Patents by Inventor Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer

Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer 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: 10578378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat transferring arrangement for cooling at least one light emitting diode, wherein the heat transferring arrangement comprises a centre portion configured for mounting the light emitting diode and adapted to receive heat generated from the light emitting diode when emitting light, and a plurality of elongated heat transferring elements, each having a first end portion connected to the centre portion and a second end portion which when inserted in a housing is configured to be in abutment with an inner surface of the housing, so that the generated heat is thermally transferred to the housing. Advantages with the invention includes, at least, that a passive heat transferring arrangement is provided which may reduce the need of an external fan or membranes to provide sufficient cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer, Juan David Bernal, Kwan Nai Lee, Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Merijn Keser
  • Patent number: 10448487
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a driver module for use in a light fixture, especially an outdoor light fixture. The driver module is arranged for wirelessly powering a further module and for transmitting data from and/or to this further module. The further module can be a sensor module or a communications module. This allows for easy replacement of modules in light fixtures, late stage configuration of light fixtures and for upgradeability of light fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer, Adrianus Maria Goijaerts, Yves Sebastien Boulin, Biju Kumar Sreedharan Nair, Robert Eugenio Marie Geertman
  • Patent number: 10253930
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lighting device (100), the method comprising the steps of providing (S1) a sheet of optically transmissive plastic material, forming (S2) a lighting device housing from the sheet of optically transmissive plastic material, such that the lighting device housing comprises a first portion (212) connected to a second portion (214) by a flexible connecting portion (202), folding (S3) the first (212) or second portion (214) about the flexible connecting portion (202) to enclose a light source (210) and driver electronics (206) within an enclosed region of the lighting device housing, and securing (S4) the first portion (212) to the second portion (214) such that the lighting device housing maintains the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer
  • Patent number: 10247394
    Abstract: The current invention relates to a housing (10) for securing a recessed fixture in a support (20), the housing (10) comprising at least one spring (12) resting on a portion of the side wall (10a) when loaded, and extending outwardly from the side wall (10a) when released so as to secure the housing (10) in the support (20); the housing (10) further comprises at least one releasable retention member keeping the spring (12) loaded over a given length of insertion of the housing (10) into the support (20). The housing (10) can notably be used in a recessed light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Frederic George Bardot, Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer, Sébastien Thierry Fol
  • Patent number: 10154568
    Abstract: A method of controlling a lighting installation in a space in which a plurality of items are displayed comprises detecting a personal computer device in the space, the personal computer device associated with an anonymized user, and said detection including detecting information on the user device; by using the information detected on the personal computer device, accessing profile data associated with the anonymized user and derived from previous online activity of the anonymized user; determining items likely to be of interest to the anonymized user associated with the personal computer device based on said profile data; and controlling at least one lighting component to provide distinguishing illumination directed towards at least one of the determined items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer
  • Publication number: 20180328678
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat transferring arrangement for cooling at least one light emitting diode, wherein the heat transferring arrangement comprises a centre portion configured for mounting the light emitting diode and adapted to receive heat generated from the light emitting diode when emitting light, and a plurality of elongated heat transferring elements, each having a first end portion connected to the centre portion and a second end portion which when inserted in a housing is configured to be in abutment with an inner surface of the housing, so that the generated heat is thermally transferred to the housing. Advantages with the invention includes, at least, that a passive heat transferring arrangement is provided which may reduce the need of an external fan or membranes to provide sufficient cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Reinier Imre Anton DEN BOER, Juan David BERNAL, Kwan Nai LEE, Vincent Stefan David GIELEN, Merijn KESER
  • Patent number: 10088252
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat transferring arrangement (100, 400) for cooling at least one light emitting diode (302), wherein the heat transferring arrangement (100, 400) comprises a centre portion (102, 402) configured for mounting the light emitting diode (302) and adapted to receive heat generated from the light emitting diode (302) when emitting light, and a plurality of elongated heat transferring elements (104), each having a first end portion (106) connected to the center portion (102, 402) and a second end portion (108) which when inserted in a housing (200) is configured to be in abutment with an inner surface (202) of the housing (200), so that the generated heat is thermally transferred to the housing (200). Advantages with the invention includes, at least, that a passive heat transferring arrangement is provided which may reduce the need of an external fan or membranes to provide sufficient cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer, Juan David Bernal, Kwan Nai Lee, Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Merijn Keser
  • Patent number: 10076009
