Patents by Inventor Frans Adriaansen
Frans Adriaansen 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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Publication number: 20180355613Abstract: A multiwall sheet (30) comprising a first wall (2); a second wall (4); a plurality of ribs (8) extended between the first and second walls (2, 4); and a plurality of mid-ribs (6), wherein one mid-rib (6) extends between each two adjacent ribs (8), wherein the mid-ribs (6) extend at a mid-rib angle (18) relative to an adjoining rib (8), and wherein the mid-rib angle (18) is not 90° relative to a rib (8) to which it attaches, wherein the mid-ribs (6) attach only to adjacent ribs (8), and wherein the mid-ribs (6) do not attach to either the first or second walls (2, 4).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: C. Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Przemyslaw Olszynski, Bernardus Johannes Paulus Jansen, Johann Wagner, Peter van den Bleek
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Patent number: 10011991Abstract: A multiwall sheet comprises a sheet, comprising walls, wherein the walls comprise a first wall; a second wall; and an outermost rib extending between the first wall and the second wall, wherein the first wall extends longitudinally past the outermost rib to a first wall end and wherein the second wall extends longitudinally past the outermost rib to a second wall end; and an end cap comprising a top wall having a top wall end, a bottom wall having a bottom wall end, and a connecting wall disposed between the top wall end and the bottom wall end; wherein the end cap is disposed over the first wall end and the second wall end and wherein the top wall and the bottom wall extend longitudinally along the first wall and the second wall past the outermost rib.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Michael Matthew Laurin, Bernd Jansen
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Patent number: 9963879Abstract: In one embodiment, a multiwall sheet comprises: non-intersecting polymer walls comprising outer layers and transverse layers. The transverse layers intersect the walls to form cells. The multiwall sheet has a non-uniform cell density. In another embodiment, a multiwall sheet can comprise: non-intersecting polymer walls comprising outer layers and a transverse layer and/or a divider. The transverse layer and/or the divider extends from one of the polymer walls to another of the polymer walls to form cells. The multiwall sheet has a non-uniform cell density. In yet another embodiment, a multiwall sheet comprises: non-intersecting polymer walls comprising outer layers and transverse layers. The transverse layers intersect the walls to form cells. The multiwall sheet has a different number of inner layers, transverse layers, and/or dividers, in different portions of the sheet. The multiwall sheets can be used, for example, in a naturally light structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Eelco van Hamersveld
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Publication number: 20170107722Abstract: In another embodiment, a connector assembly comprises a first side collector, comprising a first panel engagement region comprising a first receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a first panel; and a second side collector, comprising a second panel engagement region comprising a second receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a second panel. The first side collector and second side collector can be configured to directly mate with each other to hold panels together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Amit Israeli, Frans Adriaansen, Michael Matthew Laurin
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Patent number: 9562356Abstract: In another embodiment, a connector assembly comprises a first side collector, comprising a first panel engagement region comprising a first receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a first panel; and a second side collector, comprising a second panel engagement region comprising a second receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a second panel. The first side collector and second side collector can be configured to directly mate with each other to hold to panels together.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Amit Israeli, Frans Adriaansen, Michael Matthew Laurin
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Patent number: 8945699Abstract: Disclosed is a sheet that comprises protrusions comprising a first portion extending from a base by a second portion where a second portion diameter is less than a first portion diameter. Also disclosed is a sheet that comprises a first portion and a second portion extending from a symmetry plane, where the protrusions repeat across a length of the sheet along the symmetry plane where the first portion has a first portion diameter and the second portion has a second portion diameter and where the second portion diameter is less than the first portion diameter. A sheet comprising a plurality of cavities across a width of the sheet where each cavity extends the length of the sheet and the cavity has an opening diameter that is smaller than a body diameter is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Sabic Global Technologies B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen
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Patent number: 8889248Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multiwall sheet that comprises a first wall, a second wall, an intermediate wall disposed between the first wall and the second wall, a first set of ribs disposed between the first wall and the intermediate wall, and a second set of ribs disposed between the second wall and the intermediate wall. No ribs are in direct vertical alignment so as to align from the first wall to the second wall and no ribs are on a side of the first wall opposite the intermediate wall or on a side of the second wall opposite the intermediate wall. Also disclosed is a method for making a multiwall sheet.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: SABIC Global Technologies B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen
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Patent number: 8590271Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hollow multi-wall structural component comprising a plurality of spaced-apart sheets that transmit an incident radiation, and connected with reinforcing members; wherein at least a portion of one surface of at least one of the sheets comprises a plurality of radiation transmission-enhancing elements. Methods for forming the hollow multi-wall structural component are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen
