Patents Assigned to Syntech Holdings B.V.
  • Patent number: 8348189
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for shredding sheet material, comprising shredding means—(2) for shredding the sheet material and a feed conveyor system for feeding sheet material. The feed conveyor system comprises a suction duct (12) having an inlet (19) and an outlet (20), and suction means for sucking sheet material to be shredded from the feed location to the shredding means via the suction duct and for sucking sheet material shredded by the shredding means to the collecting location. The shredding means comprise at least one stationary shear blade (4) and at least one rotary shear blade (3), as well as drive means. The device further comprises detection means for detecting an increased risk of jamming of the shredding means during operation of the device, as well as blocking means (31) which operate in dependence on the detections made by the detection means for partially blocking the suction duct in a blocking position or releasing the suction duct in a free position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Syntech Holdings B.V.
    Inventor: Gerardus Jacobus Marie Kusters
  • Patent number: 8002103
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling the flow of banknotes between at least two locations, in particular a Central Bank and/or Monetary Authority and a local financial institution, said method comprising the following steps: i) collecting banknotes at the local financial institution, ii) subjecting the banknotes received in step i) to a fitness measurement so as to obtain a flow of “fit” banknotes and a flow of “unfit” banknotes, iii) returning the flow of “unfit” banknotes to the Central Bank and/or Monetary Authority, and iv) bringing the flow of “fit” banknotes into circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Syntech Holdings B.V.
    Inventor: Gerardus Jacobus Marie Kusters
  • Patent number: 7984864
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for destroying sheet material, comprising shredding means (2) for shredding the sheet material and a feed conveyor system (3) for feeding sheet material to be destroyed to the shredding means from a feed location, wherein the feed conveyor system is arranged for feeding sheet material to be destroyed to the shredding means from a number of different feed locations (4). The invention further provides a system for sorting and destroying sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Syntech Holdings, B.V.
    Inventor: Gerardus Jacobus Marie Kusters
  • Patent number: 7382910
    Abstract: A method of analyzing a bundle of banknotes. The method includes the steps of providing a bundle of banknotes, which bundle comprises at least one surface defined by the edges of banknotes, illuminating the surface of said bundle, providing a two-dimensional image of the bundle by making use of an optical sensor, and providing an output signal that represents the result of the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Syntech Holdings B.V.
    Inventor: Paulina Theodora Gerarda Donders
  • Patent number: 7198210
    Abstract: A method for destroying confidential documents, including the steps of a) keeping one or more confidential documents in a container, b) identifying the container, c) storing identification data relating to the container in question in an electronic data system, d) establishing the identity of one or more containers, e) comparing the identity as established in step d) with the data from the electronic data system of step c), and f) destroying the containers if the identity of the container in question as established in step d) corresponds to the identification data of the container in question from the electronic data system as stored in step c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Syntech Holdings B.V.
    Inventor: Gerardus Jacobus Marie Kusters
  • Patent number: 6389862
    Abstract: A method for debasing coins, wherein each coin is mechanically deformed by feeding the coin between at least two rolls (6, 7) or assemblies rotating in opposite directions. The coins are deformed into a corrugated shape, flattened out or shredded. The device comprises at least two rolls (6, 7) or assemblies which are rotatable in opposite directions, a feeding device (3) for feeding coins to be debased to said rolls or assemblies and a discharge device (8) for carrying the debased coins away from said rolls or assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Syntech Holdings B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Martinus Anthonius Kusters
  • Patent number: 6379815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a molded element, in particular in the form of a plate, which comprises a compressed mixture of binder and filler. In addition to that, the present invention relates to a method and a device for manufacturing a molded element, in particular a plate, wherein a mixture comprising binder and filler is compressed and heated. The present invention furthermore relates to floor plates, a sports hall provided with such floor plates, promotional gifts, ceiling plates, furniture and objects of art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Syntech Holdings B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Martinus Anthonius Kusters
  • Patent number: D454362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Syntech Holdings B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Martinus Anthonius Kusters