Patents by Inventor Dirk Jozef G.
Dirk Jozef G. 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: 20250183646Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2024Publication date: June 5, 2025Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20250164731Abstract: A fiber optic splice organizer includes a mounting bracket, and at least one tray attached to the mounting bracket. The tray has a first length and an interior volume for storing fiber optic splices. A modular extension is attachable to the tray to increase the tray length and capacity. And interlocking arrangement including dovetails connects the modular extension to the tray. A cover over the modular extension can include a Sperry screw, alignment posts, and epoxy openings. The cover can include a curved shape over the fiberoptic adapters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: May 22, 2025Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Bart Mattie CLAESSENS, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, El Moiz Mohammed Michel GHAMMAM
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Patent number: 12218493Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2024Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20240369794Abstract: An optical fiber distribution system including a rack and elements which populate the rack including fiber terminations. Each element includes a chassis and a movable tray. The movable tray includes a synchronized movement device for moving a cable radius limiter. The tray includes cable terminations which extend in a line generally parallel to a direction of movement of the movable tray. Each of the cable terminations are mounted on hinged frame members positioned on each tray. The cables entering and exiting the movable tray follow a generally S-shaped pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan GEENS, Kristof VASTMANS, Eric Marcel M. KEUSTERMANS, Pieter VERMEULEN, Bart VOS, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, Lukas Desmond Elias VAN CAMPENHOUT, Yves PEETERS, Matthias Cyriel George Corneel ALDERWEIRELDT
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Publication number: 20240297490Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2024Publication date: September 5, 2024Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: 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
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Patent number: 12019300Abstract: An optical fiber distribution system including a rack and elements which populate the rack including fiber terminations. Each element includes a chassis and a movable tray. The movable tray includes a synchronized movement device for moving a cable radius limiter. The tray includes cable terminations which extend in a line generally parallel to a direction of movement of the movable tray. Each of the cable terminations are mounted on hinged frame members positioned on each tray. The cables entering and exiting the movable tray follow a generally S-shaped pathway.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan Geens, Kristof Vastmans, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans, Pieter Vermeulen, Bart Vos, Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer, Lukas Desmond Elias Van Campenhout, Yves Peeters, Matthias Cyriel George Corneel Alderweireldt
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Patent number: 11973329Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20230327420Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20230324640Abstract: An optical fiber distribution system including a rack and elements which populate the rack including fiber terminations. Each element includes a chassis and a movable tray. The movable tray includes a synchronized movement device for moving a cable radius limiter. The tray includes cable terminations which extend in a line generally parallel to a direction of movement of the movable tray. Each of the cable terminations are mounted on hinged frame members positioned on each tray. The cables entering and exiting the movable tray follow a generally S-shaped pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan GEENS, Kristof VASTMANS, Eric Marcel M. KEUSTERMANS, Pieter VERMEULEN, Bart VOS, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, Lukas Desmond Elias VAN CAMPENHOUT, Yves PEETERS, Matthias Cyriel George Corneel ALDERWEIRELDT
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Publication number: 20230314728Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure includes an extension defining a side cable entrance. In certain enclosures, the housing is elongate along a length and the extension is disposed at one end of the length. Cable sealing (e.g., gel) is disposed in the cable extension. One or more pivotal splice trays may be mounted within the housing. Loop storage also may be provided at or near the side cable entrance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Philippe Coenegracht, Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Karel Vanwinkel, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, Geert Van Genechten
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Patent number: 11658471Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11614594Abstract: An optical fiber distribution system including a rack and elements which populate the rack including fiber terminations. Each element includes a chassis and a movable tray. The movable tray includes a synchronized movement device for moving a cable radius limiter. The tray includes cable terminations which extend in a line generally parallel to a direction of movement of the movable tray. Each of the cable terminations are mounted on hinged frame members positioned on each tray. The cables entering and exiting the movable tray follow a generally S-shaped pathway.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan Geens, Kristof Vastmans, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans, Pieter Vermeulen, Bart Vos, Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer, Lukas Desmond Elias Van Campenhout, Yves Peeters, Matthias Cyriel George Corneel Alderweireldt
