Patents by Inventor Arthur Robert Van Es
Arthur Robert Van Es has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9779898Abstract: A switch device (10) and method for generation of energy for operating the switch device (10), wherein the switch device (10) is provided with a drive unit (120) interacting with an actuation device operable by a user, and with a moving device (130) configured to be set in motion by the drive unit (120), and with an energy harvester (132, 140, 140a) for providing energy to the switch device (10) in dependence on a motion of the moving device (130), such that energy for commands or other operations is provided to the switch device (10). The moving device (130) is configured to be repeatedly repositioned in relation to a defined zero position, as long as it has kinetic energy, in order to provide kinetic energy which can be converted in electric energy by the energy harvester (132, 140, 140a). Such an electromechanical device for generating energy can ensure wireless operation of the switch device (10) without the need of batteries or any other kind of power supply.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Bozena Erdmann, Adrianus Johannes Josephus Van Der Horst, Arthur Robert Van Es, Bas Willibrord De Wit, Armand Michel Marie Lelkens, Ludovicus Marinus Gerardus Maria Tolhuizen
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Patent number: 9593838Abstract: A lighting device (1) is provided comprising a light source (5), an electronic carrier (20) comprising a first portion (21) for carrying the light source and a second portion (22) for providing an electrical connection to the light source, and a heat sink structure (10) arranged for a dissipation of heat from the electronic carrier. The heat sink structure comprises at least one lid portion (11, 12) arranged at an opening (14) of the heat sink structure, wherein the opening is at least partially closed by the at least one lid portion. Further, the first portion of the electronic carrier is supported by at least one of the at least one lid portion, and the second portion of the electronic carrier is at least partially enclosed by the heat sink structure. The invention hereby provides improved heat dissipation and a facilitated manufacturing of the lighting device.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Arthur Robert Van Es, Peter Johannes Martinus Bukkems
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Patent number: 9552937Abstract: An electro-mechanical energy harvesting switch configured to provide at least two different control signals comprises: a generator activating member (9) configured to move between a rest position and a maximum loaded position; at least one spring (11, 13) configured to force the generator activating member towards the rest position; and a unidirectionally rotating protrusion member (17) comprising at least one protrusion (21) configured to move through a protrusion's path during rotation of the protrusion member (17), through a first position of the protrusion (21), in which first position the protrusion (21) is engaged with the generator activating member (9) in the rest position, and through a second position, the protrusion (21) thereby carrying the generator activating member (9) from the rest position to the maximum loaded position against the force of the at least one spring (11, 13).Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Bozena Erdmann, Bas Willibrord De Wit, Armand Michel Marie Lelkens, Arthur Robert Van Es, Ludovicus Marinus Gerardus Maria Tolhuizen
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Patent number: 9470375Abstract: LED luminaire (10, 100, 200) for line illumination comprising an elongate trunk (12, 120, 220) having a first end portion (13, 121) and an opposite second end portion (15, 122), an elongate lighting carrier (14, 140, 240) comprising at least one LED based light source to form a continuous line of light, a first coupling member (142a, 142b) for detachably fastening the lighting carrier (14, 140, 240) to the trunk (12, 120, 220), and a second coupling member (134, 234) arranged for longitudinally connecting the trunk (12, 120, 220) in line with an adjacent trunk (12, 120, 220) of an adjacent LED luminaire (10, 100, 200) thereby forming a self-sustained trunking system. Detaching of the lighting carrier (14, 140, 240) is allowed in substantially a transverse direction with reference to the line of trunks (12, 120, 220), and without dismounting the trunk (12, 120, 220) from the trunking system.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Arthur Robert Van Es
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Patent number: 9306431Abstract: The present invention relates to a very simple and robust wireless batteryless device (100) for harvesting energy. The actuation upon button pressure/release results in a rotation of a first member (1) around its central axis (11) leading to a move of an element (3), which is loosely fixed at the first member (1) from a pivot point (14), and a rotation around the central axis (11) of the second member (2) to which a generator axis of an energy harvester is coupled, the rotation axis of the generator being coincident with the central axis (11). Upon full pressure/release, the element (3) is forced to rotate around the pivot point (14), allowing a vertically raised pin (22) of the second member (2) to disengage a recessed area (31, 32) at each end of a slot (30) of the element (3) and the second member (2) to rotate to its rest position.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Bozena Erdmann, Adrianus Johannes Josephus Van Der Horst, Arthur Robert Van Es, Bas Willibrord De Wit, Armand Michel Marie Lelkens, Ludovicus Marinus Gerardus Maria Tolhuizen
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Publication number: 20150233533Abstract: LED luminaire (10, 100, 200) for line illumination comprising an elongate trunk (12, 120, 220) having a first end portion (13, 121) and an opposite second end portion (15, 122), an elongate lighting carrier (14, 140, 240) comprising at least one LED based light source to form a continuous line of light, a first coupling member (142a, 142b) for detachably fastening the lighting carrier (14, 140, 240) to the trunk (12, 120, 220), and a second coupling member (134, 234) arranged for longitudinally connecting the trunk (12, 120, 220) in line with an adjacent trunk (12, 120, 220) of an adjacent LED luminaire (10, 100, 200) thereby forming a self-sustained trunking system. Detaching of the lighting carrier (14, 140, 240) is allowed in substantially a transverse direction with reference to the line of trunks (12, 120, 220), and without dismounting the trunk (12, 120, 220) from the trunking system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Arthur Robert Van Es
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Publication number: 20150192287Abstract: A lighting device (1) is provided comprising a light source (5), an electronic carrier (20) comprising a first portion (21) for carrying the light source and a second portion (22) for providing an electrical connection to the light source, and a heat sink structure (10) arranged for a dissipation of heat from the electronic carrier. The heat sink structure comprises at least one lid portion (11, 12) arranged at an opening (14) of the heat sink structure, wherein the opening is at least partially closed by the at least one lid portion. Further, the first portion of the electronic carrier is supported by at least one of the at least one lid portion, and the second portion of the electronic carrier is at least partially enclosed by the heat sink structure. The invention hereby provides improved heat dissipation and a facilitated manufacturing of the lighting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Arthur Robert Van Es, Peter Johannes Martinus Bukkems
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Patent number: 9050451Abstract: An electrode assembly that includes an electrode configured to provide electrical contact with a subject's skin through a subject contact surface. The electrode includes an electrode base pad having a first contact surface on a side of the electrode opposite the subject contact surface. The electrode also includes a connector assembly configured to electrically connect the electrode to an external electrical apparatus to transfer electrical signals between the subject's skin and the external electrical apparatus. The connector assembly includes a housing having a second contact surface. The second contact surface is configured to be magnetically and electrically coupled to the first contact surface of the electrode base pad. The connector assembly also includes an electrical connector configured to connect the second contact surface to the external electrical apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Maurice Hubertus Elisabeth Van Der Beek, Arthur Robert Van Es, Sean Scott Wheelhouse, Timon Rutger Grob
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Publication number: 20150084440Abstract: Energyharvesting device The present invention relates to a very simple and robust wireless batteryless device (100) for harvesting energy. The actuation upon button pressure/release results in a rotation of a first member (1) around its central axis (11) leading to a move of an element (3), which is loosely fixed at the first member (1) from a pivot point (14), and a rotation around the central axis (11) of the second member (2) to which a generator axis of an energy harvester is coupled, the rotation axis of the generator being coincident with the central axis (11). Upon full pressure/release, the element (3) is forced to rotate around the pivot point (14), allowing a vertically raised pin (22) of the second member (2) to disengage a recessed area (31, 32) at each end of a slot (30) of the element (3) and the second member (2) to rotate to its rest position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Bozena Erdmann, Adrianus Johannes Josephus Van Der Horst, Arthur Robert Van Es, Bas Willibrord De Wit, Armand Michel Marie Lelkens, Ludovicus Marinus Gerardus Maria Tolhuizen
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Publication number: 20140353135Abstract: A switch device (10) and method for generation of energy for operating the switch device (10), wherein the switch device (10) is provided with a drive unit (120) interacting with an actuation device operable by a user, and with a moving device (130) configured to be set in motion by the drive unit (120), and with an energy harvester (132, 140, 140a) for providing energy to the switch device (10) in dependence on a motion of the moving device (130), such that energy for commands or other operations is provided to the switch device (10). The moving device (130) is configured to be repeatedly repositioned in relation to a defined zero position, as long as it has kinetic energy, in order to provide kinetic energy which can be converted in electric energy by the energy harvester (132, 140, 140a). Such an electromechanical device for generating energy can ensure wireless operation of the switch device (10) without the need of batteries or any other kind of power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Bozena Erdmann, Adrianus Johannes Josephus Van Der Horst, Arthur Robert Van Es, Bas Willibrord De Wit, Armand Michel Marie Lelkens, Ludovicus Marinus Gerardus Maria Tolhuizen
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Publication number: 20140191592Abstract: An electro-mechanical energy harvesting switch configured to provide at least two different control signals comprises: a generator activating member (9) configured to move between a rest position and a maximum loaded position; at least one spring (11, 13) configured to force the generator activating member towards the rest position; and a unidirectionally rotating protrusion member (17) comprising at least one protrusion (21) configured to move through a protrusion's path during rotation of the protrusion member (17), through a first position of the protrusion (21), in which first position the protrusion (21) is engaged with the generator activating member (9) in the rest position, and through a second position, the protrusion (21) thereby carrying the generator activating member (9) from the rest position to the maximum loaded position against the force of the at least one spring (11, 13).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Bozena Erdmann, Bas Willibrord De Wit, Armand Michel Marie Lelkens, Arthur Robert Van Es, Ludovicus Marinus Gerardus Maria Tolhuizen
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Patent number: 8769922Abstract: A guidance chain for guiding a connection line, such as a cable, electrical cable, fiber glass cable, water line, gas line or fluid line, between parts of a medical diagnostic apparatus which are moved relative to each other, includes plural chain elements, where consecutive chain elements are moveable relative to each other about a respective imaginary or real rotation axis for realizing a folding movement of the guidance chain. The guidance chain is constructed such that it has a pre-set curvature in an unfolded state, and the radial extensions of the rotation axes are originating from substantially the same point in a folded state of the guidance chain.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Antonius Maria Rijken, Martinus Antonius Maria Cuppen, Ravindra Bhat, Arthur Robert Van Es
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Publication number: 20130066412Abstract: An electrode assembly that includes an electrode configured to provide electrical contact with a subject's skin through a subject contact surface. The electrode includes an electrode base pad having a first contact surface on a side of the electrode opposite the subject contact surface. The electrode also includes a connector assembly configured to electrically connect the electrode to an external electrical apparatus to transfer electrical signals between the subject's skin and the external electrical apparatus. The connector assembly includes a housing having a second contact surface. The second contact surface is configured to be magnetically and electrically coupled to the first contact surface of the electrode base pad. The connector assembly also includes an electrical connector configured to connect the second contact surface to the external electrical apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Maurice Hubertus Elisabeth Van Der Beek, Arthur Robert Van Es, Sean Scott Wheelhouse, Timon Rutger Grob
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Publication number: 20120085078Abstract: The invention relates to a guidance chain (18; 118; 218; 318; 418; 518, 618) for guiding a connection line (20; 120; 220; 320; 420), such as a cable, electrical cable, fiber glass cable, water line, gas line or fluid line, between parts (12, 13) of a medical diagnostic apparatus (10) which are moved relative to each other, the guidance chain comprising plural chain elements (19; 119; 219; 319; 419), wherein consecutive chain elements are moveable relative to each other about a respective imaginary or real rotation axis for realizing a folding movement of the guidance chain, wherein the guidance chain is constructed such that it has an pre-set curvature in an unfolded state, and the radial extensions of the rotation axes are originating from substantially the same point in a folded state of the guidance chain. Further, the invention relates to a medical diagnostic apparatus (10) having such a guidance chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Antonius Maria Rijken, Martinus Antonius Maria Cuppen, Ravindra Bhat, Arthur Robert Van ES
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Patent number: 7810187Abstract: A patient handling system comprising a table top (6) for carrying a lying patient (8). The table top (6) is supported by a table base (1) and the table top (6) can move in longitudinal direction over said table base (1) so that at least a part of the table top (6) can be displaced to a position away from said table base (1). At least a portion (1;4) of said table base (1), to which portion (1;4) the table top (6) is movably attached, can be displaced in substantially said longitudinal direction in which the table top (6) can move. Thereby, said table top (6) can be displaced in longitudinal direction over a distance which is larger than the length of the table top (6).Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Arthur Robert Van Es, Ravindra Bhat
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Patent number: 7430772Abstract: A device for the examination of persons including a medical examination device (11) having an examination volume (12), a support (1) for a person to be examined, and a drive assembly (3) for displacing the support in a displacement direction in such a manner, that a person to be examined present on the support is displaced into and out of the examination volume. The drive assembly includes a gear-wheel (7), which is driven by a driving device (5, 8) and co-operates with a toothed rack (4) mounted to the support for displacing the toothed rack relative to the gear-wheel in the driven state of the gear-wheel. The drive assembly includes an auxiliary moving assembly (6, 9) for displacing the gear-wheel in its driven state in the displacement direction with a speed which is lower than the speed of support.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2004Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventor: Arthur Robert Van Es
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Publication number: 20080201849Abstract: A patient handling system comprising a table top (6) for carrying a lying patient (8). The table top (6) is supported by a table base (1) and the table top (6) can move in longitudinal direction over said table base (1) so that at least a part of the table top (6) can be displaced to a position away from said table base (1). At least a portion (1;4) of said table base (1), to which portion (1;4) the table top (6) is movably attached, can be displaced in substantially said longitudinal direction in which the table top (6) can move. Thereby, said table top (6) can be displaced in longitudinal direction over a distance which is larger than the length of the table top (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.Inventors: Arthur Robert Van Es, Ravindra Bhat
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Publication number: 20040172812Abstract: The invention relates to a device for displacing PCBs (10) through a device wherein components can be mounted on the PCBs. The device comprises two beams (2) having regularly spaced teeth (3) for supporting the PCBs at opposite edges. Said beams can be moved up and down and displaced backwards and forwards in the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, two fixed supports (5) having teeth (6) are provided. The arrangement is such that to lift a PCB (10) resting on the supports (5), the teeth (3) of the beams (2) can be moved upwards in the spaces between the teeth (6) on the support members (5). For displacing the beams (2) in their longitudinal direction, the teeth (3) of the beams (2) can be arranged in a position below and a position above the teeth (6) of the support members (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventor: Arthur Robert Van Es