Patents by Inventor Leo Van Cauter

Leo Van Cauter 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).

  • Structural block with increased insulation properties
    Patent number: 10563397
    Abstract: An improved insulating block that offers great structural strength by having an interconnected block material structure with cavities filled with insulating material. The paths from the front face to the back face of the block through the block material are adapted to ensure an improved thermal insulation of the block, while providing a high load bearing capacity and allowing continuation of longitudinal reinforcement. This results in a block that can be easily manipulated and handled. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of manufacturing and a use of said blocks, and a wall or structure of said blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITEIT GENT
    Inventors: Leo Van Cauter, Patrick Ampe, Veerle Boel
  • Structural Block with Increased Insulation Properties
    Publication number: 20180298608
    Abstract: An improved insulating block that offers great structural strength by having an interconnected block material structure with cavities filled with insulating material. The paths from the front face to the back face of the block through the block material are adapted to ensure an improved thermal insulation of the block, while providing a high load bearing capacity and allowing continuation of longitudinal reinforcement. This results in a block that can be easily manipulated and handled. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of manufacturing and a use of said blocks, and a wall or structure of said blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Leo Van Cauter, Patrick Ampe, Veerle BOEL