Patents by Inventor Wouter Foulon
Wouter Foulon 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: 20200121408Abstract: The current invention concerns an improved surgical drape, a method for deploying said surgical drape over a patient, a method for folding up said surgical drape for use, and a use of the surgical drape during surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Pieter Deboeck, Filip Vanlimbergen, Johan Vanhulle, Matthew Campsteyn, Wouter Foulon, Kristoff Corten, John Bohannon Mason
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Patent number: 9949729Abstract: A medical device for keeping open of a wound during surgery is described. It comprises a surgical retractor, a mechanical retracting system a force element for automatically winding an elongate wire-like element to apply tension to the elongate wire-like element.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: MEDENVISIONInventors: Wouter Foulon, Bastiaan Winnelinckx, Kristoff Corten
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Patent number: 9857547Abstract: A self supporting apparatus (10) for trays (40) includes a groove plate (20), and a plurality of pivotally mounted trays (40) wherein each tray (40) is pivotally moveable relative to the groove plate (20) between a first position (46) and a second position (48). The groove plate (20) includes a plurality of flexible tabs (70) facing the plurality of trays (40). An edge (50) of each tray (40) includes a rounded surface (52) and a rib (56), wherein each one of the ribs (56) engages one of the flexible tabs (70) to hold the trays (40) in one of the first or second positions (46, 48). The rib (56) flexes the tab (70) as each tray (40) is pivoted between the first and second positions. The tab (70) and rib (56) maintain the trays (40) in the selected positions until the trays (40) are moved.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Wouter Foulon, Vince Wellens
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Patent number: 9709766Abstract: A two layer splitter tray (18) has a cover (32) which mounts to a base (34). The base (34) and the cover (32) define openings for one or more splitters (88). The base (34) and cover (32) include cable management devices (42, 64) for managing the cable and fiber inputs and outputs, and the splices. Further splice trays (16) can be used with the splitter tray (18) for splicing to the splitter outputs. Other trays (100, 200) include a partial cover (140, 240) and openings for optical components and for adhesive attachment of parts.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O., CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Wouter Foulon, Eric Lydia Paul Peeters, Koen Huybrechts, Stepan Sejbal, Thomas Lehnert
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Patent number: 9678279Abstract: An apparatus (10) for mounting blown fiber tubes (20) includes a main housing (40) mountable to an end (32) of a flex tube (30), an outer ring (50) positioned at an end (42) of the main housing (40), and an inner ring (60) positioned adjacent to and within the outer ring (50) wherein the blown fiber tubes (20) are positioned about an outer periphery (62) of the inner ring (60). A trigger (70) pushes the inner ring (60) to compress the blown fiber tubes (20) between the inner ring (60) and the outer ring (50). The outer ring (500 and the inner ring (60) each include a plurality of spaced pockets (52, 68) each sized for receipt of a blown fiber tube (20). The trigger (70) includes a threaded member (80) which pushes the inner ring (60) outwardly. In one embodiment, portions (64) of the inner ring (60) separate during activation and press against the blown fiber tubes (20) to compress the blown fiber tubes (20) against the outer ring (50). A spring (496) may be added to push on the inner ring (60).Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Wouter Foulon, Vince Wellens
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Patent number: 9588316Abstract: A self supporting apparatus (10) for trays (40) includes a groove plate (20), and a plurality of pivotally mounted trays (40) wherein each tray (40) is pivotally moveable relative to the groove plate (20) between a first position (46) and a second position (48). The groove plate (20) includes a plurality of flexible tabs (70) facing the plurality of trays (40). An edge (50) of each tray (40) includes a rounded surface (52) and a rib (56), wherein each one of the ribs (56) engages one of the flexible tabs (70) to hold the trays (40) in one of the first or second positions (46, 48). The rib (56) flexes the tab (70) as each tray (40) is pivoted between the first and second positions. The tab (70) and rib (56) maintain the trays (40) in the selected positions until the trays (40) are moved.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Wouter Foulon, Vince Wellens
