Patents by Inventor Simon Kaastra
Simon Kaastra 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).
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Patent number: 7796868Abstract: Devices for heating liquids have been known for a long time. The applications of these devices can also be of very diverse nature. Such heating devices are thus for instance already applied on a large scale as, or applied as component in, water kettles, dishwashers, washing machines, coffee-making machines, shower water heaters and the like. The invention relates to a device for heating liquids. The invention also relates to a base structure for use in such a device. The invention further relates to a method for heating liquids.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Ferro Techniek Holding B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20090302013Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heating an object, comprising the at least partially metal object and at least one at least partially metal electrical heating element for the object connected to the object, which heating element comprises a heat-generating layer, a heating body and a dielectric therebetween, and wherein the at least one heating element is connected to at least a part of the object by means of a metal welded connection, wherein the welded connection does not extend into the dielectric.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20090218333Abstract: A heating element for use in a device for heating liquids comprising an uninterrupted and integrally constructed track-like electrical resistor having a first material for forced conduction of electric current, electrical resistor having a plurality of elongate resistor segments and at least one curved resistor segment for mutual electrical coupling of the elongate resistor segments. Also disclosed is a device for heating liquids using the heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: FERRO TECHNIEK HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20090130470Abstract: The invention relates to an enamel composition for application in an enamel layer in heating elements. The invention further comprises an assembly of such an enamel composition and a substrate surface. In addition, the invention comprises a heating element comprising such an assembly. The invention moreover comprises the use of such an enamel composition for applying an enamel layer to a substrate surface. The enamel composition makes possible an electrical heating element with improved durability and increased safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2005Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: FERRO TECHNIEK HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Simon Kaastra, Rudi Meinen
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Publication number: 20090107988Abstract: The invention relates to a heating element comprising at least a layer generating heat by means of electric current, a surface for heating and a dielectric therebetween, wherein the dielectric comprises at least a first and a second dielectric layer, between which is situated an electrically conductive layer. The invention also comprises a liquid container provided with such a heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2005Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20090098371Abstract: The invention relates to an enamel composition for application as dielectric. The invention also relates to the use of such an enamel composition for application as dielectric. The invention further relates to a dielectric layer with such an enamel composition. In addition, the invention relates to an assembly of such a dielectric layer and a support structure manufactured at least partially from stainless steel, wherein the dielectric player is arranged on a part of the support structure manufactured from stainless steel. The invention moreover relates to a method for manufacturing such an assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2005Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Simon Kaastra, Rudi Meinen
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Publication number: 20090060481Abstract: A device for heating liquids having a base structure and at least one heating element connecting to the base structure wherein at least one non-linear channel structure is arranged between the base structure and the heating element for throughflow of a liquid for heating, and whereas the base structure and the heating element are mutually connected by means of at least one soldered connection. A method is disclosed for heating liquids comprising activating a heating element and guiding a liquid for heating through a channel structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: FERRO TECHNIEK HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Patent number: 7342329Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply for electrical domestic appliances, comprising: at least one connection to the mains electricity supply, and at least one connector for releasable electrical coupling of the power supply to a domestic appliance, wherein the power supply is also provided with measuring and control means for controlling a feed signal generated by the power supply by means of at least one control signal transmitted by a coupled domestic appliance. The invention also relates to a domestic appliance for co-action with such a power supply.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Ferro Techniek B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20080037968Abstract: Devices for heating liquids have been known for a long time. The applications of these devices can also be of very diverse nature. Such heating devices are thus for instance already applied on a large scale as, or applied as component in, water kettles, dishwashers, washing machines, coffee-making machines, shower water heaters and the like. The invention relates to a device for heating liquids. The invention also relates to a base structure for use in such a device. The invention further relates to a method for heating liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2005Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: Ferro Techniek Holding B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Patent number: 7257321Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heating liquids, comprising: a liquid container, at least one electrical heating element connected to the liquid container for heating liquid received in the liquid container, at least one boiling sensor connected to, the inner side of the liquid container for detecting a boiling temperature in a part of the liquid container located above the liquid, at least one overheating sensor thermally connected to the heating element, and an electrical circuit in which the heating element, the boiling sensor and the overheating sensor are received such that a power supply to the heating element can be interrupted by the boiling sensor and the overheating sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Ferro Techniek Holding B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Patent number: 7187855Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heating liquids, comprising: a first liquid container for liquid for heating, and a heating element connected to the first liquid container. The invention also relates to an assembly for use in such a device. Such a heating device can be applied in diverse electrical appliances for heating liquids.