Patents by Inventor Jan Bernhard Stapensea

Jan Bernhard Stapensea 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: 11780716
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting column and a first and second mast for lifting a vehicle, a lifting system including one or more of these lifting columns and a method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting column according to the invention includes a frame provided with a first mast and a second mast; at least one carrier configured for engaging the vehicle, with the at least one carrier moveable relative to the first and second mast; and a lifting mechanism with a drive for moving the at least one carrier and lifting the vehicle. The first and second mast are positioned on the frame at a mast distance, with the mast distance enabling access to a wheel of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Stertil B.V.
    Inventors: Albert Thaeke Russchen, Jan Bernhard Stapensea
  • Patent number: 11225403
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular pit structure for an inground lifting system. The pit structure includes: a first end part; a second end part; at least one intermediate part, wherein the at least one intermediate part has a length, a width and a height; and a frame configured to be placed in an assembled pit structure. After assembling of a pit, the length of the intermediate part extends in a substantially horizontal direction between the first and second end parts and an interlock between adjacent parts of the pit structure extends in a substantially vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Stertil B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Bernhard Stapensea
  • Patent number: 11220415
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lifting device, lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting device includes a frame with a moveable carrier that is configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame; a height sensing system that is configured for directly and/or indirectly measuring the height of the carrier; and a locking mechanism for mechanically locking the carrier at a desired height, including a moveable locking element capable of locking and unlocking the carrier. The locking mechanism includes a lock sensor for measuring the position of the locking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Stertil B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Bernhard Stapensea
  • Patent number: 11174139
    Abstract: Lifting system for lifting a vehicle and a method there for. The system comprises one or more lifting devices, wherein each lifting device includes: a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive for driving the carrier in at least one of the ascent or decent of the carrier; a sensor for measuring at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier; and a controller including: a connection for connecting to the sensor; a release system for releasing the carrier enabling the lifting system to lift the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Stertil B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Bernhard Stapensea, Ulbe Gerrit Bijlsma
  • Publication number: 20210339991
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting column and a first and second mast for lifting a vehicle, a lifting system including one or more of these lifting columns and a method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting column according to the invention includes a frame provided with a first mast and a second mast; at least one carrier configured for engaging the vehicle, with the at least one carrier moveable relative to the first and second mast; and a lifting mechanism with a drive for moving the at least one carrier and lifting the vehicle. The first and second mast are positioned on the frame at a mast distance, with the mast distance enabling access to a wheel of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Albert Thaeke Russchen, Jan Bernhard Stapensea
  • Publication number: 20190256333
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular pit structure for an inground lifting system. The pit structure includes: a first end part; a second end part; at least one intermediate part, wherein the at least one intermediate part has a length, a width and a height; and a frame configured to be placed in an assembled pit structure. After assembling of a pit, the length of the intermediate part extends in a substantially horizontal direction between the first and second end parts and an interlock between adjacent parts of the pit structure extends in a substantially vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Jan Bernhard Stapensea
  • Publication number: 20190248634
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lifting device, lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting device includes a frame with a moveable carrier that is configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame; a height sensing system that is configured for directly and/or indirectly measuring the height of the carrier; and a locking mechanism for mechanically locking the carrier at a desired height, including a moveable locking element capable of locking and unlocking the carrier. The locking mechanism includes a lock sensor for measuring the position of the locking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Jan Bernhard Stapensea
  • Publication number: 20160152454
    Abstract: Lifting system for lifting a vehicle and a method there for. The system comprises one or more lifting devices, wherein each lifting device includes: a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive for driving the carrier in at least one of the ascent or decent of the carrier; a sensor for measuring at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier; and a controller including: a connection for connecting to the sensor; a release system for releasing the carrier enabling the lifting system to lift the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Jan Bernhard Stapensea, Ulbe Gerrit Bijlsma