Patents by Inventor Maarten Aerts
Maarten Aerts 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: 20240264398Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sealed closure having modular components, enhanced cable sealing, modular connection interfaces, enhanced cable anchoring and enhanced fiber management.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Johan GEENS, Philippe COENEGRACHT, Pieter DOULTREMONT, William B. BRYAN, William Alan CARRICO, Eddy Luc CAMS, Erik David BISHOP, Thomas Ross MARMON, Bart Mattie CLAESSENS, Alan Armando GARCIA GONZALEZ, Roel Modest Willy BRYON, Roger ALAERTS, Conny VAN DE VELDE, Jos BRANTS, El Moïz Mohammed Michel GHAMMAM, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu VERSLEEGERS, Marc Eugène Willem BERVOETS, Barry Wayne ALLEN, Maarten AERTS
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Patent number: 11892696Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sealed closure having modular components, enhanced cable sealing, modular connection interfaces, enhanced cable anchoring and enhanced fiber management.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Johan Geens, Philippe Coenegracht, Pieter Doultremont, William B. Bryan, William Alan Carrico, Eddy Luc Cams, Erik David Bishop, Thomas Ross Marmon, Bart Mattie Claessens, Alan Armando Garcia Gonzalez, Roel Modest Willy Bryon, Roger Alaerts, Conny Van De Velde, Jos Brants, El Moïz Mohammed Michel Ghammam, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu Versleegers, Marc Eugène Willem Bervoets, Barry Wayne Allen, Maarten Aerts
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Patent number: 11803025Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications tray is provided with features that improve accessibility and handling of fibers and/or cables in the tray. The tray may include a combination of a fiber storage device, a fiber splice device, and a fiber termination device, which are arranged in a particular order. Alternatively, the tray may include a plurality of fiber termination devices. Further, the tray may include a fiber funneling structure that make is easy to route and retain fibers in the tray.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Dirk Kempeneers, Eric Schurmans, Maarten Aerts, Jos Brants
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Patent number: 11709332Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for optical fiber loop relaxation are provided for telecommunications management apparatuses, such as fiber optic telecommunications trays. The apparatus includes a radius limiter block for routing fibers therearound, and a fiber loop management recess provided on a peripheral surface of the radius limiter block. The fiber loop management recess is configured to receive a fiber loop management device between the radius limiter block and the fibers routed around the radius limiter block.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Maarten Aerts, Eric Schurmans, Conny Van De Velde, Chris Knaepen
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Publication number: 20230071684Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications tray is provided with features that improve accessibility and handling of fibers and/or cables in the tray. The tray may include a combination of a fiber storage device, a fiber splice device, and a fiber termination device, which are arranged in a particular order. Alternatively, the tray may include a plurality of fiber termination devices. Further, the tray may include a fiber funneling structure that make is easy to route and retain fibers in the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Dirk KEMPENEERS, Eric SCHURMANS, Maarten AERTS, Jos BRANTS
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Publication number: 20230050734Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sealed closure having modular components, enhanced cable sealing, modular connection interfaces, enhanced cable anchoring and enhanced fiber management.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Johan GEENS, Philippe COENEGRACHT, Pieter DOULTREMONT, William B. BRYAN, William Alan CARRICO, Eddy Luc CAMS, Erik David BISHOP, Thomas Ross MARMON, Bart Mattie CLAESSENS, Alan Armando GARCIA GONZALEZ, Roel Modest Willy BRYON, Roger ALAERTS, Conny VAN DE VELDE, Jos BRANTS, El Moïz Mohammed Michel GHAMMAM, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu VERSLEEGERS, Marc Eugène Willem BERVOETS, Barry Wayne ALLEN, Maarten AERTS
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Patent number: 11499578Abstract: One or more seal retention clips can be used to retain a perimeter seal within a perimeter groove defined by a fiber optic enclosure housing. Certain types of seal retention clips can include portions that embed or bite into the housing of the enclosure, and/or embed or bite into the perimeter seal. In certain examples, the seal retention clip includes tabs or teeth that assist in engaging the housing and the perimeter seal. In certain examples, the seal retention clip defines a channel for receiving the perimeter seal.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Maarten Aerts, Olivier C. Roche, Christiaan Radelet, Joren Schurmans
