Patents by Inventor Philippe Coenegracht
Philippe Coenegracht 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: 11966093Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a telecommunications terminal including fiber optic adapter carriers and/or modules that mount to a main body of the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Johan Geens, Pieter Doultremont, Philippe Coenegracht
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Patent number: 11966094Abstract: Sealing assembly for cable ports of a telecommunications closure. The sealing assembly includes a plurality of seal blocks that cooperate with each other to define 3-dimensional labyrinth seals around cables entering the closure through the cable ports. In some examples, the seal blocks cooperate to be self-sealing even without a cable or other structure being present.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: El Moïz Mohammed Michel Ghammam, Philippe Coenegracht, Bart Mattie Claessens
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Publication number: 20240126021Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber management device or system for facilitating routing and storing optical fibers. The fiber management device includes a flexible, film-like substrate that has optical fiber management, storing functionality, and splicing functionality all on one film-like substrate. The flexible, film-like substrate can provide a routing path for routing optical fibers onto a flexible planar substrate that can be temporarily supported by, mounted on or attached to the flexible planar substrate. The flexible, film-like substrate can accommodate fibers that are in a multi-fiber (e.g., ribbon) configuration or a single fiber configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Roel Modest Willy BRYON, Jan Willem RIETVELD, Philippe COENEGRACHT, Johan GEENS, Pieter VERMEULEN
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Publication number: 20240085643Abstract: A fiber optic connection system includes a fiber optic connector and an adapter assembly. The fiber optic connector is coupled to the adapter assembly with a fast coupling mechanism. The fast coupling mechanism allows the fiber optic connector to be mounted into the adapter assembly with rotation of the fiber optic connector relative to the adapter assembly less than a full turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventor: Philippe COENEGRACHT
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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: 11892683Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber management device or system for facilitating routing and storing optical fibers. The fiber management device includes a flexible, film-like substrate that has optical fiber management, storing functionality, and splicing functionality all on one film-like substrate. The flexible, film-like substrate can provide a routing path for routing optical fibers onto a flexible planar substrate that can be temporarily supported by, mounted on or attached to the flexible planar substrate. The flexible, film-like substrate can accommodate fibers that are in a multi-fiber (e.g., ribbon) configuration or a single fiber configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Roel Modest Willy Bryon, Jan Willem Rietveld, Philippe Coenegracht, Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen
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Patent number: 11874517Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a telecommunications terminal including fiber optic adapters mounted to or integrated with a side wall of a housing of the telecommunications terminal. The telecommunications terminal also includes an output stub cable having a free end located outside the housing. The fiber optic adapters include ruggedized first demateable fiber optic connection locations accessible from outside the housing and the free end of the stub cable includes a second demateable fiber optic connection location accessible from outside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Johan Geens, Philippe Coenegracht, Pieter Doultremont
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Patent number: 11867872Abstract: Devices, arrangements and methods for fixing telecommunications cables relative to a telecommunications closure. Features of the devices and arrangements can make more efficient use of an interior closure volume and enhance a closure's capabilities with respect to handling different types of telecommunications cables and optical fiber routing schemes.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Ward Declercq, Samory De Zitter
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Publication number: 20230384550Abstract: An enclosure for accommodating splicing between cables is disclosed. The enclosure can include a housing containing a frame (e.g., a tray) to which the cables can be affixed. The housing can have an elongate in-line configuration, a triangular configuration, or other configurations. Cable reversing configurations and moveable adapter configurations are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2021Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Roel Modest Willy BRYON, Johan GEENS, Kristof VASTMANS, Samory DE ZITTER, Bart Mattie CLAESSENS, Philippe COENEGRACHT, Jiri ZAVREL, Barry Wayne ALLEN
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Publication number: 20230387669Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications enclosures that can be customizable to include a hinge. That is, a separate hinge may be utilized as an add-on feature for telecommunications enclosures. The hinge can be attached to at least two different sides of an enclosure or may not be utilized at all. Such a configuration allows for flexibility of a variety of designs for a telecommunications enclosure. The hinge can be mountable to interfaces of first and second housing pieces of an enclosure. The hinge can have rotational features and/or translational features for pivoting first and second housing pieces of an enclosure between first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Pieter DOULTREMONT, Johan GEENS, Robert A. ROACH
