Patents by Inventor Joseph Claes
Joseph Claes 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: 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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Patent number: 11665844Abstract: Latching system that latches an enclosure having a compressible sealant about its perimeter, the latching system providing for an open configuration, a staged configuration, and a mated configuration, the compressible sealant engaging a pair of projections having a channel therebetween to form a seal having an air gap above the sealant.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben
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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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Publication number: 20220128786Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a modular fiber optic distribution system for enhancing installation flexibility and for facilitating adding components to a terminal housing over time so as to delay cost. The system is configured to allow components (e.g., inserts, add-on modules, etc.) to be readily added to the terminal housing over time to expand capacity, provide upgrades and to provide forward and backward compatibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Alexandre Caroline M. DE BIE, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Paul Joseph CLAES, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Mohamed AZNAG, Diederik HOUBEN, Patrick Jacques Ann DIEPSTRATEN
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Patent number: 11169350Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a modular fiber optic distribution system for enhancing installation flexibility and for facilitating adding components to a terminal housing over time so as to delay cost. The system is configured to allow components (e.g., inserts, add-on modules, etc.) to be readily added to the terminal housing over time to expand capacity, provide upgrades and to provide forward and backward compatibility.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben, Patrick Jacques Ann Diepstraten
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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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Patent number: 11105986Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a fiber optic connector including a connector body defining a central longitudinal axis that extends in a front-to-rear orientation. The connector body can include a front connector housing piece and a rear connector housing piece that may be aligned along the central longitudinal axis. A front end of the rear connector housing piece can be adapted to connect with a rear plug end of the front connector housing piece. The rear end of the rear connector housing piece can include a unitary fiber bend radius limiting structure. The unitary fiber bend radius limiting structure can be generally funnel-shaped. A ferrule assembly can be captured between the front and rear connector housing pieces with the rear connector housing piece functioning as a rear spring stop.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Commscope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben, Ponharith Nhep
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Publication number: 20210259124Abstract: Latching system that latches an enclosure having a compressible sealant about its perimeter, the latching system providing for an open configuration, a staged configuration, and a mated configuration, the compressible sealant engaging a pair of projections having a channel therebetween to form a seal having an air gap above the sealant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Alexandre Caroline M. DE BIE, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Paul Joseph CLAES, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Mohamed AZNAG, Diederik HOUBEN
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Patent number: 10980141Abstract: Latching system that latches an enclosure having a compressible sealant about its perimeter, the latching system providing for an open configuration, a staged configuration, and a mated configuration, the compressible sealant engaging a pair of projections having a channel therebetween to form a seal having an air gap above the sealant.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben
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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
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Publication number: 20200389007Abstract: 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: June 5, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: 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: 10680426Abstract: 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 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: 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: 20200132939Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a fiber optic connector including a connector body defining a central longitudinal axis that extends in a front-to-rear orientation. The connector body can include a front connector housing piece and a rear connector housing piece that may be aligned along the central longitudinal axis. A front end of the rear connector housing piece can be adapted to connect with a rear plug end of the front connector housing piece. The rear end of the rear connector housing piece can include a unitary fiber bend radius limiting structure. The unitary fiber bend radius limiting structure can be generally funnel-shaped. A ferrule assembly can be captured between the front and rear connector housing pieces with the rear connector housing piece functioning as a rear spring stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Commscope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Alexandre Caroline M. DE BIE, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Paul Joseph CLAES, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Mohamed AZNAG, Diederik HOUBEN, Ponharith NHEP
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Publication number: 20200049921Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a modular fiber optic distribution system for enhancing installation flexibility and for facilitating adding components to a terminal housing over time so as to delay cost. The system is configured to allow components (e.g., inserts, add-on modules, etc.) to be readily added to the terminal housing over time to expand capacity, provide upgrades and to provide forward and backward compatibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Alexandre Caroline M. DE BIE, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Paul Joseph CLAES, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Mohamed AZNAG, Diederik HOUBEN, Patrick Jacques Ann DIEPSTRATEN
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Patent number: 10502920Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a modular fiber optic distribution system for enhancing installation flexibility and for facilitating adding components to a terminal housing over time so as to delay cost. The system is configured to allow components (e.g., inserts, add-on modules, etc.) to be readily added to the terminal housing over time to expand capacity, provide upgrades and to provide forward and backward compatibility.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben, Patrick Jacques Ann Diepstraten
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Patent number: 10473873Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure system (100) includes an enclosure (102), a plurality of fiber optic adaptors (132), and a drawer (130). The enclosure (102) defines an enclosure chamber (108). The plurality of fiber optic adaptors (132) is arranged on the enclosure (102). The drawer (130) is used to route an optical fiber main cable (90) within the drawer (130). The drawer (130) is removably inserted into the enclosure chamber (108).Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Patrick Jacques Ann Diepstraten, Paul Joseph Claes, Eddy Luc Cams, Geert Van Genechten
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Patent number: 10476250Abstract: An enclosure includes a housing having sealing block arrangements disposed at corners of the housing. Each sealing block arrangement includes a containment wall to maintain sealant at the cable ports. A user can choose which corner ports are sealed or blocked by the sealing block arrangements. Each sealing block arrangement includes two volumes of sealant, a sealant containment wall, and two spring elements. Each containment wall includes containment elements that separate from each other to allow passage of a cable through the sealing block.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben
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Patent number: 10371912Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an enclosure for housing telecommunications equipment. The enclosure can receive a pass-through cable a sealed locations. The enclosure includes structure that allows re-entry of the enclosure while reducing for reducing or preventing disturbance of the sealed locations.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben, Patrick Jacques Ann Diepstraten
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Publication number: 20190170961Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a modular fiber optic distribution system for enhancing installation flexibility and for facilitating adding components to a terminal housing over time so as to delay cost. The system is configured to allow components (e.g., inserts, add-on modules, etc.) to be readily added to the terminal housing over time to expand capacity, provide upgrades and to provide forward and backward compatibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Alexandre Caroline M. DE BIE, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Paul Joseph CLAES, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Mohamed AZNAG, Diederik HOUBEN, Patrick Jacques Ann DIEPSTRATEN