Patents by Inventor Leon Johannes Gerardus Driessen

Leon Johannes Gerardus Driessen 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).

  • Device for harvesting fruit hanging from a plant as well as a method for harvesting fruit hanging from a plant
    Patent number: 9591805
    Abstract: A device which is suitable for harvesting fruit hanging from a plant at least having a mobile frame, which frame at least comprises two opposite, longitudinal sides for guiding fruit. The frame further comprises fruit collecting devices adjoining the first longitudinal side. At least one longitudinal side is provided with wirelike, flexible elements extending from the first longitudinal side, over which elements the fruit can be guided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Driessen Blueberries B.V.
    Inventor: Leon Johannes Gerardus Driessen
  • DEVICE SUITABLE FOR HARVESTING FRUIT HANGING FROM A PLANT AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR HARVESTING FRUIT HANGING FROM A PLANT
    Publication number: 20150181807
    Abstract: A device which is suitable for harvesting fruit hanging from a plant at least comprises a mobile frame, which frame at least comprises two opposite, elongated fruit guiding means. First longitudinal sides of the fruit guiding means are positioned lower than opposite second longitudinal sides of the fruit guiding means. The frame further comprises fruit collecting devices adjoining the first longitudinal sides of the fruit guiding means. At least one fruit guiding means is provided with wirelike, flexible elements extending from the first longitudinal side, over which elements the fruit can be guided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Leon Johannes Gerardus Driessen