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).

  • Latching system for an enclosure
    Patent number: 10980141
    Abstract: Latching system that latches an enclosure having a compressible sealant about its perimeter, the latching system providing for an open configuration, a staged configuration, and a mated configuration, the compressible sealant engaging a pair of projections having a channel therebetween to form a seal having an air gap above the sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Alexandre Caroline M. De Bie, Maddy Nadine Frederickx, Paul Joseph Claes, Geert Van Genechten, Mohamed Aznag, Diederik Houben
  • Low cost hardened fiber optic connection system
    Patent number: 10962731
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventor: Philippe Coenegracht
  • Low cost hardened fiber optic connection system
    Patent number: 10955636
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBA
    Inventor: Philippe Coenegracht
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENCLOSURE WITH MODULAR LOCKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210084781
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Eddy Luc CAMS, Roel Modest Willy BRYON, Philippe COENEGRACHT, Johan GEENS, Barry Wayne ALLEN
  • Cable sealing unit with multiple sealing modules
    Patent number: 10951017
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: 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
  • INDICIA AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20210026088
    Abstract: A telecommunications component includes an outer housing that includes a badge holder. The badge holder is configured to receive a badge. The badge is configured to be inserted into the badge holder. The badge includes a feature that is identifying of the source of the telecommunications component and the feature is at least one of a logo, a specific color, text information, a barcode, a QR code, and a RFID tag. The badge includes a pair of arms extending from opposing sides to engage with the badge holder of outer housing. The badge includes a securing feature that is configured to secure the badge within the badge holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Johan GEENS, Roel Modest Willy BRYON, Eddy Luc CAMS, Dirk KEMPENEERS, Ronnie Rosa Georges LIEFSOENS, Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, Thierry Mike DECLERCK, Pieter DOULTREMONT, Philippe COENEGRACHT
  • Pass-through assembly having an anchor member and a cover
    Patent number: 10901164
    Abstract: Anchoring an input cable (190) at an input port (123, 223) of an enclosure (110) includes inserting the input cable (190) through an anchor member (151, 251) so that a cable jacket (191) terminates within the anchor member (151, 251) and at least one optical fiber (195) extends outwardly from the anchor member (151, 251). The anchor member (151, 251) is secured to the cable jacket (191) using the sheath (175). A cover (162, 260) is mounted to the anchor member (151, 251) to form a pass-through assembly (150, 250) defining an enclosed region. Material is injected into the enclosed region to fix strength members (197) and/or optical fibers (195) of the input cable (190) to the pass-through assembly (150, 250). The ruggedized pass-through assembly (150, 250) is disposed at a base (120, 220) of the enclosure (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Philippe Coenegracht
  • SEALED CLOSURE WITH FIBER OPTIC ORGANIZER
    Publication number: 20210011239
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Sealing interface for a telecommunications enclosure
    Patent number: 10886659
    Abstract: A sealing interface (26) that utilizes an elastomeric sealing member (28) is disclosed herein. The sealing interface (26) is configured to provide effective sealing while requiring only relatively low amounts of force to deform the elastomeric sealing member (28) sufficiently to form an effective seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: Philippe Coenegracht, Maddy Nadine Frederickx
  • CABLE SEALING UNIT WITH MULTIPLE SEALING MODULES
    Publication number: 20200389007
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: 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
  • INDICIA AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20200365062
    Abstract: Indicia elements are added to telecommunications components to identify the source of the telecommunications component. Indicia elements can include at least one of a logo, a specific color (e.g. a color different from a non-indicative base color of the telecommunications component), text information, a barcode, a QR code, and a RFID tag. The indicia elements can aid in identifying or tracing network connections, identifying types of connectors and/or cables, labeling the network connections, and identifying a network operator in a multi-network environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Johan GEENS, Sandra GOOSSENS, Kristof VASTMANS, Roel Modest Willy BRYON, Eddy Luc CAMS, Dirk KEMPENEERS, Ronnie Rosa Georges LIEFSOENS, Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, Thierry Mike DECLERCK, Pieter DOULTREMONT, Philippe COENEGRACHT
  • CABLE GROUNDING ASSEMBLY FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20200313413
    Abstract: Grounding assemblies for cables entering telecommunications enclosures. The grounding assemblies include a cable fixation subassembly and a grounding subassembly that are electrically coupled together to ground strength members and a conductive shield of a cable. The cable fixation subassembly can fixate the cable such that the strength members lie in a plane that is at a non-zero angle relative to each of a horizontal reference plane and a vertical reference plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Dirk Kempeneers, William J. Curry, Mark A. Harvell, Philippe Coenegracht, Peterson V. Moreira
  • Low cost hardened fiber optic connection system
    Patent number: 10775580
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventor: Philippe Coenegracht
  • RUGGEDIZED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS AND CONNECTION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200225422
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Patrick Jacques Ann DIEPSTRATEN, Philippe COENEGRACHT
  • LOW COST HARDENED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200225424
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventor: Philippe COENEGRACHT
  • LOW COST HARDENED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200218017
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventor: Philippe COENEGRACHT
  • Cable grounding assembly for telecommunications enclosure
    Patent number: 10707663
    Abstract: Grounding assemblies for cables entering telecommunications enclosures. The grounding assemblies include a cable fixation subassembly and a grounding subassembly that are electrically coupled together to ground strength members and a conductive shield of a cable. The cable fixation subassembly can fixate the cable such that the strength members lie in a plane that is at a non-zero angle relative to each of a horizontal reference plane and a vertical reference plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBA
    Inventors: Dirk Kempeneers, William J. Curry, Mark A. Harvell, Philippe Coenegracht, Peterson V. Moreira
  • Ruggedized fiber optic connectors and connection systems
    Patent number: 10677998
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Patrick Jacques Ann Diepstraten, Philippe Coenegracht
  • Cable sealing unit with multiple sealing modules
    Patent number: 10680426
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA
    Inventors: 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
  • Telecommunications enclosure
    Patent number: D916044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Roel Modest Willy Bryon, Eddy Luc Cams, Pieter Doultremont, Philippe Coenegracht, Johan Geens