Patents by Inventor Josef Schug
Josef Schug 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: 11028981Abstract: Lighting device, in particular for automotive applications, comprising a plurality of lighting elements, wherein each lighting element comprises at least one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The lighting device comprises a first connector for connecting the lighting device to a lighting driver. The lighting elements are arranged in a row in order to form a luminous band. The plurality of lighting elements is divided into more than one group, each group consisting of at least one or more lighting elements. The lighting elements of one group are electrically connected in series. The groups are electrically connected in parallel in order to control each group individually.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Lumileds LLCInventors: Udo Karbowski, Christian Kleijnen, Josef Schug
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Patent number: 10808903Abstract: A light converting device, comprising: a substrate functioning as a heatsink, a light converter adapted to convert laser light to converted light, wherein a peak emission wavelength of the converted light is in a longer wavelength range than a laser peak emission wavelength of the laser light, the light converter comprises a light entrance surface, a bonding surface opposite to the light entrance surface and at least one side surface, the bonding surface is mechanically and thermally coupled to the substrate, a reflective structure attached to or part of the substrate, wherein the reflective structure comprises at least one reflective metal surface arranged on the side of the substrate facing the light converter to reflect laser light and converted light, and a translucent ceramic protection layer, arranged between the reflective structure and the light converter, and having a thickness of less than 50 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: LUMILEDS HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Claudia Goldmann, Rainald Gierth, Ulrich Hechtfischer, Josef Schug
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Publication number: 20200256527Abstract: Lighting device, in particular for automotive applications, comprising a plurality of lighting elements, wherein each lighting element comprises at least one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The lighting device comprises a first connector for connecting the lighting device to a lighting driver. The lighting elements are arranged in a row in order to form a luminous band. The plurality of lighting elements is divided into more than one group, each group consisting of at least one or more lighting elements. The lighting elements of one group are electrically connected in series. The groups are electrically connected in parallel in order to control each group individually.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Udo Karbowski, Christian Kleijnen, Josef Schug
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Publication number: 20190390835Abstract: A light converting device, comprising: a substrate functioning as a heatsink, a light converter adapted to convert laser light to converted light, wherein a peak emission wavelength of the converted light is in a longer wavelength range than a laser peak emission wavelength of the laser light, the light converter comprises a light entrance surface, a bonding surface opposite to the light entrance surface and at least one side surface, the bonding surface is mechanically and thermally coupled to the substrate, a reflective structure attached to or part of the substrate, wherein the reflective structure comprises at least one reflective metal surface arranged on the side of the substrate facing the light converter to reflect laser light and converted light, and a translucent ceramic protection layer, arranged between the reflective structure and the light converter, and having a thickness of less than 50 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Claudia GOLDMANN, Rainald GIERTH, Ulrich HECHTFISCHER, Josef SCHUG
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Patent number: 10253938Abstract: A lighting arrangement 10 is described with an LED element 30. A reference frame part 14 comprises a frame opening 26 bordered by frame edges 28a, 28b, 28c, 28d. The LED element 30 is arranged such that light is emitted through the frame opening 26 and is partially shielded at least at a first frame edge 28b. The reference frame part further comprises reference portions 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d to define positions relative to the frame 5 opening. A first reference portion 20a, 20b is provided on a first surface portion of the reference frame part 14 arranged parallel to a light emitting surface 38 of the LED element 30. A second reference portion 20c is arranged on a second surface portion of the reference frame part 14 arranged perpendicular to the first surface portion. A third reference portion 20d is arranged on a third surface portion of the reference frame part 14 arranged 10 perpendicular to both the first and second surface portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Lumileds Holding B.V.Inventors: Benno Spinger, Josef Schug, Robert Derix
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Publication number: 20190011101Abstract: A vehicle lighting arrangement with an LED element emits light through the frame opening and is partially shielded at least at a first frame edge. A reference frame part includes a frame opening bordered by frame edges, and reference portions to define positions relative to the frame opening. A first reference portion is provided on a first surface portion and is arranged parallel to a light emitting surface of the LED. A second reference portion is arranged on a second surface portion and is arranged perpendicular to the first surface portion. A third reference portion is arranged on a third surface portion and is arranged perpendicular to both the first and second surface portions. An optical element for shaping an illumination beam from the LED through the frame opening is in contact with the reference frame part to define a position of the optical element relative to the frame opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: Lumileds Holding B.V.Inventors: Benno SPINGER, Josef SCHUG, Robert DERIX
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Publication number: 20170256685Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting device comprising: a substrate; a translucent light mixing element arranged on the substrate; a color converting element arranged on top of the translucent light mixing element and arranged such that light from the translucent light mixing element is coupled into the color converting element; and a laser diode configured to emit light of a first color into the translucent light mixing element; wherein the color converting element is configured to convert a part of the light of the first color to a second color, to mix light of the first color with light of the second color to generate light of a third color, and to emit light of the third color; and wherein the translucent light mixing element has a thermal conductivity exceeding 10 W/mK.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventor: Josef Schug
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Publication number: 20170254489Abstract: Proposed is a lighting system comprising: at least one laser adapted to output light; a pixelated luminous screen for emitting light when excited by incident light; and at least one optical component adapted to redirect and distribute light from the at least one laser to the pixelated luminous screen. The pixelated luminous screen comprises: a plurality of luminous pixels arranged adjacent each other with separated side edges, each pixel comprising luminous material; and a heat sink formed from thermally conductive material. The heat sink is positioned between the plurality of luminous pixels such that it contacts the adjacent side edges of the pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Rifat Ata Mustafa HIKMET, Ties van BOMMEL, Roman HOHN, Josef SCHUG
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Patent number: 9481293Abstract: It is provided a LED light (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising several LED fields (14), wherein each LED field (14) comprises at least one LED (L1, L2, L3, L4), a housing (34) for supporting the LED fields (14) and a circuit board (12) comprising a driving electronics for operating the LED fields (14), wherein the LED fields (14) are connected in series by the driving electronics and the driving electronics is adapted to switch on and off each LED field (14) according to its position in the series in dependence of a signal, wherein the circuit board (12) is connectable to an outside of the LED light (10) located current source (16) for applying an electrical current to the LED fields (14), and wherein the circuit board (12) is integrated into the housing (34).Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Shin'ichi Honma, Josef A. Schug
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Patent number: 8690406Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for generating output illumination having at least one directional characteristic. The lighting device includes at least one light-emitting device and at least one optical element disposed in an optical path of the light-emitting device. The lighting device also includes a screen-like member for changing at least one physical property of light passing therethrough and an optical device for generating an intermediate image on the screen-like member. The screen-like member and the optical device are located in the optical path between the light-emitting device and the optical element projecting the intermediate image.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Ronald R. Drenten, Josef A. Schug, Adriaan Valster
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Patent number: 8513691Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting device (100) comprising at least one light emitter (101), a substrate (102) and a reflective optic housing (103,108), the space between the reflective optic housing (103,108) and the one or more light emitters (101) being filled at least partly by a suspension of a reflective material (104), in order to increase the light output from the light emitter(s) (101).Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Jan De Graaf, Marten Sikkens, Josef A. Schug
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Patent number: 8086082Abstract: Mounting an electro-optical component (1) on a carrier substrate (2) in an accurate position with respect to an optical element (6), the carrier substrate and the electro-optical component each being provided with at least one solder pad (3, 4). The solder pads are arranged such that, when said electro-optical component is soldered onto the pads, a force is generated that acts on the electro-optical component in a direction (x) towards the optical element, and the structure is designed to allow said electro-optical component to move laterally during soldering, such that it is brought into abutment with said optical element, thereby ensuring an accurate relative positioning between the electro-optical component and the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Egbert Lenderink, Ralph H. Peters, Josef A. Schug, Marc A. De Samber