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Ferro Techniek Holding B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20070000906Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heating liquids, comprising: a liquid container, at least one electrical heating element connected to the liquid container for heating liquid received in the liquid container, at least one boiling sensor connected to, the inner side of the liquid container for detecting a boiling temperature in a part of the liquid container located above the liquid, at least one overheating sensor thermally connected to the heating element, and an electrical circuit in which the heating element, the boiling sensor and the overheating sensor are received such that a power supply to the heating element can be interrupted by the boiling sensor and the overheating sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2004Publication date: January 4, 2007Applicant: FERRO TECHNIEK HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20060289473Abstract: The invention relates to a heating assembly, comprising: a carrier provided with at least one track-like electrical resistor arranged on one side of the carrier, and a support member engaging on the carrier on the side of the track-like electrical resistor, wherein the carrier is flexible and the support member is at least substantially form-retaining.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: FERRO TECHNIEK HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20060159435Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heating liquids, comprising: a first liquid container for liquid for heating, and a heating element connected to the first liquid container. The invention also relates to an assembly for use in such a device. Such a heating device can be applied in diverse electrical appliances for heating liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: FERRO TECHNIEK HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Patent number: 6919540Abstract: The invention relates to a heating element with at least one electrical resistance, wherein between a surface for heating and the electrical resistance is situated a dielectric, onto which dielectric connects an ammeter for detecting a leakage current. In addition, the invention comprises a liquid container provided with such a heating element. The invention also relates to a method for detecting a temperature change in a heating element formed by an electrical resistance by measuring a leakage current discharged by a dielectric connected to the heating element.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Ferro Techniek Holding B. V.Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20040012269Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply for electrical domestic appliances, comprising: at least one connection to the mains electricity supply, and at least one connector for releasable electrical coupling of the power supply to a domestic appliance, wherein the power supply is also provided with measuring and control means for controlling a feed signal generated by the power supply by means of at least one control signal transmitted by a coupled domestic appliance. The invention also relates to a domestic appliance for co-action with such a power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20030146204Abstract: The invention relates to a heating element with at least one electrical resistance, wherein between a surface for heating and the electrical resistance is situated a dielectric, onto which dielectric connects an ammeter for detecting a leakage current. In addition, the invention comprises a liquid container provided with such a heating element. The invention also relates to a method for detecting a temperature change in a heating element formed by an electrical resistance by measuring a leakage current discharged by a dielectric connected to the heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventor: Simon Kaastra
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Patent number: 6600875Abstract: Water flow heater with a first heater element (20) for supplying a fixed power, a second, controllable heater element (30), a temperature sensor (40, 50) for measuring the temperature of heated water, and a control unit (22, 32, 80) for controlling the heat supply from the second heater element (30) in dependence on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor (40, 50). A water flowrate lying within a predetermined range is safeguarded in that a pump (60) is provided for generating a water flow through a channel (13), and the control unit is designed so as to activate the heater elements (20, 30) in dependence on activation of the pump (60). As a result, the first heater element (20) of fixed power can have a comparatively high power rating without the risk of water being too strongly heated thereby.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Hans Kodden, Thijs De Haan, Simon Kaastra
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Publication number: 20020051632Abstract: Water flow heater with a first heater element (20) for supplying a fixed power, a second, controllable heater element (30), a temperature sensor (40, 50) for measuring the temperature of heated water, and a control unit (22, 32, 80) for controlling the heat supply from the second heater element (30) in dependence on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor (40, 50). A water flowrate lying within a predetermined range is safeguarded in that a pump (60) is provided for generating a water flow through a channel (13), and the control unit is designed so as to activate the heater elements (20, 30) in dependence on activation of the pump (60). As a result, the first heater element (20) of fixed power can have a comparatively high power rating without the risk of water being too strongly heated thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Hans Kodden, Thijs De Haan, Simon Kaastra
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Patent number: 5314006Abstract: A sheet metal heating package for heat exchangers including a plurality of superimposed sheets having at least a partial profiling for instance embossments leaving free flow channels in between themselves, which sheets carry a coating serving as a surface protection, for instance a layer enamel, the sheet metal heating package having a profiling of the sheets, where at least the border edges of the respectively adjoining directly superposed sheets have a minimum spacing from each other at all points or are aligned so as not to contact each other, the border zones of the sheets and possibly the process technology-wise caused material accumulations arising at the border edges of the coating are in this way protected against chipping or spalling.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1992Date of Patent: May 24, 1994Assignee: Apparatebau Rothemuhle Brandt & Kritler Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventors: Simon Kaastra, Gerd Koster