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1.

ANTENNA FOR USE IN AN RFID TAG

      
Application Number 19128660
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-11
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Andries, Dominique
  • De Schepper, Benjamin

Abstract

Antenna for use in an RFID tag, said antenna having a core, a metal wire or cable, and a protective sleeve, wherein said core contains textile made from polymer or organic materials, said metal wire or cable is spiralled or helixed around said antenna core in Z or S direction to form a composite structure, and said protective sleeve is made by one or more wrapped layers around said composite structure, and said protective sleeve contains textile made from polymer or organic materials.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
  • G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine

2.

BIPOLAR LEAD-ACID BATTERY PLATES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

      
Application Number EP2025085840
Publication Number 2026/131225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-08
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Dewitte, Rik
  • Andries, Dominique

Abstract

The invention discloses a bipolar plate for a lead-acid battery, comprising a conductive substrate made from plastic matrix and a fabric, wherein said fabric is embedded in said conductive substrate, said fabric is made from conductive yarn comprising metallic filament, and said plastic, e.g. thermoplastic or thermoset, of plastic matrix is impregnated into said fabric. Said conductive substrate is a closed structure, preferably having a porosity less than 10%, and said conductive substrate is coated with a corrosion-resistant coating to form a bipolar plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 4/68 - Selection of materials for use in lead-acid accumulators
  • H01M 4/74 - Meshes or woven materialExpanded metal
  • H01M 4/82 - Multi-step processes for manufacturing carriers for lead-acid accumulators
  • H01M 10/18 - Lead-acid accumulators with bipolar electrodes
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

3.

POROUS TRANSPORT ELECTRODE WITH PATTERNED SURFACE

      
Application Number EP2025083786
Publication Number 2026/114755
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-11-21
Publication Date 2026-06-04
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Favet, Thomas
  • Allaert, Bart

Abstract

Porous transport electrode with patterned surface A method for increasing a surface area of a porous transport layer substrate (22, 32) for an electrolyser device (7), comprising laser structuring the porous transport layer substrate (22, 32) using a pulsed laser so as to pattern said porous transport layer substrate (22, 32) with laser-induced periodic surface structures comprising grooves (82) alternating with hills (81), wherein a ratio of a full width at half maximum (810) of the hills (81) to a full width at half maximum (820) of the grooves (82) is at most 4, preferably at most 2, more preferably at most 0.5.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 11/031 - Porous electrodes
  • C25B 11/032 - Gas diffusion electrodes
  • C25B 11/061 - Metal or alloy
  • C25B 11/073 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material
  • B23K 26/362 - Laser etching
  • B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
  • B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
  • C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
  • C25B 11/02 - ElectrodesManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 11/052 - Electrodes comprising one or more electrocatalytic coatings on a substrate
  • C25B 11/063 - Valve metal, e.g. titanium
  • C25B 11/065 - Carbon
  • C25B 11/069 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the substrate or carrier material consisting of at least one single element and at least one compoundElectrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the substrate or carrier material consisting of two or more compounds
  • C25B 11/075 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound
  • C25B 11/081 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the element being a noble metal
  • C25B 11/089 - Alloys

4.

LOOP

      
Application Number 1918349
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-01-14
Registration Date 2026-01-14
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Metal wire; steel wire; cut pieces of metal wires for the reinforcement of mixtures, materials and products of concrete. Non-textile fibers for reinforcing purposes; synthetic fibers to be added to concrete and asphalt for reinforcing building materials. Mixtures, materials and products of concrete containing cut pieces of metal wires or synthetic fibers for reinforcement thereof; concrete flooring, concrete panels; asphalt with cut pieces of metal wires or synthetic fibers, all aforementioned goods for building purposes.

5.

RADAR SCATTERING YARN WITH REDUCED REFLECTIVITY

      
Application Number EP2025081963
Publication Number 2026/099259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-11-05
Publication Date 2026-05-15
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Andries, Dominique
  • Verstraeten, Steve
  • Dewitte, Rik

Abstract

A yarn structure (14) is provided for use in a camouflage net. It comprises first (3), second (4) and third (5) yarn elements comprising, respectively, polymer, metal and carbon- or graphene-based material. The yarn elements are combined to form the yarn structure. The second yarn element (4) is present in an amount sufficient to provide radar scattering capabilities. The third yarn element (5) is present in an amount sufficient to reduce radar reflectivity of the yarn structure, compared to a yarn structure without the third yarn element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
  • F41H 3/02 - Covers, e.g. screens, nets

6.

HYBRID STRUCTURED POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER

      
Application Number EP2025080257
Publication Number 2026/087457
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Favet, Thomas
  • Hellert, Dieter
  • Synhaeve, Kris
  • Mestdagh, Jan
  • Vandenbroucke, Wouter
  • Derveaux, Simon
  • Delbeke, Geert

Abstract

The invention is provided with a porous transport layer for an electrolyser or for a fuel cell, comprising a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is made from conductive fibers having an average equivalent diameter of less than 100 µm and an aspect ratio of discrete length to diameter of at least 5, wherein said conductive fibers have a standard deviation between fibers of the equivalent fiber diameter of less than 30% of the equivalent fiber diameter. The second layer is made from irregularly shaped conductive particles, wherein said second layer has an average pore size smaller than the average pore size of the first layer, and wherein the porosity within the thickness of said second layer has a variation less than 10% from the nominal value. The first layer is metallurgically bonded to the second layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/60 - Constructional parts of cells
  • C25B 9/75 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having bipolar electrodes
  • C25B 9/77 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having diaphragms
  • B22F 7/00 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting
  • H01M 4/88 - Processes of manufacture
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys
  • B22F 1/054 - Nanosized particles

7.

LOOP

      
Serial Number 79450291
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-14
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Metal wire; steel wire; cut pieces of metal wires for the reinforcement of mixtures, materials and products of concrete. Non-textile fibers for reinforcing purposes; synthetic fibers to be added to concrete and asphalt for reinforcing building materials. Mixtures, materials and products of concrete containing cut pieces of metal wires or synthetic fibers for reinforcement thereof; concrete flooring, concrete panels; asphalt with cut pieces of metal wires or synthetic fibers, all aforementioned goods for building purposes.

8.

STEEL WIRE WITH A METAL COATING ADDED WITH SILVER

      
Application Number EP2025067627
Publication Number 2026/002916
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-24
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wang, Baoxing
  • Hamon, Yohann

Abstract

The present invention provides a steel wire, comprising a steel substrate and a metal coating covering said steel substrate for the adhesion with the rubber compound, wherein the metal coating comprises silver (Ag). The present invention also provides a bead bundle and a tire, comprising the steel wire. The present invention further provides a process for improving the fatigue performance of a steel wire, said process comprising adding silver (Ag) into the metal coating of the steel wire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 15/00 - Tyre beads, e.g. ply turn-up or overlap
  • C23C 2/38 - WiresTubes
  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

9.

STEEL CORD HAVING FIVE STEEL FILAMENTS FOR RUBBER REINFORCEMENT

      
Application Number EP2025065288
Publication Number 2025/252708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-03
Publication Date 2025-12-11
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Zhang, Aijun

Abstract

The invention is relating to a steel cord comprising five steel filaments with a filament diameter d expressed in mm, and the steel cord has a cord lay length LL in the range of 11-40mm, the five steel filaments of the steel cord have an average tensile strength TS expressed in MPa, 4100-2000xd≤TS≤4900-2000xd, the steel cord has a pre-determined total strain. The invention provides a solution to reduce the problem of steel filament fracture, cracks on the surface of steel filament or the loose or flare of steel cord during the production of steel cord.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

10.

STEEL CORD HAVING SIX STEEL FILAMENTS FOR RUBBER REINFORCEMENT

      
Application Number EP2025064146
Publication Number 2025/252487
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-22
Publication Date 2025-12-11
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Zhang, Aijun

Abstract

The invention is relating to a steel cord comprising six steel filaments with a filament diameter d expressed in mm, and the steel cord has a cord lay length LL in the range of 12-40mm, the six steel filaments of the steel cord have an average tensile strength TS expressed in MPa, 4100-2000xd≤TS≤4900-2000xd, the steel cord has a pre-determined total strain. The invention provides a solution to reduce the problem of steel filament fracture, cracks on the surface of steel filament or the loose or flare of steel cord during the production of steel cord.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

11.

ANTENNA FOR USE IN AN RFID TAG

      
Application Number EP2025064928
Publication Number 2025/252593
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-28
Publication Date 2025-12-11
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Andries, Dominique
  • Van Leuven, Gert
  • De Lepeleer, Els
  • Van Campe, Marjolein
  • Offermans, Mike

Abstract

Antenna for use in an RFID tag, said antenna comprising a core, a metal wire or cable, and a protective sleeve, wherein said core comprises, and preferably consists of, textile made from elastomer or elastic materials having elasticity in a range of 5 to 50%, said metal wire or cable is spiralled or helixed around said antenna core in Z or S direction to form a composite structure, and said protective sleeve is made by one or more wrapped layers around said composite structure, and said protective sleeve comprises, and preferably consists of, textile made from polymer or organic materials.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies
  • D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
  • D06H 1/04 - Marking textile materialsMarking in combination with metering or inspecting by attaching threads, tags, or the like

12.

INSULATED METAL ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2025065150
Publication Number 2025/252652
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-02
Publication Date 2025-12-11
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Persoone, Peter
  • Rooms, Kris
  • Vandenbroucke, Wouter
  • Vierstraete, Maarten
  • Van Ranst, Philippe
  • Wydaeghe, Jeroen

Abstract

Insulated metal element having stable electrical properties, excellent heat ageing resistance and controlled surface roughness is provided. The insulated metal element comprises a metal element and a thermoplastic polymer coating layer directly covering said metal element, the thermoplastic polymer coating layer comprises a thermoplastic polymer selected from the PAEK family, the thermoplastic polymer has a melt viscosity higher than 250 Pa.s, as measured according to ASTM D3835 at 400°C, at shear rate of 1000s-1; the thermoplastic polymer coating layer is in semi crystalline state, the relative crystallinity is between 20% and 50% as measured by DSC according to ASTM D3418, and the thermoplastic polymer coating layer has an outer surface roughness Ra between 0.01 and 10µm. The method to produce the same is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 3/30 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes
  • H01B 3/42 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes polyesters, polyethers, polyacetal
  • B05D 3/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
  • B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
  • B29C 71/00 - After-treatment of articles without altering their shapeApparatus therefor
  • B29C 71/02 - Thermal after-treatment
  • H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
  • H01B 13/06 - Insulating conductors or cables

13.

STEEL CORD HAVING FOUR STEEL FILAMENTS FOR RUBBER REINFORCEMENT

      
Application Number EP2025065169
Publication Number 2025/252656
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-02
Publication Date 2025-12-11
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Zhang, Aijun

Abstract

The invention is relating to a steel cord comprising four steel filaments with a filament diameter d expressed in mm, and the steel cord has a cord lay length LL in the range of 10-40mm, the four steel filaments of the steel cord have an average tensile strength TS expressed in MPa, 4100-2000xd≤TS≤4900-2000xd, the steel cord has a pre-determined total strain. The invention provides a solution to reduce the problem of steel filament fracture, cracks on the surface of steel filament or the loose or flare of steel cord during the production of steel cord.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

14.

ROCKFALL PRE-SENSING ACTIVE AVOIDING TYPE STEEL COLUMN SUPPORTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2025060784
Publication Number 2025/219594
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-18
Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Zhixiang, Yu
  • Yuntao, Jin

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of slope rockfall protection, and provides a rockfall pre-sensing active avoiding type steel column supporting system which comprises a rotatable column foot, a deflection steel column, a pulley node, a pre-sensing upper pulling anchor rope and a connecting piece. A bottom lug plate of the deflection steel column is provided with a hole, the fit tolerance of a diameter of the hole and a diameter of a pin shaft is large, so as to help the steel column to rotate in a horizontal direction. The pulley node is provided with double pulleys, a pre-sensing pull-up anchor rope is wound on each of the two pulleys, two anchor points of each rope are distributed on two sides of a projection line (hereinafter referred to as the projection line) of an initial axis of the steel column on a slope surface, one anchor point is near the projection line, and the other anchor point is far away from the projection line. Before falling rocks impact the steel column, the pull-up anchor rope on one side near the projection line is firstly impacted, and the steel column deflects towards the other side under the action of a resultant force of the pull-up anchor rope, so that falling rock impact can be avoided or impact damage of the steel column can be reduced. The protection problem that falling rocks directly impact the steel columns is solved, and the impact resistance reliability and disaster prevention toughness of the passive nets are greatly improved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01F 7/04 - Devices affording protection against snowslides, avalanches or falling rocks, e.g. avalanche preventing structures, galleries

15.

