Patents by Inventor Longinos De Dios Martin

Longinos De Dios Martin 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).

  • Publication number: 20240014600
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Longinos DE DIOS MARTIN, Danny THIJS, Sheldon MUIR
  • Patent number: 11742617
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventors: Longinos De Dios Martin, Danny Thijs, Sheldon Muir
  • Publication number: 20220399686
    Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a main body (12) and a latch member (30) are provided. In one aspect, the latch member (30) is formed as a spring and has a first portion (32) with a locking rib structure (38) that can be depressed towards the main body (12) to allow the connector assembly (10) to be inserted through a front side (102a) or a back side (102b) of an opening (102) in a panel (100). After insertion, the first portion (32) can then be released such that a retention structure (18) of the main body (12) and the locking rib structure (38) engage opposite ends of an opening (102) to secure the connector assembly (10) within the opening (102). The same connector (10) assembly (10) can be used with openings (102, 202, 302) of different sizes without modification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventors: Longinos DE DIOS MARTÍN, Antonio CARRERAS GARCÍA
  • Patent number: 11509105
    Abstract: A connector assembly has a connector part and a cable manager part. The cable manager part can be provided with a separable lacing fixture that functions to retain the severed portions of the wires that result from the termination process, rather than allowing the severed wire portions to fall to the floor in an uncollected state. In one aspect, the cable manager part has a main body to which the separable lacing fixture is attached via a plurality of breakaway portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventors: Albert Font Aranega, Longinos De Dios Martín, Antonio Carreras Garciá
  • Publication number: 20220368074
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Longinos DE DIOS MARTIN, Danny THIJS, Sheldon MUIR
  • Patent number: 11342718
    Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a main body (12) and a latch member (30) are provided. In one aspect, the latch member (30) is formed as a spring and has a first portion (32) with a locking rib structure (38) that can be depressed towards the main body (12) to allow the connector assembly (10) to be inserted through a front side (102a) or a back side (102b) of an opening (102) in a panel (100). After insertion, the first portion (32) can then be released such that a retention structure (18) of the main body (12) and the locking rib structure (38) engage opposite ends of an opening (102) to secure the connector assembly (10) within the opening (102). The same connector (10) assembly (10) can be used with openings (102, 202, 302) of different sizes without modification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventors: Longinos De Dios Martín, Antonio Carreras García
  • Patent number: 11322889
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScepe Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventors: Longinos De Dios Martin, Danny Thijs, Sheldon Muir
  • Publication number: 20210281009
    Abstract: A cover assembly (100) is disclosed that can be installed onto and removed from a telecommunications connector (200) without requiring the connector (200) from being removed from its mounted position and without requiring an associated cover plate (120) from being removed from its mounted position. The cover assembly (100) can include a base portion (150) that defines an opening that entirely surrounds a cover portion (110). In one example, the cover portion (110) is attached to the base portion (150) via a living hinge (118). In one aspect, the base portion (150) acts as a color cap while the cover portion (110) acts as a dust cover. In one example, the base portion (150) is provided without a cover portion (110) such that the cover assembly (100) simply acts as a color cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventor: Longinos DE DIOS MARTÍN
  • Publication number: 20210143600
    Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a connector part (12) and a cable manager part (20) are provided. The cable manager part (20) can be provided with a separable lacing fixture (24) that functions to retain the severed portions (6a) of the wires (6) that result from the termination process, rather than allowing the severed wire portions (6a) to fall to the floor in an uncollected state. In one aspect, the cable manager part (20) has a main body (22) to which the separable lacing fixture (24) is attached via a plurality of breakaway portions (34). During installation, the connector part (12) is inserted onto the cable manager part (20) and is placed in a wire termination tool (7) which fully inserts the connector part (12) onto the cable manager part (20). This action causes the connector part (12) to cut the wires (6) and to sever or break the breakaway portions (34) such that the separable lacing fixture (24) is separated from the fully formed connector (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Albert FONT ARANEGA, Longinos DE DIOS MARTÍN, Antonio CARRERAS GARCIÁ
  • Patent number: 10958012
    Abstract: A cover assembly (100) is disclosed that can be installed onto and removed from a telecommunications connector (200) without requiring the connector (200) from being removed from its mounted position and without requiring an associated cover plate (120) from being removed from its mounted position. The cover assembly (100) can include a base portion (150) that defines an opening that entirely surrounds a cover portion (110). In one example, the cover portion (110) is attached to the base portion (150) via a living hinge (118). In one aspect, the base portion (150) acts as a color cap while the cover portion (110) acts as a dust cover. In one example, the base portion (150) is provided without a cover portion (110) such that the cover assembly (100) simply acts as a color cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventor: Longinos De Dios Martín
  • Patent number: 10784640
    Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a connector part (12) and a cable manager part (20) are provided. The cable manager part (20) can be provided with a separable lacing fixture (24) that functions to retain the severed portions (6a) of the wires (6) that result from the termination process, rather than allowing the severed wire portions (6a) to fall to the floor in an uncollected state. In one aspect, the cable manager part (20) has a main body (22) to which the separable lacing fixture (24) is attached via a plurality of breakaway portions (34). During installation, the connector part (12) is inserted onto the cable manager part (20) and is placed in a wire termination tool (7) which fully inserts the connector part (12) onto the cable manager part (20). This action causes the connector part (12) to cut the wires (6) and to sever or break the breakaway portions (34) such that the separable lacing fixture (24) is separated from the fully formed connector (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventors: Albert Font Aranega, Longinos De Dios Martín, Antonio Carreras Garciá
  • Publication number: 20200244003
    Abstract: A cover assembly (100) is disclosed that can be installed onto and removed from a telecommunications connector (200) without requiring the connector (200) from being removed from its mounted position and without requiring an associated cover plate (120) from being removed from its mounted position. The cover assembly (100) can include a base portion (150) that defines an opening that entirely surrounds a cover portion (110). In one example, the cover portion (110) is attached to the base portion (150) via a living hinge (118). In one aspect, the base portion (150) acts as a color cap while the cover portion (110) acts as a dust cover. In one example, the base portion (150) is provided without a cover portion (110) such that the cover assembly (100) simply acts as a color cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventor: Longinos De Dios Martín
  • Patent number: 10522939
    Abstract: A cover assembly (100) is disclosed that can be installed onto and removed from a telecommunications connector (200) without requiring the connector (200) from being removed from its mounted position and without requiring an associated cover plate (120) from being removed from its mounted position. The cover assembly (100) can include a base portion (150) that defines an opening that entirely surrounds a cover portion (110). In one example, the cover portion (110) is attached to the base portion (150) via a living hinge (118). In one aspect, the base portion (150) acts as a color cap while the cover portion (110) acts as a dust cover. In one example, the base portion (150) is provided without a cover portion (110) such that the cover assembly (100) simply acts as a color cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventor: Longinos De Dios Martín
  • Publication number: 20180358739
    Abstract: A cover assembly (100) is disclosed that can be installed onto and removed from a telecommunications connector (200) without requiring the connector (200) from being removed from its mounted position and without requiring an associated cover plate (120) from being removed from its mounted position. The cover assembly (100) can include a base portion (150) that defines an opening that entirely surrounds a cover portion (110). In one example, the cover portion (110) is attached to the base portion (150) via a living hinge (118). In one aspect, the base portion (150) acts as a color cap while the cover portion (110) acts as a dust cover. In one example, the base portion (150) is provided without a cover portion (110) such that the cover assembly (100) simply acts as a color cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventor: Longinos DE DIOS MARTÍN
  • Publication number: 20180287312
    Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a main body (12) and a latch member (30) are provided. In one aspect, the latch member (30) is formed as a spring and has a first portion (32) with a locking rib structure (38) that can be depressed towards the main body (12) to allow the connector assembly (10) to be inserted through a front side (102a) or a back side (102b) of an opening (102) in a panel (100). After insertion, the first portion (32) can then be released such that a retention structure (18) of the main body (12) and the locking rib structure (38) engage opposite ends of an opening (102) to secure the connector assembly (10) within the opening (102). The same connector (10) assembly (10) can be used with openings (102, 202, 302) of different sizes without modification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventors: Longinos DE DIOS MARTÍN, Antonio CARRERAS GARCÍA
  • Patent number: 9991635
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a release tab (37) for an electrical connector (1), comprising a body (38) and an unlocking nose (42) for unlatching a latch (13) securing the electrical connector (1) connected with a mating connector (2), as well as to an electrical connector (1) comprising a housing (4), a latch (13) for securing the housing (4) to a mating connector (2), the latch (13) extending from the housing (4), having an opening (19), as well as being transferable to an unlatched position, and a release tab (37) being arranged movable between a released position and an actuated position, and having an unlocking nose (42) extending into the opening (19) to transfer the latch (13) to the unlatched position when moving the release tab (37) from the released position to the actuated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Longinos De Dios Martin, Els Blazejczak, Paul John Pepe
  • Publication number: 20180090899
    Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a connector part (12) and a cable manager part (20) are provided. The cable manager part (20) can be provided with a separable lacing fixture (24) that functions to retain the severed portions (6a) of the wires (6) that result from the termination process, rather than allowing the severed wire portions (6a) to fall to the floor in an uncollected state. In one aspect, the cable manager part (20) has a main body (22) to which the separable lacing fixture (24) is attached via a plurality of breakaway portions (34). During installation, the connector part (12) is inserted onto the cable manager part (20) and is placed in a wire termination tool (7) which fully inserts the connector part (12) onto the cable manager part (20). This action causes the connector part (12) to cut the wires (6) and to sever or break the breakaway portions (34) such that the separable lacing fixture (24) is separated from the fully formed connector (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Albert FONT ARANEGA, Longinos DE DIOS MARTÍN, Antonio CARRERAS GARCIÁ
  • Publication number: 20170346228
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Longinos DE DIOS MARTIN, Danny THIJS, Sheldon MUIR
  • Publication number: 20170346231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a release tab (37) for an electrical connector (1), comprising a body (38) and an unlocking nose (42) for unlatching a latch (13) securing the electrical connector (1) connected with a mating connector (2), as well as to an electrical connector (1) comprising a housing (4), a latch (13) for securing the housing (4) to a mating connector (2), the latch (13) extending from the housing (4), having an opening (19), as well as being transferable to an unlatched position, and a release tab (37) being arranged movable between a released position and an actuated position, and having an unlocking nose (42) extending into the opening (19) to transfer the latch (13) to the unlatched position when moving the release tab (37) from the released position to the actuated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Longinos DE DIOS MARTIN, Els BLAZEJCZAK, Paul John PEPE
  • Patent number: 9825403
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L.
    Inventors: Longinos De Dios Martin, Dany Thijs, Sheldon Muir