Patents by Inventor Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters

Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters 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: 11414925
    Abstract: A flexible sunscreen is provided intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having a central part and two opposed inwardly folded longitudinal edge flaps connected to the central part by means of folding lines, and two opposed longitudinal guides for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the inwardly folded longitudinal edge flaps of the flexible sunscreen, which guides are provided with locking members for engaging an outer end of the inwardly folded longitudinal edge flaps for preventing these edge flaps from moving out of the longitudinal guides. The central part of the flexible sunscreen mainly is manufactured from a first material with a first stiffness wherein of the inwardly folded longitudinal edge flaps and of the parts of the central part adjacent the edge flaps at least part is made of a second material with a second higher stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: INALFA ROOF SYSTEMS GROUP B.V.
    Inventors: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Dave Keller, Martinus Wilhelmus Maria Nabuurs, Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes Manders, Robert Rikkert
  • Patent number: 11370282
    Abstract: A guide is presented intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having opposed longitudinal edges and two opposed longitudinal guides each comprising at least two spaced guide legs for defining there between a guide channel for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. The guides and longitudinal edges are provided with cooperating guide locking members and edge locking members for preventing the longitudinal edges of the sunscreen from moving out of the guide channels. The guide locking members are defined on separate parts engaging the guides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B. V.
    Inventors: Robert Rikkert, Theodorus Van Doleweerd, Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Petrus Martinus Josephus Clephas
  • Patent number: 10406895
    Abstract: A winding mechanism for a sunscreen, for use in an open roof construction for a vehicle, includes a winding shaft which is supported at each longitudinal end to a stationary part of the open roof construction and forming a central axis for rotation. A winding tube for the sunscreen is rotatable around the central axis. At least one spring member is configured to bias the winding tube in a direction for winding the sunscreen thereon. The spring member is arranged adjacent to an inner surface of the winding tube and an outer surface of the winding shaft. At least one sleeve is configured to engage the spring member and inhibit noise from the spring member. The sleeve comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the at least one sleeve is connected along its inner surface to the winding shaft or along its outer surface to the winding tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.
    Inventor: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters
  • Publication number: 20190085627
    Abstract: A flexible sunscreen is provided intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having a central part and two opposed inwardly folded longitudinal edges connected to the central part by means of folding lines, and two opposed longitudinal guides for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges of the flexible sunscreen, which guides are provided with locking members for engaging an outer end of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges for preventing these edges from moving out of the longitudinal guides. The central part of the flexible sunscreen mainly is manufactured from a first material with a first stiffness wherein of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges and of the parts of the central part adjacent the edges at least part is made of a second material with a second higher stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Dave Keller, Martinus Wilhelmus Maria Nabuurs, Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes Manders, Robert Rikkert
  • Patent number: 10132117
    Abstract: A flexible sunscreen is provided intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having a central part and two opposed inwardly folded longitudinal edges connected to the central part by means of folding lines, and two opposed longitudinal guides for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges of the flexible sunscreen, which guides are provided with locking members for engaging an outer end of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges for preventing these edges from moving out of the longitudinal guides. The central part of the flexible sunscreen mainly is manufactured from a first material with a first stiffness wherein of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges and of the parts of the central part adjacent the edges at least part is made of a second material with a second higher stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: INALFA ROOF SYSTEMS GROUP B.V.
