclosed herein. The telecommunications system includes a chassis defining a top end, a bottom end, and a generally pyramidal shape, wherein a transverse cross-sectional footprint of the chassis changes in outer dimension as the transverse cross-sectional footprint extends from the top end to the bottom end, the telecommunications chassis further defining at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall extending at an angle to both the top end and the bottom end, the at least one sidewall defining ports defining connection locations for receiving telecommunications equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Didier Pierre W Claeys, Danny Ghislain Thijs, Sebastiaan Roger Neerincx
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Publication number: 20170023760Abstract: A telecommunications cable management assembly (100) for a distribution frame (10) is disclosed. The cable management assembly (100) includes a front plate (110) extending between first and second ends (110a, 110c) and is provided with apertures (112) for mounting telecommunications components (20). A first side bracket (120) is mounted with the first end (110a) of the front plate (110) to the distribution frame (10). The first side bracket (120) supports cables (26) extending laterally from components (20). A second side bracket (130) is mounted with the second end (110c) of the front plate (110) to the distribution frame (10). The second side bracket (130) can also support cables (28) extending laterally from components (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Danny Ghislain Thijs, Heidi Bleus, Willem De Vis
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Patent number: 9521766Abstract: A telecommunications system (10/100) is disclosed herein. The telecommunications system (10/100) includes a chassis (12/112) defining a top end (14/114), a bottom end (16/116), and a generally pyramidal shape, wherein a transverse cross-sectional footprint (28) of the chassis (12/112) changes in outer dimension as the transverse cross-sectional footprint (28) extends from the top end (14/114) to the bottom end (16/116), the telecommunications chassis (12/112) further defining at least one sidewall (30/130, 32/132, 34/134, 36/136), the at least one sidewall (30/130, 32/132, 34/134, 36/136) extending at an angle to both the top end (14/114) and the bottom end (16/116), the at least one sidewall (30/130, 32/132, 34/134, 36/136) defining ports (38) defining connection locations for receiving telecommunications equipment.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V.Inventors: Didier Pierre W Claeys, Danny Ghislain Thijs, Sebastiaan Roger Neerincx
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Publication number: 20160231525Abstract: A fiber optic system includes a telecommunications chassis defining a front and a rear, a plurality of blades slidably mounted to the chassis, the blades slidable in a direction extending from the front to the rear, and a plurality of fiber optic cassettes removably mounted to each blade. Each fiber optic cassette includes a housing defining a maximum cassette height, the housing formed by a base and a cover mounted thereon. Each cassette defines fiber optic connection locations. The base of each cassette defines a notched area for receiving a portion of the blade on which the cassette is mounted such that the blade does not increase the overall maximum height defined by the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: David Patrick MURRAY, Christopher Charles TAYLOR, Heidi BLEUS, Willem DEVIS, Danny Ghislain THIJS, Geert Antoon PARTON
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Publication number: 20160212871Abstract: A telecommunications chassis (10/100) is disclosed herein. The telecommunications chassis (10/100) is configured for receiving telecommunications equipment. The telecommunications chassis (10/100) defines a top (12), a bottom (14), a front side (16), a rear side (18), a right side (20), and a left side (22), the telecommunications chassis (10/100) defining a central longitudinal axis (36) extending between the top (12) and the bottom (14). A first pair of panels (24/124) is located at the front side (16), a second pair of panels (24/124) is located at the rear side (18), a third pair of panels (24/124) is located at the right side (20), and a fourth pair of panels (24/124) is located at the left side (22). Each panel (24/124) of the pairs of panels (24/124) defines a plurality of receptacles (26/126) for receiving the telecommunications equipment. When mounted to a fixed surface, the telecommunications chassis (10/100) is rotatable relative to the fixed surface about the central longitudinal axis (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: DIDIER PIERRE W CLAEYS, DANNY GHISLAIN THIJS
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Patent number: 9348104Abstract: A telecommunications cable management assembly (100) for a distribution frame (10) is disclosed. The cable management assembly (100) includes a front plate (110) extending between first and second ends (110a, 110c) and is provided with apertures (112) for mounting telecommunications components (20). A first side bracket (120) is mounted with the first end (110a) of the front plate (110) to the distribution frame (10). The first side bracket (120) supports cables (26) extending laterally from components (20). A second side bracket (130) is mounted with the second end (110c) of the front plate (110) to the distribution frame (10). The second side bracket (130) can also support cables (28) extending laterally from components (20).Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Danny Ghislain Thijs, Heidi Bleus, Willem De Vis
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Patent number: 9285557Abstract: A telecommunications chassis (10/100) is configured for receiving telecommunications equipment. The telecommunications chassis (10/100) defines a top (12), a bottom (14), a front side (16), a rear side (18), a right side (20), and a left side (22), the telecommunications chassis (10/100) defining a central longitudinal axis (36) extending between the top (12) and the bottom (14). A first pair of panels (24/124) is located at the front side (16), a second pair of panels (24/124) is located at the rear side (18), a third pair of panels (24/124) is located at the right side (20), and a fourth pair of panels (24/124) is located at the left side (22). Each panel (24/124) of the pairs of panels (24/124) defines a plurality of receptacles (26/126) for receiving the telecommunications equipment. When mounted to a fixed surface, the telecommunications chassis (10/100) is rotatable relative to the fixed surface about the central longitudinal axis (36).Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBAInventors: Didier Pierre W Claeys, Danny Ghislain Thijs
