Patents by Inventor Michiel van de Ven

Michiel van de Ven 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: 11008202
    Abstract: A cart transport vessel includes a fixed platform configured to hold at least one cart, a fixed ramp located adjacent to the fixed platform and a foldable ramp extension that is rotatably coupled to a front end of the fixed ramp. In an opened configuration, a first side of the foldable ramp extension faces upwardly and is in planar alignment with a planar top surface of the fixed ramp and an opposing second side of the foldable extension faces downwardly. In a closed configuration, the foldable ramp extension is rotated so that the first side of the foldable ramp extension faces downwardly and is in contact with the planar top surface of the ramp section and the opposing second side of the foldable ramp extension faces upwardly to provide a flat operator workspace area that is configured to be stood on by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Macalus, Dan Hawkins, Matthew Arcaro, Jamison Harrell-Latham, Michiel van de Ven, L. Klaus Preidt, Karl Chapel, Bob Chapel, Jason Sanders
  • Patent number: 10881088
    Abstract: A spinning fishing lure comprising a winged plug body with a tapered rear portion having an exterior circumferential array of protruding vanes, and a larger substantially cylindrical hollow front portion with an open face and an annular interior volume. The annular interior volume includes a central hollow stem defining a passageway for fishing line and water, and the lower or bottom end of the annular interior volume is partially closed by a tapered interior end wall and vented out the back of the plug body by smaller flow passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Dreamweaver Lure Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Ruboyianes, Michiel van de Ven, Karl Chapel, Robert Chapel
  • Publication number: 20200346908
    Abstract: A cart transport vessel includes a fixed platform configured to hold at least one cart, a fixed ramp located adjacent to the fixed platform and a foldable ramp extension that is rotatably coupled to a front end of the fixed ramp. In an opened configuration, a first side of the foldable ramp extension faces upwardly and is in planar alignment with a planar top surface of the fixed ramp and an opposing second side of the foldable extension faces downwardly. In a closed configuration, the foldable ramp extension is rotated so that the first side of the foldable ramp extension faces downwardly and is in contact with the planar top surface of the ramp section and the opposing second side of the foldable ramp extension faces upwardly to provide a flat operator workspace area that is configured to be stood on by an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Samuel Macalus, Dan Hawkins, Matthew Arcaro, Jameson Harrell-Latham, Michiel van de Ven, L. Klaus Preidt, Karl Chapel, Bob Chapel, Jason Sanders
  • Patent number: 10568429
    Abstract: Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Jacobs, Frederick Jacobs, Michiel Van de Ven
  • Publication number: 20180360012
    Abstract: A spinning fishing lure comprising a winged plug body with a tapered rear portion having an exterior circumferential array of protruding vanes, and a larger substantially cylindrical hollow front portion with an open face and an annular interior volume. The annular interior volume includes a central hollow stem defining a passageway for fishing line and water, and the lower or bottom end of the annular interior volume is partially closed by a tapered interior end wall and vented out the back of the plug body by smaller flow passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Shane Ruboyianes, Michiel van de Ven, Karl Chapel, Robert Chapel
  • Patent number: 10070724
    Abstract: Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs with pivoting seats are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Jacobs, Frederick Jacobs, Michiel Van de Ven
  • Publication number: 20180177300
    Abstract: Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Jacobs, Frederick Jacobs, Michiel Van de Ven
  • Patent number: 9693630
    Abstract: Beam mounted chair assemblies may include at least two standards supported on a floor, a beam secured to, and supported by, the standards, and a plurality of chair assemblies secured to, and supported by, the beam. Chair assemblies may be secured to a beam via associated chair brackets. Chair brackets may include chair seat pivots that pivotally secure a chair seat in proximity to a chair back such that the chair seat may pivot between an up and a down position. Chair brackets and standards may be secured to a beam such that the chair brackets and standards may be linearly positioned along a full length of the beam without interfering with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick Jacobs, Matthew Jacobs, Michiel van de Ven
  • Publication number: 20170105531
    Abstract: Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs with pivoting seats are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Jacobs, Frederick Jacobs, Michiel Van de Ven
  • Patent number: 9526340
    Abstract: Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs with pivoting seats are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick Jacobs, Matthew Jacobs, Michiel van de Ven
  • Publication number: 20150374130
    Abstract: Beam mounted chair assemblies may include at least two standards supported on a floor, a beam secured to, and supported by, the standards, and a plurality of chair assemblies secured to, and supported by, the beam. Chair assemblies may be secured to a beam via associated chair brackets. Chair brackets may include chair seat pivots that pivotally secure a chair seat in proximity to a chair back such that the chair seat may pivot between an up and a down position. Chair brackets and standards may be secured to a beam such that the chair brackets and standards may be linearly positioned along a full length of the beam without interfering with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Frederick Jacobs, Matthew Jacobs, Michiel van de Ven
  • Publication number: 20150247350
    Abstract: Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs with pivoting seats are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Frederick Jacobs, Matthew Jacobs, Michiel van de Ven
  • Publication number: 20070109804
    Abstract: An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a signal light or security light that provides illumination at a side of the vehicle. The exterior mirror assembly includes a housing with a reflective element, and may include a positioning device for adjusting the position of the reflective element in the housing. The signal light includes a light source and may be adapted to project light from a non-folding portion or support member of the mirror housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Donnelly Corporation, a corporation of the State of Michigan
    Inventors: Todd Pastrick, Michiel van de Ven, Peter Whitehead, Rick Mousseau, Niall Lynam
  • Publication number: 20060262550
    Abstract: A lighted exterior mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior mirror assembly having a first portion adapted for mounting to a vehicle, a second portion, and a reflective element. An actuator is operable to adjust the rearward field of view of the reflective element when the exterior mirror assembly is mounted to a vehicle. A turn signal indicator assembly is provided that comprises a single non-incandescent light emitting source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: Donnelly Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Pastrick, Michiel van de Ven, Peter Whitehead, Rick Mousseau, Niall Lynam