    Inventors: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Dave Keller, Martinus Wilhelmus Maria Nabuurs, Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes Manders, Robert Rikkert
  • Publication number: 20180290524
    Abstract: A guide is presented intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having opposed longitudinal edges and two opposed longitudinal guides each comprising at least two spaced guide legs for defining there between a guide channel for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. The guides and longitudinal edges are provided with cooperating guide locking members and edge locking members for preventing the longitudinal edges of the sunscreen from moving out of the guide channels. The guide locking members are defined on separate parts engaging the guides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Rikkert, Theodorus Van Doleweerd, Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Petrus Martinus Josephus Clephas
  • Publication number: 20180162683
    Abstract: A winding mechanism for a sunscreen, for use in an open roof construction for a vehicle, includes a winding shaft which is supported at each longitudinal end to a stationary part of the open roof construction and forming a central axis for rotation. A winding tube for the sunscreen is rotatable around the central axis. At least one spring member is configured to bias the winding tube in a direction for winding the sunscreen thereon. The spring member is arranged adjacent to an inner surface of the winding tube and an outer surface of the winding shaft. At least one sleeve is configured to engage the spring member and inhibit noise from the spring member. The sleeve comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the at least one sleeve is connected along its inner surface to the winding shaft or along its outer surface to the winding tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventor: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters
  • Patent number: 9994093
    Abstract: A guide is presented intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having opposed longitudinal edges and two opposed longitudinal guides each comprising at least two spaced guide legs for defining there between a guide channel for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. The guides and longitudinal edges are provided with cooperating guide locking members and edge locking members for preventing the longitudinal edges of the sunscreen from moving out of the guide channels. The guide locking members are defined on separate parts engaging the guides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: INALFA ROOF SYSTEM GROUP B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rikkert, Theodorus Van Doleweerd, Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Petrus Martinus Josephus Clephas
  • Patent number: 9950596
    Abstract: A sunshade assembly includes a flexible sunscreen and two opposed longitudinal guides for guiding longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. A rotatable winding shaft winds and unwinds the sunscreen. An operating beam is connected to the opposite transversal edge of the sunscreen. Two drive cables are connected to opposite ends of the operating beam. Two positioning members move with the operating beam. Each positioning member extends into a corresponding one of the opposed longitudinal guides. Each of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen near the opposite transversal edge is provided with a wing folded inward in a direction away from the respective positioning member, so that the wing and the respective positioning member are on opposite sides of the sunscreen. The wing accessible to the respective positioning member from the opposite side of the flexible sunscreen in order to engage the respective positioning member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: INALFA ROOF SYSTEMS GROUP B.V.
    Inventors: Petrus Martinus Josephus Clephas, Ruud Geurts, Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Gerardus Franciscus Jacobus Haumann
  • Patent number: 9649918
    Abstract: A sunshade assembly comprises a flexible sunscreen having opposed longitudinal edges and opposed transversal edges, a rotatable winding shaft and an operating beam and two opposed longitudinal guides each defining a guide channel for receiving therein and guiding inwardly through an entrance opening folded parts of corresponding ones of said longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. The operating beam at opposite ends includes positioning members around which inwardly folded wings of the longitudinal edges of the sunscreen are positioned. The positioning members extend into corresponding ones of said longitudinal guides longitudinally in a direction towards the winding shaft such that the positioning members only at a leading end thereof facing away from the winding shaft are connected to the operating beam and are movable with the operating beam. Each positioning member is positioned entirely within the respective guide channel without extending through the entrance opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: INALFA ROOF SYSTEMS GROUP B.V.
    Inventors: Eduardus Christianus Henricus Van Boxtel, Ruud Geurts, Robert Rikkert, Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Joonggl Shin, Dave Keller
  • Publication number: 20160368353
    Abstract: A sunshade assembly comprises a flexible sunscreen and two opposed longitudinal guides for guiding longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. A rotatable winding shaft is configured for winding and unwinding the sunscreen. An operating beam is connected to the opposite transversal edge of the sunscreen. Two drive cables are connected to opposite ends of the operating beam. Two positioning members are movable with the operating beam, wherein each positioning member extends into a corresponding one of said opposed longitudinal guides. Each of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen near the opposite transversal edge is provided with a wing folded inwards in a direction away from the respective positioning member, so that the wing and the positioning members are on opposite sides of the sunscreen. Each wing is made accessible to the respective positioning member from the opposite side of the flexible sunscreen in order to engage it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Petrus Martinus Josephus CLEPHAS, Ruud Geurts, Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Gerardus Franciscus Jacobus Haumann
  • Publication number: 20160221424
