Patents by Inventor Martinus Johannes Nicolaas M.J.N. Jacobs

Martinus Johannes Nicolaas M.J.N. Jacobs 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: 8468793
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chain comprising a plurality of first links (100) interconnected with a plurality of adjacent links, the first links comprising polymeric multifilament yarns (110) and having a thickness (Formula (I)), at least at the portion where they interconnect with the adjacent links wherein said adjacent links have a thickness (Formula (II)) at least at the portion where they interconnect with the first links and wherein the ratio (Formula (II)/Formula (I)) is at least 1.2. The invention further relates to the use of the chain for storing, securing, and handling cargo, e.g. in lifting, hauling and rigging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Dietrich D. Wienke, Roelof R. Marissen, Martinus Johannes Nicolaas M. J. N. Jacobs, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
  • Publication number: 20120124959
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chain suitable to moor or anchor boats, to lash cargo in road, rail, water and air transportation or for conveying, hoisting, suspending or lifting applications, said chain comprising a plurality of interconnected links. More in particular the invention relates to a chain suitable for the above stated uses comprising a plurality of interconnected links, at least part of the links comprising polyolefin fibers and in particular ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. The invention also relates to a method for enhancing the strength of such a chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Dietrich D. WIENKE, Christiaan Henri Peter C.H.P. Dirks, Martinus Johannes Nicolaas M. J N. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20110011051
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chain comprising a plurality of first links (100) interconnected with a plurality of adjacent links, the first links comprising polymeric multifilament yarns (110) and having a thickness (Formula (I)), at least at the portion where they interconnect with the adjacent links wherein said adjacent links have a thickness (Formula (II)) at least at the portion where they interconnect with the first links and wherein the ratio (Formula (II)/Formula (I)) is at least 1.2. The invention further relates to the use of the chain for storing, securing, and handling cargo, e.g. in lifting, hauling and rigging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Dietrich Wienke, Roelof R. Marissen, Martinus Johannes Nicolaas M.J.N Jacobs, Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks
  • Publication number: 20100077718
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chain suitable to moor or anchor boats, to lash cargo in road, rail, water and air transportation or for conveying, hoisting, suspending or lifting applications, said chain comprising a plurality of interconnected links. More in particular the invention relates to a chain suitable for the above stated uses comprising a plurality of interconnected links, at least part of the links comprising polyolefin fibers and in particular ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. The invention also relates to a method for enhancing the strength of such a chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Dietrich D. Wienke, Christiaan Henri Peter C.H.P Dirks, Martinus Johannes Nicolaas M.J.N. Jacobs