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Publication number: 20220317402Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure is disclosed. In one example the enclosure includes a gel block actuator that is capable of applying compressive load and positive tensile load to the gel block.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Mohamed AZNAG, Pieter DOULTREMONT, Maarten AERTS, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Deon Craig SYLVESTER, Peter Jerome ISTAS, El Möiz Mohammed Michel GHAMMAM, Samory DE ZITTER, William Alan CARRICO, Jos Paul G. VANDEPOEL, Wouter ANNAERT
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Patent number: 11422327Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sealed closure having modular components, enhanced cable sealing, modular connection interfaces, enhanced cable anchoring and enhanced fiber management.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Johan Geens, Philippe Coenegracht, Pieter Doultremont, William B. Bryan, William Alan Carrico, Eddy Luc Cams, Erik David Bishop, Thomas Ross Marmon, Bart Mattie Claessens, Alan Armando Garcia Gonzalez, Roel Modest Willy Bryon, Roger Alaerts, Conny Van De Velde, Jos Brants, El Moïz Mohammed Michel Ghammam, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu Versleegers, Marc Eugène Willem Bervoets, Barry Wayne Allen, Maarten Aerts
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Publication number: 20220163745Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for optical fiber loop relaxation are provided for telecommunications management apparatuses, such as fiber optic telecommunications trays. The apparatus includes a radius limiter block for routing fibers therearound, and a fiber loop management recess provided on a peripheral surface of the radius limiter block. The fiber loop management recess is configured to receive a fiber loop management device between the radius limiter block and the fibers routed around the radius limiter block.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Maarten AERTS, Eric SCHURMANS, Conny VAN DE VELDE, Chris KNAEPEN
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Patent number: 11314030Abstract: A cable fixation bracket and methods for securing cables to a cable fixation bracket are disclosed. The cable fixation bracket can include a base portion extending between a pair of mounting structures. A plurality of t-shaped cable fixation projections extending orthogonally from the base portion can be provided, each of which is configured to support a cable and to accept a cable tie. In some examples, the fixation projections are tapered. The cable fixation bracket can also include a bridge portion supporting a plurality of bracket structures for anchoring aramid yarn of the cables. The bracket structures are configured such that aramid yarn of the cables can be wrapped around the bracket structures and returned to the fixation projections or such that the aramid yarn can be wrapped about a termination unit with the termination unit being mounted between a pair of adjacent cable structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Eric Schurmans, Maarten Aerts, Karel VanWinkel, Frank De Blick, Johan Geens
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Patent number: 11300745Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure is disclosed. In one example the enclosure includes a gel block actuator that is capable of applying compressive load and positive tensile load to the gel block.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Mohamed Aznag, Pieter Doultremont, Maarten Aerts, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Deon Craig Sylvester, Peter Jerome Istas, El Möiz Mohammed Michel Ghammam, Samory De Zitter, William Alan Carrico, Jos Paul G. Vandepoel, Wouter Annaert
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Patent number: 11204475Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for optical fiber loop relaxation are provided for telecommunications management apparatuses, such as fiber optic telecommunications trays. The apparatus includes a radius limiter block for routing fibers therearound, and a fiber loop management recess provided on a peripheral surface of the radius limiter block. The fiber loop management recess is configured to receive a fiber loop management device between the radius limiter block and the fibers routed around the radius limiter block.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Maarten Aerts, Eric Schurmans, Conny Van De Velde, Chris Knaepen
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Publication number: 20210011239Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sealed closure having modular components, enhanced cable sealing, modular connection interfaces, enhanced cable anchoring and enhanced fiber management.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Johan GEENS, Philippe COENEGRACHT, Pieter DOULTREMONT, William B. BRYAN, William Alan CARRICO, Eddy Luc CAMS, Erik David BISHOP, Thomas Ross MARMON, Bart Mattie CLAESSENS, Alan Armando GARCIA GONZALEZ, Roel Modest Willy BRYON, Roger ALAERTS, Conny VAN DE VELDE, Jos BRANTS, El Moïz Mohammed Michel GHAMMAM, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu VERSLEEGERS, Marc Eugène Willem BERVOETS, Barry Wayne ALLEN, Maarten AERTS
