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).

  • Publication number: 20230364643
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Nelson L. JUMBE, Andreas SCHUH, Peter REXELIUS, Michael MORIMOTO, Wiljan SMAAL, Georges HADZIIOANNOU, Guillaume PAYROT
  • Patent number: 10420329
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Viscon B.V.
    Inventor: Bastiaan Arie Smaal
  • Patent number: 10199135
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignees: ARKEMA FRANCE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX, INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX
    Inventors: Christophe Navarro, Wiljan Smaal, Muhammad Mumtaz, Eric Cloutet, Cyril Brochon, Georges Hadziioannou
  • Patent number: 9861082
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Viscon B.V.
    Inventor: Bastiaan Arie Smaal
  • Publication number: 20170258054
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Bastiaan Arie Smaal
  • Publication number: 20170238510
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Bastiaan Arie Smaal
  • Publication number: 20160276057
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicants: ARKEMA FRANCE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX, INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX
    Inventors: Christophe NAVARRO, Wiljan SMAAL, Muhammad MUMTAZ, Eric CLOUTET, Cyril BROCHON, Georges HADZIIOANNOU
  • Publication number: 20160276053
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stable composition of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) anionic stabilizers with a limited degree of acidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicants: Arkema France, Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Universite De Bordeaux, Institut Polytechnique De Bordeaux
    Inventors: Christophe NAVARRO, Wiljan SMAAL, Muhammad MUMTAZ, Eric CLOUTET, Cyril BROCHON, Georges HADZIIOANNOU
  • Patent number: PP23942
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: Andreas Smaal
  • Patent number: PP24177
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: André Smaal
  • Patent number: PP24178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: André Smaal
  • Patent number: PP24179
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: André Smaal
  • Patent number: PP24180
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: André Smaal
  • Patent number: RE46030
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: ADVANCED BERRY BREEDING
    Inventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
  • Patent number: RE46031
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: ADVANCED BERRY BREEDING
    Inventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
  • Patent number: RE46041
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: ADVANCED BERRY BREEDING
    Inventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
  • Patent number: PP27193
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: Andreas Smaal
  • Patent number: PP23914
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Berry Breeding
    Inventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
  • Patent number: PP23915
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Berry Breeding
    Inventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert
  • Patent number: PP23916
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Berry Breeding
    Inventors: André Smaal, Gerrit de Weert