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Patent number: 9244238Abstract: Optical fiber cables (180) are installed at an enclosure defining at least one cable port (109) by loading a seal block assembly (120, 140, 220, 340) onto each optical fiber cable (180); installing and/or connecting a fixation assembly (160, 460) onto each optical fiber cable (180); and latching the seal block assembly (120, 140, 220, 340) to the enclosure. The cable (180) is secured by the fixation assembly (160, 460). The fixation assembly (160, 460) retains one or more types of strength members (182, 183) of the optical fiber cable (180). The seal block assembly (120, 140, 220, 340) snaps and/or clips into a locked position relative to the enclosure. A filler rod (502) can be used to fill an unused port in the seal block assembly (120, 140, 220, 340). An attachment device (504) can be used to connect to the filler rod (502) for adding a new tube (510) to the seal block assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS RAYCHEM BVBAInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Wouter Foulon
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Publication number: 20150205064Abstract: A two layer splitter tray (18) has a cover (32) which mounts to a base (34). The base (34) and the cover (32) define openings for one or more splitters (88). The base (34) and cover (32) include cable management devices (42, 64) for managing the cable and fiber inputs and outputs, and the splices. Further splice trays (16) can be used with the splitter tray (18) for splicing to the splitter outputs. Other trays (100, 200) include a partial cover (140, 240) and openings for optical components and for adhesive attachment of parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Wouter Foulon, Eric Lydia Paul Peeters, Koen Huybrechts, Stepan Sejbal, Thomas Lehnert
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Publication number: 20150011836Abstract: A medical device for keeping open of a wound during surgery is described. It comprises a surgical retractor, a mechanical retracting system a force element for automatically winding an elongate wire-like element to apply tension to the elongate wire-like element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Wouter Foulon, Bastiaan Winnelinckx, Kristoff Corten
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Publication number: 20140321825Abstract: A self supporting apparatus (10) for trays (40) includes a groove plate (20), and a plurality of pivotally mounted trays (40) wherein each tray (40) is pivotally moveable relative to the groove plate (20) between a first position (46) and a second position (48). The groove plate (20) includes a plurality of flexible tabs (70) facing the plurality of trays (40). An edge (50) of each tray (40) includes a rounded surface (52) and a rib (56), wherein each one of the ribs (56) engages one of the flexible tabs (70) to hold the trays (40) in one of the first or second positions (46, 48). The rib (56) flexes the tab (70) as each tray (40) is pivoted between the first and second positions. The tab (70) and rib (56) maintain the trays (40) in the selected positions until the trays (40) are moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS RAYCHEM BVBAInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Wouter Foulon, Vince Wellens
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Publication number: 20140304970Abstract: An apparatus (10) for mounting blown fiber tubes (20) includes a main housing (40) mountable to an end (32) of a flex tube (30), an outer ring (50) positioned at an end (42) of the main housing (40), and an inner ring (60) positioned adjacent to and within the outer ring (50) wherein the blown fiber tubes (20) are positioned about an outer periphery (62) of the inner ring (60). A trigger (70) pushes the inner ring (60) to compress the blown fiber tubes (20) between the inner ring (60) and the outer ring (50). The outer ring (500 and the inner ring (60) each include a plurality of spaced pockets (52, 68) each sized for receipt of a blown fiber tube (20). The trigger (70) includes a threaded member (80) which pushes the inner ring (60) outwardly. In one embodiment, portions (64) of the inner ring (60) separate during activation and press against the blown fiber tubes (20) to compress the blown fiber tubes (20) against the outer ring (50). A spring (496) may be added to push on the inner ring (60).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Wouter Foulon, Vince Wellens
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Publication number: 20130315551Abstract: Optical fiber cables (180) are installed at an enclosure defining at least one cable port (109) by loading a seal block assembly (120, 140, 220, 340) onto each optical fiber cable (180); installing and/or connecting a fixation assembly (160, 460) onto each optical fiber cable (180); and latching the seal block assembly (120, 140, 220, 340) to the enclosure. The cable (180) is secured by the fixation assembly (160, 460). The fixation assembly (160, 460) retains one or more types of strength members (182, 183) of the optical fiber cable (180). The seal block assembly (120, 140, 220, 340) snaps and/or clips into a locked position relative to the enclosure. A filler rod (502) can be used to fill an unused port in the seal block assembly (120, 140, 220, 340). An attachment device (504) can be used to connect to the filler rod (502) for adding a new tube (510) to the seal block assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Wouter Foulon