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Publication number: 20230054905Abstract: Pairs of windows are cut into a distribution cable at various points along the length to couple some of the optical fibers of the distribution cable to drop cables. A wrap-type sealing arrangement can seal a first window of each pair. An enclosure-type sealing arrangement can seal a second window of each pair. The enclosure includes a splice tray and cable storage. Optical adapters and/or a passive splitter also may be disposed within the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Ronnie Rosa Georges LIEFSOENS, Jiri ZAVREL, Eric SCHURMANS, Kristof VASTMANS, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, Bart Mattie CLAESSENS
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Publication number: 20220291470Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a tray, and telecommunications components. The telecommunications components include fiber routing modules selectively mountable in a plurality of positions to define different fiber pathways. Splice holder modules are used with the fiber routing modules. Attachment features between the tray and modules include a dovetail feature, and crush bumps, biased ends, and defined lengths to protect fibers being managed on the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Bart Mattie CLAESSENS, Barry Wayne ALLEN, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, El Moïz Mohammed Michel GHAMMAM
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Patent number: 11428887Abstract: Pairs of windows are cut into a distribution cable at various points along the length to couple some of the optical fibers of the distribution cable to drop cables. A wrap-type sealing arrangement can seal a first window of each pair. An enclosure-type sealing arrangement can seal a second window of each pair. The enclosure includes a splice tray and cable storage. Optical adapters and/or a passive splitter also may be disposed within the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Ronnie Rosa Georges Liefsoens, Jiri Zavrel, Eric Schurmans, Kristof Vastmans, Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer, Bart Mattie Claessens
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Publication number: 20220221675Abstract: An optical fiber distribution system including a rack and elements which populate the rack including fiber terminations. Each element includes a chassis and a movable tray. The movable tray includes a synchronized movement device for moving a cable radius limiter. The tray includes cable terminations which extend in a line generally parallel to a direction of movement of the movable tray. Each of the cable terminations are mounted on hinged frame members positioned on each tray. The cables entering and exiting the movable tray follow a generally S-shaped pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan GEENS, Kristof VASTMANS, Eric Marcel M. KEUSTERMANS, Pieter VERMEULEN, Bart VOS, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, Lukas Desmond Elias VAN CAMPENHOUT, Yves PEETERS, Matthias Cyriel George Corneel ALDERWEIRELDT
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Patent number: 11320618Abstract: An optical fiber distribution system including a rack and elements which populate the rack including fiber terminations. Each element includes a chassis and a movable tray. The movable tray includes a synchronized movement device for moving a cable radius limiter. The tray includes cable terminations which extend in a line generally parallel to a direction of movement of the movable tray. Each of the cable terminations are mounted on hinged frame members positioned on each tray. The cables entering and exiting the movable tray follow a generally S-shaped pathway.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan Geens, Kristof Vastmans, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans, Pieter Vermeulen, Bart Vos, Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer, Lukas Desmond Elias Van Campenhout, Yves Peeters, Matthias Cyriel George Corneel Alderweireldt
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Publication number: 20210313789Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20210191057Abstract: Pairs of windows are cut into a distribution cable at various points along the length to couple some of the optical fibers of the distribution cable to drop cables. A wrap-type sealing arrangement can seal a first window of each pair. An enclosure-type sealing arrangement can seal a second window of each pair. The enclosure includes a splice tray and cable storage. Optical adapters and/or a passive splitter also may be disposed within the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: CommScope ConnecTivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Ronnie Rosa Georges LIEFSOENS, Jiri ZAVREL, Eric SCHURMANS, Kristof VASTMANS, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, Bart Mattie CLAESSENS
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Patent number: 10951017Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: 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