Patents by Inventor Heidi Bleus
Heidi Bleus 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: 11947177Abstract: A method of mounting a telecommunications frame (114) to a floor surface includes fixing a floor mounting template (6000) to the floor surface, wherein the template (6000) defines a front end (6020) and a rear end (6022) and first and second sides (6006, 6008) extending therebetween, sliding the telecommunications frame (114) over the floor mounting template (6000) in a direction extending from the front end (6020) to the rear end (6022) of the template, wherein the template (6000) is positioned within a gap (5999) defined by spaced-apart walls (5997) of the telecommunications frame (114), and securing the first side (6006) of the floor mounting template (6000) to a first portion of the telecommunications frame (114) and securing the second side (6008) of the floor mounting template (6000) to a second portion of the telecommunications frame (114).Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Heidi Bleus, Wouter Vranken, Willem Lea Marcel De Vis, Geert Antoon Parton, Karel Vanwinkel
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Publication number: 20240103227Abstract: A mounting system for latching a cable management structure to a telecommunications fixture includes a first locking feature on the management structure defining first and second hook-like members separated apart, each defining a vertical slide portion and a larger vertical retention portion, the first locking feature including an elastically flexible latch between the first and second hook-like members. A second locking feature defining first and second slots is located on a planar wall of the telecommunications fixture, wherein the first and second slots define a receiver portion and a retention portion, the receiver portion for accommodating the retention portion of the hook-like members and the retention portion for accommodating the slide portion of the hook-like members, the second locking feature also defining a latch opening. The cable management structure also defines curvature that provides bend radius protection along at least two perpendicular planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Wouter VRANKEN, Heidi BLEUS, Peter CLAES, Willem Lea Marcel DE VIS, Geert Antoon PARTON
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Publication number: 20240103243Abstract: A cable management structure includes a base portion for removable mounting on a telecommunications fixture, the base portion defining an upper guide portion and a lower guide portion separated by a cable channel, wherein a transverse slit defined between the upper and lower guide portions communicates with the cable channel for insertion of cables into the channel and a flexible portion that is elastically flexible and is biased to cover at least a portion of the slit for retaining cables within the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Wouter VRANKEN, Heidi BLEUS, Willem Lea Marcel DE VIS, Geert Antoon PARTON
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Patent number: 11914210Abstract: A fiber optic furcation assembly includes a main fiber optic cable structure, a plurality of furcation tubes, and a housing with a cavity including a transition portion. A plurality of optical fibers each continuously and uninterruptedly extends through an end portion of a jacket of the main fiber optic cable structure, the transition portion of the cavity of the housing, and a respective one of the plurality of furcation tubes. In one embodiment, the cavity includes a securing portion including a plurality of protrusions. The plurality of protrusions defines a plurality of locating channels and at least one securing channel that intersects the locating channels. Bonding material is positioned within the securing channel and bonds the plurality of furcation tubes to the plurality of protrusions. In another embodiment, a cable mount includes a housing attachment, a cable jacket attachment, and a passage. The housing attachment is mounted within a port of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Theo Van Der Meulen, Geert Antoon Parton, Dirk Alexander De Gast, Heidi Bleus, Robert Lantinga
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Publication number: 20230358983Abstract: A telecommunications rack system includes a first element defining splice locations and a second element defining adapters for receiving connectorized cabling, wherein the first and second elements are positioned on the same rack. A first end of a fiber optic pigtail is spliced at and extends from the splice locations of the first element. A second end is connectorized with a fiber optic connector that is coupled to an adapter of the second element. The pigtail extends between the first and second elements. A cable manager is removably mounted at the side of at least one of the first and second elements. The cable manager defines a U-shaped passage including ends that open toward one end of the elements and a closed end opposite the open ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Peter CLAES, Heidi BLEUS
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Publication number: 20230204893Abstract: A fiber optic furcation assembly includes a main fiber optic cable structure, a plurality of furcation tubes, and a housing with a cavity including a transition portion. A plurality of optical fibers each continuously and uninterruptedly extends through an end portion of a jacket of the main fiber optic cable structure, the transition portion of the cavity of the housing, and a respective one of the plurality of furcation tubes. In one embodiment, the cavity includes a securing portion including a plurality of protrusions. The plurality of protrusions defines a plurality of locating channels and at least one securing channel that intersects the locating channels. Bonding material is positioned within the securing channel and bonds the plurality of furcation tubes to the plurality of protrusions. In another embodiment, a cable mount includes a housing attachment, a cable jacket attachment, and a passage. The housing attachment is mounted within a port of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Theo VAN DER MEULEN, Geert Antoon PARTON, Dirk Alexander DE GAST, Heidi BLEUS, Robert LANTINGA
