Patents by Inventor Jozef Huizinga

Jozef Huizinga 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).

  • Patent number: 11021181
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medical transport device for dependent persons. The invention also relates to an auxiliary drive for the motorised transportation of such a medical transport device for dependent persons according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to a method for transporting such a medical transport device for dependent persons according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: JOSH IP III BV.
    Inventor: Jozef Huizinga
  • Publication number: 20180148080
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medical transport device for dependent persons. The invention also relates to an auxiliary drive for the motorised transportation of such a medical transport device for dependent persons according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to a method for transporting such a medical transport device for dependent persons according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventor: Jozef HUIZINGA
  • Patent number: 8650677
    Abstract: A hoist for moving persons, provided with a base structure, provided with one lifting column having a straight longitudinal axis and a lower end and which is provided with a first actuator for realizing a lifting movement, provided with a clamping device which is connected to the lifting column so as to be movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis and has at least one set of cooperating clamping elements which are designed for clamping a person to be moved, provided with a horizontal shaft by which the lifting column is pivotally connected to the base structure, and provided with a second actuator connected to the lifting column and to the base structure, and configured for varying the pivotal position of the lifting column with respect to the base structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignees: Indes Holding B.V., Joyincare Group B.V.
    Inventors: Willem Altena, Jozef Huizinga
  • Patent number: 8602136
    Abstract: A mobile frame, for instance for moving less able-bodied persons, comprising a castor with a wheel drive and pivot drive and operating means for operating the wheel drive and the pivot drive for moving the frame, wherein the operating means comprise a handle connected to the bearing structure, a force detection assembly provided on the handles and/or on the bearing frame, and which is configured for producing signals which contain information about both the size of force and the direction of force exerted on the handle, a control which is configured for energizing the pivot drive for controlling the rotational position of drive wheel support about the pivot depending on the direction of force, and wherein the control is configured for energizing the wheel drive depending on the size of force exerted on the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignees: Indes Holding B.V., Joyincare Group B.V.
    Inventors: Willem Altena, Jozef Huizinga
  • Publication number: 20110061952
    Abstract: A mobile frame, for instance for moving less able-bodied persons, comprising a castor with a wheel drive and pivot drive and operating means for operating the wheel drive and the pivot drive for moving the frame, wherein the operating means comprise a handle connected to the bearing structure, a force detection assembly provided on the handles and/or on the bearing frame, and which is configured for producing signals which contain information about both the size of force and the direction of force exerted on the handle, a control which is configured for energizing the pivot drive for controlling the rotational position of drive wheel support about the pivot depending on the direction of force, and wherein the control is configured for energizing the wheel drive depending on the size of force exerted on the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Willem Altena, Jozef Huizinga
  • Publication number: 20110056019
    Abstract: A hoist for moving persons, provided with a base structure, provided with one lifting column having a straight longitudinal axis and a lower end and which is provided with a first actuator for realizing a lifting movement, provided with a clamping device which is connected to the lifting column so as to be movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis and has at least one set of cooperating clamping elements which are designed for clamping a person to be moved, provided with a horizontal shaft by which the lifting column is pivotally connected to the base structure, and provided with a second actuator connected to the lifting column and to the base structure, and configured for varying the pivotal position of the lifting column with respect to the base structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Willem Altena, Jozef Huizinga
  • Publication number: 20100192318
    Abstract: A washcloth (1) comprising at least three cloth parts (I-IV), which cloth parts are mutually connected for forming an internal hand receiving space (6), and wherein each cloth part provides an external work surface (I?-IV?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Jozef Huizinga