METHOD OF MEASURING THE CONTENT OF A CHEMICAL ELEMENT IN A COATING

      
Application Number 18275752
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-25
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Xia, Degui
  • Allaert, Bart
  • Forrez, Sebastiaan

Abstract

A method of measuring content of a first chemical element in a coating comprising the first element applied on a substrate also comprising the first element, the content of said the element being determined by measuring the ratio of the content of a second chemical element over the content of the first element in the coating and the ratio of the content of the second element over the content of the first element in the substrate, whereby the content of the first element both in the coating and in the substrate is different than the content of the second element both in the coating and in the substrate and the ratio of the content of a second element over the content of the first element in the coating is different from the ratio of the content of the second element over the content of the first element in the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/2028 - Metallic constituents
  • G01N 1/40 - Concentrating samples
  • G01N 21/73 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light thermally excited using plasma burners or torches

16.

ELYTA

      
Application Number 1869166
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-06-26
Registration Date 2025-06-26
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Steel cord for tire reinforcement. Car tires; electric vehicle tires.

17.

A PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRE FOR HEAVY VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2025051931
Publication Number 2025/162859
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-27
Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wang, He
  • Wang, Yuping
  • Xu, Lin

Abstract

A longer lifetime pneumatic radial tire having a belt package (125) with three belt plies for heavy vehicle is provided. The pneumatic radial tire has a tread portion (105), a carcass (120) comprising at least one carcass ply, a pair of bead portions, and a belt package located between the carcass and the tread portion, the belt package has three belt plies including a first working ply, a second working ply and a third ply, the first working ply and the second working ply are located in sequence along the radially outward direction of the pneumatic radial tire; the third ply is either a transition ply located between the carcass and the first working ply or a protection ply located between the second working ply and the tread portion; the first working ply comprises a plurality of first steel cords arranged in parallel with a first angle di relative to the circumferential direction of the pneumatic radial tire in a range of 15 to 30 degrees, each of the first steel cords comprises multiple first steel filaments; and the second working ply comprises a plurality of second steel cords arranged in parallel with a second angle relative to the circumferential direction of the pneumatic radial tire in a range of 15 to 30 degrees, each of the second steel cords comprises multiple second steel filaments, wherein the second steel cords are inclined oppositely to the first steel cords with respect to the circumferential direction of the pneumatic radial tire, wherein the total ply strength PStr of the first working ply and the second working ply is more than 2.5 kN/mm, and the total ply stiffness PSti of the first working ply and the second working ply is more than 1.4 kNxmm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 9/20 - Structure or arrangement of belts or breakers, crown-reinforcing or cushioning layers built-up from rubberised plies each having all cords arranged substantially parallel

18.

ELYTA

      
Serial Number 79429821
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-06-26
Registration Date 2026-02-03
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Steel cord for tire reinforcement Car tires; electric vehicle tires

19.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A METAL WIRE WITH A THINNED WIRE END

      
Application Number EP2024084617
Publication Number 2025/131710
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-04
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Vermeulen, Dirk

Abstract

A device (100, 200, 300, 400) for providing a metal wire (290) with a thinned wire end, the device (100, 200, 300, 400) comprising, at opposite sides of a path for axial motion of the wire, one or more pairs of jaws (102, 104; 202, 204; 302, 304; 402, 404) and a pull tool for pulling the wire along the path. The one or more pairs of jaws comprise a plurality of blocks (110-116; 210-216; 310-316; 410-416) distributed along said path, said blocks (110-116; 210-216; 310-316; 410-416) having corners, wherein the jaws (102, 104; 202, 204; 302, 304; 402, 404) of each pair of jaws (102, 104; 202, 204; 302, 304; 402, 404) are configured to be moveable with respect to each other for closing the jaws (102, 104; 202, 204; 302, 304; 402, 404) such that the blocks (110-116; 210- 216; 310-316; 410-416) of the jaws (102, 104; 202, 204; 302, 304; 402, 404) engage, thus inducing the wire, when pulled along said path, to zig-zag so that the wire drags over the corners of the blocks (110-116; 210-216; 310-316; 410-416) of both jaws (102, 104; 202, 204; 302, 304; 402, 404) to elongate the wire until fracture.

IPC Classes  ?

20.

NON-WOVEN WEB WITH FIBERS

      
Application Number EP2024086678
Publication Number 2025/132276
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-16
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verschaeve, Frank
  • Ver Eecke, Wesley

Abstract

A conveyor system comprising a first conveyor for drying a non-woven fiber structure, including a permeable belt and a pulley for guiding the belt. The pulley is situated at the discharge point of the first conveyor. A second conveyor is present for receiving the non-woven fiber structure discharged from the first conveyor. The conveyor system further comprises means to separate the non-woven fiber structure from the belt so that the non-woven fiber structure separates from the belt of the first conveyor before reaching the zone where the belt contacts the pulley at the discharge point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/4234 - Metal fibres
  • D04H 1/732 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by fluid current, e.g. air-lay

21.

STRAND WITH SENSOR

      
Document Number 03315651
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-19
Open to Public Date 2025-06-26
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Vitt, Gerhard

Abstract

The present invention concerns a strand for stressing concrete having a diameter ranging from 1 mm to 100 mm and having a tensile strength higher than 1500 MPa, wherein the strand comprises at least 3 strand elements comprising at least one central strand element, at least one intermediate strand element and at least one outer strand element, wherein further at least one strand element is a sensor and the sensor is an intermediate strand element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/14 - Ropes or cables with incorporated auxiliary elements, e.g. for making, extending throughout the length of the rope or cable
  • E04C 5/07 - Reinforcing elements of material other than metal, e.g. of glass, of plastics, or not exclusively made of metal
  • E04C 5/08 - Members specially adapted to be used in prestressed constructions
  • E04C 5/10 - Ducts

22.

STRAND WITH SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2024087532
Publication Number 2025/132874
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-19
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Vitt, Gerhard

Abstract

The present invention concerns a strand for stressing concrete having a diameter ranging from 1 mm to 100 mm and having a tensile strength higher than 1500 MPa, wherein the strand comprises at least 3 strand elements comprising at least one central strand element, at least one intermediate strand element and at least one outer strand element, wherein further at least one strand element is a sensor and the sensor is an intermediate strand element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04C 5/07 - Reinforcing elements of material other than metal, e.g. of glass, of plastics, or not exclusively made of metal
  • D07B 1/14 - Ropes or cables with incorporated auxiliary elements, e.g. for making, extending throughout the length of the rope or cable
  • E04C 5/08 - Members specially adapted to be used in prestressed constructions
  • E04C 5/10 - Ducts

23.

Control system for heavy metallic coating weight

      
Application Number 18840625
Grant Number 12637749
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-01
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Grant Date 2026-05-26
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Soka, Martin
  • Mouton, Kristof
  • Hertel, Pavol
  • Rollez, Dries
  • Verkinderen, Dominiek
  • Bruggeman, Tim

Abstract

It is provided a method and device to control the thickness of a metallic coating on a steel wire. A device (101) for controlling a metallic coating thickness on a steel wire comprises: —a digital proportional valve (113); —a digital flow meter (111); —a pressure sensor (115); —a thickness sensor (105); —a gas nozzle (119); —a computer (107); and is characterized in that the relation between the gas flow measured by said digital flow meter (111) and the coating thickness measured by said thickness sensor (105) for said gas nozzle (119) is linear or parabolic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 2/14 - Removing excess of molten coatingsControlling or regulating the coating thickness
  • C23C 2/00 - Hot-dipping or immersion processes for applying the coating material in the molten state without affecting the shapeApparatus therefor
  • C23C 2/38 - WiresTubes

24.

CONDUCTIVE PLASTICS

      
Application Number EP2024081625
Publication Number 2025/103887
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Dewitte, Rik

Abstract

A conductive plastic and a method of manufacture are provided. The plastic comprises between 50wt% and 85wt% of polymer matrix, between 5wt% and 40wt% of conductive fibrous additive, and at least 5wt% of carbonous additive, for example at least 10wt% of carbonous additive, in particular carbon black additive with a BET nitrogen surface between 50 and 1000 m2/g and ratio OAN/BET between 0.3 and 2.5 (in 100 m2/ml) or graphite particles with a BET nitrogen specific surface between 5 and 25 m2/g and wherein 90% of the graphite particles are under 100 microns.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

VIBRATION ROLLER

      
Application Number EP2024080107
Publication Number 2025/088051
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-24
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Roelens, Ruben
  • Langerock, Steven

Abstract

An apparatus for imparting a traveling wave in multiple wires moving in a web is provided. The apparatus comprises a web damper, a vibration roller and an actuator. The web damper and vibration roller are arranged to contact said multiple wires from opposite sides of said web, for example from top and bottom (or vice-versa) respectively. The vibration roller is attached to the actuator, so that it imparts movement to the vibration roller in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the wires. The web damper is configured to provide damping of any wave transmitted through the wires towards said web damper, so that said travelling wave is allowed to solely travel in the direction away from the web damper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 18/16 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coatingContact plating by reduction or substitution, i.e. electroless plating
  • C23G 3/02 - Apparatus for cleaning or pickling metallic material for cleaning wires, strips, filaments continuously
  • C25D 21/10 - Agitating of electrolytesMoving of racks
  • C25D 7/06 - WiresStripsFoils
  • C23G 1/08 - Iron or steel
  • B21B 45/04 - Devices for surface treatment of work, specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, metal-rolling mills for de-scaling
  • C25D 3/22 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of zinc
  • C23C 18/48 - Coating with alloys
  • C25D 3/38 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of copper

26.

INHERA

      
Application Number 1851260
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-03-14
Registration Date 2025-03-14
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials

Goods & Services

Building and construction materials and elements of metal; doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal; metal hardware; statues and works of art of common metals; structures and transportable buildings of metal; unwrought or semi-wrought common metals; pre-cut metallic wire for reinforcing concrete products, materials and blends. Burners, boilers and heaters; cooking, heating, cooling and preservation equipment, for food and beverages; drying installations; filters for air conditioning; filters for drinking water; filters for water filtering apparatus; fireplaces; flues and installations for conveying exhaust gases; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and purification equipment (ambient); igniters; membranes for water filtering apparatus; lighting and lighting reflectors; nuclear installations; personal heating and drying implements; refrigerating and freezing equipment; regulating and safety accessories for water and gas installations; sanitary installations, water supply and sanitation equipment; sun tanning appliances; waste water treatment installations. Building and construction materials and elements, not of metal; doors, gates, windows and window coverings, not of metal; statues and works of art made of materials such as stone, concrete and marble, included in the class; structures and transportable buildings, not of metal; blends, materials and products of concrete containing pre-cut reinforcement wire of metal. Bags and sacks for packaging, storage and transport; nets; padding and stuffing materials; raw textile fibers and substitutes; ropes, strings; sails; tarpaulins, awnings, tents.

27.

ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CORD

      
Application Number EP2024076593
Publication Number 2025/078139
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-23
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Wang, Yan

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an assembly for measuring a cord. The assembly comprises: a conveying assembly configured to convey the cord in a first mode and suspend a length of cord in a second mode; a trigger assembly configured to apply a trigger action to the length of cord in the second mode; and a sensor configured to sense, in response to the trigger action, a change in physical parameter associated with the length of cord and generate a measurement signal indicating the change in the physical parameter. The present disclosure also relates to a method for measuring a cord by means of the assembly for measuring the cord. On-line measurement of the cord is achieved by the present disclosure, which enables measurement of the cord without damaging the cord and facilitates determination of the performance of the cord.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 7/00 - Vibration-testing of structuresShock-testing of structures
  • G01N 3/30 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force
  • G01L 5/04 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands

28.