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Publication number: 20230168457Abstract: 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: January 26, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: David Patrick MURRAY, Christopher Charles TAYLOR, Heidi BLEUS, Willem DE VIS, Danny Ghislain THIJS, Geert Antoon PARTON
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Patent number: 11635578Abstract: A telecommunications rack system includes a first element defining splice locations and a second element defining adapters for receiving connectorized cabling, wherein the first and second elements are positioned on the same rack. A first end of a fiber optic pigtail is spliced at and extends from the splice locations of the first element. A second end is connectorized with a fiber optic connector that is coupled to an adapter of the second element. The pigtail extends between the first and second elements. A cable manager is removably mounted at the side of at least one of the first and second elements. The cable manager defines a U-shaped passage including ends that open toward one end of the elements and a closed end opposite the open ends.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Peter Claes, Heidi Bleus
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Publication number: 20230111116Abstract: A cable fixation structure for fixing at least a portion of a fiber optic cable to a telecommunications fixture against strain relief includes a base portion configured to be mounted to the telecommunications fixture and a removable cable holder portion that is slidably inserted into the base portion, wherein the cable holder portion is configured for fixing the at least a portion of the fiber optic cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Eric Marcel M. KEUSTERMANS, Willem Lea Marcel DE VIS, Heidi BLEUS
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Publication number: 20230111957Abstract: An optical fiber distribution element includes a chassis defining an interior; a movable tray slidably movable from within the chassis to a position at least partially outside the chassis, the tray defining a front end and a rear end; a slide mechanism which connects the movable tray to the chassis; at least one hingedly mounted frame member within the tray which hinges about an axis perpendicular to the direction of movement of the movable tray; and a cover mounted adjacent the rear end of the tray and movable between an access position and an operational position when the tray is in the open position, only the operational position of the cover allowing the tray to move from the open position to the closed position, the access position al lowing access to the at least one hingedly mounted frame member, and the cover in the access position preventing the tray from moving from the open to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Willem Lea Marcel DE VIS, David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Eric Marcel M. KEUSTERMANS, Heidi BLEUS, Geert Antoon PARTON
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Publication number: 20230093250Abstract: A telecommunications tray (50/300/400/600/900/1100/1200/1400/1800) is configured for mounting to a telecommunications fixture. The tray (50) includes a removably mounted telecommunications module (100/200/302/402/700/800/1000/1100/1300/1900/2000) that defines a body that is enclosed by a cover (1102/1320/1924) to define an interior. The module (100/200/302/402/700/800/1000/1100/1300/1900/2000) includes radius limiters (902/1356/1358/1954) within the interior for managing cables and defines connection locations for inputting and/or outputting signals via cables for processing within the module (100/200/302/402/700/800/1000/1100/1300/1900/2000), the telecommunications module (100/200/302/402/700/800/1000/1100/1300/1900/2000) movably mounted to the tray (50/300/400/600/900/1100/1200/1400/1800).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Heidi BLEUS, Geert Antoon PARTON, Willem Lea Marcel DE VIS
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Patent number: 11567281Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignees: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: David Patrick Murray, Christopher Charles Taylor, Heidi Bleus, Willem De Vis, Danny Ghislain Thijs, Geert Antoon Parton
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Publication number: 20220413243Abstract: A cable fixation structure for fixing at least a portion of a fiber optic cable to a telecommunications fixture against strain relief includes a cable bracket portion and a base portion, wherein the cable bracket portion is configured for fixing the at least a portion of the fiber optic cable and the base is configured for routing fibers extending from the fiber optic cable, wherein the cable bracket portion is provided at an acute angle with respect to a vertical plane passing through a longitudinal axis defined by the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Wouter VRANKEN, Heidi BLEUS, Willem Lea Marcel DE VIS, Geert Antoon PARTON
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Publication number: 20220413226Abstract: A telecommunications device fixation assembly includes a bracket configured to be mounted to a telecommunications fixture, the bracket defining at least one planar wall and a device holder configured to be removably mounted to the bracket, the device holder defining a device holding portion and a fixation portion, wherein the fixation portion defines at least one pocket configured to receive an edge of the planar wall of the bracket, the fixation portion further including an elastically flexible latch configured to snap fit to a portion of the planar wall of the bracket to fix the device holder to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Wouter VRANKEN, Heidi BLEUS, Willem Lea Marcel DE VIS, Geert Antoon PARTON
