Patents by Inventor Tim Sprang

Tim Sprang 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: 11241006
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device which is able to detect and deter wildlife. The present solution provides for a modular system which can have various modules received in a module housing and those modules can be replaced without the need for the device to be serviced by the manufacturer or a certified repair technician.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Bird Control Group BV
    Inventors: Steinar Henkes, Pim Tammes, Bob van Haren, Kris Mooi, Anirudh Bisht, Tim Sprang, Robin Blok, Haiyan Che, Tomaz Rems
  • Publication number: 20210282386
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and a method for deterring birds, comprising a frame fixedly disposed on a structure; a laser light generator connected with the frame, including a laser light source for generating a laser light beam; a supply circuit for supplying the laser light source; driving means connected with the laser light generator, for having at least a part of the laser light generator move; and a control element for controlling the laser light source and the drivable part of the laser light generator, wherein the driving means are arranged for causing a movement to be executed of at least a drivable part of the laser light generator. Thus, an apparatus and a method are obtained having a greater effect in deterring birds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye Henskes, Pim Roelof Clement Tammes, Tim Sprang
  • Patent number: 11044902
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and a method for deterring birds, comprising a frame fixedly disposed on a structure; a laser light generator connected with the frame, including a laser light source for generating a laser light beam; a supply circuit for supplying the laser light source; driving means connected with the laser light generator, for having at least a part of the laser light generator move; and a control element for controlling the laser light source and the drivable part of the laser light generator, wherein the driving means are arranged for causing a movement to be executed of at least a drivable part of the laser light generator. Thus, an apparatus and a method are obtained having a greater effect in deterring birds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Steinar Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye Henskes, Pim Roelof Clement Tammes, Tim Sprang
  • Publication number: 20200359616
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device which is able to detect and deter wildlife. The present solution provides for a modular system which can have various modules received in a module housing and those modules can be replaced without the need for the device to be serviced by the manufacturer or a certified repair technician.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Bird Control Group BV
    Inventors: Steinar Henkes, Pim Tammes, Bob van Haren, Kris Mooi, Anirudh Bisht, Tim Sprang, Robin Blok, Haiyan Che, Tomaz Rems
  • Publication number: 20200260716
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and a method for deterring birds, comprising a frame fixedly disposed on a structure; a laser light generator connected with the frame, including a laser light source for generating a laser light beam; a supply circuit for supplying the laser light source; driving means connected with the laser light generator, for having at least a part of the laser light generator move; and a control element for controlling the laser light source and the drivable part of the laser light generator, wherein the driving means are arranged for causing a movement to be executed of at least a drivable part of the laser light generator. Thus, an apparatus and a method are obtained having a greater effect in deterring birds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye HENSKES, Pim Roelof Clement TAMMES, Tim SPRANG
  • Patent number: 10660325
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and a method for deterring birds, comprising a frame fixedly disposed on a structure; a laser light generator connected with the frame, including a laser light source for generating a laser light beam; a supply circuit for supplying the laser light source; driving means connected with the laser light generator, for having at least a part of the laser light generator move; and a control element for controlling the laser light source and the drivable part of the laser light generator, wherein the driving means are arranged for causing a movement to be executed of at least a drivable part of the laser light generator. Thus, an apparatus and a method are obtained having a greater effect in deterring birds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Steinar Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye Henskes, Pim Roelof Clement Tammes, Tim Sprang
  • Publication number: 20190183109
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and a method for deterring birds, comprising a frame fixedly disposed on a structure; a laser light generator connected with the frame, including a laser light source for generating a laser light beam; a supply circuit for supplying the laser light source; driving means connected with the laser light generator, for having at least a part of the laser light generator move; and a control element for controlling the laser light source and the drivable part of the laser light generator, wherein the driving means are arranged for causing a movement to be executed of at least a drivable part of the laser light generator. Thus, an apparatus and a method are obtained having a greater effect in deterring birds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye HENSKES, Pim Roelof Clement TAMMES, Tim SPRANG
  • Patent number: 10251386
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the present application, a bird deterrence system is proposed comprising a laser device for producing a laser beam; comprising scanning equipment for rotating the laser beam at designated lateral and elevational angular speeds relative to the normal axis; a power supply for feeding the laser device and the scanning equipment; and a control unit for controlling the laser device and scanning equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Bird Control Group, B.V.
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye Henskes, Pim Roelof Clement Tammes, Tim Sprang, Pepijn Bastiaan Cox
  • Patent number: 10238100
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and a method for deterring birds, comprising a frame fixedly disposed on a structure; a laser light generator connected with the frame, including a laser light source for generating a laser light beam; a supply circuit for supplying the laser light source; driving means connected with the laser light generator, for having at least a part of the laser light generator move; and a control element for controlling the laser light source and the drivable part of the laser light generator, wherein the driving means are arranged for causing a movement to be executed of at least a drivable part of the laser light generator. Thus, an apparatus and a method are obtained having a greater effect in deterring birds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Steinar Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Steiner Finn Boye Henskes, Pim Roelof Clement Tammes, Tim Sprang
  • Publication number: 20190014770
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the present application, a bird deterrence system is proposed comprising a laser device for producing a laser beam; comprising scanning equipment for rotating the laser beam at designated lateral and elevational angular speeds relative to the normal axis; a power supply for feeding the laser device and the scanning equipment; and a control unit for controlling the laser device and scanning equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye Henskes, Pim Roelof Clement Tammes, Tim Sprang, Pepijn Bastiaan COX
  • Patent number: 10091982
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the present application, a bird deterrence system is proposed comprising a laser device for producing a laser beam; comprising scanning equipment for rotating the laser beam at designated lateral and elevational angular speeds relative to the normal axis; a power supply for feeding the laser device and the scanning equipment; and a control unit for controlling the laser device and scanning equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Bird Control Group B.V.
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye Henskes, Pim Roelof Clement Tammes, Tim Sprang, Pepijn Bastiaan Cox
  • Publication number: 20170027156
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the present application, a bird deterrence system is proposed comprising a laser device for producing a laser beam; comprising scanning equipment for rotating the laser beam at designated lateral and elevational angular speeds relative to the normal axis; a power supply for feeding the laser device and the scanning equipment; and a control unit for controlling the laser device and scanning equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: BIRD CONTROL GROUP B.V.
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye HENSKES, Pim Roelof Clement TAMMES, Tim SPRANG, Pepijn Bastiaan COX
  • Publication number: 20160128315
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and a method for deterring birds, comprising a frame fixedly disposed on a structure; a laser light generator connected with the frame, including a laser light source for generating a laser light beam; a supply circuit for supplying the laser light source; driving means connected with the laser light generator, for having at least a part of the laser light generator move; and a control element for controlling the laser light source and the drivable part of the laser light generator, wherein the driving means are arranged for causing a movement to be executed of at least a drivable part of the laser light generator. Thus, an apparatus and a method are obtained having a greater effect in deterring birds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Steinar Finn Boye Henskes, Pim Roelof Clement Tammes, Tim Sprang