Patents by Inventor Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks 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).
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Publication number: 20220153557Abstract: Endless shaped articles include at least one strip of material forming a plurality of convolutions of the strip of material, the strip having a longitudinal axis, wherein each convolution of the strip comprises a twist along the longitudinal axis thereof, wherein the twist is an odd multiple of 180 degrees. Methods to manufacture the article, and its use as sling, loop, belt or chain link are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Rigobert BOSMAN, Dietrich WIENKE, Johanna Gertruda KERSJES, Jozef Siegfried Johannes HOMMINGA, Roelof MARISSEN, Christiaan Henri Peter DIRKS
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Patent number: 11312596Abstract: The invention relates to an endless shaped article comprising at least one strip of material forming a plurality of convolutions of the strip of material, the strip having a longitudinal axis, wherein each convolution of said strip comprises a twist along the longitudinal axis of said strip, wherein said twist is an odd multiple of 180 degrees. The invention also relates to a method to manufacture said article, and its use as sling, loop, belt or chain link.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Rigobert Bosman, Dietrich Wienke, Johanna Gertruda Kersjes, Jozef Siegfried Johannes Homminga, Roelof Marissen, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Patent number: 10100461Abstract: Treated HPPE yarns include elemental metal which forms a layer that adheres to the surface of the HPPE yarn and covers at least partly the surface of the HPPE yarn. The elemental metal is deposited onto the outer surface of a HPPE yarn via sputtering, preferably plasma sputtering. Articles comprising the treated HPPE yarn, a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn or the article as well as processes for preparing the treated HPPE yarn or treated HPPE yarn structure or treated HPPE yarn configuration and use of the treated HPPE yarn or an article or a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn for automotive applications, marine applications, aerospace applications, medical applications, defense applications, sports/recreational applications, architectural applications, clothing applications, bottling applications, machinery applications are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Claudia Maria Vaz, Gerardus Aben, Edith Elisabeth Van Den Bosch, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks, Paulus Johannes Hyacinthus Marie Smeets
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Patent number: 9896798Abstract: A product comprising a plurality of interlaced yarns wherein at least a first yarn having a tensile strength, having a value TS in N/tex, said first yarn containing a plurality of UHMWPE fibers having a titer, having a value T in den, wherein the ratio T/TS is at least 5 den.tex/N. The tensile strength is obtained by adjusting the drawing ratio or the UHMWPE filaments/fibers accordingly. The product shows resistance to abrasion. The product can be a rope or round slings, comprising a sheath/jacket comprising said first yarn.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Johanna Margaretha Van Wunnik, Martin Pieter Vlasblom, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Publication number: 20150152595Abstract: A product comprising a plurality of interlaced yarns wherein at least a first yarn having a tensile strength, having a value TS in N/tex, said first yarn containing a plurality of UHMWPE fibres having a titer, having a value T in den, wherein the ratio T/TS is at least 5 den.tex/N. The tensile strength is obtained by adjusting the drawing ratio or the UHMWPE filaments/fibres accordingly. The product shows resistance to abrasion. The product can be a rope or round slings, comprising a sheath/jacket comprising said first yarn.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Johanna Margaretha Van Wunnik, Martin Pieter Vlasblom, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Publication number: 20150152593Abstract: A process for producing a high strength rope comprising the step of i) providing a uniaxially oriented tape (10) comprising ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, the tape (10) having a tensile strength of at least 0.9 GPa, and ii) simultaneously twisting and fibrillating the tape (10) into a twisted strand of fibrillated tape with a coherent network of filaments and fibrils. A rope obtainable by the process and products comprising the rope are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Kishor Darda, Rigobert Bosman, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Publication number: 20150147509Abstract: The invention relates to an endless shaped article comprising at least one strip of material forming a plurality of convolutions of the strip of material, the strip having a longitudinal axis, wherein each convolution of said strip comprises a twist along the longitudinal axis of said strip, wherein said twist is an odd multiple of 180 degrees. The invention also relates to a method to manufacture said article, and its use as sling, loop, belt or chain link.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Rigobert Bosman, Dietrich Wienke, Johanna Gertruda Kersjes, Jozef Siegfried Johannes Homminga, Roelof Marissen, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Patent number: 8752361Abstract: Hybrid rope (1) having a core containing synthetic yarns (5), surrounded by an outer containing steel wire strands (5), the rope being terminated at least at one of its ends by a socket (2) having a conically shaped space (3), which has a conical angle ? of between 2 and 8° and a length of between 5D and 20D, D being the smallest diameter of the conically shaped space, the core containing synthetic yarns and the steel wires having been untwisted at said at least one of the ends, the open space (6) around the untwisted wires and fibers in the hollow conical body of the socket being filled with a resin.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: DMS IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Paulus Johannes Hyacinthus Marie Smeets, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks, Lambertus Maria Jozef Tabor, Xavier Amils
