Patents by Inventor Benjamin C. H. Smeets

Benjamin C. H. Smeets 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).

  • Method of moving at least two elements of a placement machine
    Patent number: 7716822
    Abstract: A method and placement device are provided for moving at least two elements in and opposite to a predetermined direction. The second element is simultaneously moved by means of the first element. The first element is moved in the predetermined direction, whereas the second element is moved relative to the first element in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Assembleon N.V.
    Inventors: Benjamin C. H. Smeets, Josephus M. M. Van Gastel