Patents by Inventor Alex Vorsters

Alex Vorsters 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).

  • Liquid sampler, kit of parts, and method for assembly
    Patent number: 9968336
    Abstract: A device for capturing a predetermined volume of a predefined portion (e.g. first void) of a liquid flow, comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a guide with an element displaceable in a first position for capturing the first liquid portion in a reservoir, and in a second position for blocking access to the reservoir, and for passing the liquid to the outlet. The displaceable element moves in transverse direction to the liquid flow, and has lifting means. The element may be substantially flat, or tubular with an elliptical cross section. A kit of parts and a method of assembly are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: NOVOSANIS NV
    Inventors: Pierre Van Damme, Alex Vorsters, Vanessa Vankerckhoven, Stijn Verwulgen, Christiaan Baelus, Lara Biekens, Koen Beyers, Kristof Sorgeloos, Hanne De Bauw
  • Liquid Sampler, Kit of Parts, and Method for Assembly
    Publication number: 20150223784
    Abstract: A device for capturing a predetermined volume of a predefined portion (e.g. first void) of a liquid flow, comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a guide with an element displaceable in a first position for capturing the first liquid portion in a reservoir, and in a second position for blocking access to the reservoir, and for passing the liquid to the outlet. The displaceable element moves in transverse direction to the liquid flow, and has lifting means. The element may be substantially flat, or tubular with an elliptical cross section. A kit of parts and a method of assembly are also claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Pierre Van Damme, Alex Vorsters, Vanessa Vankerckhoven, Stijn Verwulgen, Christiaan Baelus, Lara Biekens, Koen Beyers, Kristof Sorgeloos, Hanne De Bauw