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Publication number: 20140147671Abstract: The invention relates to a treated HPPE yarn characterized in that the treated HPPE yarn comprises: elemental metal; the elemental metal forms a layer that adheres to the surface of the HPPE yarn and covers at least partly the surface of the HPPE yarn, wherein the elemental metal is deposited to the outer surface of a HPPE yarn via sputtering, preferably plasma sputtering. The invention further relates to an article comprising the treated HPPE yarn, a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn or the article. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the treated HPPE yarn or treated HPPE yarn structure or treated HPPE yarn configuration and use of the treated HPPE yarn or an article or a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn for automotive applications, marine applications, aerospace applications, medical applications, defense applications, sports/recreational applications, architectural applications, clothing applications, bottling applications, machinery applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Claudia Maria Vaz, Gerardus Aben, Edith Elisabeth Van Den Bosch, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks, Paulus Johannes Hyacinthus Marie Smeets
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Publication number: 20130207397Abstract: The present invention provides a tether (1) containing strands (2) comprising high strength fibers and a plurality of conductors (4), wherein each conductor (4) is separated from any other conductor along its length by at least one of said strands. The tether (1) can be used for transporting electrical power from a high altitude wind energy generator or a wave and tidal energy generator to a ground station.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Rigobert Bosman, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks, Roelof Marissen, Johannes Petrus Marinus Plug, Paulus Johannes Hyacinthus Marie Smeets
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Patent number: 8468793Abstract: The present invention relates to a chain comprising a plurality of first links (100) interconnected with a plurality of adjacent links, the first links comprising polymeric multifilament yarns (110) and having a thickness (Formula (I)), at least at the portion where they interconnect with the adjacent links wherein said adjacent links have a thickness (Formula (II)) at least at the portion where they interconnect with the first links and wherein the ratio (Formula (II)/Formula (I)) is at least 1.2. The invention further relates to the use of the chain for storing, securing, and handling cargo, e.g. in lifting, hauling and rigging.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Dietrich D. Wienke, Roelof R. Marissen, Martinus Johannes Nicolaas M. J. N. Jacobs, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Publication number: 20130145739Abstract: Hybrid rope (1) having a core containing synthetic yarns (5), surrounded by an outer containing steel wire strands (5), the rope being terminated at least at one of its ends by a socket (2) having a conically shaped space (3), which has a conical angle ? of between 2 and 8° and a length of between 5D and 20D, D being the smallest diameter of the conically shaped space, the core containing synthetic yarns and the steel wires having been untwisted at said at least one of the ends, the open space (6) around the untwisted wires and fibers in the hollow conical body of the socket being filled with a resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Paulus Johannes Hyacinthus Marie Smeets, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks, Lambertus Maria Jozef Tabor, Xavier Amils
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Patent number: 8215094Abstract: The invention relates to a chain suitable to moor or anchor boats, to lash cargo in road, rail, water and air transportation or for conveying, hoisting, suspending or lifting applications, said chain comprising a plurality of interconnected links. More in particular the invention relates to a chain suitable for the above stated uses comprising a plurality of interconnected links, at least part of the links comprising polyolefin fibers and in particular ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. The invention also relates to a method for enhancing the strength of such a chain.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Dietrich D. Wienke, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks, Martinus Johannes Nicolaas Jacobs