INHERA

      
Serial Number 79422272
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-14
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials

Goods & Services

Building and construction materials and elements of metal, namely, non-electric metal wires in all profiles and for all uses, namely bright, coppered, annealed, galvanized, brass-coated, tinned, lacquered, aluminized or plastic coated; Metal doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal, namely, metal exterior blinds; Metal hardware namely nails, staples, screws, rivets, hooks, springs, metal wire baskets, metal chains, except for driving chains for vehicles and transportable buildings of metal; Statues and works of art of common metals; Unwrought or semi-wrought common metals; Pre-cut non-electric metallic wire of common metal for reinforcing concrete products, materials and blends Gas and hydrogen burners, boilers for heating, and heaters being heat generators; Cooking, heating, cooling and preservation equipment, for food and beverages, namely, electric cooking stoves, industrial cooking ovens, thermoelectric cooler/heater for food and beverages, modular counters for refrigerating, heating and chilling foods, refrigerating machines; Drying installations, namely, gas and hydrogen fired infrared radiation emitters used in industrial drying units; Filters for air conditioning; Filters for drinking water; Filters for water filtering apparatus; Fireplaces; Flues for heating boilers and ventilating exhaust fans for conveying exhaust gases; Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and ambient purification equipment, namely, heating installations, ventilating fans for commercial and industrial use, air purifiers, air-conditioning, air cooling and ventilation apparatus and instruments; Spark igniters for gas appliances; Membranes for water filtering apparatus; Lighting installations and lighting reflectors; Nuclear installations, namely, nuclear generators and nuclear reactors; Personal heating and drying implements, namely, space heaters, hand dryers; Refrigerating and freezing equipment, namely, refrigerators, freezers, fridge-freezers; Regulating and safety accessories for water and gas installations, namely, metered valves; Sanitary installations in the nature of steam rooms; Water supply and sanitation equipment, namely, sinks and water distilling units; Sun tanning appliances, namely, tanning booths, tanning beds, tanning lamps; Waste water treatment installations Building and construction materials and elements, not of metal, namely, reinforced concrete, reinforced plaster, reinforced walls, reinforced pavement, reinforced asphalt; Non-metal doors, gates, windows; Window coverings, not of metal, namely, outdoor blinds, not of metal and not of textile; Statues and works of art made of materials such as stone, concrete and marble, included in the class; Blends, materials and products of concrete containing pre-cut reinforcement wire of metal, namely, concrete panels, concrete piles, concrete blocks Bags and sacks for packaging, storage and transport, namely, canvas bags for storage, packaging bags of textile, sacks for the transportation of materials in bulk; Commercial nets; Padding and stuffing materials not of rubber, plastics, paper or cardboard; Raw textile fibers and substitutes; Ropes, strings; Sails; Tarpaulins, awnings of synthetic materials, tents

29.

MAGNETIC SHIELDING FOR INDUCTION FURNACE

      
Application Number EP2024074438
Publication Number 2025/051673
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-02
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Seynaeve, Dominiek
  • Mertens, David

Abstract

A shielding system for an induction furnace is provided, for heating one or more elongated elements while being conveyed through said furnace. The shielding system comprises one or more shielding tubes configured to shield the one or more elongated elements from magnetic fields induced by the furnace, the shielding system including a guiding system for guiding and holding said one or more shielding tubes. A method is also provided for heating one or more elongated elements, and for comparing the influence of heating treatments on an elongated element, by testing a portion of the element with full treatment and with treatment using the shield.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 1/42 - Induction heating
  • C21D 9/52 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for wiresHeat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for strips
  • C21D 9/54 - Furnaces for treating strips or wire
  • C21D 9/60 - Continuous furnaces for strip or wire with induction heating
  • C21D 8/06 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of rods or wires

30.

CONSTRUCTION REINFORCEMENT WITH MELTABLE SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number 18720909
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-19
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Vitt, Gerhard
  • Degrande, Tanika
  • Cornelus, Henk

Abstract

A structure for the reinforcement of pavements, said structure having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, said structure comprising a first group of reinforcement element, said reinforcement elements of said first group being oriented in a first direction in a mutual parallel or mutual substantially parallel position, said reinforcement elements being integrated in a substrate, whereby said substrate comprises or consists of a non-metal material with a melting temperature between 60 and 135° C.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

A METHOD TO RECUPERATE A BEAD BUNDLE ASSEMBLY OUT OF AN END-OF-LIFE TIRE

      
Application Number 18709966
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-25
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Tian, Hao
  • Luo, Yiwen

Abstract

A method of recuperating a bead bundle assembly out of an end-of-life tire is provided, the method comprises several steps including: selecting an end-of-life tire having a tire identification; taking out the bead bundle assembly with or without a rubber layer remaining thereon, without plastic deformation of the bead bundle assembly; identifying each bead bundle assembly with at least said tire identification; and finally storing the bead bundle assembly. The invention provides a solution of optimizing the value of an end-of-life tire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29B 17/02 - Separating plastics from other materials
  • B29L 30/00 - Pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof

32.

RESIN APPLICATOR FOR COATING METAL WIRE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR COATING

      
Application Number 18706112
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-03
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Eggermont, Jonas
  • Gong, Jianhui (kevin)

Abstract

An applicator for coating metal wire with resin, an associated method for coating resin on metal wire, and an installation containing the applicator while using the method. The apparatus that contains an applicator for applying an resin solution and a wiping section, wherein the distance between these two can be adjusted as well as the length of the wiping section. The applicator applies a surplus of resin solution, while the wiping section calibrates this to the desired amount in order to obtain the final amount of dried resin on the wire. Both applicator and wiping section are contained in an encasement with provisions to recuperate evaporated solvent thereby reducing harmful emissions. In the associated method the resin to solvent ratio is used to steer to the final amount.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05C 1/14 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is applied to the surface of the work by contact with a member carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. a porous member loaded with a liquid to be applied as a coating for applying liquid or other fluent material to work of indefinite length using a travelling band
  • B05C 11/02 - Apparatus for spreading or distributing liquids or other fluent materials already applied to a surfaceControl of the thickness of a coating
  • B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
  • B05C 15/00 - Enclosures for apparatusBooths

33.

ISOTHERMAL PATENTING OF STEEL WIRES

      
Application Number EP2024065781
Publication Number 2024/251972
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-07
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lapeire, Gregory
  • Mesplont, Christophe
  • Van Haver, Wim
  • Vandemeulebroecke, Renaat
  • Ver Eecke, Wesley

Abstract

A method and an equipment for isothermal patenting steel wire without lead or molten metal, comprises controlled cooling of steel wires to a predetermined temperature range, and controlled heat removal during the transformation from austenite to pearlite. A steel wire with excellent strain hardening is obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 1/60 - Aqueous agents
  • C21D 8/06 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of rods or wires
  • C21D 9/56 - Continuous furnaces for strip or wire
  • C21D 9/573 - Continuous furnaces for strip or wire with cooling
  • C21D 9/64 - Patenting furnaces
  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys

34.

COIL FOR EDDY CURRENT SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2024063499
Publication Number 2024/236101
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-16
Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Rollez, Dries
  • Vandenbussche, Hans
  • Vanlandeghem, Bart

Abstract

A sensor probe detects defects of an electrically conducting wire. It comprises a plurality of conducting layers. A layer includes at least one continuous strip of conductive material, or track. A coil is formed, including the track, which turns around a central area, for example by several turns of the track in one layer, and/or by interconnected tracks in stacked conducting layers. It can generate and/or detect magnetic fields. It comprises a hole at the central area surrounded by the coil, arranged so that the electrically conducting wire can be passed through the hole and the probe. A stack includes an insulating sheet and at least one connection for connecting tracks of different layers. The projection of a portion of a turn in the stacking direction does not overlap the respective portion of the track of the adjacent layer. This allows reduction of capacitive coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
  • G01R 31/59 - Testing of lines, cables or conductors while the cable continuously passes the testing apparatus, e.g. during manufacture
  • H01F 5/00 - Coils
  • G01N 27/904 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents with two or more sensors

35.

FIBER REINFORCED POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE SLAB WITH OPENINGS

      
Application Number 18689597
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • CCL STRESSING INTERNATIONAL LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Thooft, Hendrik
  • Hayek, Carol

Abstract

A concrete slab, the slab containing conventional concrete and a combined reinforcement of both post-tension steel strands and fibers, said post-tension steel strands—having a diameter ranging from 5 mm to 20 mm,—having a tensile strength higher than 1700 MPa, said fibers being either steel fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 5 kg/m3 to 90 kg/m3 or being macro-synthetic fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 1.5 kg/m3 to 9.0 kg/m3, whereby the slab has upper as well as lower surfaces and sides, whereby further each strand or a group of strands has two ends, whereby further each strand or a group of strands is provided with end anchors on at least one of its ends, whereby the slab has at least one opening in its upper surface so that said anchor is accessible from said upper surface through said opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04C 5/08 - Members specially adapted to be used in prestressed constructions
  • E04C 5/07 - Reinforcing elements of material other than metal, e.g. of glass, of plastics, or not exclusively made of metal

36.

POST-TENSIONED EXPANDING CONCRETE WITH FIBERS FOR SLABS

      
Application Number 18691178
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-29
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • CCL STRESSING INTERNATIONAL LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Thooft, Hendrik
  • Hayek, Carol
  • Vitt, Gerhard

Abstract

The present invention concerns a concrete slab, the slab comprising concrete and a combined reinforcement of both post-tension steel strands and fibers, said post-tension steel strands—having a diameter ranging from 5 mm to 20 mm,—having a tensile strength higher than 1700 MPa, said fibers being either steel fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 10 kg/m3 to 75 kg/m3 or being macro-synthetic fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 1.5 kg/m3 to 9,0 kg/m3, whereby the concrete is expanding concrete.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04C 2/06 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement reinforced
  • E04C 5/01 - Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings
  • E04C 5/07 - Reinforcing elements of material other than metal, e.g. of glass, of plastics, or not exclusively made of metal

37.

Steel cord for rubber reinforcement

      
Application Number 18571858
Grant Number 12351980
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-20
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Grant Date 2025-07-08
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Aijun
  • Ma, Haijun

Abstract

The invention provides a steel cord, the steel cord comprises two or more steel filaments, at least one of the steel filaments has a twist pitch of 6 mm to 40 mm, each of the steel filaments has a tip rise of less than 5 mm with a gauge length of 200 mm after being unravelled out of the steel cord. The invention steel cord has an improved straightness with reduced steel filament fracture risk.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

38.

STEEL CORD WITH ADAPTED ELONGATION PROPERTIES

      
Application Number 18686128
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-23
First Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verkens, Bram
  • Dispersyn, Jonas

Abstract

In a tire the strength of steel cord and the resilience of rubber are a successful combination. However, in some specific areas of a tire, more elongation is expected from the steel cord, while still a sufficient degree of stiffness is expected. A steel cord is presented that has these properties. The steel cord comprises two or more steel elements that are twisted together. The steel elements comprise one or more steel filaments. In total the steel cord comprises ‘N’ filaments, each with a cross sectional area ‘A’. When the steel elements are individualised out of the steel cord they show a helix pitch length of ‘Lo’, while a single pitch has a centre line length of ‘S’. The inventive steel cord shows a ‘P’ value of at least 50 newton, wherein P=πNE (A/S)2. Further methods are presented to produce this steel cord.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

39.