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Publication number: 20200355883Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for optical fiber loop relaxation are provided for telecommunications management apparatuses, such as fiber optic telecommunications trays. The apparatus includes a radius limiter block for routing fibers therearound, and a fiber loop management recess provided on a peripheral surface of the radius limiter block. The fiber loop management recess is configured to receive a fiber loop management device between the radius limiter block and the fibers routed around the radius limiter block.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Maarten AERTS, Eric SCHURMANS, Conny VAN DE VELDE, Chris KNAEPEN
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Publication number: 20200355206Abstract: One or more seal retention dips can be used to retain a perimeter seal within a perimeter groove defined by a fiber optic enclosure housing. Certain types of seal retention clips can include portions that embed or bite into the housing of the enclosure, and/or embed or bite into the perimeter seal. In certain examples, the seal retention clip includes tabs or teeth that assist in engaging the housing and the perimeter seal. In certain examples, the seal retention clip defines a channel for receiving the perimeter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Maarten AERTS, Olivier C. ROCHE, Christiaan RADELET, Joren SCHURMANS
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Publication number: 20200310062Abstract: A cable fixation bracket and methods for securing cables to a cable fixation bracket are disclosed. The cable fixation bracket can include a base portion extending between a pair of mounting structures. A plurality of t-shaped cable fixation projections extending orthogonally from the base portion can be provided, each of which is configured to support a cable and to accept a cable tie. In some examples, the fixation projections are tapered. The cable fixation bracket can also include a bridge portion supporting a plurality of bracket structures for anchoring aramid yarn of the cables. The bracket structures are configured such that aramid yarn of the cables can be wrapped around the bracket structures and returned to the fixation projections or such that the aramid yarn can be wrapped about a termination unit with the termination unit being mounted between a pair of adjacent cable structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Eric SCHURMANS, Maarten AERTS, Karel VANWINKEL, Frank DE BLICK, Johan GEENS
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Publication number: 20200292773Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications tray is provided with features that improve accessibility and handling of fibers and/or cables in the tray. The tray may include a combination of a fiber storage device, a fiber splice device, and a fiber termination device, which are arranged in a particular order. Alternatively, the tray may include a plurality of fiber termination devices. Further, the tray may include a fiber funneling structure that make is easy to route and retain fibers in the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Dirk KEMPENEERS, Eric SCHURMANS, Maarten AERTS, Jos BRANTS
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Publication number: 20200249407Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure is disclosed. In one example the enclosure includes a gel block actuator that is capable of applying compressive load and positive tensile load to the gel block.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Mohamed AZNAG, Pieter DOULTREMONT, Maarten AERTS, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Deon Craig SYLVESTER, Peter Jerome ISTAS, El Möiz Mohammed Michel GHAMMAM, Samory DE ZITTER, William Alan CARRICO, Jos Paul G. VANDEPOEL, Wouter ANNAERT
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Patent number: 10559129Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, system and related devices for navigating between navigation points of a 3-Dimensional space where said 3-dimensional space comprises a plurality of navigation points. The method according to the present invention comprises the steps of detecting a current viewpoint rotation angle, further determining a degree of agreement of said current viewpoint rotation angle with a navigation point of said plurality of navigation points and subsequently activating a timing mechanism of the viewpoint activation, said timing mechanism comprising a delay for activating said timing mechanism of the viewpoint activation and a duration of an activation period of said timing mechanism at determining a certain degree of agreement of said current viewpoint rotation angle with a navigation point of said plurality of navigation points.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Donny Tytgat, Maarten Aerts