Patents by Inventor Erik De Groof

Erik De Groof 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: 10106309
    Abstract: An improved handheld applicator is provided, fitted into an assembly onto a pressure container which is equipped with a gun valve and containing a viscous compound suitable for forming a silicone paste, a polyurethane (PU) foam, or a glue, the applicator being producible in one single injection molding step and providing in handheld use the ergonomics, the aiming and the dosing accuracy comparable to the use of the pressure container with a dispensing gun. Further provided is a process for the production of the applicator and of the assembly, as well as the use of the assembly for applying a compound from the pressure container with a handheld method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Soudal
    Inventors: Marc Hermans, Peter Geboes, Bart Vervoort, Erik De Groof
  • Publication number: 20130334260
    Abstract: An improved handheld applicator is provided, fitted into an assembly onto a pressure container which is equipped with a gun valve and containing a viscous compound suitable for forming a silicone paste, a polyurethane (PU) foam, or a glue, the applicator being producible in one single injection moulding step and providing in handheld use the ergonomics, the aiming and the dosing accuracy comparable to the use of the pressure container with a dispensing gun. Further provided is a process for the production of the applicator and of the assembly, as well as the use of the assembly for applying a compound from the pressure container with a handheld method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Soudal
    Inventors: Marc Hermans, Peter Geboes, Bart Vervoort, Erik De Groof
  • Patent number: D1011478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Soudal
    Inventors: Luc Thys, Anneleen Monsieur, Erik De Groof, Erno Dierckx, Brecht Vandevenne, Vincent De Smedt, Jens Milonton