TORSION ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A CORD MAKING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE TORSION ARM ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2024069630
Publication Number 2024/209113
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-11
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Vereecken, Erwin

Abstract

Torsion arm assembly for a cord making machine and method for manufacturing the torsion arm assembly A torsion arm assembly (100) for a cord making machine (16) for combining a plurality of wires (11, 12), the torsion arm assembly (100) comprising: at least one torsion arm for rotatingly guiding at least one wire (11, 12) of the plurality of wires (11, 12) around a major axis (101) of the cord making machine (16), characterized in that said torsion arm comprises a groove (112, 116), embedded in the torsion arm, adapted for receiving the at least one wire (11, 12) for said guiding.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 3/10 - General-purpose machines or apparatus for producing twisted ropes or cables from component strands of the same or different material in which the take-up reel rotates about the axis of the rope or cable and the supply reels are fixed in position with provision for imparting more than one complete twist to the ropes or cables for each revolution of the take-up reel

40.

A HIGH ELONGATION STEEL CORD FOR RUBBER REINFORCEMENT

      
Application Number CN2023086275
Publication Number 2024/207219
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-04
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • BEKAERT (CHINA) TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. (China)
Inventor Zhang, Aijun

Abstract

The invention provides a steel cord with a construction of 1xn is provided, n is the number of the steel filaments of the steel cord, the steel cord has an elongation at break At of more than 5.0%, the steel cord has a structural elongation As ranging from 0.86%to 3.50%, At and As satisfy the following formulas: As/At≥17%; and (At-As) /At≥50%. The invention provides a HE cord with sufficient elongation performance meeting the demands of a tire in the different phase of the tire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

41.

A HIGH ELONGATION STEEL CORD FOR RUBBER REINFORCEMENT

      
Application Number EP2024058912
Publication Number 2024/208815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-02
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Aijun
  • Li, Yaodong

Abstract

The invention provides a steel cord with a construction of 1xn is provided, n is the number of the steel filaments of the steel cord, the steel cord has an elongation at break At of more than 5.0%, the steel cord has a structural elongation As ranging from 0.86% to 3.50%, At and As satisfy the following formulas: As/At≥17%; and (At-As)/At≥50%. The invention provides a HE cord with sufficient elongation performance meeting the demands of a tire in the different phase of the tire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

42.

POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER

      
Application Number EP2024058756
Publication Number 2024/200810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-29
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Favet, Thomas
  • Synhaeve, Kris
  • Hellert, Dieter
  • Simonart, Alain

Abstract

Porous transport layer for an electrolyser or for a fuel cell, comprising - a first nonwoven layer of metal fibers provided for contacting a proton exchange membrane, wherein the first nonwoven layer of metal fibers comprises metal fibers of a first equivalent diameter, wherein the first nonwoven layer of metal fibers has a first surface roughness and a first porosity, - a second nonwoven layer of metal fibers, wherein the second nonwoven layer of metal fibers comprises metal fibers of a second equivalent diameter, wherein the second nonwoven layer of metal fibers has a second surface roughness and a second porosity, wherein the first surface has a material ratio of less than 5 % of material at a height of 5 µm, and more than 70% of material at a depth of -5 µm, the first equivalent diameter is smaller than the second equivalent diameter, the first surface roughness is smaller than the second surface roughness for at least 20%, e.g., in a range of 20% to 120%, the first porosity is smaller than the second porosity for at least 10%, e.g., in a range of 10% to 50%, and wherein the first nonwoven layer is metallurgically bonded to the second nonwoven layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 9/75 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having bipolar electrodes
  • C25B 9/77 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having diaphragms
  • C25B 11/031 - Porous electrodes
  • C25B 11/036 - Bipolar electrodes
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys

43.

POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER

      
Document Number 03286506
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-29
Open to Public Date 2024-10-03
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Favet, Thomas
  • Synhaeve, Kris
  • Hellert, Dieter
  • Simonart, Alain

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 9/75 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having bipolar electrodes
  • C25B 9/77 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having diaphragms
  • C25B 11/031 - Porous electrodes
  • C25B 11/036 - Bipolar electrodes
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys

44.

POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER

      
Document Number 03286514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-29
Open to Public Date 2024-10-03
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Favet, Thomas
  • Synhaeve, Kris
  • Hellert, Dieter

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 9/75 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having bipolar electrodes
  • C25B 9/77 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having diaphragms
  • C25B 11/031 - Porous electrodes
  • C25B 11/036 - Bipolar electrodes
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys

45.

POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER

      
Application Number EP2024058771
Publication Number 2024/200817
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-29
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Favet, Thomas
  • Synhaeve, Kris
  • Hellert, Dieter

Abstract

The invention provides a porous transport layer for an electrolyser or for a fuel cell, comprising - a first nonwoven layer of metal fibers provided for contacting a proton exchange membrane, wherein the first nonwoven layer of metal fibers comprises metal fibers of a first equivalent diameter, wherein the first nonwoven layer of metal fibers has a first surface roughness and a first porosity, - a second nonwoven layer of metal fibers, wherein the second nonwoven layer of metal fibers comprises metal fibers of a second equivalent diameter, wherein the second nonwoven layer of metal fibers has a second surface roughness and a second porosity, wherein the first surface roughness is below 10 µm, the first equivalent diameter is smaller than the second equivalent diameter, the first surface roughness is smaller than the second surface roughness for at least 20%, e.g., in a range of 20% to 120%, wherein the first porosity is smaller than the second porosity for at least 10%, e.g., in a range of 10% - 50%, and wherein the first nonwoven layer is metallurgically bonded to the second nonwoven layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 9/75 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having bipolar electrodes
  • C25B 9/77 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having diaphragms
  • C25B 11/031 - Porous electrodes
  • C25B 11/036 - Bipolar electrodes
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys

46.

Method for restoring superconductivity of an MgB2 wire

      
Application Number 18577049
Grant Number 12525780
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-04
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Grant Date 2026-01-13
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • EPOCH WIRES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Atamert, Serdar
  • Kutukcu, Mehmet
  • D'Hulst, Chris
  • Mestdagh, Jan

Abstract

2 comprises subjecting said wire to a two-phase heat treatment, wherein a first phase comprises heating in a range of 800° C. to 1000° C. during 20 minutes to 40 minutes and a second phase comprises heating in a range of 550° C. to 750° C. during 45 minutes to 75 minutes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/68 - Connections to or between superconductive conductors
  • H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables
  • H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
  • H10N 60/01 - Manufacture or treatment

47.

A RUBBER COMPOSITE AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE RUBBER COMPOSITE

      
Application Number CN2023081410
Publication Number 2024/187381
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-14
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • BEKAERT (CHINA) TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. (China)
Inventor
  • Xia, Degui
  • Vandeputte, Hans
  • Wang, Baoxing

Abstract

The invention provides a rubber composite, the rubber composite comprises the rubber compound and at least one steel cord embedded in the rubber compound, the steel cord comprises at least one steel filament, the steel filament has a coating, the coating comprises copper, zinc and a metal M being selected from the group consisting of nickel, tin, indium, manganese, iron, bismuth, cobalt and molybdenum, when the rubber composite is in humid aged condition, with the oxidation reaction of said coating, ZnO layer is present on the remaining unoxidized part of the coating at the contact portion of the steel filament and the rubber compound, and at at least one section (A) in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the steel cord, the ZnO layer has a thickness of at least 50nm and the remaining unoxidized part of said coating has a thickness of at least 50nm, wherein the metal M is present in the ZnO layer of the section (A) with more than 5% expressed as weight percent related to the total of C, O, S, Cu, Zn and metal M as determined by line scanning of Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy. The invention rubber composite has improved adhesion performance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals
  • B60C 9/00 - Reinforcements or ply arrangement of pneumatic tyres

48.

JOINT OF MgB2 SUPERCONDUCTING WIRES

      
Application Number 18576526
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-04
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner
  • NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
  • EPOCH WIRES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Atamert, Serdar
  • Kutukcu, Mehmet
  • D'Hulst, Chris
  • Mestdagh, Jan

Abstract

A joint of superconducting wires having at least two superconducting wires, each with a sheath and with a core of reacted superconducting MgB2. At least one first superconducting wire has a first flattened end and at least one second superconducting wire has a second flattened end. The joint further has a tubular metal connector having a centre filled with MgB2 material. The first flattened end of the first superconducting wire is inserted at one side of the connector until it is in contact with the MgB2 material, the second flattened end of the second superconducting wire is inserted at the other side of the connector until it is in contact with the MgB2 material, the connector is pressed at both sides to fix the superconducting wires, and the centre of the connector is pressed to compact the MgB2 material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
  • H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables

49.

A RUBBER COMPOSITE AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE RUBBER COMPOSITE

      
Application Number EP2024054118
Publication Number 2024/188594
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-19
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Xia, Degui
  • Wang, Baoxing
  • Vandeputte, Hans

Abstract

The invention provides a rubber composite, the rubber composite comprises the rubber compound and at least one steel cord embedded in the rubber compound, the steel cord comprises at least one steel filament, the steel filament has a coating, the coating comprises copper, zinc and a metal M being selected from the group consisting of nickel, tin, indium, manganese, iron, bismuth, cobalt and molybdenum, when the rubber composite is in humid aged condition, with the oxidation reaction of said coating, ZnO layer is present on the remaining unoxidized part of the coating at the contact portion of the steel filament and the rubber compound, and at at least one section (A) in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the steel cord, the ZnO layer has a thickness of at least 50nm and the remaining unoxidized part of said coating has a thickness of at least 50nm, wherein the metal M is present in the ZnO layer of the section (A) with more than 5% expressed as weight percent related to the total of C, O, S, Cu, Zn and metal M as determined by line scanning of Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy. The invention rubber composite has improved adhesion performance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals
  • B60C 9/00 - Reinforcements or ply arrangement of pneumatic tyres

50.

AUTOMATIC NOZZLE TESTER

      
Application Number EP2024053639
Publication Number 2024/175427
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-13
Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Soka, Martin
  • Simonart, Alain
  • Bruggeman, Tim
  • Mouton, Kristof
  • Verkinderen, Dominiek

Abstract

It is provided a device and a method to measure the pressure distribution of a gas inside a nozzle. A device (101) comprises: - a gas supply (103) - proportional valves and flow meters (105) connected to the gas supply (103) - a rotatable and moveable measuring probe (107) connected to a pressure sensor (108) - a nozzle holder (109) - step motors (111) to control the displacement and rotation of said rotatable and moveable measuring probe (107) - a digital controller to control the step motors and gas flow - data acquisition mean - computer. The probe is measuring the pressure inside a nozzle and said device generates 3D mapping of the pressure distribution of a gas inside a nozzle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 15/18 - Arrangements for preventing or controlling structural damage to spraying apparatus or its outlets, e.g. for breaking at desired placesArrangements for handling or replacing damaged parts for improving resistance to wear, e.g. inserts or coatingsArrangements for preventing or controlling structural damage to spraying apparatus or its outlets, e.g. for breaking at desired placesArrangements for handling or replacing damaged parts for indicating wearArrangements for preventing or controlling structural damage to spraying apparatus or its outlets, e.g. for breaking at desired placesArrangements for handling or replacing damaged parts for handling or replacing worn parts
  • F26B 21/00 - Arrangements for supplying or controlling air or gases for drying solid materials or objects
  • G06F 30/00 - Computer-aided design [CAD]
  • G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
  • B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means

51.

DEVICE FOR IN-LINE MONITORING THE ROOM TEMPERATURE MICROSTRUCTURE VARIATIONS

      
Application Number 18567119
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-08
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Mesplont, Christophe

Abstract

A device (100) for in-line monitoring the microstructure variations of a thermally processed steel wire at temperatures below 100° C. The device (100) has a magnetic sensor (102); a reference unit (104); a calculation unit (106). The magnetic sensor (102) is adapted to be positioned around the thermally processed steel wire and has a first induction coil (110) to generate an electromagnetic signal and a second induction coil (112) to receive an electromagnetic signal as currently measured value. The reference unit (104) contains or produces a set of reference measured values of thermally processed reference steel wire samples with fully identified room temperature microstructure. The calculation unit (106) is able to make a difference between the currently measured value and the reference measured values in order to return type and amplitude of microstructure deviation from the reference steel wire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/80 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating mechanical hardness, e.g. by investigating saturation or remanence of ferromagnetic material
  • G01N 27/9013 - Arrangements for scanning

52.

