Patents by Inventor Frank Maiworm

Frank Maiworm 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: 10029820
    Abstract: A transport aid device for at least two pallets, which each include a loading base that is oriented substantially horizontally in use, includes first and second supporting devices that each include at least one connecting element for mechanically connecting the supporting apparatus to at least the first pallet and two supporting bars which extend substantially in a vertical direction in use, each having a first end which forms an upper end of the supporting bar during transport. Two retaining elements are each arranged at a first end of one of the supporting bars. Each of the retaining elements is designed in a use position to retain or support the second of the two pallets in a vertically spaced position from the first pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Synergie-Invest GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Glenn Van Doorn, Frank Maiworm
  • Publication number: 20170190464
    Abstract: A transport aid device for at least two pallets, which each include a loading base that is oriented substantially horizontally in use, includes first and second supporting devices that each include at least one connecting element for mechanically connecting the supporting apparatus to at least the first pallet and two supporting bars which extend substantially in a vertical direction in use, each having a first end which forms an upper end of the supporting bar during transport. Two retaining elements are each arranged at a first end of one of the supporting bars. Each of the retaining elements is designed in a use position to retain or support the second of the two pallets in a vertically spaced position from the first pallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Synergie-Invest GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Glenn Van Doorn, Frank Maiworm
  • Patent number: 9227758
    Abstract: An auxiliary transport unit is provided in particular for pallets, wherein the pallets include a loading base which, during transport, is oriented substantially horizontally. The auxiliary transport unit has a supporting device which, during transport, extends substantially in the vertical direction. The auxiliary transport unit also includes a connecting device which connects the supporting device to at least one first, lower pallet. The auxiliary transport unit also has a holding device which is connected to the supporting device. The holding device is provided for holding at least one second pallet vertically spaced from the at least one first pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: @Vance B.V.
    Inventors: Frank Maiworm, Glenn van Doorn, Frans Verstappen, Peter den Besten
  • Publication number: 20130284687
    Abstract: An auxiliary transport unit is provided in particular for pallets, wherein the pallets include a loading base which, during transport, is oriented substantially horizontally. The auxiliary transport unit has a supporting device which, during transport, extends substantially in the vertical direction. The auxiliary transport unit also includes a connecting device which connects the supporting device to at least one first, lower pallet. The auxiliary transport unit also has a holding device which is connected to the supporting device. The holding device is provided for holding at least one second pallet vertically spaced from the at least one first pallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: @VANCE B.V.
    Inventors: Frank Maiworm, Glenn van Doorn, Frans Verstappen, Peter den Besten