Patents by Inventor Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema

Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema 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).

  • Levitation system for a train
    Patent number: 10293803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fender, bogie, train, track and methods. The fender according to the invention comprises: a support surface provided on the underside during use; an inner pressure chamber provided in or on the support surface; a feed arranged in the pressure chamber for feeding a fluid; a first rim present round the inner pressure chamber, wherein at least a part of the rim is flexible; and a second rim arranged round the first rim such that a pressure chamber is created between two adjacent rims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Novus Finitor B.V.
    Inventor: Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema
  • Levitation System for a Train
    Publication number: 20170028999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fender, bogie, train, track and methods. The fender according to the invention comprises: a support surface provided on the underside during use; an inner pressure chamber provided in or on the support surface; a feed arranged in the pressure chamber for feeding a fluid; a first rim present round the inner pressure chamber, wherein at least a part of the rim is flexible; and a second rim arranged round the first rim such that a pressure chamber is created between two adjacent rims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventor: Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema
  • Levitation System for a Train
    Publication number: 20150034401
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fender, bogie, train, track and methods. The fender according to the invention comprises: a support surface provided on the underside during use; an inner pressure chamber provided in or on the support surface; a feed arranged in the pressure chamber for feeding a fluid; a first rim present round the inner pressure chamber, wherein at least a part of the rim is flexible; and a second rim arranged round the first rim such that a pressure chamber is created between two adjacent rims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: NOVUS FINITOR B.V.
    Inventor: Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DRILLING A PIT OR PASSAGE, AND FLEXIBLE TUBE THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20130313020
    Abstract: A method and device are disclosed for drilling a pit or passage extending substantially vertically into the ground, and a flexible hose therefor. The method includes providing a frame with a pressure chamber; arranging a first outer end of a flexible tube on the pressure chamber using at least one connecting device; applying a pressure in the pressure chamber with a pressure medium by way of at least one pressure device; and carrying the flexible tube into the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema
  • Mattress
    Patent number: 8166589
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention discloses a mattress including an underlayer, an air chamber layer arranged above the underlayer, granular material incorporated in the air chamber layer, and adjusting devices for adjusting the amount of air in the air chamber layer between a rest position, wherein the granular material at least almost fills the whole air chamber layer, and an adjusting position wherein the air chamber layer is only partially filled with granular material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: B.V. Pijnloos
    Inventor: Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema
  • Method and device for manufacturing a mould, and method and device for manufacturing a product using the mould
    Patent number: 8097196
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a method and device are disclosed for manufacturing a mould for the manufacture of at least one product. The product can be a concrete body. The method includes: adjusting a rough shape which roughly approximates, with clearance, the shape of a side of the product; arranging a layer of processible material over the rough shape, and processing the layer of material in accordance with almost exactly the shape of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Interra Bouwburo B.V.
    Inventor: Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema
  • Mattress
    Publication number: 20100031448
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention discloses a mattress including an underlayer, an air chamber layer arranged above the underlayer, granular material incorporated in the air chamber layer, and adjusting devices for adjusting the amount of air in the air chamber layer between a rest position, wherein the granular material at least almost fills the whole air chamber layer, and an adjusting position wherein the air chamber layer is only partially filled with granular material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema
  • Method and Device for Manufacturing a Mould, and Method and Device for Manufacturing a Product Using the Mould
    Publication number: 20090032677
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a method and device are disclosed for manufacturing a mould for the manufacture of at least one product. The product can be a concrete body. The method includes: adjusting a rough shape which roughly approximates, with clearance, the shape of a side of the product; arranging a layer of processible material over the rough shape, and processing the layer of material in accordance with almost exactly the shape of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Bernardus Ludgerus Lubertus Hijlkema