Patents by Inventor Rudy Musschebroeck
Rudy Musschebroeck 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: 11823818Abstract: A power and data connectivity micro grid includes a first power sourcing equipment device having first and second power ports and first and second data ports, and configured to deliver DC power signals to the first and second power ports. The micro grid further includes first and second remote distribution nodes, and first and second splice enclosures, each splice enclosure having a power input port, a data input port, a power tap port, a data tap port, a power output port and a data output port. A first composite power-data cable is coupled between the first power port and the first data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the first splice enclosure. A second composite power-data cable is coupled between the second power port and the second data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the second splice enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas F. Craft, Jr., Rudy Musschebroeck, Jan Jozef Julia Maria Erreygers, David T. Lambert, David J. Mather, David Thomas, Joshua M. Simer
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Patent number: 11633861Abstract: Systems, methods, and associated components for robotic manipulation of physical objects. The physical objects include three-dimensional gripping features configured to be detected by an optics system and gripped by an end-effector of a robotic arm with sufficient gripping force to move the physical objects against the force of gravity. Sets of the physical objects can have different sizes and shapes and, in some examples, include identically constructed three-dimensional gripping features.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thierry Mike Declerck, Christiaan Radelet, Rudy Musschebroeck, Peter Merlo, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu Versleegers, Jan Willem Rietveld, Michael Maris
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Publication number: 20220229251Abstract: A 4.3/10 coaxial connector configured to receive a mating 4.3/10 connector includes: an inner contact; a dielectric spacer: and an outer contact, the dielectric spacer separating the inner contact and the outer contact. The outer contact includes an outer wall and a plurality of spring fingers, the spring fingers configured to deflect radially inwardly when the mating 4.3/10 connector is mated. The connector further comprises blocking structure that prevents mating of a Mini-Din connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Morné Erasmus, Rudy Musschebroeck
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Publication number: 20220093290Abstract: A power and data connectivity micro grid includes a first power sourcing equipment device having first and second power ports and first and second data ports, and configured to deliver DC power signals to the first and second power ports. The micro grid further includes first and second remote distribution nodes, and first and second splice enclosures, each splice enclosure having a power input port, a data input port, a power tap port, a data tap port, a power output port and a data output port. A first composite power-data cable is coupled between the first power port and the first data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the first splice enclosure. A second composite power-data cable is coupled between the second power port and the second data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the second splice enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Thomas F. Craft, JR., Rudy Musschebroeck, Jan Jozef Julia Maria Erreygers, David T. Lambert, David J. Mather, David Thomas, Joshua M. Simer
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Patent number: 11249267Abstract: A wireless network includes connections stations (110, 120, 140) disposed along a distribution cable (101) that carries optical signals and power. Each connection station (110, 120, 140) has a port (115) at which the optical signals and power of the cable (101) are provided. A wireless module (150, 160, 170) can be mounted at a connection station (110) so that a connection arrangement of the wireless module (150, 160, 170) plugs into the port. The wireless module (150, 160, 170) can obtain power from the distribution cable (101) via the connection station (110, 120, 140). The wireless module (150, 160, 170) can broadcast the signals carried by the distribution cable (101) to the surrounding area.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Rudy Musschebroeck, Joshua M. Simer
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Patent number: 11209603Abstract: In one aspect of the disclosure a communications network or topology is presented that includes one or more modular or adaptable smart pole assemblies. Each smart pole assembly can include a pole structure supporting a data-communications module and having a hollow interior through which a connectorized vertical cabling structure extends. Jumper cables can be provided to connect components associated with the data-communications module with the vertical cabling structure such that no cabling or wiring has to be removed or installed from the pole hollow interior when components are added, removed, or replaced. The vertical cabling structure or harness can include one or more of connectorized fiber optic cables, DC power cables, and connectorized Category 6 cables. In one example, the fiber optic cables are terminated with hardened multi-fiber optical connectors at each end.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Morné Erasmus, Rudy Musschebroeck
