Patents by Inventor Andre Vrielink

Andre Vrielink 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).

  • Patent number: 8475306
    Abstract: There is disclosed a chain transmission comprising a driving shaft provided with one or more sprockets and a driven shaft provided with complementary sprockets, which is coupled to the driving shaft via a chain. Preferably, two chain-moving elements are provided between the driving shaft and the driven shaft, near the sprockets, by means of which a desired transmission ratio can be set via axial movement of the chain. The chain-moving elements are movable over respective gear-shifting elements upon rotation of said elements, making it possible to shift from one sprocket combination to another with a reduced risk of malfunctions. The transmission is accommodated in a closed, self-supporting casing built up of interconnected casing members, in which the shafts in question are supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignees: Flevobike V.O.F., Koninklijke Gazelle N.V.
    Inventor: André Vrielink
  • Publication number: 20100190593
    Abstract: There is disclosed a chain transmission comprising a driving shaft provided with one or more sprockets and a driven shaft provided with complementary sprockets, which is coupled to the driving shaft via a chain. Preferably, two chain-moving elements are provided between the driving shaft and the driven shaft, near the sprockets, by means of which a desired transmission ratio can be set via axial movement of the chain. The chain-moving elements are movable over respective gear-shifting elements upon rotation of said elements, making it possible to shift from one sprocket combination to another with a reduced risk of malfunctions. The transmission is accommodated in a closed, self-supporting casing built up of interconnected casing members, in which the shafts in question are supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicants: Flevobike V.O.F., Koninklijke Gazelle N.V.
    Inventor: Andre Vrielink