Patents by Inventor Barend Alexander Ernst Lokhorst

Barend Alexander Ernst Lokhorst 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: 7985142
    Abstract: An indoor ski slope (1) comprises a continuous peripheral wall (2) and a floor (3) which extends obliquely downwards relative to the peripheral wall (2). A roof (5) is arranged on the peripheral wall (2). Furthermore, a layer of snow is provided on the surface of the floor (3), as well as a cooling installation (9) for cooling the floor to a temperature which is suitable for maintaining the layer of snow. The surface of the floor (3) is at least partially curved concavely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: LF Snowconcepts B.V.
    Inventor: Barend Alexander Ernst Lokhorst
  • Publication number: 20100144454
    Abstract: An indoor ski slop (1) comprises a continuous peripheral wall (2) and a floor (3) which extends obliquely downwards relative to the peripheral wall (2). A roof (5) is arranged on the peripheral wall (2). Furthermore, a layer of snow is provided on the surface of the floor (3), as well as a cooling installation (9) for cooling the floor to a temperature which is suitable for maintaining the layer of snow. The surface of the floor (3) is at least partially curved concavely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: LF Snowconcepts B.V.
    Inventor: Barend Alexander Ernst Lokhorst