TITANIUM DEPOSITION WIRE OF THE POWDER-IN-TUBE TYPE

      
Application Number 18289060
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-28
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner
  • NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
  • EPOCH WIRES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Mestdagh, Jan
  • Gouwy, Matthias
  • Dhulst, Chris
  • Atamert, Serdar

Abstract

A deposition wire of the powder-in-tube type comprises a hollow tubular portion of titanium and a core portion filling the tubular portion. The core portion occupies between (30) volume % and (80) volume % of the deposition wire. The core portion comprises compacted elongated powders of titanium and possibly also comprises other compacted powders selected from the group consisting of aluminium, vanadium, aluminium-vanadium, chromium, molybdenum, boron, niobium, tantalum, nickel, zirconium, silicon, copper, tin, iron and palladium. Due to the high volume of the core portion, the process of making the wire is less complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 35/40 - Making wire or rods for soldering or welding
  • B22F 7/04 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite layers with one or more layers not made from powder, e.g. made from solid metal
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy

53.

ANTENNA FOR USE IN AN RFID TAG

      
Application Number EP2023085204
Publication Number 2024/126416
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-11
Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Andries, Dominique
  • De Schepper, Benjamin

Abstract

Antenna for use in an RFID tag, said antenna comprising a core, a metal wire or cable, and a protective sleeve, wherein said core comprises, and preferably consists of, textile made from polymer or organic materials, said metal wire or cable is spiralled or helixed around said antenna core in Z or S direction to form a composite structure, and said protective sleeve is made by one or more wrapped layers around said composite structure, and said protective sleeve comprises, and preferably consists of, textile made from polymer or organic materials.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

54.

STEEL CORD WITH A BRASS COATING ENRICHED WITH IRON PARTICLES

      
Application Number 18410501
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-11
First Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wang, Baoxing
  • Tang, Yunfang
  • Hamon, Yohann

Abstract

A steel cord that is suitable for reinforcing rubber articles such as tires. The inventive steel cord enables to completely eliminate the presence of cobalt in a tire when combined with the proper cobalt free compound. Advantageously the steel cord adheres equally well to rubbers containing organic cobalt salts. The inventive wire is different from prior art steel cords in that the brass coating now comprises iron particles. The iron particles have a size between 10 nm and 10 000 nm. The presence of iron mitigates the adhesion retention loss of the rubber to steel cord bond in a hot and humid environment. It is a further advantage that the inventive steel cord does not contain any intentionally added cobalt thereby contributing to the elimination of harmful substances in the production area as well as the environment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core
  • B21C 23/08 - Making wire, rods or tubes
  • C22C 9/04 - Alloys based on copper with zinc as the next major constituent
  • C25D 3/20 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of iron
  • C25D 3/22 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of zinc
  • C25D 3/38 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of copper
  • C25D 5/10 - Electroplating with more than one layer of the same or of different metals
  • C25D 5/50 - After-treatment of electroplated surfaces by heat-treatment
  • C25D 7/06 - WiresStripsFoils

55.

METHOD TO PRODUCE AN INSULATED METAL ELEMENT AND INSULATED METAL ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023083899
Publication Number 2024/120990
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-01
Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Persoone, Peter
  • Rooms, Kris
  • Vierstraete, Maarten
  • Vanranst, Philippe

Abstract

A new method to produce an insulated metal element having stable electrical properties comprises the steps: a) Providing a metal element b) Providing a thermoplastic polymer c) Cleaning the surface of said metal element d) Heating said metal element at a temperature between Tm +20°C and Tm + 60°C, Tm being the melting temperature of said thermoplastic polymer e) Applying said thermoplastic polymer on the surface of said metal element f) Cooling the coated metal element to a temperature higher than [(Tm+Tg)/2 – 40°C] and lower than [(Tm+Tg)/2 + 40°C], with Tm the melting temperature of said thermoplastic polymer and Tg the glass transition temperature of said thermoplastic polymer g) Stopping the cooling for 2s to less than 10s h) Quenching the coated metal element to a temperature below 50°C

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 3/42 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes polyesters, polyethers, polyacetal
  • H01B 7/28 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by moisture, corrosion, chemical attack or weather
  • H01B 3/30 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes
  • H01B 7/29 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame
  • H01B 13/14 - Insulating conductors or cables by extrusion

56.

A BEAD WIRE, A BEAD BUNDLE AND A TIRE

      
Application Number EP2023080267
Publication Number 2024/094639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-30
Publication Date 2024-05-10
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wang, Baoxing
  • Gong, Jianhui

Abstract

The invention provides a bead wire, the bead wire comprises a steel wire, a metal coating covering the steel wire and a thermoplastic resin layer covering the metal coating, wherein the thermoplastic resin layer contains sulphur. The invention improves the green tack problem of the bead wire during the manufacturing of the bead bundle for tire. The invention also provides a bead bundle and a tire.

IPC Classes  ?

57.

AN ELONGATED ZINC COATED STEEL WIRE FOR FLEXIBLE CARDING CLOTHING

      
Application Number EP2023077317
Publication Number 2024/083497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-03
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Liu, Xiaojiang
  • Xu, Rong
  • Shen, Li

Abstract

The invention provides an elongated steel wire, the elongated steel wire comprises a steel filament and a zinc coating covering the steel filament, the elongated steel wire having a tensile strength of more than 2200MPa, and the elongated steel wire has a bending performance of at least 25 bending times. The invention provides a steel wire with improved bending performance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 9/26 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for needlesHeat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for teeth for card-clothing
  • C21D 9/573 - Continuous furnaces for strip or wire with cooling
  • C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
  • C21D 8/06 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of rods or wires
  • C21D 9/52 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for wiresHeat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for strips
  • D01G 15/88 - Card clothingManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for formed from metal sheets or strips

58.

APPARATUS FOR ELECTROLYTICALLY COATING METAL WIRES RUNNING IN A WEB

      
Application Number EP2023076654
Publication Number 2024/068704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-27
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Puhua, Li
  • Peiqin, Liang

Abstract

An apparatus for electrolytically coating metal wires arranged in a web also called a 'plating section' is presented. Compared to prior art plating sections, the apparatus is provided with one or more ultrasound emission boxes that hang above the web, while the agitated bottom plate of the boxes is submerged in the electrolyte when the apparatus is operative. Provisions are made to accurately control the gap between the bottom of the ultrasound emission boxes and the wire web. In an advantageous embodiment the bottom of the ultrasound emission boxes faces an irregular, soluble anode. The ultrasound not only helps to improve the deposition of a metal on the wires, but at the same time promotes the dissolution of the soluble anode material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25D 5/20 - Electroplating using ultrasonics
  • C25D 7/06 - WiresStripsFoils
  • C25D 17/12 - Shape or form
  • D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
  • C25D 21/10 - Agitating of electrolytesMoving of racks
  • C25D 5/10 - Electroplating with more than one layer of the same or of different metals

59.

Steel cord for rubber reinforcement

      
Application Number 18268501
Grant Number 12257867
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-30
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Grant Date 2025-03-25
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor Zhang, Aijun

Abstract

2 is defined. By doing this, the tip rise problem of the rubber ply reinforced by steel cords is reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 9/20 - Structure or arrangement of belts or breakers, crown-reinforcing or cushioning layers built-up from rubberised plies each having all cords arranged substantially parallel
  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

60.

A METHOD FOR DETECTING THE TIP RISE OR THE EDGE WAVINESS OF RUBBER PLY AND THE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023068977
Publication Number 2024/046634
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-10
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Xu, Ming
  • Wu, Shengdong
  • Yang, Tiehong
  • Duan, Ruzhe

Abstract

A method for detecting the tip rise or the edge waviness of the rubber ply is provided. The method uses a sensor to detect the tip rise or the edge waviness of the rubber ply which is being moved. The method realizes an automatically and accurate detection of the tip rise or the edge waviness performance of the rubber ply during the production of the tire. A device is provided correspondingly for the detection of the tip rise or the edge waviness of the rubber ply.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29D 30/38 - Textile inserts, e.g. cord or canvas layers, for tyresTreatment of inserts prior to building the tyre
  • B29D 30/42 - Endless textile bands without bead-rings

61.

COMPACTED STEEL STRAND WITH CLADDED CORE

      
Application Number 18267238
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-14
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Vitko, Stefan
  • Filo, Jozef
  • Sudy, Robert
  • Sobota, Lubos

Abstract

A steel strand (10) comprises a steel core wire (12). This steel core wire (12) is surrounded by steel layer wires (14) that are twisted around the steel core wire (12). The steel core wire (12) is covered with a thick corrosion resistant core coating (16) provided by strip cladding or by metal extrusion. The steel layer wires (14) are covered with a thin corrosion resistant layer coating (18) provided by a hot dip operation or by an electroplating or chemical plating process. The steel strand (10) is compacted so that said steel layer wires (14) have a non-circular cross-section and that the thick corrosion resistant core coating fills the interstices between the steel core wire (12) and the steel layer wires (14) in order to give the steel strand (10) an improved corrosion resistance and increased lifetime.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core
  • D07B 5/00 - Making ropes or cables from special materials or of particular form
  • B21C 23/26 - Applying metal coats to cables, e.g. to insulated electric cables

62.

POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE WITH FIBERS FOR LONG STRIPS

      
Application Number 18269342
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-23
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
  • CCL STRESSING INTERNATIONAL LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Thooft, Hendrik
  • Vitt, Gerhard
  • Hayek, Carol

Abstract

The present invention concerns a concrete strip, the strip comprising conventional concrete and a combined reinforcement of both post-tension steel strands and fibers, said post-tension steel strands—having a diameter ranging from 5 mm to 20 mm, —having a tensile strength higher than 1700 MPa, said fibers being either steel fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 5 kg/m3 to 90 kg/m3 or being non-steel fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 0.6 kg/m3 to 25 kg/m3, whereby the strip has a thickness, whereby further the length of the strip is according to the formula:length of the strip>30×strip thickness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04C 5/01 - Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings
  • C04B 14/48 - Metal
  • E04C 2/06 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement reinforced

63.

A BEAD BUNDLE ASSEMBLY FOR TIRE

      
Application Number EP2023066228
Publication Number 2024/017547
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-16
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Tian, Hao
  • Luo, Yiwen

Abstract

: A bead bundle assembly for tire is provided, the bead bundle assembly comprises a bead core and a polymer layer covering the bead core, the polymer layer comprises at least a first polymer region and a second polymer region, the first polymer region is upon the partial or the entire of the radially outward side of the bead core, and the second polymer region is upon at least the entire of the radially inward side of the bead core, the first polymer region has a thickness of T1 and the second polymer region has a thickness of T2 as observed in a cross section of the bead bundle assembly, both T1 and T2 are expressed in mm, T1 and T2 satisfy: T1

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29D 30/48 - Bead-rings or bead-coresTreatment thereof prior to building the tyre
  • B60C 15/04 - Bead cores

64.

Post-tensioned concrete with fibers for slabs on supports

      
Application Number 18024842
Grant Number 12703976
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-08
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Grant Date 2026-08-11
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • CCL STRESSING INTERNATIONAL LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Thooft, Hendrik
  • Hayek, Carol

Abstract

3, whereby the concrete slab and the supports are fully connected, partially connected or fully disconnected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04C 5/12 - Anchoring devices
  • E04C 5/07 - Reinforcing elements of material other than metal, e.g. of glass, of plastics, or not exclusively made of metal

65.

A FILTER WITH PLEATED METAL FIBER MEDIUM

      
Application Number EP2023068230
Publication Number 2024/008643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-03
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Vandendijk, Stefan
  • Van Leuven, Gert
  • Verschaeve, Frank

Abstract

A filter comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet defining at least one fluid flow path, and a mesh pack being disposed in the housing and in the fluid flow path for filtering a fluid. The mesh pack comprises a metallic filter medium for filtering the fluid, wherein said metallic filter medium is made from a corrugated sheet having a filter medium folded multiple times in a zig-zag manner to form a plurality of pleats. The pleats are homogeneously distributed along the inner surface of the housing and the distance between adjacent pleats is at least 0.5 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
  • B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
  • B01D 29/23 - Supported filter elements arranged for outward flow filtration

66.

