Patents by Inventor A Smaal
A Smaal 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).
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Publication number: 20230364643Abstract: There is disclosed a transducer and a method for generating the transducer. The transducer is formed on a substrate layer. The transducer includes a first electrode layer, a first piezoelectric layer on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer on the first piezoelectric layer. The first electrode layer is connected to a first electrical connector and the second electrode layer is connected to a second electrical connector. The transducer can be configured to act as an acoustic sensor or an electric potential sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Nelson L. JUMBE, Andreas SCHUH, Peter REXELIUS, Michael MORIMOTO, Wiljan SMAAL, Georges HADZIIOANNOU, Guillaume PAYROT
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Patent number: 10420329Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems in egg hatching, based on hatching eggs in a tray (2), comprising arranging eggs in a pattern in or on the tray, comprising egg supporting positions and holes together defining the pattern, wherein the holes are dimensioned to allow chicks (27) after hatching to pass there through into a crate (4), detecting at least one of numbers of unhatched eggs (22) in or on the tray; numbers of dead chicks in the crate; and numbers of objectionable chicks in the crate, and supplementing or removing chicks to or from the crate in correspondence therewith.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Viscon B.V.Inventor: Bastiaan Arie Smaal
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Patent number: 10199135Abstract: The invention relates to stable compositions of carbon nanotubes and of electrolytic polymers, these electrolytic polymers being characterized by the presence of phosphonyl imide or sulfonyl imide functions or alternatively phosphoric acid functions. The invention also relates to the manufacture of transparent electrodes comprising these compositions of carbon nanotubes and of electrolytic polymers.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignees: ARKEMA FRANCE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX, INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUXInventors: Christophe Navarro, Wiljan Smaal, Muhammad Mumtaz, Eric Cloutet, Cyril Brochon, Georges Hadziioannou
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Patent number: 9861082Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system configured to inject objects, such as eggs, with a fluid, wherein said objects each comprise at least two object parts, such as embryo tissue, embryotic or allantoic fluid and an air pocket, of which at least one object part is to be injected, by advancing injection needles to a determined depth, which depth is expected to correspond with the at least one object part to be injected, into the objects and injecting fluid into the objects at the determined injection depth. The system a sensor to monitor pressure or flow of the fluid during injecting, and to generate a monitoring signal, the control being configured to detect an operational state of the needles and/or the fluid, indicating proper operation or defect in the system, such as a blocked fluid line and/or needle, based on the monitoring signal representing the monitored pressure or flow.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Viscon B.V.Inventor: Bastiaan Arie Smaal
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Publication number: 20170258054Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system configured to inject objects, such as eggs, with a fluid, wherein said objects each comprise at least two object parts, such as embryo tissue, embryotic or allantoic fluid and an air pocket, of which at least one object part is to be injected, by advancing injection needles to a determined depth, which depth is expected to correspond with the at least one object part to be injected, into the objects and injecting fluid into the objects at the determined injection depth. The system a sensor to monitor pressure or flow of the fluid during injecting, and to generate a monitoring signal, the control being configured to detect an operational state of the needles and/or the fluid, indicating proper operation or defect in the system, such as a blocked fluid line and/or needle, based on the monitoring signal representing the monitored pressure or flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventor: Bastiaan Arie Smaal
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Publication number: 20170238510Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems in egg hatching, based on hatching eggs in a tray (2), comprising arranging eggs in a pattern in or on the tray, comprising egg supporting positions and holes together defining the pattern, wherein the holes are dimensioned to allow chicks (27) after hatching to pass there through into a crate (4), detecting at least one of numbers of unhatched eggs (22) in or on the tray; numbers of dead chicks in the crate; and numbers of objectionable chicks in the crate, and supplementing or removing chicks to or from the crate in correspondence therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventor: Bastiaan Arie Smaal
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Publication number: 20160276057Abstract: The invention relates to stable compositions of carbon nanotubes and of electrolytic polymers, these electrolytic polymers being characterized by the presence of phosphonyl imide or sulfonyl imide functions or alternatively phosphoric acid functions. The invention also relates to the manufacture of transparent electrodes comprising these compositions of carbon nanotubes and of electrolytic polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicants: ARKEMA FRANCE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX, INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUXInventors: Christophe NAVARRO, Wiljan SMAAL, Muhammad MUMTAZ, Eric CLOUTET, Cyril BROCHON, Georges HADZIIOANNOU
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Publication number: 20160276053Abstract: The invention relates to a stable composition of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) anionic stabilizers with a limited degree of acidity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicants: Arkema France, Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Universite De Bordeaux, Institut Polytechnique De BordeauxInventors: Christophe NAVARRO, Wiljan SMAAL, Muhammad MUMTAZ, Eric CLOUTET, Cyril BROCHON, Georges HADZIIOANNOU
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Patent number: PP23942Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘BKPONCH’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; smooth, flat and horizontal flower bracts; large inflorescences with bright red-colored flower bracts; relatively large cyathia; and excellent post-production longevity.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Agriom B.V.Inventor: Andreas Smaal
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Patent number: PP24177Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Agriverowhi’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; dense inflorescences with numerous white-colored flowers; and good container performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Agriom B.V.Inventor: André Smaal
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Patent number: PP24178Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Agriveropink’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; dense inflorescences with numerous light red purple-colored flowers; and good container performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Agriom B.V.Inventor: André Smaal
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Patent number: PP24179Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Agriverodablu’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; dense inflorescences with numerous dark violet blue-colored flowers; and good container performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Agriom B.V.Inventor: André Smaal
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Patent number: PP24180Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Agriveroblue’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; dense inflorescences with numerous medium violet blue-colored flowers; and good container performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Agriom B.V.Inventor: André Smaal
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Patent number: RE46030Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Advabertwee’, characterized by its upright and somewhat open plant habit; freely branching habit; high fruit production; uniform fruit ripening; large firm bright red-colored fruits; pleasant and sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: ADVANCED BERRY BREEDINGInventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
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Patent number: RE46031Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Advaberimar’, characterized by its upright and somewhat bushy plant habit; freely branching habit; high fruit production; uniform fruit ripening; large firm red-colored fruits; pleasant and sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: ADVANCED BERRY BREEDINGInventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
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Patent number: RE46041Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Advabereen’, characterized by its upright and somewhat bushy plant habit; freely branching habit; high fruit production; uniform fruit ripening; large firm bright red-colored fruits; pleasant and sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: ADVANCED BERRY BREEDINGInventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
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Patent number: PP27193Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Agrivedapi’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; vernalization treatments are not required for flower initiation and development; dense inflorescences with numerous dark pink-colored flowers; and good container performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Agriom B.V.Inventor: Andreas Smaal
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Patent number: PP23914Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Advabertwee’, characterized by its upright and somewhat open plant habit; freely branching habit; high fruit production; uniform fruit ripening; large firm bright red-colored fruits; pleasant and sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Advanced Berry BreedingInventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
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Patent number: PP23915Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Advabereen’, characterized by its upright and somewhat bushy plant habit; freely branching habit; high fruit production; uniform fruit ripening; large firm bright red-colored fruits; pleasant and sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Advanced Berry BreedingInventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
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Patent number: PP23916Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Advaberimar’, characterized by its upright and somewhat bushy plant habit; freely branching habit; high fruit production; uniform fruit ripening; large firm red-colored fruits; pleasant and sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Advanced Berry BreedingInventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert