Patents by Inventor Kevin Van Dekerkhove

Kevin Van Dekerkhove 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).

  • Publication number: 20230234071
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a shredder with a fluid-immersion shredding chamber and a sealing assembly for containing fluid in the shredding chamber. For example, the shredding chamber can include a plurality of shredding instruments (e.g., teeth, knives, etc.) that are manipulated (e.g., rotated, spun, reciprocated, etc.) to shred or otherwise disassemble various objects (e.g., batteries). In some examples, the shredding instruments are mounted on a shaft that rotates to manipulate (e.g., turn) the shredding instruments inside the chamber. In addition, the shaft can interface with (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Campbell YULE, Kevin VAN DEKERKHOVE, Constantin VASILESCU, Jerrett Timothy BELLAMY
  • Patent number: 11439038
    Abstract: A louvered panel assembly restricts the ingress of contaminants into an enclosure. The louvered panel assembly includes a first louvered panel, a second louvered panel, and a third louvered panel. The first louvered panel has a first plurality of louvers extending arcuately, downwardly, and outwardly from a first plate. The second louvered panel is coupled to the first louvered panel and has a second plurality of louvers extending arcuately, downwardly, and inwardly away from a second plate that is spaced apart from the first plate. The third louvered panel is coupled to the second louvered panel and has a third plurality of louvers extending arcuately, upwardly, and inwardly away from a third plate that is spaced apart from and extends approximately parallel to the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Hammond Power Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Dhiru S. Patel, Kevin Van Dekerkhove
  • Publication number: 20190037727
    Abstract: A louvered panel assembly restricts the ingress of contaminants into an enclosure. The louvered panel assembly includes a first louvered panel, a second louvered panel, and a third louvered panel. The first louvered panel has a first plurality of louvers extending arcuately, downwardly, and outwardly from a first plate. The second louvered panel is coupled to the first louvered panel and has a second plurality of louvers extending arcuately, downwardly, and inwardly away from a second plate that is spaced apart from the first plate. The third louvered panel is coupled to the second louvered panel and has a third plurality of louvers extending arcuately, upwardly, and inwardly away from a third plate that is spaced apart from and extends approximately parallel to the second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Dhiru S. Patel, Kevin Van Dekerkhove