Patents by Inventor Jan Valentin

Jan Valentin 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: 12534314
    Abstract: A system for preventing semitrailer collisions with a loading ramp (10) comprising: —a sensor unit (100) comprising a sensor and configured for sensing when the rear end of a semitrailer (12) is approaching a loading ramp (10); —a guide block (200) adapted to be positioned on the ground, laterally and/or medially to the opening of a loading ramp; —the guide block comprises a first wheel blocking means configured as a sled (210) adapted for supporting the tread of a rear tire of the semitrailer, and moves from a forwarded position relative to said loading ramp to a retracted position relative to the ramp when being pushed by the rear tire as the semitrailer is reversing towards the ramp; —the sensor unit is configured to send a blocking signal to said guide block (200) when the distance between said rear end of said semitrailer (12) and said loading ramp (10) is below a preset threshold, wherein said wheel blocking means locks its position in response to said blocking signal, thereby blocking the movement of s
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: JVJ-VALENTIN HOLDING APS
    Inventor: Jan Valentin
  • Publication number: 20240228200
    Abstract: A system for preventing semitrailer collisions with a loading ramp (10) comprising: —a sensor unit (100) comprising a sensor and configured for sensing when the rear end of a semitrailer (12) is approaching a loading ramp (10); —a guide block (200) adapted to be positioned on the ground, laterally and/or medially to the opening of a loading ramp; —the guide block comprises a first wheel blocking means configured as a sled (210) adapted for supporting the tread of a rear tire of the semitrailer, and moves from a forwarded position relative to said loading ramp to a retracted position relative to the ramp when being pushed by the rear tire as the semitrailer is reversing towards the ramp; —the sensor unit is configured to send a blocking signal to said guide block (200) when the distance between said rear end of said semitrailer (12) and said loading ramp (10) is below a preset threshold, wherein said wheel blocking means locks its position in response to said blocking signal, thereby blocking the movement of s
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventor: Jan Valentin
  • Publication number: 20240132308
    Abstract: A system for preventing semitrailer collisions with a loading ramp (10) comprising: —a sensor unit (100) comprising a sensor and configured for sensing when the rear end of a semitrailer (12) is approaching a loading ramp (10); —a guide block (200) adapted to be positioned on the ground, laterally and/or medially to the opening of a loading ramp; —the guide block comprises a first wheel blocking means configured as a sled (210) adapted for supporting the tread of a rear tire of the semitrailer, and moves from a forwarded position relative to said loading ramp to a retracted position relative to the ramp when being pushed by the rear tire as the semitrailer is reversing towards the ramp; —the sensor unit is configured to send a blocking signal to said guide block (200) when the distance between said rear end of said semitrailer (12) and said loading ramp (10) is below a preset threshold, wherein said wheel blocking means locks its position in response to said blocking signal, thereby blocking the movement of s
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Jan Valentin
  • Patent number: 11820613
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for preventing semitrailer collisions with a loading ramp. The system comprises a sensor unit network, and a guide block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventor: Jan Valentin
  • Publication number: 20230132643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for preventing semitrailer collisions with a loading ramp. The system comprises a sensor unit network, and a guide block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventor: Jan Valentin
  • Patent number: 11319173
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for preventing semitrailer collisions with a loading ramp (10). The system comprises a sensor (100) and guide block (200). The sensor (100) is configured for sensing when the rear end of a semitrailer (12) is approaching a loading ramp (10). The guide block (200) is adapted to be positioned on the ground, and is here shown positioned laterally to the opening of the loading ramp (10). The guide block (200) comprises wheel blocking means (210) configured for supporting the tread of a rear tire of the semitrailer (12). The wheel blocking means (210) is configured to move from a forwarded position relative to the loading ramp (10) to a retracted position relative to the loading ramp (10) as the semitrailer (12) is reversing towards said loading ramp (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventor: Jan Valentin
  • Publication number: 20200354176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for preventing semitrailer collisions with a loading ramp (10). The system comprises a sensor (100) and guide block (200). The sensor (100) is configured for sensing when the rear end of a semitrailer (12) is approaching a loading ramp (10). The guide block (200) is adapted to be positioned on the ground, and is here shown positioned laterally to the opening of the loading ramp (10). The guide block (200) comprises wheel blocking means (210) configured for supporting the tread of a rear tire of the semitrailer (12). The wheel blocking means (210) is configured to move from a forwarded position relative to the loading ramp (10) to a retracted position relative to the loading ramp (10) as the semitrailer (12) is reversing towards said loading ramp (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Jan Valentin