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Patent number: 11531177Abstract: A fiber optic furcation assembly includes a main fiber optic cable structure, a plurality of furcation tubes, and a housing with a cavity including a transition portion. A plurality of optical fibers each continuously and uninterruptedly extends through an end portion of a jacket of the main fiber optic cable structure, the transition portion of the cavity of the housing, and a respective one of the plurality of furcation tubes. In one embodiment, the cavity includes a securing portion including a plurality of protrusions. The plurality of protrusions defines a plurality of locating channels and at least one securing channel that intersects the locating channels. Bonding material is positioned within the securing channel and bonds the plurality of furcation tubes to the plurality of protrusions. In another embodiment, a cable mount includes a housing attachment, a cable jacket attachment, and a passage. The housing attachment is mounted within a port of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Theo Van Der Meulen, Geert Antoon Parton, Dirk Alexander De Gast, Heidi Bleus, Robert Lantinga
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Publication number: 20220365305Abstract: A cable management structure includes a base portion for removable mounting on a telecommunications fixture, the base portion defining an upper guide portion and a lower guide portion separated by a cable channel, wherein a transverse slit defined between the upper and lower guide portions communicates with the cable channel for insertion of cables into the channel and a flexible portion that is elastically flexible and is biased to cover at least a portion of the slit for retaining cables within the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Wouter VRANKEN, Heidi BLEUS, Willem Lea Marcel DE VIS, Geert Antoon PARTON
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Patent number: 11448831Abstract: A telecommunications device fixation assembly includes a bracket configured to be mounted to a telecommunications fixture, the bracket defining at least one planar wall and a device holder configured to be removably mounted to the bracket, the device holder defining a device holding portion and a fixation portion, wherein the fixation portion defines at least one pocket configured to receive an edge of the planar wall of the bracket, the fixation portion further including an elastically flexible latch configured to snap fit to a portion of the planar wall of the bracket to fix the device holder to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Wouter Vranken, Heidi Bleus, Willem Lea Marcel De Vis, Geert Antoon Parton
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Patent number: 11448844Abstract: A mounting system for latching a cable management structure to a telecommunications fixture includes a first locking feature on the management structure defining first and second hook-like members separated apart, each defining a vertical slide portion and a larger vertical retention portion, the first locking feature including an elastically flexible latch between the first and second hook-like members. A second locking feature defining first and second slots is located on a planar wall of the telecommunications fixture, wherein the first and second slots define a receiver portion and a retention portion, the receiver portion for accommodating the retention portion of the hook-like members and the retention portion for accommodating the slide portion of the hook-like members, the second locking feature also defining a latch opening. The cable management structure also defines curvature that provides bend radius protection along at least two perpendicular planes.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Wouter Vranken, Heidi Bleus, Peter Claes, Willem Lea Marcel De Vis, Geert Antoon Parton
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Patent number: 11448845Abstract: A cable fixation structure for fixing at least a portion of a fiber optic cable to a telecommunications fixture against strain relief includes a cable bracket portion and a base portion, wherein the cable bracket portion is configured for fixing the at least a portion of the fiber optic cable and the base is configured for routing fibers extending from the fiber optic cable, wherein the cable bracket portion is provided at an acute angle with respect to a vertical plane passing through a longitudinal axis defined by the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Wouter Vranken, Heidi Bleus, Willem Lea Marcel De Vis, Geert Antoon Parton
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Publication number: 20220252811Abstract: A method of mounting a telecommunications frame (114) to a floor surface includes fixing a floor mounting template (6000) to the floor surface, wherein the template (6000) defines a front end (6020) and a rear end (6022) and first and second sides (6006, 6008) extending therebetween, sliding the telecommunications frame (114) over the floor mounting template (6000) in a direction extending from the front end (6020) to the rear end (6022) of the template, wherein the template (6000) is positioned within a gap (5999) defined by spaced-apart walls (5997) of the telecommunications frame (114), and securing the first side (6006) of the floor mounting template (6000) to a first portion of the telecommunications frame (114) and securing the second side (6008) of the floor mounting template (6000) to a second portion of the telecommunications frame (114).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Heidi BLEUS, Wouter VRANKEN, Willem Lea Marcel DE VIS, Geert Antoon PARTON, Karel VANWINKEL