Patents by Inventor Erik Smits

Erik Smits 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 AND SYSTEM FOR THE DETERMINATION OF A STEERING ANGLE
    Publication number: 20140039753
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for determining the angle of steering of a vehicle, particularly an agricultural vehicle, by determining vehicle yaw rate, determining vehicle speed, determining hydraulic flow in a hydraulic steering assembly connected in parallel with a manual hydraulic steering circuit of the vehicle, and processing the yaw rate, speed, and hydraulic flow data to determine the angle of steering of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Erik Smits, Matthew Fraser
  • Impatiens plant named 'Fify Lave07'
    Publication number: 20080320630
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by single, violet flowers, compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, free flowering, good basal branching, and moderately vigorous growth habit, is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Erik Smit
  • IMPATIENS PLANT NAMED 'SILTE PURSAR'
    Publication number: 20070250974
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by medium-sized, bi-colored purple and white, rose-shaped flowers borne well above the foliage, deep-green foliage with ovate leaves, an early flowering response, floriferous throughout the summer, and a medium-sized, round and bushy plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Johanna Jonkers, Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Rossa’
    Patent number: PP18007
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by medium to large, double, rose-shaped, deep-rose flowers borne well-above the foliage, deep-green foliage, an early flowering response, floriferous throughout the summer, and a medium-sized, round and bushy plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventors: Johanna B. Jonkers, Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Pinkcie’
    Patent number: PP18014
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by numerous medium to large, double, deep-pink outer petals and white to light pink inner petals with white centers, medium-green foliage with elliptical leaves, an early flowering response, floriferous throughout the summer, good rain tolerance, a medium-sized, round and bushy plant habit with good branching ability, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventors: Johanna B. Jonkers, Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Litpinka’
    Patent number: PP18015
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by large double, pink to pale-pink flowers borne well-above the foliage, medium-green foliage with round leaves, an early flowering response, floriferous throughout the summer, a medium-sized, round, bushy and relatively tight plant habit with good branching ability, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventors: Johanna B. Jonkers, Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Oransar’
    Patent number: PP18029
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by medium-sized, double orange and while flowers borne well-above the foliage, medium-green foliage with round leaves, an early flowering response, floriferous throughout the summer and a medium-sized, bushy and moderately tight plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventors: Johanna B. Jonkers, Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Pinka’
    Patent number: PP18056
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by large, double, pink, rose-shaped flowers borne well-above the foliage, deep-green foliage with elliptical leaves, an early flowering response, floriferous throughout the summer and a medium, round and bushy plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventors: Johanna B. Jonkers, Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Pursar’
    Patent number: PP18100
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by medium-sized, bi-colored purple and white, rose-shaped flowers borne well above the foliage, deep-green foliage with ovate leaves, an early flowering response, floriferous throughout the summer, and a medium-sized, round and bushy plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventors: Johanna B. Jonkers, Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Pur’
    Patent number: PP19066
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by double, rose-shaped, purple flowers, semi-compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, free flowering, good basal branching, and moderately vigorous growth habit, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Reeda’
    Patent number: PP19068
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by double, rose-shaped, red flowers, semi-compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, free flowering, good basal branching, and moderately vigorous growth habit, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Redsar’
    Patent number: PP19069
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by double, rose-shaped, red and white flowers, semi-compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, free flowering, good basal branching, and moderately vigorous growth habit, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Erik Smit
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Silte Ror07’
    Patent number: PP19139
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by double, rose-shaped, rose flowers, semi-compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, free flowering, good basal branching, and moderately vigorous growth habit, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Erik Smit