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).
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Patent number: 11851264Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Gojara bvbaInventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
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Publication number: 20230013157Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
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Patent number: 11358784Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: GOJARA BVBAInventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
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Patent number: 10988306Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: GojaraInventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
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Publication number: 20210101738Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
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Patent number: 10246248Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Gojara bvbaInventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
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Publication number: 20180362210Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: E.V.D.S. bvbaInventor: Erwin Vanderstraeten
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Publication number: 20180319572Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: GojaraInventors: Erwin Vanderstraeten, Dirk De Cuyper, Tom Anthierens
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Publication number: 20180229920Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Erwin VANDERSTRAETEN, Dirk DE CUYPER, Tom ANTHIERENS
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Publication number: 20180105319Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: E.V.D.S. BVBAInventor: Erwin VANDERSTRAETEN
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Patent number: 9901200Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: E.V.D.S. BVBAInventor: Erwin Vanderstraeten
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Patent number: 9440767Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: E.V.D.S. BVBAInventor: Erwin Vanderstraeten
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Publication number: 20160000246Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: E.V.D.S. BVBAInventor: Erwin VANDERSTRAETEN
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Publication number: 20130161325Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: E.V.D.S. BVBAInventor: Erwin Vanderstraeten
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Patent number: 6264803Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 7, 1997Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventors: Steven V. Morgan, Johan Vanderstraeten, Erwin Vanderstraeten, Guy Gobin
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Patent number: 5591314Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 27, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Inventors: Steven V. Morgan, Johan Vanderstraeten, Erwin Vanderstraeten, Guy Gobin