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting system (1) comprising a lighting device (6) having a first USB-PD connector and a power providing unit, which is preferentially a component of a power providing device (4) and which is operable in different operational modes. A second USB-PD connector is electrically connected with the power providing unit and adapted to be connected with the first USB-PD connector for generating a USB-PD connection (5) via which power and optionally also data are receivable by the lighting device. A connection feature value being indicative of a feature of the connection is determined and the operational mode of the power providing unit is controlled depending on the determined connection feature value. This allows for a reaction on the current connection situation. For instance, if the connection feature value indicates a relatively low thermal coupling, the power providing unit may provide less power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Martinus Petrus Creusen, Mark Johannes Antonius Verhoeven, Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer, Marcel Beij
  • Patent number: 10033141
    Abstract: According to an aspect, a connector plug (11) for a lighting device (12) is provided. The connector plug comprises a fastening arrangement (13) for mechanically coupling the lighting device to the connector plug, and an electronic contact (15) arranged to transfer power to, and communicate data with the lighting device coupled to the connector plug. Further, the connector plug comprises a heat sink (17) having a heat reception interface (18) arranged to receive heat from the lighting device coupled to the connector plug and a heat dissipation interface arranged to dissipate at least some of the heat received via the heat reception interface. The present aspect is based on a concept of utilizing the connector plug for dissipating heat from the lighting device, whereby the overall heat dissipation from the lighting device increases, which promotes a longer life time of the lighting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Martinus Petrus Creusen, Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer
  • Patent number: 9989220
    Abstract: A lighting device is provided. The light device (1) comprises a light source (2), a driver (3) for providing an output to said light source (2), and a first housing (4). The first housing (4) comprises a blister pack with at least one compartment suitable for locating said light source (2) and driver (3). A second housing (6) may also be provided and the second housing (6) may advantageously comprise a luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Martinus Hermanus Wilhelmus Maria Van Delden, Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer
  • Publication number: 20180146526
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting system (1) comprising a lighting device (6) having a first USB-PD connector and a power providing unit, which is preferentially a component of a power providing device (4) and which is operable in different operational modes. A second USB-PD connector is electrically connected with the power providing unit and adapted to be connected with the first USB-PD connector for generating a USB-PD connection (5) via which power and optionally also data are receivable by the lighting device. A connection feature value being indicative of a feature of the connection is determined and the operational mode of the power providing unit is controlled depending on the determined connection feature value. This allows for a reaction on the current connection situation. For instance, if the connection feature value indicates a relatively low thermal coupling, the power providing unit may provide less power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Philips Lighting Holding B.V.
    Inventors: MARTINUS PETRUS CREUSEN, MARK JOHANNES ANTONIUS VERHOEVEN, REINIER IMRE ANTON DEN BOER, MARCEL BEIJ
  • Patent number: 9923325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an end cap (104) for a tubular light source the tubular light source configured to be arranged in a lighting fixture comprising a socket, wherein the end cap (104) comprises a housing portion having a connection end, two connector pins (116) at least partly arranged on an outside of the housing portion at the connection end, wherein the connector pins (116) are configured to fit in the sockets of the lighting fixture, a first spring loaded switching element (110) configured to be alternately positioned in an actuated state and a non-actuated state, wherein the first spring loaded switching element (110) protrudes at the connection end of the housing portion in the vicinity of the connector pins (116) when positioned in its non-actuated state, and a second spring loaded switching element (112) configured to be positioned in an actuated state and a non-actuated state, wherein the switching elements (110, 112) are configured to be individually positioned in their respective actua
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Martijn Evert Paul Jansen, Hongwu Wang, Mark Johannes Antonius Verhoeven, Liang Zhou, Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Peter Johannes Martinus Bukkems, Georges Marie Calon, Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer, Eugen Jacob De Mol
  • Publication number: 20180035517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a driver module for use in a light fixture, especially an outdoor light fixture. The driver module is arranged for wirelessly powering a further module and for transmitting data from and/or to this further module. The further module can be a sensor module or a communications module. This allows for easy replacement of modules in light fixtures, late stage configuration of light fixtures and for upgradeability of light fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: REINIER IMRE ANTON DEN BOER, ADRIANUS MARIA GOIJAERTS, YVES SEBASTIEN BOULIN, BIJU KUMAR SREEDHARAN NAIR, ROBERT EUGENIO MARIE GEERTMAN
  • Patent number: 9791139
    Abstract: A lamp and an operating method for a lamp with an LED element 22 are described. An electrical circuit with the LED element 22 is covered by a cover member 12. A separation device 28 is provided to mechanically severe the electrical conductor 16a, 16b arrange to supply electrical power to the LED element 22 if the detector element 24 detects a defect of the cover member 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Martinus Hermanus Wilhelmus Maria Van Delden, Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer, Siebe-Jan Van Der Hoef
  • Publication number: 20170254513
    Abstract: A lighting device is provided. The light device (1) comprises a light source (2), a driver (3) for providing an output to said light source (2), and a first housing (4). The first housing (4) comprises a blister pack with at least one compartment suitable for locating said light source (2) and driver (3). A second housing (6) may also be provided and the second housing (6) may advantageously comprise a luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Philips Lighting Holdings B.V.
