Patents by Inventor Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie VAN LAARHOVEN

Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie VAN LAARHOVEN 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).

  • Publication number: 20230051923
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for realizing an aseptic connection between a valve unit and a tank container comprising an inliner, wherein a disinfection unit comprising the valve unit is positioned around the spout of the tank container. The valve unit is then disinfected by exposing it to a disinfection fluid and/or to electromagnetic radiation while the valve of the valve unit is in an open position. After having closed the valve, an end portion of the valve unit is pressed against a closure element that blocks the spout of the inliner, to thereby effect that the inner environment of the inliner and the interior of the valve unit are in fluid communication. The disinfection unit is then removed and the valve unit is fastened to the tank container to ensure an aseptic connection between the valve unit and the tank container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie VAN LAARHOVEN, Robin William Anton BRUIL, Barry Fransiscus Wilhelmus VAN BARSCHOT, Wilhelmus Theodorus Maria VAN BARSCHOT
  • Patent number: 11524840
    Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-stabilizing inliner for use in a tank container, comprising an inliner having an inliner wall made of a film material, wherein the inliner wall 1) is configured as a bag to define an interior space for storing a liquid, 2) has an opening for the entrance of the liquid into the interior space, 3) has an inner surface facing the interior space and an outer surface facing an exterior environment; characterized in that an inflatable unit is connected to the inliner, the inflatable unit comprising a film material that is configured as a bag to define an interior space for containing a gas. The inflatable unit reduces sloshing of the liquid when a tank container with the inliner is partly filled with liquid. The inflatable unit may also function as a handle for removing the liquid-stabilizing after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: MEGA-INLINER INTERNATIONAL GROUP B.V.
    Inventors: Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie Van Laarhoven, Wilhelmus Theodorus Maria Van Barschot
  • Patent number: 11447332
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (10) of a tank container (20), an inliner (40) and a connection unit (60) for the transport and/or storage of a liquid. The inliner is present in the tank container and the outlet of the inliner is connected to the drain hole (25) of the tank container. A connection unit is present that secures the connection of both outlets and at the same time provides a liquid tight and an air tight connection with an external unit for the delivery or discharge of the liquid contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: MEGA-INLINER INTERNATIONAL GROUP B.V.
    Inventor: Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie Van Laarhoven
  • Publication number: 20210387798
    Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-stabilizing inliner for use in a tank container, comprising an inliner having an inliner wall made of a film material, wherein the inliner wall 1) is configured as a bag to define an interior space for storing a liquid, 2) has an opening for the entrance of the liquid into the interior space, 3) has an inner surface facing the interior space and an outer surface facing an exterior environment; characterized in that an inflatable unit is connected to the inliner, the inflatable unit comprising a film material that is configured as a bag to define an interior space for containing a gas. The inflatable unit reduces sloshing of the liquid when a tank container with the inliner is partly filled with liquid. The inflatable unit may also function as a handle for removing the liquid-stabilizing after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie VAN LAARHOVEN, Wilhelmus Theodorus Maria VAN BARSCHOT
  • Publication number: 20200140190
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (10) of a tank container (20), an inliner (40) and a connection unit (60) for the transport and/or storage of a liquid. The inliner is present in the tank container and the outlet of the inliner is connected to the drain hole (25) of the tank container. A connection unit is present that secures the connection of both outlets and at the same time provides a liquid tight and an air tight connection with an external unit for the delivery or discharge of the liquid contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie VAN LAARHOVEN