Patents by Inventor Lodewijk Van Noten
Lodewijk Van Noten 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: 20200088952Abstract: A fiber optic adapter (736/836) includes a body configured to mate a first fiber optic connector (12) with a second fiber optic connector (50), the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) including latches (60) for mating with catches (771) of the adapter (736/836) for releasably engaging the first and second connectors (12,50) with the fiber optic adapter (736/836), wherein the latches (60) are configured to be unlatched from the catches (771) by direct contact with the latches (60). The adapter (736/836) includes a release mechanism (702/802) for allowing a user to release the latch (60) of at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) from the adapter (736/836) without directly contacting the latch (60) of the at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, Johan GEENS, Lodewijk VAN NOTEN, Stephane COLLART, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER
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Patent number: 10444440Abstract: A fiber optic adapter (736/836) includes a body configured to mate a first fiber optic connector (12) with a second fiber optic connector (50), the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) including latches (60) for mating with catches (771) of the adapter (736/836) for releasably engaging the first and second connectors (12,50) with the fiber optic adapter (736/836), wherein the latches (60) are configured to be unlatched from the catches (771) by direct contact with the latches (60). The adapter (736/836) includes a release mechanism (702/802) for allowing a user to release the latch (60) of at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) from the adapter (736/836) without directly contacting the latch (60) of the at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50).Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Danny Willy August Verheyden, Johan Geens, Lodewijk Van Noten, Stephane Collart, Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer
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Patent number: 10345546Abstract: A cable management structure (100, 200, 300) for an optical fiber distribution rack (10) is disclosed. In one aspect, the cable management structure (100) supports cables extending from an optical fiber distribution element (50) supported by the rack (10). In one embodiment, a plurality of first cable support guides (102a) are vertically aligned along a first plane (190) while a plurality of second cable support guides (102b) are vertically aligned along a second plane (192). As presented, the first cable support guides (102a) are offset from the second cable support guides (102b) such that the first plane (190) is horizontally recessed from the second plane (192). In one embodiment a side channel frame (130) is provided to support the cable support guides (102). In another embodiment, the optical fiber distribution element (50) is provided with linearly spaced mounting arrangements (60) configured for engagement with cable support guides (202, 302).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Eric Marcel M Keustermans, Lodewijk Van Noten
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Publication number: 20190018202Abstract: A fiber optic adapter (736/836) includes a body configured to mate a first fiber optic connector (12) with a second fiber optic connector (50), the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) including latches (60) for mating with catches (771) of the adapter (736/836) for releasably engaging the first and second connectors (12,50) with the fiber optic adapter (736/836), wherein the latches (60) are configured to be unlatched from the catches (771) by direct contact with the latches (60). The adapter (736/836) includes a release mechanism (702/802) for allowing a user to release the latch (60) of at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) from the adapter (736/836) without directly contacting the latch (60) of the at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, Johan GEENS, Lodewijk VAN NOTEN, Stephane COLLART, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER
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Publication number: 20180314026Abstract: A cable management structure (100, 200, 300) for an optical fiber distribution rack (10) is disclosed. In one aspect, the cable management structure (100) supports cables extending from an optical fiber distribution element (50) supported by the rack (10). In one embodiment, a plurality of first cable support guides (102a) are vertically aligned along a first plane (190) while a plurality of second cable support guides (102b) are vertically aligned along a second plane (192). As presented, the first cable support guides (102a) are offset from the second cable support guides (102b) such that the first plane (190) is horizontally recessed from the second plane (192). In one embodiment a side channel frame (130) is provided to support the cable support guides (102). In another embodiment, the optical fiber distribution element (50) is provided with linearly spaced mounting arrangements (60) configured for engagement with cable support guides (202, 302).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan GEENS, Pieter VERMEULEN, Eric Marcel M KEUSTERMANS, Lodewijk VAN NOTEN
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Patent number: 10048447Abstract: A fiber optic adapter (736/836) includes a body configured to mate a first fiber optic connector (12) with a second fiber optic connector (50), the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) including latches (60) for mating with catches (771) of the adapter (736/836) for releasably engaging the first and second connectors (12,50) with the fiber optic adapter (736/836), wherein the latches (60) are configured to be unlatched from the catches (771) by direct contact with the latches (60). The adapter (736/836) includes a release mechanism (702/802) for allowing a user to release the latch (60) of at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) from the adapter (736/836) without directly contacting the latch (60) of the at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50).Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Danny Willy August Verheyden, Johan Geens, Lodewijk Van Noten, Stephane Collart, Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer
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Patent number: 9958631Abstract: A cable management structure (100, 200, 300) for an optical fiber distribution rack (10) is disclosed. In one aspect, the cable management structure (100) supports cables extending from an optical fiber distribution element (50) supported by the rack (10). In one embodiment, a plurality of first cable support guides (102a) are vertically aligned along a first plane (190) while a plurality of second cable support guides (102b) are vertically aligned along a second plane (192). As presented, the first cable support guides (102a) are offset from the second cable support guides (102b) such that the first plane (190) is horizontally recessed from the second plane (192). In one embodiment a side channel frame (130) is provided to support the cable support guides (102). In another embodiment, the optical fiber distribution element (50) is provided with linearly spaced mounting arrangements (60) configured for engagement with cable support guides (202, 302).Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Eric Marcel M Keustermans, Lodewijk Van Noten
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Publication number: 20160370553Abstract: A cable management structure (100, 200, 300) for an optical fiber distribution rack (10) is disclosed. In one aspect, the cable management structure (100) supports cables extending from an optical fiber distribution element (50) supported by the rack (10). In one embodiment, a plurality of first cable support guides (102a) are vertically aligned along a first plane (190) while a plurality of second cable support guides (102b) are vertically aligned along a second plane (192). As presented, the first cable support guides (102a) are offset from the second cable support guides (102b) such that the first plane (190) is horizontally recessed from the second plane (192). In one embodiment a side channel frame (130) is provided to support the cable support guides (102). In another embodiment, the optical fiber distribution element (50) is provided with linearly spaced mounting arrangements (60) configured for engagement with cable support guides (202, 302).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Eric Marcel M Keustermans, Lodewijk Van Noten
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Publication number: 20160274311Abstract: A fiber optic adapter (736/836) includes a body configured to mate a first fiber optic connector (12) with a second fiber optic connector (50), the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) including latches (60) for mating with catches (771) of the adapter (736/836) for releasably engaging the first and second connectors (12,50) with the fiber optic adapter (736/836), wherein the latches (60) are configured to be unlatched from the catches (771) by direct contact with the latches (60). The adapter (736/836) includes a release mechanism (702/802) for allowing a user to release the latch (60) of at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50) from the adapter (736/836) without directly contacting the latch (60) of the at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors (12,50).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, Johan GEENS, Lodewijk VAN NOTEN, Stephane COLLART, Dirk Jozef G.
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Patent number: 8414200Abstract: A device for installing an optical fiber in a connector, comprising an optical fiber cleaving mechanism (51), a connector holding means and a fiber insertion mechanism (55) arranged such that an optical fiber may be cleaved by the cleaving mechanism to produce an end of the fiber, and the end of the fiber may be inserted by means of the insertion mechanism into a connector (1) held by the connector holding means (53).Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem NVInventors: Lodewijk Van Noten, Jan Vandenbroeck, Jan Watte, Jozef Versleegers, Jan Muller
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Publication number: 20090180742Abstract: A device for installing an optical fibre in a connector, comprising an optical fibre cleaving mechanism (51), a connector holding means and a fibre insertion mechanism (55) arranged such that an optical fibre may be cleaved by the cleaving mechanism to produce an end of the fibre, and the end of the fibre may be inserted by means of the insertion mechanism into a connector (1) held by the connector holding means (53).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2004Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: Tyco Electronics Raychem NVInventors: Lodewijk Van Noten, Jan Vandenbroeck, Jan Watte, Jozef Versleegers, Jan Muller
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Patent number: 7537398Abstract: An optical fiber connector (1) for forming a mechanical splice between first and second bare optical fibers (9) stripped of coatings, the connector comprising a connector body that is divided into at least two parts (3, 5) along at least part of a length thereof arranged such that the optical fibers may be clamped between the parts, and the connector body comprises at least two independently openable main clamping sections (23) dimensioned to clamp directly onto the bare fiber of the first and second optical fibers, and the connector body includes at least one additional clamping section (25) dimensioned to clamp onto a coated portion of one of the optical fibers, and the clamping sections are arranged such that the first optical fiber may be clamped by a first of the main clamping sections independently of the second optical fiber, enabling the clamping of the first fiber against rotational and axial movement with respect to the connector body to remain substantially undisturbed by subsequent clamping or uncType: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem NVInventors: Jan Watte, Lodewijk van Noten, Jacob Arie Elenbaas, Thomas De Boer, Willy Rietveld
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Publication number: 20070047883Abstract: An optical fibre connector for forming a mechanical splice between first and second bare optical fibres stripped of coatings, the connector comprising a connector body that comprises at least two main clamping sections dimensioned to clamp directly onto the bare fibre of the first and second optical fibres, the main clamping sections arranged such that the first optical fibre may be clamped by a first of the main clamping sections independently of the second optical fibre, enabling the clamping of the first fibre against rotational and axial movement with respect to the connector body to remain substantially undisturbed by subsequent clamping or unclamping of the second fibre.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2004Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Tyco Electronics Raychem NvInventors: Jan Watte, Lodewijk van Noten, Jacob Elenbaas, Thomas De Boer, Willy Rietveld