TWISTING MACHINE WITH EXCHANGEABLE SPOOL CARRIER

      
Application Number EP2023065803
Publication Number 2023/242190
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-13
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Pauwels, Hennie

Abstract

A twisting machine with internal pay-off of metal, preferably steel filaments, is presented. The twisting machine is provided with a spool carrier that can be exchanged as a whole rather than having to load full spools or remove empty spools individually. The carrier has all ancillaries on board for proper wire path control, spool spindles and tension control systems. The carrier is mounted on a bridge that remains stationary between first and second rotor. The carrier is provided with locks that ensure safe removal and locking of the carrier. The invention also extends to a working method for the operator. The invention greatly improve the working conditions of the operator by making the spools easily accessible outside of the twisting machine body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 3/02 - General-purpose machines or apparatus for producing twisted ropes or cables from component strands of the same or different material in which the supply reels rotate about the axis of the rope or cable

67.

SOIL REINFORCEMENT STRIP AND GRID

      
Application Number 18034494
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-03
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner
  • NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
  • SOLETANCHE FREYSSINET (France)
Inventor
  • Auray, Germain
  • Lins, André
  • Cattoor, Ko
  • Allaert, Bart
  • Aressy, Matthieu
  • Freitag, Nicolas
  • Bennani Braouli, Yassine

Abstract

A soil reinforcement strip (10, 30) for mechanically stabilizing earth structures. The strip (10, 30) has a polymer matrix (12, 32) which envelops elongated steel elements (14, 34) for reinforcing the matrix (12, 32). The steel elements (14, 34) may be steel cords containing a plurality of steel filaments (20, 22, 40, 42). Additionally, a reinforcement grid (60) for soil and ground. Furthermore, applications of this reinforcement strip (10, 30) and grid (60), namely to a reinforced soil layer (80) and to a mechanically stabilized earth structure or retaining wall (82).

IPC Classes  ?

68.

Steel cord for rubber reinforcement

      
Application Number 18268719
Grant Number 12398512
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-30
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Grant Date 2025-08-26
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Aijun
  • Ma, Haijun
  • Li, Yaodong

Abstract

3. The invention steel cord is beneficial for the stress distribution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

69.

STEEL WIRE NETTING WITH DOUBLE COATING

      
Application Number 18030571
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-08
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Allaert, Bart
  • Cattoor, Ko

Abstract

A steel wire netting (100, 200) is adapted to be used in erosion control, in geotechnical solutions, in rockfall protection or in aquaculture. The steel wire netting (100, 200) comprises steel wires (300). These steel wires (300) have a steel core (302). The steel core (302) is of a low-carbon or high-carbon nature. The steel wires (300) further have an intermediate metallic coating (306) of zinc or an zinc aluminium alloy or a zinc aluminium magnesium alloy on the steel core (302). The steel wires (300) further have a top coating of a polymer (310). This polymer (310) is a high density polyethylene.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21F 15/02 - Connecting wire to wire or other metallic material or objectsConnecting parts by means of wire wire with wire
  • C23C 28/02 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and only coatings of metallic material
  • C23C 2/38 - WiresTubes
  • C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
  • C23C 2/26 - After-treatment
  • C22C 18/04 - Alloys based on zinc with aluminium as the next major constituent
  • C22C 38/44 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with molybdenum or tungsten
  • C22C 38/42 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with copper
  • C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
  • C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • B21F 27/00 - Making wire network, i.e. wire nets

70.

NI-BASED ALLOY MATERIAL

      
Application Number 18021461
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-31
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Baerdemaeker, Jérémie
  • Goux, Aurelie

Abstract

The invention relates to a nickel-based alloy material. The nickel-based alloy material consists of in percent by weight: Chromium: 20.00 to 22.50%, Molybdenum: 11.50 to 14.50%, Iron: 2.00 to 6.00%, Copper: 2.10 to 6.00%, Tungsten: 2.50 to 3.00%, Cobalt: 2.50 max %, Carbon: 0.10 max %, Silicon: 1.00 max %, Manganese: 0.50 max %, Phosphorus: 0.02 max %, Vanadium: 0.35 max %, with a balance of nickel and impurities less than 0.02%. The invention further relates to a fiber having the above composition and a method of manufacturing such fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 19/05 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on nickel with chromium
  • C22F 1/10 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of nickel or cobalt or alloys based thereon
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • C21D 8/06 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of rods or wires

71.

LAYERED FILTERING STRUCTURE

      
Application Number EP2023059787
Publication Number 2023/198890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-14
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verschaeve, Frank
  • Vandendijk, Stefan

Abstract

A filtering structure having a filter inlet side and a filter outlet side, said layered filtering structure comprising at least -a support metallic mesh, used to provide strength for said filtering structure, -a filter metallic mesh made from metallic wires, used to determine filtering rate of said filtering structure, -a metallic fiber layer, positioned in-between said support metallic mesh and said filter metallic mesh, wherein the average pore size of said metallic fiber layer is bigger than the width of apertures of said filter metallic mesh, wherein said filter metallic mesh has apertures with a width in the range of 10 to 50 µm, and said support metallic mesh has openings in a range of 30 to 100 meshes per linear inch, and wherein said support metallic mesh, said metallic fiber layer and said filter metallic mesh are sintered together.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 39/12 - Filter screens essentially made of metal of wire gauzeFilter screens essentially made of metal of knitted wireFilter screens essentially made of metal of expanded metal
  • B01D 39/20 - Other self-supporting filtering material of inorganic material, e.g. asbestos paper or metallic filtering material of non-woven wires

72.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HEAVY METALLIC COATING WEIGHT

      
Application Number EP2023055097
Publication Number 2023/186438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-01
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Soka, Martin
  • Mouton, Kristof
  • Hertel, Pavol
  • Rollez, Dries
  • Verkinderen, Dominiek
  • Bruggeman, Tim

Abstract

1. It is provided a method and device to control the thickness of a metallic coating on a steel wire. A device (101) for controlling a metallic coating thickness on a steel wire comprises: - a digital proportional valve (113); - a digital flow meter (111); - a pressure sensor (115); - a thickness sensor (105); - a gas nozzle (119); - a computer (107); and is characterized in that the relation between the gas flow measured by said digital flow meter (111) and the coating thickness measured by said thickness sensor (105) for said gas nozzle (119) is linear or parabolic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 2/00 - Hot-dipping or immersion processes for applying the coating material in the molten state without affecting the shapeApparatus therefor
  • C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
  • C23C 2/18 - Removing excess of molten coatings from elongated material
  • C23C 2/38 - WiresTubes
  • G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
  • G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

73.

AMPACT

      
Application Number 1752785
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-06-27
Registration Date 2023-06-27
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; copper wire, not insulated; aluminium wire; copper-base alloy wires; aluminium-base alloy wires; polymer coated copper wire, not insulated or copper-base alloy wire; polymer coated aluminium wire, not insulated or aluminium-base alloy wire. Copper or aluminium wire for coils of insulated wires, especially for magnetic wire coils; copper or aluminium wire in the shape of a hairpin for arrangements of insulated wire, especially for magnetic wire arrangements.

74.

BRASS COATED STEEL CORD WITH INCREASED IRON CONTENT AT THE SURFACE

      
Application Number 17928725
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-07
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Xia, Degui
  • Wang, Baoxing

Abstract

A steel filament for twisting into a steel cord for the reinforcement of rubber articles, which contains a steel substrate that is coated with a coating comprising brass. The coating is different in that the amount of iron at the surface is distinctively higher than that prior steel filaments. The coating has an average iron content of 4 or more atomic percent compared to the total of iron, zinc and copper atoms in the layer extending from the surface to a depth of 3 nanometer below the surface. The steel filaments show an improved adhesion retention under hot and humid conditions and in organic cobalt compound containing rubbers as well as rubbers that are substantially free of cobalt. The lifetime of the rubber article is extended.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core
  • C25D 5/10 - Electroplating with more than one layer of the same or of different metals
  • B21C 3/02 - DiesSelection of material thereforCleaning thereof
  • B21C 37/04 - Manufacture of metal sheets, rods, wire, tubes, profiles or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided forManufacture of tubes of special shape of rods or wire
  • B21C 1/00 - Manufacture of metal sheets, wire, rods, tubes or like semi-manufactured products by drawing
  • B60C 9/00 - Reinforcements or ply arrangement of pneumatic tyres

75.

B BEKAERT

      
Application Number 227333900
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-07-14
Registration Date 2025-04-16
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials

Goods & Services

(1) Building and construction materials and elements of metal, namely, nonelectric metal wires in all profiles and for all uses, namely bright, coppered, annealed, galvanized, brass-coated, tinned, lacquered, aluminized or plastic coated; wires of stainless steel or other alloys; strand and cables of metal wires; metal fences with square or rectangular meshes, wire mesh, metal ornamental fencing, pickets and posts for fencing; metal tension links, netting in the nature of wire nets and welded mesh for fencings, screens, sieves, agriculture, horticulture, concrete, plastering, stuccowork and for reinforcing all kinds of materials; barbed wire, metal bale ties, metal mink cages, containers and baskets for stores for storage of goods, and industrial purposes for storage of goods made of metal or combinations of metal plastic; strip-iron, bright or plastic coated metal fibers in the nature of metal fibers for conductive plastic, and steel strands in the nature of bundles of wire twisted together, metal fibers for the reinforcement of concrete and metal cord for the reinforcement of concrete; sintered metal fiber media for particulate filtration of air, liquids and gases for commercial and industrial use; industrial HEPA filters (high efficiency particulate air filters); industrial ULPA filters (ultra-low particulate air filters); metal fiber filters for waste gas purification; particulate air filters for exhaust systems; porous metal fiber structures as parts of catalytic converter substrates; metal wires for automotive applications and electric motors; metal hardware, namely nails, staples, screws, rivets, hooks, springs, metal wire baskets, metal chains; unwrought or semi-wrought common metals; doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal; statues and works of art of common metals; unwrought or semi-wrought common metals; pre-cut metallic wire for reinforcing concrete products, materials and blends (2) Burners, namely, gas and hydrogen burners for domestic, commercial and industrial use; gas and hydrogen burners all for domestic, commercial and industrial use, namely, round burners used in conventional gas appliances, oval burners designed to operate without fan assistance or secondary air control, cylindrical burners used for direct fired storage water-heaters, refractory steel cylindrical burners for use in high efficiency/condensing residential appliances, flat pre-mixed burners designed to operate in high efficiency/condensing boiler appliances, round pre-mix burners designed to operate in high efficiency/condensing boiler appliance; gas and hydrogen burners for efficient and environment friendly burning of waste gases for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry; gas and hydrogen burners for gas and hydrogen installations for domestic use; gas and hydrogen burners for furnace boilers for domestic use; gas and hydrogen burners for heating installations for domestic use; hardware for hydrogen and gas burners, particularly manifolds, injectors, burner plates, and combustion controls for such burners; boilers, namely, boilers for heating, gas and hydrogen burning boilers and heaters, namely, gas and hydrogen infra-red heaters and infra-red burners; heat exchangers other than parts of machines; gas and burning infra-red drying installations, namely, gas and hydrogen fired infra-red radiation emitters used in industrial drying units; gas and hydrogen burning infra-red radiators and radiation machines used for non-contact drying and moisture profiling in the paper and board industry; electrical infra-red radiators and radiation machines used for non-contact drying and moisture profiling in the paper and board industry; electrical infra-red drying installations, namely, infrared drying machines for use in the paper making industry; infra-red drying installations, namely, electrical infra-red radiators and radiation machines used for curing paint, lacquer, and varnish; burners and flares in the nature of hydrogen and gas burners and flares for industrial use; filters for air conditioning; filters for drinking water; membrane filtration units for water treatment apparatus; fireplaces; waste water treatment installations; high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA filters) for air cleaning units; waterproof air permeable filter membranes for the cleaning and purification of air; membrane filter cartridges for the separation of biomolecules in biopharmaceutical production; catalytic oxidizers for industrial air pollution control; thermal oxidizers for industrial air pollution control; sun tanning appliances (3) Building and construction materials and elements, not of metal, namely, reinforced concrete, reinforced plaster, reinforced walls, reinforced pavement, reinforced asphalt; non-metallic fibers for concrete reinforcement; non-metallic fibers for use in plaster, wall, pavement, and asphalt reinforcement; doors, gates, windows and window coverings, not of metal; statues and works of art made of materials such as stone, concrete and marble; cement mixes (4) Bags and sacks for packaging, storage and transport; commercial nets; raw textile fibers and substitutes; rope, strings; sails; tarpaulins, awnings, tents

76.