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Publication number: 20160042085Abstract: Identification elements (e.g., tracking elements, tracing elements, locating elements, etc.) (22A, 100) are provided on various communication components (20, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 40, 42, 48, 49, 60, 62, 64, 120) provided within a communication network such as a fiber optic network or a copper network. Fiber optic hubs 20 can be identified and/or managed. Data centers (110) with patch panels (120) can also be identified and/or managed. Example passive identification elements include bar codes (e.g., 2d barcodes) and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. In certain embodiments, RFID tags and the bar codes can include network information included therein. In certain embodiments, bar codes can be used to direct technicians to network links at which additional information stored elsewhere is provided. In certain embodiments, identification elements can be provided on communication components through an application downloaded to a mobile device by scanning the bar code.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Trevor D. SMITH, Danny Ghislain THIJS, Didier CLAEYS, Heidi BLEUS
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Patent number: 9064022Abstract: Identification elements (e.g., tracking elements, tracing elements, locating elements, etc.) (22A, 100) are provided on various communication components (20, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 40, 42, 48, 49, 60, 62, 64, 120) provided within a communication network such as a fiber optic network or a copper network. Fiber optic hubs 20 can be identified and/or managed. Data centers (110) with patch panels (120) can also be identified and/or managed. Example passive identification elements include bar codes (e.g., 2d barcodes) and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. In certain embodiments, RFID tags and the bar codes can include network information included therein. In certain embodiments, bar codes can be used to direct technicians to network links at which additional information stored elsewhere is provided. In certain embodiments, identification elements can be provided on communication components through an application downloaded to a mobile device by scanning the bar code.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignees: ADC Telecommunications, Inc., Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBAInventors: Trevor D. Smith, Danny Ghislain Thijs, Didier Claeys, Heidi Bleus
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Publication number: 20140341523Abstract: A telecommunications apparatus (10, 210) includes a frame (20, 220) for mounting to a fiber optic cable trough (104, 106, 206). The frame (20, 220) includes a main body (22, 222) defining at least one opening (24, 26). The opening (24, 26) receives a connector module (60, 260). The frame (20, 220) includes a plurality of extensions (40, 240) extending transversely to the main body (22), wherein one or more extensions (40, 240) includes two parallel prongs (42) separated by a slot (44). Fasteners (34) mount the frame (20, 220) to slots (138) on a trough system element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBAInventors: Alistair J. Waite, Danny Ghislain Thijs
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Publication number: 20140161410Abstract: A telecommunications cable management assembly (100) for a distribution frame (10) is disclosed. The cable management assembly (100) includes a front plate (110) extending between first and second ends (110a, 110c) and is provided with apertures (112) for mounting telecommunications components (20). A first side bracket (120) is mounted with the first end (110a) of the front plate (110) to the distribution frame (10). The first side bracket (120) supports cables (26) extending laterally from components (20). A second side bracket (130) is mounted with the second end (110c) of the front plate (110) to the distribution frame (10). The second side bracket (130) can also support cables (28) extending laterally from components (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBAInventors: Danny Ghislain Thijs, Heidi Bleus, Willem De Vis
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Publication number: 20140061297Abstract: Identification elements (e.g., tracking elements, tracing elements, locating elements, etc.) (22A, 100) are provided on various communication components (20, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 40, 42, 48, 49, 60, 62, 64, 120) provided within a communication network such as a fiber optic network or a copper network. Fiber optic hubs 20 can be identified and/or managed. Data centers (110) with patch panels (120) can also be identified and/or managed. Example passive identification elements include bar codes (e.g., 2d barcodes) and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. In certain embodiments, RFID tags and the bar codes can include network information included therein. In certain embodiments, bar codes can be used to direct technicians to network links at which additional information stored elsewhere is provided. In certain embodiments, identification elements can be provided on communication components through an application downloaded to a mobile device by scanning the bar code.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicants: TYCO ELECTRONCS RAYCHEM BVBA, ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, Danny Ghislain Thijs, Didier Claeys, Heidi Bleus
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Publication number: 20140003784Abstract: A telecommunications chassis (10/100) is disclosed herein. The telecommunications chassis (10/100) is configured for receiving telecommunications equipment. The telecommunications chassis (10/100) defines a top (12), a bottom (14), a front side (16), a rear side (18), a right side (20), and a left side (22), the telecommunications chassis (10/100) defining a central longitudinal axis (36) extending between the top (12) and the bottom (14). A first pair of panels (24/124) is located at the front side (16), a second pair of panels (24/124) is located at the rear side (18), a third pair of panels (24/124) is located at the right side (20), and a fourth pair of panels (24/124) is located at the left side (22). Each panel (24/124) of the pairs of panels (24/124) defines a plurality of receptacles (26/126) for receiving the telecommunications equipment. When mounted to a fixed surface, the telecommunications chassis (10/100) is rotatable relative to the fixed surface about the central longitudinal axis (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Didier Pierre W. Claeys, Danny Ghislain Thijs
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Publication number: 20130265720Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heat dissipation device (16) for telecommunications equipment. The device (16) includes an enclosed conduit (48) extending between an open first end (50) and an open second end (52), wherein the open first end (50) is configured to be coupled to a heat outlet (44) of a telecommunications fixture (12) and the open second end (52) is configured to be coupled to a heat outlet (38) of a telecommunications device (14) mounted within the telecommunications fixture (12) so as to provide a heat transfer path between the heat outlets (38, 44) of the telecommunications device (14) and the telecommunications fixture (12). An outer dimension (54) of the open second end (52) is adjustable in size for corresponding to a variety of different sized heat outlets (38) of different telecommunications devices (14) that can be mounted within the telecommunications fixture (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Danny Ghislain Thijs, Heidi Bleus