Patents by Inventor Roel Steunenbeg

Roel Steunenbeg 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 frothing milk, comprising means for preventing blockage of an air restriction by milk residue
    Patent number: 8794128
    Abstract: A device for performing a process of treating a liquid including a detachably arranged liquid treating unit and a basic part which is suitable for receiving and accommodating the liquid treating unit. The liquid treating unit has an air restriction for taking in air to be used in the liquid treating processes, wherein the air restriction includes a pin and a hole for receiving the pin. The pin is rotatably arranged in the hole, and means are provided for causing a rotation of the pin in case of a movement of the liquid treating unit relative to the liquid treating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Fred Fraij, Joeke Noordhuis, Peter Rijskamp, Yde Johannes Venema, Gert Westrup, Roel Steunenbeg