Patents by Inventor Erwin Vanderstraeten

Erwin Vanderstraeten 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: 11851264
    Abstract: A pressure control device for pressure packaging based on a disc with fluid connection and a collecting basin, with associated stopper. The closing mechanism in the pressure control device is no longer based on a cylinder with a central opening in the separation wall and closing-off of the opening by means of a piston with stem. The proposal is extremely simple, compact and easy to assemble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Gojara bvba
    Inventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
  • Publication number: 20230013157
    Abstract: A pressure control device for pressure packaging based on a disc with fluid connection and a collecting basin, with associated stopper. The closing mechanism in the pressure control device is no longer based on a cylinder with a central opening in the separation wall and closing-off of the opening by means of a piston with stem. The proposal is extremely simple, compact and easy to assemble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
  • Patent number: 11358784
    Abstract: A pressure control device for pressure packaging based on a disc with fluid connection and a collecting basin, with associated closing means. The closing mechanism in the pressure control device is no longer based on a cylinder with a central opening in the separation wall and closing-off of the opening by means of a piston with stem. The proposal is extremely simple, compact and easy to assemble. The use of O-rings is superfluous. A method for manufacturing a pressure control system and a kit of parts for the assembly thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: GOJARA BVBA
    Inventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
  • Patent number: 10988306
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a pressurizable cylindrical vessel for use in a pressure control system for maintaining a constant predetermined pressure in a fluid container configured to dispense when in use a fluid contained in said fluid container at said constant predetermined pressure, characterized in that the manufacturing is by injection moulding. The invention also relates to a method for assembling a pressurizable fluid container configured to dispense when in use a fluid contained in said container at a constant predetermined pressure. In addition, the invention relates to a pressurizable cylindrical vessel, a pressurizable unit, a pressure control system, a bottom plate and a dispenser; as well as their methods of manufacturing. In a final aspect the invention relates to uses of said parts in a bag-on-valve type packaging or metal can type packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Gojara
    Inventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
  • Publication number: 20210101738
    Abstract: A pressure control device for pressure packaging based on a disc with fluid connection and a collecting basin, with associated closing means. The closing mechanism in the pressure control device is no longer based on a cylinder with a central opening in the separation wall and closing-off of the opening by means of a piston with stem. The proposal is extremely simple, compact and easy to assemble. The use of O-rings is superfluous. A method for manufacturing a pressure control system and a kit of parts for the assembly thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
  • Patent number: 10246248
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure control device for maintaining a constant predetermined pressure in a fluid dispensing container, as well as a pressure control system which includes the device. The present invention further concerns a method for manufacturing the pressure control device and system of the invention. The invention is of particular importance in the technical field of aerosol sprays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Gojara bvba
    Inventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
  • Publication number: 20180362210
    Abstract: A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, the can end comprising a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top from the can end to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; a shut-off valve (6), configured to close the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; an elastic resilient element (10) for operating the shut-off valve (6); fixing means (50) for attaching the pull tab to the can end; holding means (21) for holding the shut-off valve (6) in an opened position for the drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6); and wherein the holding means (21) is configured to release the shut-off valve (6), when in the opened position, by exertion of a force by a user of the can, in a direction of the interior of the can, on the fixing means (50), so as to close the drinking or pouring aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: E.V.D.S. bvba
    Inventor: Erwin Vanderstraeten
  • Publication number: 20180319572
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a pressurizable cylindrical vessel for use in a pressure control system for maintaining a constant predetermined pressure in a fluid container configured to dispense when in use a fluid contained in said fluid container at said constant predetermined pressure, characterized in that the manufacturing is by injection moulding. The invention also relates to a method for assembling a pressurizable fluid container configured to dispense when in use a fluid contained in said container at a constant predetermined pressure. In addition, the invention relates to a pressurizable cylindrical vessel, a pressurizable unit, a pressure control system, a bottom plate and a dispenser; as well as their methods of manufacturing. In a final aspect the invention relates to uses of said parts in a bag-on-valve type packaging or metal can type packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Gojara
    Inventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
  • Publication number: 20180229920
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure control device for maintaining a constant predetermined pressure in a fluid dispensing container, as well as a pressure control system which includes the device. The present invention further concerns a method for manufacturing the pressure control device and system of the invention. The invention is of particular importance in the technical field of aerosol sprays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Erwin VANDERSTRAETEN, Dirk DE CUYPER, Tom ANTHIERENS
  • Publication number: 20180105319
    Abstract: A can end for a metal beverage can, the can end including a cap top, arranged in connection to a pull tab configured to remove the cap top from the can end along a pre-defined groove, to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; and a shut-off valve, configured to seal the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring. The cap top is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve; and the pre-defined groove includes a stop for arresting, in a pre-defined location of the pre-defined groove, propagation of a tear along the pre-defined groove during the removal, where the stop includes an abrupt change of direction or an endpoint of the pre-defined groove. The can may be configured for containing a carbonated drink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: E.V.D.S. BVBA
    Inventor: Erwin VANDERSTRAETEN
  • Patent number: 9901200
    Abstract: An intermediate element for a metal beverage can, for carbonated drinks, where the intermediate element has a shut-off valve and is to be attached to the can end of the can shielding the can end from the interior of the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: E.V.D.S. BVBA
    Inventor: Erwin Vanderstraeten
  • Patent number: 9440767
    Abstract: A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, optionally for carbonated drinks, the can end including a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top along a pre-defined groove (9), to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; an elastic resilient element (10) attached to the can end; and a resiliently operated shut-off valve (6) that is part of or is connected to the elastic resilient element (10) and that is configured to seal the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6). Further, a can including such a can end, and a method for opening and reclosing such a can are described, as well as a method for producing such a can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: E.V.D.S. BVBA
    Inventor: Erwin Vanderstraeten
  • Publication number: 20160000246
    Abstract: An intermediate element for a metal beverage can, for carbonated drinks, where the intermediate element has a shut-off valve and is to be attached to the can end of the can shielding the can end from the interior of the can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: E.V.D.S. BVBA
    Inventor: Erwin VANDERSTRAETEN
  • Publication number: 20130161325
    Abstract: A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, optionally for carbonated drinks, the can end including a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top along a pre-defined groove (9), to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; an elastic resilient element (10) attached to the can end; and a resiliently operated shut-off valve (6) that is part of or is connected to the elastic resilient element (10) and that is configured to seal the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6). Further, a can including such a can end, and a method for opening and reclosing such a can are described, as well as a method for producing such a can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: E.V.D.S. BVBA
    Inventor: Erwin Vanderstraeten
  • Patent number: 6264803
    Abstract: Material utilization and process stability for a rotating cylindrical magnetron target used in a sputtering system are improved by incorporation of a second magnet structure or “race track”, allowing the power density on the target surface to be reduced by approximately 50% for any given point where magnetic confinement of the plasma exists. Offsetting one race track relative to the other along the longitudinal axis of the target reduces the power density at each turn-around area (relative to the longitudinal area). Modestly increasing the target material thickness at the ends of the target allows nearly all of the material between the turn-around areas to be sputtered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventors: Steven V. Morgan, Johan Vanderstraeten, Erwin Vanderstraeten, Guy Gobin
  • Patent number: 5591314
    Abstract: An apparatus to releasably affix a rotating cylindrical magnetron target to a spindle utilizes a threaded spindle collar engaging threads on the outside surface of the target, with a single water-to-vacuum seal located at the target and spindle interface. The threads may be removable from the target, enabling efficient assembly/disassembly and recycling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Inventors: Steven V. Morgan, Johan Vanderstraeten, Erwin Vanderstraeten, Guy Gobin