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Patent number: 11201003Abstract: A power and data connectivity micro grid includes a first power sourcing equipment device having first and second power ports and first and second data ports, and configured to deliver DC power signals to the first and second power ports. The micro grid further includes first and second remote distribution nodes, and first and second splice enclosures, each splice enclosure having a power input port, a data input port, a power tap port, a data tap port, a power output port and a data output port. A first composite power-data cable is coupled between the first power port and the first data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the first splice enclosure. A second composite power-data cable is coupled between the second power port and the second data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the second splice enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas F. Craft, Jr., Rudy Musschebroeck, Jan Jozef Julia Maria Erreygers, David T. Lambert, David J. Mather, David Thomas, Joshua M. Simer
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Publication number: 20210239930Abstract: Hybrid enclosures for power and optical fiber are provided herein. A hybrid enclosure includes a power conductor terminal and an optical fiber splice area that are in separate first and second trays, respectively. In some embodiments, the power conductor terminal is a terminal of a circuit that is configured to supply power exceeding 150 Watts. Enclosures including multiple protective lids over power conductor terminal blocks are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: David Thomas, David T. Lambert, David Palfreyman, Joshua Simer, Thomas F. Craft, Jr., Rudy Musschebroeck, Andrew Williams, Willis F. James
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Publication number: 20200373039Abstract: A power and data connectivity micro grid includes a first power sourcing equipment device having first and second power ports and first and second data ports, and configured to deliver DC power signals to the first and second power ports. The micro grid further includes first and second remote distribution nodes, and first and second splice enclosures, each splice enclosure having a power input port, a data input port, a power tap port, a data tap port, a power output port and a data output port. A first composite power-data cable is coupled between the first power port and the first data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the first splice enclosure. A second composite power-data cable is coupled between the second power port and the second data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the second splice enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Thomas J. Craft, JR., Rudy Musschebroeck, Jan Jozef Julia Maria Erreygers, David T. Lambert, David J. Mather, David Thomas, Joshua M. Simer
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Patent number: 10770203Abstract: A power and data connectivity micro grid includes a first power sourcing equipment device having first and second power ports and first and second data ports, and configured to deliver DC power signals to the first and second power ports. The micro grid further includes first and second remote distribution nodes, and first and second splice enclosures, each splice enclosure having a power input port, a data input port, a power tap port, a data tap port, a power output port and a data output port. A first composite power-data cable is coupled between the first power port and the first data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the first splice enclosure. A second composite power-data cable is coupled between the second power port and the second data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the second splice enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas F. Craft, Jr., Rudy Musschebroeck, Jan Jozef Julia Maria Erreygers, David T. Lambert, David J. Mather, David Thomas, Joshua M. Simer
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Publication number: 20200276714Abstract: Systems, methods, and associated components for robotic manipulation of physical objects. The physical objects include three-dimensional gripping features configured to be detected by an optics system and gripped by an end-effector of a robotic arm with sufficient gripping force to move the physical objects against the force of gravity. Sets of the physical objects can have different sizes and shapes and, in some examples, include identically constructed three-dimensional gripping features.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Thierry Mike Declerck, Christiaan Radelet, Rudy Musschebroeck, Peter Merlo, Jozef Christiaan Mathieu Versleegers, Jan Willem Rietveld, Michael Maris
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Publication number: 20200218022Abstract: In one aspect of the disclosure a communications network or topology is presented that includes one or more modular or adaptable smart pole assemblies. Each smart pole assembly can include a pole structure supporting a data-communications module and having a hollow interior through which a connectorized vertical cabling structure extends. Jumper cables can be provided to connect components associated with the data-communications module with the vertical cabling structure such that no cabling or wiring has to be removed or installed from the pole hollow interior when components are added, removed, or replaced. The vertical cabling structure or harness can include one or more of connectorized fiber optic cables, DC power cables, and connectorized Category 6 cables. In one example, the fiber optic cables are terminated with hardened multi-fiber optical connectors at each end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Morné ERASMUS, Rudy MUSSCHEBROECK
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Publication number: 20200027629Abstract: A power and data connectivity micro grid includes a first power sourcing equipment device having first and second power ports and first and second data ports, and configured to deliver DC power signals to the first and second power ports. The micro grid further includes first and second remote distribution nodes, and first and second splice enclosures, each splice enclosure having a power input port, a data input port, a power tap port, a data tap port, a power output port and a data output port. A first composite power-data cable is coupled between the first power port and the first data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the first splice enclosure. A second composite power-data cable is coupled between the second power port and the second data port of the first power sourcing equipment device and the power input port and the data input port of the second splice enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Thomas F. Craft, JR., Rudy Musschebroeck, Jan Jozef Julia Maria Erreygers, David T. Lambert, David J. Mather, David Thomas, Joshua M. Simer