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Patent number: 11822142Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ruggedized/hardened fiber optic connection system designed to reduce cost. In one example, selected features of a fiber optic adapter are integrated with a wall (24) of an enclosure (22). The adapter comprises a sleeve port (26) into which an optical adapter subassembly is inserted. The subassembly comprises a sleeve part (44) which is inserted into the sleeve, a ferrule alignment sleeve (48) which is inserted into the sleeve part, a ferrule (55) with hub which is inserted into the alignment sleeve, and fixing clip (46) securing the ferrule with hub into the alignment sleeve and the sleeve part.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventor: Philippe Coenegracht
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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: 20230314728Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure includes an extension defining a side cable entrance. In certain enclosures, the housing is elongate along a length and the extension is disposed at one end of the length. Cable sealing (e.g., gel) is disposed in the cable extension. One or more pivotal splice trays may be mounted within the housing. Loop storage also may be provided at or near the side cable entrance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Philippe Coenegracht, Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Karel Vanwinkel, Dirk Jozef G. VAN DE WEYER, Geert Van Genechten
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Patent number: 11770910Abstract: The present disclosure relates to telecommunications enclosures that can be customizable to meet customer needs. A telecommunications enclosure can be customized to included added security as desired. That is, a modular security lock may be utilized as an add-on feature for telecommunications enclosures.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Eddy Luc Cams, Roel Modest Willy Bryon, Philippe Coenegracht, Johan Geens, Barry Wayne Allen
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Patent number: 11754791Abstract: A fiber optic connection system includes a fiber optic connector and an adapter assembly. The fiber optic connector is coupled to the adapter assembly with a fast coupling mechanism. The fast coupling mechanism allows the fiber optic connector to be mounted into the adapter assembly with rotation of the fiber optic connector relative to the adapter assembly less than a full turn.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventor: Philippe Coenegracht
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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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Publication number: 20230251435Abstract: Example fiber optic connector systems have rugged, robust designs that are environmentally sealed and that are relatively easy to install and uninstall in the field. Some connector systems can be configured in the field to be compatible with different styles of fiber optic adapters. Some connectors include a first seal (90) on a release sleeve; and a second seal (88) between the release sleeve and a connector body. Other connectors include a seal (139) and a flexible latch (136) on a connector. Other connectors include a protective structure (228, 328, 428) that mounts over the fiber optic connector. Other connectors include a protective outer shell (528, 860) and a sealing and attachment insert (570, 570A, 876). Other connectors include a protective outer shell (728) and a fastener (780).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Patrick Jacques Ann DIEPSTRATEN, Philippe COENEGRACHT
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Publication number: 20230221495Abstract: A fiber optic adapter assembly is provided with a floating adapter module. The adapter assembly includes a housing, an adapter module, and a single biasing member disposed in the housing and concentrically aligned with the adapter module. The single biasing member can bias the adapter module in a direction toward an end of the housing and be compressible in the opposite direction toward the other end of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventor: Philippe COENEGRACHT
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Patent number: 11695260Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications enclosures that can be customizable to include a hinge. That is, a separate hinge may be utilized as an add-on feature for telecommunications enclosures. The hinge can be attached to at least two different sides of an enclosure or may not be utilized at all. Such a configuration allows for flexibility of a variety of designs for a telecommunications enclosure. The hinge can be mountable to interfaces of first and second housing pieces of an enclosure. The hinge can have rotational features and/or translational features for pivoting first and second housing pieces of an enclosure between first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Pieter Doultremont, Johan Geens, Robert A. Roach
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Patent number: RE49584Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connection system (810) that uses a slide clip to provide robust retention of a fiber optic connector (820) within a mating fiber optic adapter (836). In certain examples, the fiber optic connector may be a hybrid connector that provides both electrical and optical connectivity.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventor: Philippe Coenegracht