Patents by Inventor Arie Jan Van Der Hoek

Arie Jan Van Der Hoek 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).

  • Scales for weighing piglets
    Patent number: 10809119
    Abstract: The invention relates to scales for weighing piglets, including a base frame; at least one weighing element arranged on the base frame; and a weigh platform arranged on the at least one weighing element, wherein the weighing platform is elongate, wherein the top surface of the weighing platform is arranged at a distance above the base and wherein the width of the elongate top surface is at least half of the width of the base in order to provide space for the legs of a piglet when supported on the belly by the elongate top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: LeeO precision farming B.V.
    Inventors: Arie Jan Van Der Hoek, Hans Bekking
  • Scales for Weighing Piglets
    Publication number: 20190041253
    Abstract: The invention relates to scales for weighing piglets, including a base frame; at least one weighing element arranged on the base frame; and a weigh platform arranged on the at least one weighing element, wherein the weighing platform is elongate, wherein the top surface of the weighing platform is arranged at a distance above the base and wherein the width of the elongate top surface is at least half of the width of the base in order to provide space for the legs of a piglet when supported on the belly by the elongate top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Arie Jan Van Der Hoek, Hans Bekking