    Abstract: A sunshade assembly comprises a flexible sunscreen having opposed longitudinal edges and opposed transversal edges, a rotatable winding shaft and an operating beam and two opposed longitudinal guides each defining a guide channel for receiving therein and guiding inwardly through an entrance opening folded parts of corresponding ones of said longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. The operating beam at opposite ends includes positioning members around which inwardly folded wings of the longitudinal edges of the sunscreen are positioned. The positioning members extend into corresponding ones of said longitudinal guides longitudinally in a direction towards the winding shaft such that the positioning members only at a leading end thereof facing away from the winding shaft are connected to the operating beam and are movable with the operating beam. Each positioning member is positioned entirely within the respective guide channel without extending through the entrance opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Eduardus Christianus Henricus Van Boxtel, Ruud Geurts, Robert Rikkert, Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Joonggl Shin, Dave Keller
  • Publication number: 20160185194
    Abstract: A guide is presented intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having opposed longitudinal edges and two opposed longitudinal guides each comprising at least two spaced guide legs for defining there between a guide channel for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. The guides and longitudinal edges are provided with cooperating guide locking members and edge locking members for preventing the longitudinal edges of the sunscreen from moving out of the guide channels. The guide locking members are defined on separate parts engaging the guides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Rikkert, Theodorus Van Doleweerd, Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Petrus Martinus Josephus Clephas
  • Publication number: 20160130872
    Abstract: A flexible sunscreen is provided intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having a central part and two opposed inwardly folded longitudinal edges connected to the central part by means of folding lines, and two opposed longitudinal guides for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges of the flexible sunscreen, which guides are provided with locking members for engaging an outer end of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges for preventing these edges from moving out of the longitudinal guides. The central part of the flexible sunscreen mainly is manufactured from a first material with a first stiffness wherein of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges and of the parts of the central part adjacent the edges at least part is made of a second material with a second higher stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Dave Keller, Martinus Wilhelmus Maria Nabuurs, Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes Manders, Robert Rikkert
  • Patent number: 8973644
    Abstract: A rollable screen comprises a rotatable winding tube for a screen mounted for rotation in a stationary mounting assembly and a spring for loading said winding tube in a direction for winding the screen onto the winding tube. A first end of said spring is connected to the winding tube and a second end is connected to a mounting part positioned within the winding tube and connected to the stationary mounting assembly. Said mounting part comprises projecting locking elements for cooperation with corresponding locking members of the mounting assembly and for a rotation relative thereto between a first rotational position in which the mounting part can be inserted in or removed from the mounting assembly, and a second rotational position in which the locking elements and locking members prevent any translational movement of the rollable screen relative to the stationary mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.
    Inventor: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters
  • Publication number: 20120048484
    Abstract: A rollable screen comprises a rotatable winding tube for a screen mounted for rotation in a stationary mounting assembly and a spring for loading said winding tube in a direction for winding the screen onto the winding tube. A first end of said spring is connected to the winding tube and a second end is connected to a mounting part positioned within the winding tube and connected to the stationary mounting assembly. Said mounting part comprises projecting locking elements for cooperation with corresponding locking members of the mounting assembly and for a rotation relative thereto between a first rotational position in which the mounting part can be inserted in or removed from the mounting assembly, and a second rotational position in which the locking elements and locking members prevent any translational movement of the rollable screen relative to the stationary mounting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.
    Inventor: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters
  • Patent number: 6499799
    Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprising a roof opening provided in the roof of the vehicle which can be closed by means of a foldable assembly. A flow-influencing panel is pivotable outwardly from a position substantially in line with the roof towards an inclined position and which panel, as seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, is positioned at a leading end of the roof opening. The panel, in a position in line with the roof, and the closure assembly, in a position closing the roof opening, mutually overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Inalfa Industries B.V.
    Inventors: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Martinus Wilhelmus Maria Nabuurs
  • Publication number: 20020033620
    Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprising a roof opening provided in the roof of the vehicle which can be closed by means of a foldable assembly. A flow-influencing panel is pivotable outwardly from a position substantially in line with the roof towards an inclined position and which panel, as seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, is positioned at a leading end of the roof opening. The panel, in a position in line with the roof, and the closure assembly, in a position closing the roof opening, mutually overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters, Martinus Wilhelmus Maria Nabuurs