Patents by Inventor Wouter Petrus Kaandorp

Wouter Petrus Kaandorp 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).

  • Publication number: 20080278962
    Abstract: Light system for a vehicle headlight unit, the system comprising a light source (11), a lamp reflector (12) and a substantially rod-shaped transparent light guide (2), wherein the reflector (12) projects light from the light source (11) into the light guide (2), the light guide comprises a glass guide part (21) and a plastic guide part (22), and the glass guide part (21) extends between the light source (11) and the plastic part (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.
    Inventors: Augustinus Gregorius Henricus Meijers, Edwin Van Lier, Wouter Petrus Kaandorp
  • Patent number: 7264391
    Abstract: A lamp fixation system for fixing an electric lamp in a reflector housing in an efficient and effective way. The lamp is positioned in a predetermined position to ensure a reliable electrical power supply. The predetermined position is effected via a cap of the electric lamp which is clamped in a hole in the reflector housing. The cap is provided with spring means for pushing against a surface at the inner wall of the hole in the reflector housing. The spring means comprises a first electrical contact for abutting against an electrical contact in the surface to ensure reliable electric power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V.
    Inventor: Wouter Petrus Kaandorp
  • Patent number: 6631944
    Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof comprises a stationary part to be fixed to the roof, which stationary part includes a guide rail present on at least one side of the roof opening. A panel supported by the stationary part is adjustable between a closed position, in which it closes the roof opening, and an open position, in which it has been moved to a position above the fixed roof. This is effected by an operating mechanism present between the panel and the guide rail, which operating mechanism includes a supporting part which supports the panel and a first slide which is capable of sliding movement along the guide rail. The supporting part of the operating mechanism slidably supports the panel, while a second slide is provided, which is capable of moving the panel with respect to the supporting part by a connecting part. Preferably, the panel and the supporting part are guided with respect to each other by a roller guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Inalfa Roof Systems Group BV
    Inventors: Marcel Johan Christiaan Nellen, Wouter Petrus Kaandorp
  • Patent number: 6419309
    Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof comprises a frame to be fixed to the roof. The frame includes guide rails extending on either side of the roof opening. At least one adjustable closure element is adjustable between a closed position, in which it closes the roof opening, and an open position, in which it has been moved rearwards to a position above the fixed roof. An operating mechanism disposed between the closure element and the guide rails comprises a supporting member which supports said closure element, a guideway extending at least in a longitudinal direction of the guide rail, and a slide which is capable of sliding movement along said guide rails. The slide includes first and second guide members which are in engagement with the guideway for the purpose of moving the closure element upon movement of the slide. The first and second guide members are formed on the slide in spaced-apart relationship in the longitudinal direction of the guide rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Inalfa Industries B.V.
    Inventors: Wouter Petrus Kaandorp, Marcel Johan Christiaan Nellen