Patents by Inventor Ignace Lefever

Ignace Lefever 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).

  • Layered structure
    Publication number: 20040229533
    Abstract: The invention relates to a layered structure comprising at least one metal structure comprising elongated metal elements and at least one metal sheet. The metal sheet is bonded to the metal structure by means of a polymer material. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing an article comprising a layered structure and to the use of a layered structure as structural component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: N.V. BEKAERT S.A.
    Inventors: Geert Braekevelt, Willem Dekeyser, Ignace Lefever, Erwin Lokere, Frans Van Giel
  • Hot gas filtration system
    Patent number: 6733575
    Abstract: A coal-fired power generation system including means for the production of coal-derived gas and a filter system for the filtration of this coal-derived gas. The filter system comprises at least one high temperature and, corrosion resistant filter. The filter is made from a Fe—Cr—Al based alloy further comprising at least one additional element selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta and the lanthanides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: N.V. Bekaert S.A.
    Inventors: Ignace Lefever, Ronny Losfeld, Johan Vandamme
  • Compacting of a metal web product made
    Patent number: 4983467
    Abstract: A method of compacting a non-woven sintered metal web (1), characterized in that said non woven metal web (1) as such is isostatically pressed, preferably cold isostatically pressed. The isostatically pressed metal web may be used in filter applications and in radiant surface combustion burners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: N. V. Bekaert S.A.
    Inventors: Roger De Bruyne, Herve Schepens, Ignace Lefever, Ronny Losfeld
  • Laminated object comprising metal fibre webs
    Patent number: 4810587
    Abstract: Laminated object comprising sintered metal fibre webs at least one web of which consists of application-active metal fibres joined to an adjacent mixed-fibre web and a carrier. Depending on the nature of the active fibres, the object is e.g. applicable in membranes for radiant burners, in catalysts and wear-resistant seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: N.V. Bekaert S.A.
    Inventors: Ronny Losfeld, Ignace Lefever