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Publication number: 20190331871Abstract: A wireless network includes connections stations (110, 120, 140) disposed along a distribution cable (101) that carries optical signals and power. Each connection station (110, 120, 140) has a port (115) at which the optical signals and power of the cable (101) are provided. A wireless module (150, 160, 170) can be mounted at a connection station (110) so that a connection arrangement of the wireless module (150, 160, 170) plugs into the port. The wireless module (150, 160, 170) can obtain power from the distribution cable (101) via the connection station (110, 120, 140). The wireless module (150, 160, 170) can broadcast the signals carried by the distribution cable (101) to the surrounding area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Rudy MUSSCHEBROECK, Joshua M. SIMER
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Patent number: 8631441Abstract: EPG data regarding programs and their scheduled times are structured and/or transmitted in such a way that program and schedule records are interleaved. This scheme allows better handling by receiving devices such as embedded devices (i.e. LCD remote controls), because a more efficient reception and storage of transmitted data is possible. In particular, the receiving device can read, parse and store the downloaded EPG data on the fly as it is being received (it can start reading, parsing and storing before the complete reception of data id finished). At any time when the device would have to stop storing EPG data into persistent storage, (almost) all of the data that was stored can actually be used.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Pace PLCInventors: Rogier Louis Jacques Willem Thissen, Rudy Musschebroeck, Sebastien Petrucci, Johan Peeters
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Patent number: 8132105Abstract: An Internet service makes available control codes for use on a programmable universal remote. The remote controls CE equipment through IR or RF commands. A server supplies the control codes as XML data that gets processed at the receiver's set top box or PC, or the remote itself, for being properly installed on the remote.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2000Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V.Inventors: Thomas James Dubil, Stuart Peter McKechnie, Rudy Musschebroeck, Yevgeniy Eugene Shteyn, Stefaan M. Note, Frank Louis Boghe
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Publication number: 20100271252Abstract: A programmable remote control 10 for controlling at least one device 34-38 is provided and comprises a communication interface 12, 23, 24 for receiving a control script from a control script source 34, 36, and sending a control command to the at least one device 34-38. A user interface 11, 13, 14 enables a user to activate the control script, and a processing unit 21 is provided for upon activation by the user executing the control script for generating the control command.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Rudy Musschebroeck, Frank Amand, Jose Isidro Salgado Faria
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Publication number: 20080235620Abstract: A control device has an activity-based user interface for controlling a system with a renderer and multiple sources. The renderer is configured for rendering content available from the multiple sources. The user interface provides a first set of user controls for control of the system in a first activity, and a second set of further user controls for control of the system in a second activity. The control device controls switching the system from the first activity to the second activity upon detecting a validating user interaction with the user interface to validate the switching.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONIC, N.V.Inventors: Rudy Musschebroeck, Rogier Louis Jacques Willem Thissen, Werner P. Peiffer, Reinhard Leonard Hintzen
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Publication number: 20080229366Abstract: A service is provided to program a consumer's remote control device to display logos or call signs of the broadcast stations as soft buttons instead of the conventional channel numbering. The broadcast channels available to the consumer depend on the consumer's geographic location and/or service provider. The service determines the proper available channels with a minimum of user intervention, and then supplies software code to properly configure the remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONIC, N.V.Inventors: Rudy Musschebroeck, Rogier Louis Jacques Willem Thissen, Werner P. Peiffer, Reinhard Leonard Hintzen
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Publication number: 20070130607Abstract: A method of enabling the programming of universal remote control system for controlling a CE device of a combination type providing a combination of functionalities equivalent to that provided by a combination of devices with respective basic features, the CE device including an interface for receiving remote control signals to access the combination of functionalities, wherein the combination of functionalities determines possible operational states of the CE device, includes providing input data for a configuration process for generating program code enabling the remote control system to provide remote control signals controlling transitions between the possible states. The input data is assembled by a data processing system in accordance with information defining the combination of devices with basic features received through an interface to the data processing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2004Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONIC, N.V.Inventors: Rogier Louis Thissen, Rudy Musschebroeck