Patents by Inventor Kees Jan Staats

Kees Jan Staats 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: 9766428
    Abstract: A mirror assembly (1) includes a mirror head (4), a bracket (5) fastened to the mirror head, and fastening elements (6) located at the bracket at a distance from the mirror head and connectable to the wing mirror (2) of a vehicle (3). The bracket has bracket parts (7, 8) joined in a longitudinal direction and mutually connected through a pivoting element (9), wherein a bracket part (7) faces towards the mirror head (4) relatively to the pivoting element and another bracket part (8) faces away from the mirror head (4) relatively to the pivoting element. Because one of the fastening elements is located at the bracket part (7) facing the mirror head and another of the fastening elements is located at the bracket part (8) facing away from the mirror head, the mutual orientation of the fastening elements can be adjusted to the exterior shape of the wing mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Inventors: David Smith, Kees Jan Staats
  • Publication number: 20150022912
    Abstract: A mirror assembly (1) includes a mirror head (4), a bracket (5) fastened to the mirror head, and fastening elements (6) located at the bracket at a distance from the mirror head and connectable to the wing mirror (2) of a vehicle (3). The bracket has bracket parts (7, 8) joined in a longitudinal direction and mutually connected through a pivoting element (9), wherein a bracket part (7) faces towards the mirror head (4) relatively to the pivoting element and another bracket part (8) faces away from the mirror head (4) relatively to the pivoting element. Because one of the fastening elements is located at the bracket part (7) facing the mirror head and another of the fastening elements is located at the bracket part (8) facing away from the mirror head, the mutual orientation of the fastening elements can be adjusted to the exterior shape of the wing mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: REICH KG
    Inventors: David SMITH, Kees Jan STAATS
  • Publication number: 20070216220
    Abstract: A brake operating mechanism engages on an overrun brake present on a trailer, such as a caravan. The brake mechanism includes an actuator operated by pressurized air supplied by a buffer store via a valve controlled by a control unit. Downstream of the brake valve is a valve which is open in the non-operative state and closed during operation. A throttle opening is also provided, the drain capacity of which is greater than the pump capacity of an air pump located upstream of the brake valve and connected to the buffer store. As a result, the actuator moves back under all circumstances, i.e., braking action does not take place, and overheating is effectively prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: REICH KG
    Inventors: Cornelis Martin Beijersbergen Van Henegouwen, Helmuth Bender, Steffen Bender, Kees Jan Staats
  • Patent number: 7243747
    Abstract: A trailer provided with a manoeuvring device. The manoeuvring device has a pivoting frame that can be moved with respect to the chassis of a trailer, such as a caravan, and is provided at the end with a roller driven by an electric motor. This roller does not engage on one of the wheels but is itself able to function as a wheel. Lifting of the chassis of the trailer is achieved with the aid of the pivoting frame, as a result of which the existing wheels at least partially lose contact with the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Reich GmbH
    Inventors: Helmuth Bender, Steffen Bender, Cor Beijersbergen-van Henegouwen, Kees Jan Staats