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Publication number: 20110222265Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device (1) comprising at least one light-emitting device (3) and at least one optical element (7) in an optical path (15) of the light-emitting device (3) for generating output illumination having at least one directional characteristic. The lighting device according to the invention further comprises a screen-like member (5) for changing at least one physical property of light passing through it and an optical device (4) for generating an intermediate image (9) on the screen-like member (5), both located in the optical path (15) between the light-emitting device (3) and the optical element (7), wherein the optical element (7) is an optical element (12) for projecting said image (9). The invention further relates to a corresponding method of generating output illumination having a plurality of directional characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2009Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Ronald R. Drenten, Josef A. Schug, Adriaan Valster
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Publication number: 20110198999Abstract: It is provided a LED light (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising several LED fields (14), wherein each LED field (14) comprises at least one LED (L1, L2, L3, L4), a housing (34) for supporting the LED fields (14) and a circuit board (12) comprising a driving electronics for operating the LED fields (14), wherein the LED fields (14) are connected in series by the driving electronics and the driving electronics is adapted to switch on and off each LED field (14) according to its position in the series in dependence of a signal, wherein the circuit board (12) is connectable to an outside of the LED light (10) located current source (16) for applying an electrical current to the LED fields (14), and wherein the circuit board (12) is integrated into the housing (34).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Shin'ichi Honma, Josef A. Schug
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Publication number: 20110198655Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting device (100) comprising at least one light emitter (101), a substrate (102) and a reflective optic housing (103,108), the space between the reflective optic housing (103,108) and the one or more light emitters (101) being filled at least partly by a suspension of a reflective material (104), in order to increase the light output from the light emitter(s) (101).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Jan De Graaf, Marten Sikkens, Josef A. Schug
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Publication number: 20110075429Abstract: A collimator (20) for use as part of a LED package (10) is provided, comprising a collimator body (28) adapted to collect and/or reflect and/or focus light, an upper plane (30) provided by the collimator body (28), wherein the upper plane (30) defines a mainly horizontal plane (32), at least one reflection surface (36) provided by the collimator body (28), wherein the reflection surface (36) is at least partially angled to the horizontal plane (32) by an angle ?, which is 70°???110°, particularly 75°???100°, preferably 78°???92°, most preferred 79°???85°, wherein the collimator body (28) comprises a recess (34) for receiving a lighting element (14) comprising a light emitting front face (22) illuminated by a LED (40), wherein the lighting element (24) is received such by the recess (34) that the reflection surface (36) extends at least partially below the level of the front face (22) in assembled state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Harald WillWohl, Josef A. Schug, Wouter P. Kaandorp, Mathijs De Wit, Norbertus A.M. Sweegers, Gerardus H.F.W. Steenbruggen, Ralph H. Peters
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Patent number: 7712948Abstract: A light-source module is described having at least one light-emitting element (3) such as, in particular, LEDs, light guides, collimator elements or lens elements, which together form a light exit area, as also is a holder for a module of this in the form of an LED module, system, such as in particular a motor vehicle headlight or a lighting or projecting means, that is intended to have a given light emission pattern. For this purpose, the module is able to be positioned relative to at least one reference plane of the optical system and, at the same time, is able to be replaced easily without soldered, bonded or welded connections being required.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Josef Schug, Peter Linssen, Ralph Peters
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Publication number: 20090317036Abstract: Mounting an electro-optical component (1) on a carrier substrate (2) in an accurate position with respect to an optical element (6), the carrier substrate and the electro-optical component each being provided with at least one solder pad (3, 4). The solder pads are arranged such that, when said electro-optical component is soldered onto the pads, a force is generated that acts on the electro-optical component in a direction (x) towards the optical element, and the structure is designed to allow said electro-optical component to move laterally during soldering, such that it is brought into abutment with said optical element, thereby ensuring an accurate relative positioning between the electro-optical component and the optical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N VInventors: Egbert Lenderink, Ralph H. Peters, Josef A. Schug, Marc A. De Samber
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Patent number: D973245Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: LUMILEDS LLCInventors: Marcel Borgen, Josef Schug, Wilbert Heffels, Juergen Mertens, Marc Kessels
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Patent number: D973246Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: LUMILEDS LLCInventors: Marcel Borgen, Josef Schug, Juergen Mertens, Wilbert Heffels