CONSTRUCTION REINFORCEMENT WITH MELTABLE SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number EP2022086631
Publication Number 2023/126232
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Vitt, Gerhard
  • Degrande, Tanika
  • Cornelus, Henk

Abstract

A structure for the reinforcement of pavements, said structure having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, said structure comprising a first group of reinforcement element, said reinforcement elements of said first group being oriented in a first direction in a mutual parallel or mutual substantially parallel position, said reinforcement elements being integrated in a substrate, whereby said substrate comprises or consists of a non-metal material with a melting temperature between 60 and 135 °C.

IPC Classes  ?

77.

METAL WIRE SPOOL WITH STORAGE SECTION

      
Application Number EP2022084473
Publication Number 2023/117396
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-05
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Meyfroidt, Maarten
  • Dewitte, Hendrik
  • Priem, Johan

Abstract

A spool for winding metal wire is presented that is provided with a storage section. A metal wire spool generally comprises a core to which a first and second flange are attached at the distal ends of the core. By introducing a third flange, in the vicinity of the first flange a stock section is formed. The third flange can be situated outside of the first and second flange or in between the first and second flange. The stock section is the small gap that is provided between the first and third flange. In order to withhold cut wire ends, the stock section is provided with resilient retainers, that must keep the wire end in place to prevent that the wire end would protrude out of the spools. The third flange is provided with radial slots to easily changeover the wire from the storage section to workspace and possibly back. The resilient retainers can take the form of a brush, or a blade spring, or elastomer fingers. According another aspect of the invention, a method to adapt existing metal wire spools is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 75/14 - Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
  • B65H 75/28 - Arrangements for securing ends of material

78.

AMPACT

      
Serial Number 79379650
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-06-27
Registration Date 2024-05-14
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ? 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal

Goods & Services

Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; copper wire, not insulated; aluminium wire; copper-base alloy wires; aluminium-base alloy wires; polymer coated copper wire, not insulated and copper-base alloy wire; polymer coated aluminium wire, not insulated and aluminium-base alloy wire

79.

AMPACT

      
Application Number 228361900
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-06-27
Registration Date 2025-12-19
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; copper wire, not insulated; aluminium wire; copper-base alloy wires; aluminium-base alloy wires; non-electric wire, namely, polymer coated copper wire, not insulated or copper-base alloy wire; non-electric wire, namely, polymer coated aluminium wire, not insulated or aluminium-base alloy wire (2) Electric wire, namely, copper and aluminium wire for coils of insulated wires, especially for magnetic wire coils; electric wire, namely, copper and aluminium wire in the shape of a hairpin for arrangements of insulated wire, especially for magnetic wire arrangements; all for electromobility purposes

80.

A METHOD TO RECUPERATE A BEAD BUNDLE ASSEMBLY OUT OF AN END-OF-LIFE TIRE

      
Application Number EP2022083323
Publication Number 2023/110369
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-25
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Tian, Hao
  • Luo, Yiwen

Abstract

:A method of recuperating a bead bundle assembly out of an end-of-life tire is provided, the method comprises several steps including: selecting an end-of-life tire having a tire identification; taking out the bead bundle assembly with or without a rubber layer remaining thereon, without plastic deformation of the bead bundle assembly; identifying each bead bundle assembly with at least said tire identification; and finally storing the bead bundle assembly. The invention provides a solution of optimizing the value of an end-of-life tire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29B 17/02 - Separating plastics from other materials

81.

B

      
Application Number 1733182
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-01-30
Registration Date 2023-01-30
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Building and construction materials and elements of metal; doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal; metal hardware; statues and works of art of common metals; structures and transportable buildings of metal; unwrought or semi-wrought common metals; pre-cut metallic wire for reinforcing concrete products, materials and blends. Building and construction materials and elements, not of metal; doors, gates, windows and window coverings, not of metal; statues and works of art made of materials such as stone, concrete and marble, included in the class; structures and transportable buildings, not of metal; blends, materials and building products of concrete containing pre-cut reinforcement wire not of metal.

82.

Bekaert B

      
Application Number 1733183
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-01-27
Registration Date 2023-01-27
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials

Goods & Services

Building and construction materials and elements of metal; doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal; metal hardware; statues and works of art of common metals; structures and transportable buildings of metal; unwrought or semi-wrought common metals; pre-cut metallic wire for reinforcing concrete products, materials and blends. Burners, boilers and heaters; cooking, heating, cooling and preservation equipment, for food and beverages; drying installations; filters for air conditioning; filters for drinking water; filters for water filtering apparatus / membranes for water filtering apparatus; fireplaces; flues and installations for conveying exhaust gases; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and purification equipment (ambient); igniters; waste water treatment installations; lighting and lighting reflectors; nuclear installations; personal heating and drying implements; refrigerating and freezing equipment; regulating and safety accessories for water and gas installations; sanitary installations, water supply and sanitation equipment; sun tanning appliances. Building and construction materials and elements, not of metal; doors, gates, windows and window coverings, not of metal; statues and works of art made of materials such as stone, concrete and marble, included in the class; structures and transportable buildings, not of metal; cement mixes, building materials and elements of concrete containing pre-cut reinforcement wire of metal. Bags and sacks for packaging, storage and transport; nets; padding and stuffing materials; raw textile fibers and substitutes; ropes, strings; sails; tarpaulins, awnings, tents.

83.

RESIN APPLICATOR FOR COATING METAL WIRE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR COATING.

      
Application Number EP2022080713
Publication Number 2023/083697
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-03
Publication Date 2023-05-19
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Eggermont, Jonas
  • Gong, Jianhui (kevin)

Abstract

The invention relates to an applicator for coating metal wire with resin, an associated method for coating resin on metal wire, and an installation comprising the applicator while using the method. In the field of coating metal wires, notably the field of coating steel wires and more in particular in the production of bead wires that are steel wires coated with a resin it is important that the resin is applied in a uniform way both over the circumference and the length of the wire. The inventors therefore come up with an apparatus that comprises an applicator for applying an resin solution and a wiping section, wherein the distance between these two can be adjusted as well as the length of the wiping section. The applicator applies a surplus of resin solution, while the wiping section calibrates this to the desired amount in order to obtain the final amount of dried resin on the wire. Both applicator and wiping section are contained in an encasement with provisions to recuperate evaporated solvent thereby reducing harmful emissions. In the associated method the resin to solvent ratio is used to steer to the final amount.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
  • B05D 1/42 - Distributing applied liquids or other fluent materials by members moving relatively to surface by non-rotary members
  • B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
  • B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers
  • B05D 7/20 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to wires

84.

POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE SLAB WITH FIBRES

      
Application Number 17913628
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-24
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner
  • NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
  • CCL STRESSING INTERNATIONAL LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Thooft, Hendrik
  • Hayek, Carol

Abstract

A concrete slab (20) comprises conventional concrete and a combined reinforcement of both post-tension steel strands (22, 26) and fibres (29). The post-tension steel strands (22, 26): —have a diameter ranging from 5 mm to 20 mm, —have a tensile strength higher than 1700 MPa. The fibres (29) are present in a dosage ranging from 10 kg/m3 to 40 kg/m3 in case of steel fibres are in a dosage ranging from 1.5 kg/m3 to 9 kg/m3 in case of macro-synthetic fibres.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04C 5/01 - Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings
  • E04C 5/08 - Members specially adapted to be used in prestressed constructions
  • C04B 14/48 - Metal
  • C04B 16/06 - Macromolecular compounds fibrous

85.

3D concrete printing with ductile cords

      
Application Number 17795717
Grant Number 12226930
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-16
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Grant Date 2025-02-18
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Gouwy, Matthias
  • Hoekstra, Anne

Abstract

A concrete construction (100) made by 3D concrete printing that contains: two or more layers (102, 106) of cementitious material extruded one above the other, and at least one elongated steel element (104) reinforcing at least one of the layers (102, 106). The elongated steel element (104) has an elastic and plastic elongation at break that exceeds 4%. The high elongation of the elongated steel element gives an increased ductility to the concrete structure (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
  • B28B 23/02 - Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material wherein the elements are reinforcing members
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • C23C 2/26 - After-treatment

86.

POST-TENSIONED EXPANDING CONCRETE WITH FIBERS FOR SLABS

      
Application Number EP2022077114
Publication Number 2023/052502
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-29
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • CCL STRESSING INTERNATIONAL LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Thooft, Hendrik
  • Hayek, Carol
  • Vitt, Gerhard

Abstract

The present invention concerns a concrete slab, the slab comprising concrete and a combined reinforcement of both post-tension steel strands and fibers, said post-tension steel strands - having a diameter ranging from 5 mm to 20 mm,- having a tensile strength higher than 1700 MPa, said fibers being either steel fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 10 kg/m³ to 75 kg/m³ or being macro-synthetic fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 1,5 kg/m³ to 9,0 kg/m³, whereby the concrete is expanding concrete.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 5/32 - Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements
  • E01C 11/20 - Reinforcements for cement concrete pavings for prestressed concrete pavings
  • E02D 27/01 - Flat foundations
  • E04B 5/43 - Floor structures of extraordinary designFeatures relating to the elastic stabilityFloor structures specially designed for resting on columns only, e.g. mushroom floors
  • E04C 2/06 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement reinforced
  • E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
  • E04C 3/26 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of concrete or other stone-like material, e.g. with reinforcements or tensioning members prestressed
  • E04C 5/01 - Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings
  • E04C 5/07 - Reinforcing elements of material other than metal, e.g. of glass, of plastics, or not exclusively made of metal

87.

STEEL CORD WITH ADAPTED ELONGATION PROPERTIES

      
Application Number EP2022076488
Publication Number 2023/052257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-23
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verkens, Bram
  • Dispersyn, Jonas

Abstract

ALoo SPP NEA/SA/S)2. Further methods are presented to produce this steel cord. The basic principle of the method is that the steel elements are plastically deformed around a mandrel wire that is subsequently untwisted out of the steel cord, without opening the steel cord.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core
  • D07B 7/02 - Machine detailsAuxiliary devices

88.

FIBER REINFORCED POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE SLAB WITH OPENINGS

      
Application Number EP2022076997
Publication Number 2023/052434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-28
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • CCL STRESSING INTERNATIONAL LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Thooft, Hendrik
  • Hayek, Carol

Abstract

The present invention concerns a concrete slab, the slab comprising conventional concrete and a combined reinforcement of both post-tension steel strands and fibers, said post-tension steel strands - having a diameter ranging from 5 mm to 20 mm,- having a tensile strength higher than 1700 MPa,said fibers being either steel fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 5 kg/m³ to 90 kg/m³ or being macro-synthetic fibers and being present in a dosage ranging from 1.5 kg/m³ to 9.0 kg/m³, whereby the slab has upper as well as lower surfaces and sides, whereby further each strand or a group of strands has two ends, whereby further each strand or a group of strands is provided with end anchors on at least one of its ends, whereby the slab has at least one opening in its upper surface so that said anchor is accessible from said upper surface through said opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 5/32 - Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements
  • E04B 5/43 - Floor structures of extraordinary designFeatures relating to the elastic stabilityFloor structures specially designed for resting on columns only, e.g. mushroom floors
  • E04C 2/06 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement reinforced
  • E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
  • E04C 5/01 - Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings
  • E04C 5/07 - Reinforcing elements of material other than metal, e.g. of glass, of plastics, or not exclusively made of metal

89.

3D CONCRETE PRINTING WITH FLEXIBLE TAPE

      
Application Number 17795737
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-16
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Gouwy, Matthias
  • Hoekstra, Anne

Abstract

A concrete construction made by 3D concrete printing having two or more layers of cementitious material extruded one above the other, and a reinforcing structure reinforcing the two or more layers. The reinforcing structure has at least two flexible longitudinal elongated steel elements running in lengthwise direction, and one or more flexible transverse steel elements forming an angle with the lengthwise direction so that these flexible transverse steel elements are present in the two or more layers. The structure also has a positioning element for positioning the at least two flexible longitudinal elongated elements and the flexible transverse steel elements, a polymer coating or yarns making stitches. The polymer coating or the stitches are applied on the at least two flexible longitudinal elongated steel elements, on the flexible transverse steel elements and on the positioning element thereby making a bond.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • B28B 23/02 - Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material wherein the elements are reinforcing members
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B32B 13/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material with fibres or particles embedded in it or bonded with it

90.

HEATING CONDUCTIVE WIRE-LIKE ELEMENT

      
Application Number 17790271
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-03
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Andries, Dominique
  • Van Campe, Marjolein

Abstract

The invention provides a heating conductive wire-like element comprising a core made from synthetic fibers a plurality of heating conductive wires around said core. The core is twisted in a predetermined direction X and the plurality of heating conductive wires are wound in a predetermined direction Y. The predetermined direction X is different from the predetermined direction Y. A predetermined number of said heating conductive wires are individually covered with a non- electrically conductive material.

IPC Classes  ?

91.

3D CONCRETE PRINTING WITH WELL ANCHORING CORDS

      
Application Number 17796942
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-16
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner NV Bekaert SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Gouwy, Matthias
  • Mestdagh, Jan

Abstract

A concrete construction (100) made by 3D concrete printing that contains: two or more layers (102, 106) of cementitious material extruded one above the other, and at least one elongated steel element (104, 108) reinforcing at least one of the two or more layers. The elongated steel element (104, 108) is provided with a first crimp. Due to the crimp, a good anchorage in concrete is obtained and the anchorage force is predictable, since the standard deviation of the anchorage force is very small. The elongated steel element can be a single steel wire with a diameter D, the amplitude of the crimp ranges from 1.05×D to 5.0×D. The elongated steel element can also be a steel with steel filaments having a maximum diameter d. The amplitude of the crimp ranges from 1.05×d to 5.0×d.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
  • B28B 23/22 - Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material wherein the elements are reinforcing members assembled from preformed parts
  • C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating

92.

BEKAERT B

      
Serial Number 79371168
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-01-27
Registration Date 2024-12-10
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials

Goods & Services

Building and construction materials and elements of metal, namely, non-electric metal wires in all profiles and for all uses, namely bright, coppered, annealed, galvanized, brass-coated, tinned, lacquered, aluminized or plastic coated; wires of stainless steel; doors, gates, and windows of metal; metal hardware, namely nails, staples for construction or industrial use, screws, rivets, hooks, springs, metal chains, except for driving chains for vehicles and transportable buildings of metal; unwrought or semi-wrought common metals; pre-cut non-electric metallic wire for reinforcing concrete products, materials and blends Gas burners; chemical fiber drying installations; filters for air conditioning; filters for drinking water; filters for water filtering apparatus and membranes for water filtering apparatus; fireplaces; flues and installations for conveying exhaust gases, namely, chimney flues; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and ambient purification equipment, namely, heat generators, ventilating exhaust fans, air conditioning units, and ambient air purifiers; oven gas igniters; waste water treatment installations; lighting fixtures and lighting reflectors; nuclear installations, namely, nuclear generators; personal heating and drying implements, namely, portable electric heaters and portable electric warm air dryer; refrigerating and freezing equipment, namely, fridge-freezers; regulating and safety accessories for water and gas installations, namely, metered valves; sanitary installations in the nature of steam rooms, water supply and sanitation equipment, namely, sinks; sun tanning appliances, namely, tanning booths Building and construction materials and elements, not of metal, namely, reinforced construction material in the nature of reinforced concrete, reinforced plaster and reinforced asphalt; doors, gates, and windows, not of metal; statues and works of art made of materials such as stone, concrete and marble; shelter structures and transportable buildings, not of metal Bags and sacks of textile for packaging, storage, and transport; commercial nets; padding and stuffing materials, not of rubber, paper, or plastic; raw textile fibers; ropes, strings; sails; tarpaulins, awnings of textile, tents

93.

Winding module and winding installation for metal wires

      
Application Number 17786749
Grant Number 12240728
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-07
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Grant Date 2025-03-04
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Priem, Johan
  • Hugelier, Johan
  • Meyfroidt, Maarten

Abstract

A winding module and a winding installation including winding modules for winding metal wire. In such a winding installation or take-up bench a driven capstan is used to pull the metal wire through a processing installation before being led onto a take-up spool. The spool is driven by a cantilever supported shaft. In prior art take-up benches, both the capstan and the spool is reachable by an operator from the same side. This means that the capstan direction—the direction from the driven side of the capstan to the operator side—is equal to the shaft direction—the direction from the drive side of the shaft to the open end of the shaft. In the inventive winding module the capstan direction is opposite to the shaft direction, which provides a completely different operation of the winding module and the winding installation and facilitates the introduction of doffing robots.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 54/26 - Automatic winding machines, i.e. machines with servicing units for automatically performing end-finding, interconnecting of successive lengths of material, controlling or fault-detecting of the running material, and replacing or removing of full or empty cores having one or more servicing units moving along a plurality of fixed winding units
  • B65H 54/20 - Winding and traversing material on to reels, bobbins, tubes, or like package cores or formers for making packages of specified shapes or on specified types of bobbins, tubes, cores, or formers forming multiple packages
  • B65H 67/052 - Continuous winding apparatus for winding on two or more winding heads in succession having two or more winding heads arranged in parallel to each other

94.

A STEEL CORD FOR RUBBER REINFORCEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022066680
Publication Number 2023/285075
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-20
Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Aijun
  • Ma, Haijun

Abstract

The invention provides a steel cord, the steel cord comprises two or more steel filaments, at least one of the steel filaments has a twist pitch of 6mm to 40mm, each of the steel filaments has a tip rise of less than 5mm with a gauge length of 200mm after being unravelled out of the steel cord. The invention steel cord has an improved straightness with reduced steel filament fracture risk.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

95.

JOINT OF MGB2 SUPERCONDUCTING WIRES

      
Application Number EP2022068364
Publication Number 2023/280735
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-04
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • EPOCH WIRES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Atamert, Serdar
  • Kutukcu, Mehmet
  • D'Hulst, Chris
  • Mestdagh, Jan

Abstract

222222 material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 39/02 - Devices using superconductivity or hyperconductivity; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof - Details
  • H01L 39/24 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of devices provided for in group or of parts thereof
  • H01R 4/68 - Connections to or between superconductive conductors

96.

METHOD FOR RESTORING SUPERCONDUCTIVITY OF AN MGB2 WIRE

      
Application Number EP2022068372
Publication Number 2023/280739
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-04
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • EPOCH WIRES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Atamert, Serdar
  • Kutukcu, Mehmet
  • D'Hulst, Chris
  • Mestdagh, Jan

Abstract

2 2 comprises subjecting said wire to a two-phase heat treatment, wherein a first phase comprises heating in a range of 800 °C to 1000 °C during 20 minutes to 40 minutes and a second phase comprises heating in a range of 550 °C to 750 °C during 45 minutes to 75 minutes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 39/02 - Devices using superconductivity or hyperconductivity; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof - Details
  • H01L 39/24 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of devices provided for in group or of parts thereof
  • H01R 4/68 - Connections to or between superconductive conductors

97.

DEVICE FOR IN-LINE MONITORING THE ROOM TEMPERATURE MICROSTRUCTURE VARIATIONS

      
Application Number EP2022065559
Publication Number 2022/268507
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-08
Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor Mesplont, Christophe

Abstract

A device (100) for in-line monitoring the microstructure variations of a thermally processed steel wire at temperatures below 100 °C comprises: • - a magnetic sensor (102); • - a reference unit (104); • - a calculation unit (106). The magnetic sensor (102) is adapted to be positioned around the thermally processed steel wire and comprises a first induction coil (110) to generate an electromagnetic signal and a second induction coil (112) to receive an electromagnetic signal as currently measured value. The reference unit (104) contains or produces a set of reference measured values of thermally processed reference steel wire samples with fully identified room temperature microstructure. The calculation unit (106) is able to make a difference between the currently measured value and the reference measured values in order to return type and amplitude of microstructure deviation from the reference steel wire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/80 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating mechanical hardness, e.g. by investigating saturation or remanence of ferromagnetic material
  • G01N 27/9013 - Arrangements for scanning

98.

A STEEL CORD CUT END PREPARATION DEVICE AND A WELDING MACHINE FOR WELDING STEEL CORD

      
Application Number 17774304
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-10
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Zou, Lingfeng
  • Huang, Guoqing
  • Xu, Ming
  • Liu, Junhu

Abstract

The steel cord cut end preparation device comprises a set of clamps for clamping a length of steel cord, a rotating driving unit for driving the clamped length of steel cord to be over-twisted and at least one cutter for cutting the steel cord at the over-twisted portion to make a cut end of steel cord, the steel cord cut end preparation device further comprises a heating unit for heating the clamped length of steel cord and a controller for controlling the heating unit and the rotating driving unit, so that the clamped length of steel cord is heated during, before or after it is over-twisted. By using this device, the steel cord welding success ratio is increased.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21F 7/00 - Twisting wireTwisting wire together
  • B21F 11/00 - Cutting wire
  • B23K 11/00 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating
  • B23K 20/00 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating

99.

A STRAIGHT STAINLESS STEEL WIRE FOR FLEXIBLE CARD CLOTHING

      
Application Number EP2022061298
Publication Number 2022/243000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Liu, Xiaojiang
  • Shen, Li
  • Zhang, Yanli

Abstract

:A stainless steel wire is provided. The stainless steel wire has a tensile strength of more than 1950MPa, and the stainless steel wire has an arc height of less than 60 mm/m. The invention stainless steel wire has a higher tensile strength and an improved straightness. The stainless steel wire is for flexible card clothing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 1/26 - Methods of annealing
  • C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
  • C21D 8/06 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of rods or wires
  • C21D 9/52 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for wiresHeat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for strips
  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
  • C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
  • C22C 38/18 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium
  • C22C 38/44 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with molybdenum or tungsten
  • C22C 38/58 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
  • B21C 1/00 - Manufacture of metal sheets, wire, rods, tubes or like semi-manufactured products by drawing
  • B21C 19/00 - Devices for straightening wire or like work combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with drawing or winding machines or apparatus
  • B21F 1/02 - Straightening
  • D01G 15/84 - Card clothingManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for

100.

TITANIUM DEPOSITION WIRE OF THE POWDER-IN-TUBE TYPE

      
Application Number EP2022061295
Publication Number 2022/233691
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Publication Date 2022-11-10
Owner
  • NV BEKAERT SA (Belgium)
  • EPOCH WIRES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Mestdagh, Jan
  • Gouwy, Matthias
  • Dhulst, Chris
  • Atamert, Serdar

Abstract

A deposition wire of the powder-in-tube type comprises a hollow tubular portion of titanium and a core portion filling the tubular portion. The core portion occupiesbetween (30) volume % and (80) volume % of the deposition wire. The core portion comprises compacted elongated powders of titanium and possibly also comprisesother compacted powders selected from the group consisting of aluminium, vanadium, aluminium-vanadium, chromium, molybdenum, boron, niobium, tantalum, nickel, zirconium, silicon, copper, tin, iron and palladium.Due to the high volume of the core portion, the process of making the wire is less complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
  • B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sinteringApparatus specially adapted therefor
  • B23K 35/32 - Selection of soldering or welding materials proper with the principal constituent melting at more than 1550°C
  • B23K 35/40 - Making wire or rods for soldering or welding
  • B22F 3/18 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sinteringApparatus specially adapted therefor by using pressure rollers
  • B22F 5/12 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of tubes or wires
  • B22F 7/08 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools with one or more parts not made from powder
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
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