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Publication number: 20130089710Abstract: A multiwall sheet comprises a sheet, comprising walls, wherein the walls comprise a first wall; a second wall; and an outermost rib extending between the first wall and the second wall, wherein the first wall extends longitudinally past the outermost rib to a first wall end and wherein the second wall extends longitudinally past the outermost rib to a second wall end; and an end cap comprising a top wall having a top wall end, a bottom wall having a bottom wall end, and a connecting wall disposed between the top wall end and the bottom wall end; wherein the end cap is disposed over the first wall end and the second wall end and wherein the top wall and the bottom wall extend longitudinally along the first wall and the second wall past the outermost rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Michael Matthew Laurin, Bernd Jansen
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Publication number: 20130052429Abstract: A multiwall sheet can comprise plastic walls, wherein the walls comprise a first wall; a second wall; and a transverse wall, wherein the first wall, the second wall, and the transverse wall extend longitudinally; and a rib extending between adjacent walls; and a sound insulating material disposed in an area between two adjacent walls, wherein the sound insulating material has a velocity of sound greater than the velocity of sound of the plastic walls. A method of sound insulating a structure can comprise: filling the multiwall sheet with a sound insulating material; and attaching the multiwall sheet to the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Arun Selvaraj Kousalya, Frans Adriaansen
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Publication number: 20120260598Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Bhawesh Kumar
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Patent number: 8191329Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Bhawesh Kumar
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Publication number: 20120051833Abstract: In another embodiment, a connector assembly can comprise: a first side collector, comprising a first panel engagement region comprising a first receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a first panel; and a second side collector, comprising a second panel engagement region comprising a second receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a second panel. The first side collector and second side collector can be configured to directly mate with each other to hold to panels together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Amit Israeli, Frans Adriaansen, Michael Matthew Laurin
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Publication number: 20120042599Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Bhawesh Kumar
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Patent number: 8074418Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Sabic Innovations Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Bhawesh Kumar
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Patent number: 7992361Abstract: Disclosed herein are multiwall panels comprising micro-scale surface features and methods of making the same. In one embodiment, a multiwall panel is disclosed. The multiwall panel comprises, a top sheet, a bottom sheet, a rib disposed between and connected to the top sheet and the bottom sheet, and a micro-scale surface feature disposed on a surface of the multiwall panel, wherein the micro-scale surface feature comprises a width measured at a base of the surface feature, wherein the width is about 30 micrometers to about 3 millimeters. In another embodiment, a process of forming multiwall panels is disclosed. In yet another embodiment, a naturally lit structure is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Jyotiba Baburao Suryawanshi, Ganesh Chandan Gangadharan
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Publication number: 20100287858Abstract: In another embodiment, a connector assembly can comprise: a first side collector, comprising a first panel engagement region comprising a first receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a first panel; and a second side collector, comprising a second panel engagement region comprising a second receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a second panel. The first side collector and second side collector can be configured to directly mate with each other to hold to panels together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Amit Israeli, Frans Adriaansen, Michael Matthew Laurin
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Publication number: 20100112278Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multiwall sheet that comprises a first wall, a second wall, an intermediate wall disposed between the first wall and the second wall, a first set of ribs disposed between the first wall and the intermediate wall, and a second set of ribs disposed between the second wall and the intermediate wall. No ribs are in direct vertical alignment so as to align from the first wall to the second wall and no ribs are on a side of the first wall opposite the intermediate wall or on a side of the second wall opposite the intermediate wall. Also disclosed is a method for making a multiwall sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen
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Publication number: 20100112289Abstract: Disclosed is a sheet that comprises protrusions comprising a first portion extending from a base by a second portion where a second portion diameter is less than a first portion diameter. Also disclosed is a sheet that comprises a first portion and a second portion extending from a symmetry plane, where the protrusions repeat across a length of the sheet along the symmetry plane where the first portion has a first portion diameter and the second portion has a second portion diameter and where the second portion diameter is less than the first portion diameter. A sheet comprising a plurality of cavities across a width of the sheet where each cavity extends the length of the sheet and the cavity has an opening diameter that is smaller than a body diameter is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen
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Patent number: 7637074Abstract: Disclosed herein are storm panels and methods for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the storm panel comprises a polymeric sheet having an arced geometry. The polymeric sheet comprises, a polymeric substrate layer, a polymeric top layer comprising an ultraviolet light stabilizer, a polymeric bottom layer comprising an ultraviolet light stabilizer. The storm panel has a uniform thickness, exhibits less than or equal to about 4.0% haze, and exhibits a yellowness index shift that is less than or equal to about 9.0 after 1,500 simulated hours of aging.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Frans Adriaansen, Constantin Donea, Herb Hummel, Tammy Leigh Rucker, Abdul Qayyum Syed