Patents by Inventor Hendrik Boele

Hendrik Boele 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).

  • Publication number: 20090050449
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conveying system (10) for conveying objects (12) over a conveying path, comprising a modular endless conveyor belt (14), and drive means (18) for driving the conveyor belt (14), wherein the conveyor belt (14) is provided with at least one guiding element (26) for moving at least one module (20?) over at least part of the conveying path from a normal position to a raised operating position relative to the plane of transport of the modular conveyor belt, wherein the conveying system comprises a guiding system (24), arranged under the path of the guiding element, beyond the downstream reversing roller (16B) which is downstream viewed in the direction of transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: AMMERAAL BELTECH B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrik Boele, Colin Spaans, Jacobus G.M. Paardekooper
  • Patent number: 6390285
    Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system for conveying objects along a conveyor path. The system permits conveyance of objects along an inclined path and accumulation of objects. The system comprises a modular, plastic, endless conveyor belt comprising plastic modules linked by means of a connecting pin, accumulation elements for accumulating objects provided in at least some of the modules. Accumulation elements are driver members positionable beneath the conveyor belt's carrying section surface (accumulation position) or above the conveyor belt's carrying section surface (driving position), and a guidance system disposed beneath the driver member path for position driver members in driving position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Ammeraal International B.V.
    Inventors: Jacob Frank de Geus, Jacobus Gertrudus M. Paardekooper, Hendrik Boele
  • Publication number: 20010017254
    Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system for conveying objects along a conveyor path. The system permits conveyance of objects along an inclined path and accumulation of objects. The system comprises a modular, plastic, endless conveyor belt comprising plastic modules linked by means of a connecting pin, accumulation elements for accumulating objects provided in at least some of the modules, and with drive means for driving the belt. Accumulation elements are driver members positionable beneath the conveyor belt's carrying section surface (accumulation position) or above the conveyor belt's carrying section surface (driving position), and a guidance system disposed beneath the driver member path for position driver members in driving position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Inventors: Jacob Frank de Geus, Jacobus Gertrudus M. Paardekooper, Hendrik Boele