Patents by Inventor Jan Willem Fijnvandraat

Jan Willem Fijnvandraat 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: 20200354173
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing assembly, a dock and distribution center provided therewith, and a method for sealing a vehicle at a dock. The sealing assembly includes: a frame provided with connectors for connecting the sealing assembly to the dock, a sealing element having an upper edge with the sealing element arranged for moving between a retracted non-sealing position and a sealing position, a drive configured for moving the sealing element between the sealing and retracted positions, a deformable sealing cushion configured for sealing against a vehicle, and a sealing pressure element that is operatively connected to the sealing element and is configured to provide a substantially constant and continuous sealing pressure from the sealing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Jan Willem Fijnvandraat
  • Publication number: 20160332853
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is an inground lifting system for lifting a vehicle and a method for configuring an inground lifting system. The lifting system according to the invention includes a pit provided with one moveable first lifting device, a second lifting device, and a cover configured for covering the pit. The pit further includes a pit frame. The pit frame includes a modular cover guidance structure configured for guiding the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Jan Willem Fijnvandraat