Patents by Inventor Frans Hoekstra
Frans Hoekstra 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: 6720927Abstract: The system for deploying an antenna of an integrated circuit card includes a card housing protecting electronic components, and at least one antenna. The antenna has a proximal end and a distal end, and an antenna housing protects the antenna. The antenna housing is movably connected to the card housing such that as the antenna housing moves relative to the card housing, the distal end of the antenna moves relative to the card housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Agere Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jan Bakker, John Leslie Blair, Nedim Erkocevic, Frans Hoekstra, Han Schmitz, Damon E. Stauffer, Raymond R. Thomas
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Patent number: 6666327Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end-to-end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
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Patent number: 6615977Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end-to-end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
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Publication number: 20030128166Abstract: The system for deploying an antenna of an integrated circuit card includes a card housing protecting electronic components, and at least one antenna. The antenna has a proximal end and a distal end, and an antenna housing protects the antenna. The antenna housing is movably connected to the card housing such that as the antenna housing moves relative to the card housing, the distal end of the antenna moves relative to the card housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Jan Bakker, John Leslie Blair, Nedim Erkocevic, Frans Hoekstra, Han Schmitz, Damon E. Stauffer, Raymond R. Thomas
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Publication number: 20030079969Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Applicant: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
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Publication number: 20020060143Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first: and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: May 23, 2002Applicant: SASIB North America, Inc.Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
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Patent number: 6382403Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end-to-end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
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Publication number: 20020027061Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Applicant: SASIB North America, Inc.Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
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Patent number: 6321895Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end-to-end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Sasib North America, Inc.Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
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Patent number: 6293390Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end to end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: SASIB North America, Inc.Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
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Patent number: 6257397Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end to end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Sasib North America, Inc.Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
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Patent number: 4918905Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for packing an elongated body, for example a stack of covers or lids, by wrapping the body and folding the protruding portion of the wrapper from two opposing sides relative to each of the end faces such that two tapering flaps are formed and then applying a sealing tape to only the two tapering flaps.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1988Date of Patent: April 24, 1990Assignee: Thomassen & Drijver-Verblifa N.V.Inventor: Frans Hoekstra
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Patent number: 4046287Abstract: A system and method for automatically metering and dispensing a plurality of fluids such as paint components is disclosed, including an operator input station for selecting the desired combination of metered fluids, a scanner drive subsystem for positioning a metering unit at appropriate fluid component storage stations, an automatic valving subsystem for controlling the flow of the selected metered component, a metering subsystem having a unit for measuring the proper volume of fluid component to be dispensed, and a dispensing subsystem for feeding the metered quantity into a receptacle. The apparatus may be operated automatically under electrical control of a control subsystem with pre-stored fluid formulations, wherein the desired mixture is identified and the pre-stored formulations enable precise metering of fluid components, or manually where each of the fluid components is manually selected and proportioned by the operator.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1976Date of Patent: September 6, 1977Assignee: Graco Inc.Inventors: Joop Frans Hoekstra, Donovan Harold Lumby, William Duncan Vork