Patents by Inventor Frederik Vervaecke

Frederik Vervaecke 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: 10914042
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structure for the reinforcement of pavements. The structure is provided at predetermined positions with interruptions or with weakened zones. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a structure and to a method of breaking up a pavement reinforced with such a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: NV BEKAERT SA
    Inventors: Henk Cornelus, Peter Goemaere, Geert Braekevelt, Frederik Vervaecke
  • Patent number: 10544588
    Abstract: The invention relates to a masonry reinforcement structure (100) comprising at least two assemblies (102) of grouped metal filaments, at least one positioning element (104) for positioning the assemblies (102) of grouped metal filaments in a predetermined position and a polymer coating (110) for securing the assemblies (102) of grouped metal filaments in this predetermined position. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such masonry reinforcement structure (100) and to a roll comprising such a masonry reinforcement structure (100). The invention further relates to masonry reinforced with such masonry reinforcement structure (100) and to a method to apply such masonry reinforcement structure (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: NV BEKAERT SA
    Inventors: Henk Cornelus, David Six, Frederik Vervaecke, Nadine Van De Velde
  • Patent number: 9885176
    Abstract: A masonry reinforced with at least one bed joint masonry reinforcement structure. The bed joint reinforcement structure includes at least two cords, which have metal filaments that are twisted together. The cords are oriented parallel or substantially parallel in the length direction of the masonry reinforcement structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: NV BEKAERT SA
    Inventors: Henk Cornelus, Ann Lambrechts, David Six, Veerle Van Wassenhove, Frederik Vervaecke
  • Patent number: 9863099
    Abstract: A structure for the reinforcement of pavements. The structure includes at least a first group of assemblies of grouped metal filaments. These assemblies of grouped metal filaments of said first group are oriented in a first direction in a mutual parallel or mutual substantially parallel position. The assemblies of grouped metal filaments of this first group are coupled to or integrated in a substrate having a non-metal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: NV BEKAERT SA
    Inventors: Henk Cornelus, Ann Lambrechts, Frederik Vervaecke
  • Publication number: 20170241138
    Abstract: The invention relates to a masonry reinforcement structure (100) comprising at least two assemblies (102) of grouped metal filaments, at least one positioning element (104) for positioning the assemblies (102) of grouped metal filaments in a predetermined position and a polymer coating (110) for securing the assemblies (102) of grouped metal filaments in this predetermined position. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such masonry reinforcement structure (100) and to a roll comprising such a masonry reinforcement structure(100). The invention further relates to masonry reinforced with such masonry reinforcement structure (100) and to a method to apply such masonry reinforcement structure(100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: NV Bekaert SA
    Inventors: Henk CORNELUS, David SIX, Frederik VERVAECKE, Nadine VAN DE VELDE
  • Publication number: 20170241085
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structure for the reinforcement of pavements. The structure is provided at predetermined positions with interruptions or with weakened zones. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a structure and to a method of breaking up a pavement reinforced with such a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: NV Bekaert SA
    Inventors: Henk CORNELUS, Peter GOEMAERE, Geert BRAEKEVELT, Frederik VERVAECKE
  • Publication number: 20170175387
    Abstract: A masonry reinforced with at least one bed joint masonry reinforcement structure. The bed joint reinforcement structure includes at least two cords, which have metal filaments that are twisted together. The cords are oriented parallel or substantially parallel in the length direction of the masonry reinforcement structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: NV BEKAERT SA
    Inventors: Henk CORNELUS, Ann LAMBRECHTS, David SIX, Veerle VAN WASSENHOVE, Frederik VERVAECKE
  • Publication number: 20160010348
    Abstract: A masonry reinforcement structure having cords. The cords are oriented parallel or substantially parallel in the length direction of the masonry reinforcement structure. Additionally, a method of manufacturing such masonry reinforcement structure and to a roll having such a masonry reinforcement structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: NV BEKAERT SA
    Inventors: Henk CORNELUS, Ann LAMBRECHTS, David SIX, Veerle VAN WASSENHOVE, Frederik VERVAECKE
  • Publication number: 20160010290
    Abstract: A structure for the reinforcement of pavements. The structure includes at least a first group of assemblies of grouped metal filaments. These assemblies of grouped metal filaments of said first group are oriented in a first direction in a mutual parallel or mutual substantially parallel position. The assemblies of grouped metal filaments of this first group are coupled to or integrated in a substrate having a non-metal material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: NV BEKAERT SA
    Inventors: Henk CORNELUS, Ann LAMBRECHTS, Frederik VERVAECKE
  • Patent number: 8962150
    Abstract: A steel fiber for reinforcing concrete or mortar comprises a middle portion and an anchorage end at one or both ends of the middle portion. The middle portion has a main axis. The anchorage end is deflecting from the main axis of the middle portion in a deflection section. The anchorage end has n bent sections, with n equal or larger than 2. The steel fiber is configured so that when the steel fiber is in a stable position on a horizontal surface being vertically projected on this horizontal surface, the vertical projections in this horizontal surface of all of the n bent sections of an anchorage end are located at one side of the vertical projection in this horizontal surface of the main axis of the middle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: NV Bekaert SA
    Inventors: Ann Lambrechts, Frederik Vervaecke
  • Patent number: 8910462
    Abstract: A plain stepped splice lay-out scheme is presented that can be used for splicing strips to one another that comprise longitudinally arranged cords. The strips can take the form of a conveyor belt, transmission belt, timing belt, elevator belt, a rubber track or a reinforcing strip. The splice is optimised for uniform bending stiffness and maximum strength retention. The cross section of the strip and the splice are substantially equal: there is no increase in thickness or width at the splice. The splice lay-out is characterised by the fact that the abutments (130)—those positions where cord ends (111, 121) meet—are positioned sufficiently far away from one another and by preference as far away from one another as possible. Preferred embodiments in terms of length common between cords of the different strips and local strength are given.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: NV Bekaert SA
    Inventors: Anneleen De Smet, Frederik Vervaecke
  • Publication number: 20130269572
    Abstract: A steel fibre for reinforcing concrete or mortar comprises a middle portion and an anchorage end at one or both ends of the middle portion. The middle portion has a main axis. The anchorage end is deflecting from the main axis of the middle portion in a deflection section. The anchorage end has n bent sections, with n equal or larger than 2. The steel fibre is configured so that when the steel fibre is in a stable position on a horizontal surface being vertically projected on this horizontal surface, the vertical projections in this horizontal surface of all of the n bent sections of an anchorage end are located at one side of the vertical projection in this horizontal surface of the main axis of the middle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: NV BEKAERT SA
    Inventors: Ann Lambrechts, Frederik Vervaecke
  • Publication number: 20130025089
    Abstract: A plain stepped splice lay-out scheme is presented that can be used for splicing strips to one another that comprise longitudinally arranged cords. The strips can take the form of a conveyor belt, transmission belt, timing belt, elevator belt, a rubber track or a reinforcing strip. The splice is optimised for uniform bending stiffness and maximum strength retention. The cross section of the strip and the splice are substantially equal: there is no increase in thickness or width at the splice. The splice lay-out is characterised by the fact that the abutments (130)—those positions where cord ends (111, 121) meet—are positioned sufficiently far away from one another and by preference as far away from one another as possible. Preferred embodiments in terms of length common between cords of the different strips and local strength are given.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Anneleen De Smet, Frederik Vervaecke