Patents Assigned to Synbra Technology B.V.
  • Publication number: 20190127175
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a reel (10) for winding up and unwinding filaments, comprising a circular middle element (3), circular flanges (1,2) positioned on either side of said middle element (3), wherein the diameter of said middle element (3) is smaller than the diameter of said flanges (1,2), which middle element (3) is suitable for winding up and unwinding filaments, wherein said middle element (3) and flanges (1,2) are manufactured from a biodegradable polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicants: Synbra Technology B.V., colorFabb B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Noordegraaf, Dave Gijsberts, Jos Johannes Antonius Deelen, Ruud Willem Margaretha Rouleaux
  • Patent number: 10087300
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of PLA beads, more particularly expanded PLA bead foams. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for the preparation of moldings by sintering PLA beads. The method comprises the following steps: A) providing unfoamed PLA pellets, B) heating said unfoamed PLA pellets to an annealing temperature and saturating with a blowing agent, C) maintaining said PLA pellets on the annealing temperature and saturating with said blowing agent, D) depressurizing and cooling the saturated PLA pellets of step C) to room temperature to form expanded PLA bead foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Synbra Technology B.V.
    Inventors: Chul B. Park, Mohammadreza Nofar
  • Patent number: 9521814
    Abstract: A growth substrate for plants including polylactic acid, wherein the polylactic acid is particulate polylactic acid foam. A method for preparing a growth substrate for plants including polylactic acid foam, the method including providing particulate expandable polylactic acid and exposing the particulate expandable polylactic acid to predetermined temperature and pressure conditions to obtain particulate polylactic acid foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: SYNBRA TECHNOLOGY B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Noordegraaf, Peter De Bruijn, Josephus Petrus Maria De Jong, Karin Molenveld, Kenneth Van Den Hoonaard, Ton Baltissen
  • Patent number: 8901181
    Abstract: Particulate, expandable polymer which can be processed into a foam having a fine cell structure and a low density and which, in order to improve the thermal insulation value thereof, contains a carbon-based thermal insulation value-increasing material. A method for preparing particulate, expandable polymer as well as to a foam material obtained therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Synbra Technology B.V.
    Inventors: Matthijs Gebraad, Franciscus Petrus Antonius Kuijstermans, Jan Noordegraaf
  • Publication number: 20140259909
    Abstract: A growth substrate for plants including polylactic acid, wherein the polylactic acid is particulate polylactic acid foam. A method for preparing a growth substrate for plants including polylactic acid foam, the method including providing particulate expandable polylactic acid and exposing the particulate expandable polylactic acid to predetermined temperature and pressure conditions to obtain particulate polylactic acid foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Synbra Technology B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Noordegraaf, Peter De Bruijn, Josephus Petrus Maria De Jong, Karin Molenveld, Kenneth Van Den Hoonaard, Ton Baltissen
  • Publication number: 20130203879
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of foam moulded parts. Further the present invention relates to foamed moulded parts. The present method comprises the following steps: i) providing polymer foam granules, ii) mixing the polymer foam granules with a glue composition, iii) addition of a heat transfer medium to the mixture obtained in step ii) in order to obtain a foamed moulded part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: SYNBRA TECHNOLOGY B.V.
    Inventor: SYNBRA TECHNOLOGY B.V.
  • Publication number: 20130087735
    Abstract: Particulate, expandable polymer which can be processed into a foam having a fine cell structure and a low density and which, in order to improve the thermal insulation value thereof, contains a carbon-based thermal insulation value-increasing material. A method for preparing particulate, expandable polymer as well as to a foam material obtained therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Synbra Technology B.V.
    Inventors: Matthijs Gebraad, Franciscus Petrus Antonius Kuijstermans, Jan Noordegraaf
  • Patent number: 8268901
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate expandable polylactic acid which functions as a starting material for producing foamed moulded products. The present particulate expandable polylactic acid is provided with a coating so as to improve the fusion properties. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a particulate expandable polylactic acid as well as to a method for producing a foamed moulded product and to the moulded product obtained thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Synbra Technology B.V.
    Inventors: Robin Nicholas Britton, Franciscus Adrianus Hendrikus Cornelis Van Doormalen, Jan Noordegraaf, Karin Molenveld, Geraldus Gerardus Johannes Schennink
  • Patent number: 8076380
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate expandable polystyrene (EPS) that can be processed into a foam with a fine cell structure and a low density and contains a material for increasing the thermal insulation value, to improve the thermal insulation value hereof. The present invention also relates to a method for the production of a particulate expandable polystyrene (EPS) and to a foam material based on polystyrene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Synbra Technology B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Noordegraaf
  • Patent number: 7863342
    Abstract: A method for forming a fire resistant material is disclosed. The method comprises providing a plurality of expandable beads of a polymeric material. The beads are coated with an exfoliable graphite. The exfoliable graphite is adhered to the beads with a resin having a solubility parameter of the polymeric material. The beads are thereafter caused or allowed expand and fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Synbra Technology B.V.
    Inventor: David Charles Aslin
  • Publication number: 20100267851
    Abstract: A method for forming a fire resistant material is disclosed. The method comprises providing a plurality of expandable beads of a polymeric material. The beads are coated with an exfoliable graphite. The exfoliable graphite is adhe red to the beads with a resin having a solubility parameter of the polymeric material. The beads are thereafter caused or allowed expand and fuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SYNBRA TECHNOLOGY B.V.
    Inventor: David Charles Aslin
  • Patent number: 7772294
    Abstract: A method for forming a fire resistant material is disclosed. The method comprises providing a plurality of expandable beads of a polymeric material. The beads are coated with an exfoliable graphite. The exfoliable graphite is adhered to the beads with a resin having a solubility parameter of the polymeric material. The beads are thereafter caused or allowed to expand and fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Synbra Technology B.V.
    Inventor: David Charles Aslin