Patents by Inventor Maarten Michiels
Maarten Michiels 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: 20240134139Abstract: Devices and methods for retaining, orienting, and/or fanning out flat optical fiber ribbons. The devices are configured to anchor end portions of sheaths holding multiple flat optical fiber ribbons as the flat fiber ribbons enter a fiber management tray via the retaining, orienting, and/or fanning out device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Eddy Luc CAMS, Maarten MICHIELS, Cornelia VAN DE VELDE, Erwin BECKERS
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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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Publication number: 20230314751Abstract: Holders that anchor sheaths containing optical fibers. The holders include various anchoring and placement features for the sheaths held by the holders. In some examples, a labyrinthine passage is provided to secure the sheaths within the holder. In some examples, the holder includes a twist-to-anchor mechanism. In some examples, the holder includes a narrow and expandable lateral entry slot for sheaths that is in communication with a wide sheath holding volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Roger Joseph Alaerts, Stefan Sepelev, Geert Van Genechten, Maarten Michiels, Eddy Luc Cams, Cornelia Van De Velde
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Publication number: 20230314747Abstract: Disclosed herein are cable sealing devices having features for enhancing effective sealing, volume compensation, seal pressurization, cable size range-taking, cable installation and insert installation. Also disclosed herein is an enclosure including at least one cable sealing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Christiaan RADELET, Kristof VASTMANS, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu VERSLEEGERS, Maarten MICHIELS, Erwin BECKERS, Frank DE BLICK, Michael MARIS
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Patent number: 11747583Abstract: A closure includes a cover and seal block. A feeder cable pathway and rear cover is provided for separation of feeder cables from drop cables. The organizer in the closure includes an end cap and rear cable storage. Cable fixation clips, linear or bendable, can be used individually or daisy chained together. Cable fixation chambers are positioned on top of the gel block housing. The organizer is a click together organizer. Dual heights on cable guides on sides of the groove plate facilitate cable installation. Tray supports with rounded ends prevent looseness of the tray mounts. Other organizers include cable routing features for compact storage.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Mohamed Aznag, Emilie De Groe, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans, Diederik Houben, Philippe Coenegracht, Pieter Doultremont, Geert Van Genechten, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Maarten Michiels
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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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Patent number: 11619790Abstract: Disclosed herein are cable sealing devices having features for enhancing effective sealing, volume compensation, seal pressurization, cable size range-taking, cable installation and insert installation. Also disclosed herein is an enclosure including at least one cable sealing device.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Christiaan Radelet, Kristof Vastmans, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu Versleegers, Maarten Michiels, Erwin Beckers, Frank De Blick, Michael Maris
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Patent number: 11460656Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a re-enterable enclosure for a fiber optic network. The enclosure can include features such as a low compression-force perimeter gasket, cable seals constructed to seal effectively seal triple points, multi-function port size reducer plugs and multi-function blind plugs.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Emilie De Groe, Maarten Michiels
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Publication number: 20210373267Abstract: Disclosed herein are cable sealing devices having features for enhancing effective sealing, volume compensation, seal pressurization, cable size range-taking, cable installation and insert installation. Also disclosed herein is an enclosure including at least one cable sealing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Christiaan RADELET, Kristof VASTMANS, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu VERSLEEGERS, Maarten MICHIELS, Erwin BECKERS, Frank DE BLICK, Michael MARIS
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Publication number: 20210349275Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a re-enterable enclosure for a fiber optic network. The enclosure can include features such as a low compression-force perimeter gasket, cable seals constructed to seal effectively seal triple points, multi-function port size reducer plugs and multi-function blind plugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVInventors: Bart Mattie CLAESSENS, Emilie DE GROE, Maarten MICHIELS
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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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Publication number: 20210286144Abstract: A closure includes a cover and seal block. A feeder cable pathway and rear cover is provided for separation of feeder cables from drop cables. The organizer in the closure includes an end cap and rear cable storage. Cable fixation clips, linear or bendable, can be used individually or daisy chained together. Cable fixation chambers are positioned on top of the gel block housing. The organizer is a click together organizer. Dual heights on cable guides on sides of the groove plate facilitate cable installation. Tray supports with rounded ends prevent looseness of the tray mounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Mohamed AZNAG, Emilie DE GROE, Eric Marcel M. KEUSTERMANS, Diederik HOUBEN, Philippe COENEGRACHT, Pieter DOULTREMONT, Geert VAN GENECHTEN, Maddy Nadine FREDERICKX, Maarten MICHIELS
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Patent number: 11099343Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a re-enterable enclosure for a fiber optic network. The enclosure can include features such as a low compression-force perimeter gasket, cable seals constructed to seal effectively seal triple points, multi-function port size reducer plugs and multi-function blind plugs.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUMInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Emilie De Groe, Maarten Michiels
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Patent number: 11016257Abstract: A closure includes a cover and seal block. A feeder cable pathway and rear cover is provided for separation of feeder cables from drop cables. The organizer in the closure includes an end cap and rear cable storage. Cable fixation clips, linear or bendable, can be used individually or daisy chained together. Cable fixation chambers are positioned on top of the gel block housing. The organizer is a click together organizer. Dual heights on cable guides on sides of the groove plate facilitate cable installation. Tray supports with rounded ends prevent looseness of the tray mounts. Other organizers include cable routing features for compact storage.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Mohamed Aznag, Emilie De Groe, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans, Diederik Houben, Philippe Coenegracht, Pieter Doultremont, Geert Van Genechten, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Maarten Michiels
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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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Publication number: 20200192044Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a re-enterable enclosure for a fiber optic network. The enclosure can include features such as a low compression-force perimeter gasket, cable seals constructed to seal effectively seal triple points, multi-function port size reducer plugs and multi-function blind plugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVInventors: Bart Mattie CLAESSENS, Emilie DE GROE, Maarten MICHIELS
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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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Patent number: 10606008Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a re-enterable enclosure for a fiber optic network. The enclosure can include features such as a low compression-force perimeter gasket, cable seals constructed to seal effectively seal triple points, multi-function port size reducer plugs and multi-function blind plugs.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Emilie De Groe, Maarten Michiels