Patents by Inventor Gerard Boersen

Gerard Boersen 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).

  • Discussion unit with removable rim
    Patent number: 8121279
    Abstract: The discussion unit (10) for use in a conference system is disclosed, which is adapted to be connected to at least one second discussion unit (10). The discussion unit (10) comprises an essentially closed casing (410) and at least one exchangeable portion (420). The at least one exchangeable portion (420) is removably mounted to the casing (410) and at least partially covers at least one outside part (424, 412) of the casing (410). The invention allows for an easy first installation of the exchangeable portion (420). Nevertheless, after installation, the exchangeable portion (420) is difficult to remove by a user (preventing unintended removal or removal by vandalism or “play instinct”), but allowing for an easy exchange of the exchangeable portion (420) by an installer and/or a service technician.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Marc Van Loon, Gerard Boersen, Ko Van Bruinessen, Martien Kas, Ruud De Wit, Ad Hermans
  • Discussion Unit with Removable Rim
    Publication number: 20080240390
    Abstract: Summary The discussion unit (10) for use in a conference system is disclosed, which is adapted to be connected to at least one second discussion unit (10). The discussion unit (10) comprises an essentially closed casing (410) and at least one exchangeable portion (420). The at least one exchangeable portion (420) is removably mounted to the casing (410) and at least partially covers at least one outside part (424, 412) of the casing (410). The invention allows for an easy first installation of the exchangeable portion (420). Nevertheless, after installation, the exchangeable portion (420) is difficult to remove by a user (preventing unintended removal or removal by vandalism or “play instinct”), but allowing for an easy exchange of the exchangeable portion (420) by an installer and/or a service technician.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Marc Van Loon, Gerard Boersen, Ko Van Bruinessen, Martien Kas, Ruud De Wit, Ad Hermans