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Publication number: 20070023198Abstract: A gland (10) for supporting one or more cables (29) comprises an annular gland body (11) defining a hollow passage (12) that is open at either end (12a, 12b). A core (13) is insertable into and removal from the passage via at least one of the ends (12a, 12b) thereof. The core includes a resiliently deformable member (21) that can be caused, by compression, to expand to occupy the passage (12). The gland body (11) includes one more formations (27) to which a said cable (29) inserted into the passage is securable thereby to permit insertion and removal of the core or components thereof relative to the gland body (11) without the core (11) straining any of the cables (29).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2004Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: Tyco Electronics Raychem NVInventors: Lodewijk Van Noten, Roel Byron, Kristof Vastmans
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Patent number: 7116882Abstract: A device for cleaving an optical fibre includes a fixing mechanism to fix a fixing element to the optical fibre, and a cleaving mechanism to cleave the optical fibre. The fixing element may be a ferrule, and the fixing element may be fixed to the fibre such that the fibre extends through the fixing element. The cleaving mechanism cleaves the fibre preferably when the fixing element has been fixed to the fibre. The cleaving device may be a hand-held, and hand-operated, tool. The device may enable the possibility of automatic preset positioning and/or orienting of the cleaved fibre end face (which may be angled to the axis of the fibre) with respect to the fixing element. Attachments may be provided for holding the fibre and fixing element during the cleaving operation and for holding a connector body while the fixing element with the cleaved fibre is inserted into the connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2003Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem NVInventors: Jan Watte, Luiz Neves Mendes, Lodewijk Van Noten, Thomas T. De Boer, Alan Roland Torry, Michael Andrew Beard
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Publication number: 20050226586Abstract: A device for cleaving an optical fibre includes a fixing mechanism to fix a fixing element to the optical fibre, and a cleaving mechanism to cleave the optical fibre. The fixing element may be a ferrule, and the fixing element may be fixed to the fibre such that the fibre extends through the fixing element. The cleaving mechanism cleaves the fibre preferably when the fixing element has been fixed to the fibre. The cleaving device may be a hand-held, and hand-operated, tool. The device may enable the possibility of automatic preset positioning and/or orienting of the cleaved fibre end face (which may be angled to the axis of the fibre) with respect to the fixing element. Attachments may be provided for holding the fibre and fixing element during the cleaving operation and for holding a connector body while the fixing element with the cleaved fibre is inserted into the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2003Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventors: Jan Watte, Luis Mendes, Lodewijk Van Noten, Thomas De Boer, Alan, Roland Torry, Michael, Andrew Beard
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Publication number: 20050069275Abstract: Apparatus (1) for sealing an optical fibre guide tube or duct (11) from which an optical fibre cable (10) emerges comprises a resilient sleeve (2) having in its unexpanded state an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the optical fibre guide tube (11), and a clamping member (3) for sealingly clamping part of the resilient sleeve (2) around the optical fibre cable (10). The resilient sleeve is preferably made of a thermoplastic elastomer. Resilient sealing material may be introduced into the sleeve while resisting introduction of the sealing material into the interior of the tube or duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2003Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Jos Brants, Pieter De Coster, Lodewijk Van Noten, Valere Buekers
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Patent number: 6695491Abstract: Detent devices for optical fibre members have an outer casing member with a tapered aperture in which an inner engagement member is slidably fitted. A strength member of the optical fibre member received in the inner engagement member can be wrapped back around a boss of the inner engagement member and is clamped by the slidable engagement member when the optical fibre member is pulled. Thus axial strain relief is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem N.V.Inventors: Sam Leeman, Luiz Neves Mendes, Dirk Kempeneers, Lodewijk Van Noten, Philippe Kalmes
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Patent number: 4560828Abstract: A branch-off between elongate substrates, such as cables, is enclosed by a recoverable sleeve. A clip is positioned over an edge portion of the conduits for the substrates. The clip comprises a tubular body having circumferentially spaced apart slits, within which the end portions of the sleeve is received.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1983Date of Patent: December 24, 1985Assignee: Raychem CorporationInventors: Joris R. I. Franckx, Luiz N. Mendes, Lodewijk van Noten, Thierry Touchais
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Patent number: 4498938Abstract: A cable splice, branchout or termination has a heat recovered member (30) around one or more cable portions (33) extending out of an end of the member (30). The cable portion (33) is protected from physical damage and heat by placing around it individually a metal foil member (1), preferably aluminium of thickness 150-250 microns. The metal foil member is preferably coated with a hot melt adhesive (2) and a mastic (5) at distinct locations. A pressure sensitive adhesive (4) may also be provided to help secure the foil member (1) around the cable portion (33) before recovery of the outer member (30). Apertures (44) may be provided in the foil member (1) to allow passage therethrough of hot melt adhesive provided on the inner surface of the recoverable member (30).Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1983Date of Patent: February 12, 1985Assignee: N.V. Raychem S.A.Inventors: Marc Moisson, Lodewijk Van Noten, Noel Overbergh, Joris Franckx, Valere Buekers