    Inventors: MARTINUS HERMANUS WILHELMUS MARIA VAN DELDEN, REINIER IMRE ANTON DEN BOER
  • Patent number: 9746161
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a linear lighting device, the method comprising the steps of providing a sheet of optically transmissive material, a sheet of thermally conductive material, and a plurality of light sources, arranging the light sources on the sheet of thermally conductive material, roll forming the sheet of thermally conductive material into a supporting heat spreader profile, roll forming the sheet of optically transmissive material into a first shape to cover the light sources and define an optical chamber, attaching end portions of the sheet of optically. The method enables the use of a lower amount of material and provides an efficient method for mass manufacturing linear lighting devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer, Michel Cornelis Josephus Marie Vissenberg
  • Publication number: 20170208666
    Abstract: A method of controlling a lighting installation in a space in which a plurality of items are displayed comprises detecting a personal computer device in the space, the personal computer device associated with an anonymised user, and said detection including detecting information on the user device; by using the information detected on the personal computer device, accessing profile data associated with the anonymised user and derived from previous online activity of the anonymised user; determining items likely to be of interest to the anonymized user associated with the personal computer device based on said profile data; and controlling at least one lighting component to provide distinguishing illumination directed towards at least one of the determined items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDINGS B.V.
    Inventor: REINIER IMRE ANTON DEN BOER
  • Patent number: 9709259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting device (100) (100), comprising at least one light emitting element (102) configured to emit light, a housing (300) having an elongated hollow base portion (302) and a light exit portion (304), wherein the elongated hollow base portion (302) has a polygonal cross section, and a heat transferring arrangement (200) formed from a folded sheet of a thermo conducting material inserted into and fixed inside of the housing (300), the heat transferring arrangement (200) comprising a first section (202) onto which the light emitting element (102) is arranged and adapted to receive heat generated from the at least one light emitting element (102) when emitting light, and a second section (204) having an outer surface which once fixed inside of the housing (300) is formed to be in abutment with an inner surface of the elongated hollow base portion (302) of the housing (300), so that the generated heat is thermally transferred to the housing (300).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Reinier Imre Anton Den Boer, Peter Johannes Martinus Bukkems, Johannes Petrus Maria Ansems
  • Publication number: 20170051895
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a linear lighting device (100), the method comprising the steps of providing (S1) a sheet of optically transmissive material (102), a sheet of thermally conductive material (104), and a plurality of light sources (106), arranging (S2) the light sources on the sheet of thermally conductive material, roll forming (S3) the sheet of thermally conductive material into a supporting heat spreader profile, roll forming (S4) the sheet of optically transmissive material into a first shape to cover the light sources and define an optical chamber, attaching (S5) end portions of the sheet of optically. The method enables the use of a lower amount of material and provides an efficient method for mass manufacturing linear lighting devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Vincent Stefan David GIELEN, Reinier Imre Anton DEN BOER, Michel Cornelis Josephus Marie VISSENBERG
  • Publication number: 20160356473
    Abstract: A lamp and an operating method for a lamp with an LED element 22 are described. An electrical circuit with the LED element 22 is covered by a cover member 12. A separation device 28 is provided to mechanically severe the electrical conductor 16a, 16b arrange to supply electrical power to the LED element 22 if the detector element 24 detects a defect of the cover member 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Martinus Hermanus Wilhelmus Maria VAN DELDEN, Reinier Imre Anton DEN BOER, Siebe-Jan VAN DER HOEF