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Patent number: 8171714Abstract: The invention relates to a chain suitable to moor or anchor boats, to lash cargo in road, rail, water and air transportation or for conveying, hoisting, suspending or lifting applications, said chain comprising a plurality of interconnected links. More in particular the invention relates to a chain suitable for the above stated uses comprising a plurality of interconnected links, at least part of the links comprising polyolefin fibers and in particular ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. The invention also relates to a method for enhancing the strength of such a chain.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Dietrich D. Wienke, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks, Martinus Johannes Nicolaas Jacobs
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Publication number: 20120021216Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a monofilament-like product from a precursor containing at least one strand of a spun yarn made from polyolefin staple fibres, comprising the steps of a) exposing the precursor to a temperature within the melting point range of the polyolefin for a time sufficient to at least partly fuse adjacent fibres and b) simultaneously stretching the precursor at a draw ratio of at least 1.0. The invention further relates to a monofilament-like product obtainable by said process showing improved abrasion resistance, and to the use of said monofilament-like product for making various semi-finished and end-use products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Cyril David VEILLAT, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Patent number: 8022171Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a monofilament-like product from a precursor containing a multitude of continuous polyolefin filaments, comprising exposing the precursor to a temperature within the melting point range of the polyolefin for a time sufficient to at least partly fuse adjacent fibers and simultaneously stretching the precursor at a draw ratio of at least 2.8. With the process according to the invention a monofilament-like product can be made that shows improved tensile properties; making it very suitable for application as e.g. fishing line.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Francois Jean Valentine Goossens, Johannes Eliazbeth Adrianus Kriele, Joseph Arnold Paul Maria Simmelink, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Publication number: 20110011051Abstract: The present invention relates to a chain comprising a plurality of first links (100) interconnected with a plurality of adjacent links, the first links comprising polymeric multifilament yarns (110) and having a thickness (Formula (I)), at least at the portion where they interconnect with the adjacent links wherein said adjacent links have a thickness (Formula (II)) at least at the portion where they interconnect with the first links and wherein the ratio (Formula (II)/Formula (I)) is at least 1.2. The invention further relates to the use of the chain for storing, securing, and handling cargo, e.g. in lifting, hauling and rigging.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Dietrich Wienke, Roelof R. Marissen, Martinus Johannes Nicolaas M.J.N Jacobs, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Publication number: 20090115099Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a monofilament-like product from a precursor containing a multitude of continuous polyolefin filaments, comprising exposing the precursor to a temperature within the melting point range of the polyolefin for a time sufficient to at least partly fuse adjacent fibres and simultaneously stretching the precursor at a draw ratio of at least 2.8. With the process according to the invention a monofilament-like product can be made that shows improved tensile properties; making it very suitable for application as e.g. fishing line.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2005Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Francois Jean Valentine Goossens, Johannes Eliazbeth Andrianus Kriele, Joseph Arnold Paul Maria Simmelink, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Patent number: 7240475Abstract: The invention is related to a roundsling in the form of an endless loop consisting of a core containing at least two turns of a load-bearing strand material comprising fibres with a tenacity of at least 10 cN/dTex and a protective covering around said core, wherein the strand material is in the form of a braided or laid rope, the terminal ends of which are connected with a splice. The invention further relates to a method for constructing a roundsling comprising a step of winding a braided or laid rope on two reels such that part of the turns is on the reels and another part is between the reels wherein the part between the reels is supported, and a step of making a splice in the two terminal ends of the rope.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Paulus Johannes Hyacinthus Marie Smeets, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
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Patent number: 7165485Abstract: Endless rope containing primary strands, the primary strands containing laid-up secondary strands, the laid-up secondary strands containing rope yarns, wherein the primary strands have been laid up from 3, 4 or 6 secondary strands, wherein the rope contains a splice in at least every primary strand and wherein the rope preferably has been laid up from 3, 4 or (1+6) primary strands or, alternatively, has been braided from 8 or 12 primary strands.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: DSM Ippassets B.V.Inventors: Paulus Johannes Hyacinthus Marie Smeets, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks