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).

  • Patent number: 9779898
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 9593838
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Arthur Robert Van Es, Peter Johannes Martinus Bukkems
  • Patent number: 9552937
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 9470375
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Arthur Robert Van Es
  • Patent number: 9306431
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20150233533
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventor: Arthur Robert Van Es
  • Publication number: 20150192287
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Arthur Robert Van Es, Peter Johannes Martinus Bukkems
  • Patent number: 9050451
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Maurice Hubertus Elisabeth Van Der Beek, Arthur Robert Van Es, Sean Scott Wheelhouse, Timon Rutger Grob
  • Publication number: 20150084440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20140353135
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    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
  • Publication number: 20140191592
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Bozena Erdmann, Bas Willibrord De Wit, Armand Michel Marie Lelkens, Arthur Robert Van Es, Ludovicus Marinus Gerardus Maria Tolhuizen
  • Patent number: 8769922
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Antonius Maria Rijken, Martinus Antonius Maria Cuppen, Ravindra Bhat, Arthur Robert Van Es
  • Publication number: 20130066412
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Maurice Hubertus Elisabeth Van Der Beek, Arthur Robert Van Es, Sean Scott Wheelhouse, Timon Rutger Grob
  • Publication number: 20120085078
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Antonius Maria Rijken, Martinus Antonius Maria Cuppen, Ravindra Bhat, Arthur Robert Van ES
  • Patent number: 7810187
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Arthur Robert Van Es, Ravindra Bhat
  • Patent number: 7430772
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Arthur Robert Van Es
  • Publication number: 20080201849
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.
    Inventors: Arthur Robert Van Es, Ravindra Bhat
  • Publication number: 20040172812
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Arthur Robert Van Es