Patents by Inventor Alain Dijkstra

Alain Dijkstra 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: 20240091095
    Abstract: A handheld device for providing fluidic massage comprises a storage container adapted to store a fluid, one or more fluidic channels extending into the storage container, the one or more fluidic channels including one or more respective first ends and one or more respective second ends, wherein the one or more first ends are within the storage container, one or more pumps in fluidic communication with the storage container through the one or more fluidic channels, one or more nozzles provided at the one or more second ends of the fluidic channels, and a bladder encapsulating the one or more nozzles, wherein the bladder is adapted to be in contact with a user at an outer surface of the bladder, and receive fluid flow from the one or more nozzles, at an inner surface of the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: SHENZHEN KAIYAN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD
    Inventor: Alain Dijkstra
  • Publication number: 20240058207
    Abstract: An irradiation head adapted to be detachably attached to a massage gun, the irradiation head being configured to reciprocate in forward and backward motion, comprises one or more irradiation sources, and a converter configured to convert the forward and backward motion of the irradiation head into electrical energy. The one or more irradiation sources are configured to be activated by the converted electrical energy, wherein the converter includes a coil based linear alternator, the coil based linear alternator including, a coil wrapped around a hollow cylindrical body, and a magnet disposed within the hollow cylindrical body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: SHENZHEN KAIYAN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD
    Inventors: ALAIN DIJKSTRA, Chen Shoufeng
  • Patent number: 11819705
    Abstract: A wearable device for detection of a posture deviation of a body of a user, and to provide proper alignment thereon, comprises a resting pad adapted to cover a back region of the body of the user, wherein the resting pad includes an internal surface oriented towards the back region, and an external surface oriented away from the back region, a supporting unit adapted to be attached with the resting pad, at the external surface, wherein the supporting unit further includes a back stretcher adapted to be deformed through flexure, and a flexing mechanism adapted to cause the flexure of the back stretcher and a sensor unit configured to determine deviation in the posture of the body of the user. Further, the resting pad is made of a flexible material to accommodate the flexure of the back stretcher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Yvonne Johanna Margaretha Houthuijs
  • Patent number: 11648415
    Abstract: A therapeutic device, for human hair and skincare, comprises a gripping unit a functional unit including a first functional module and a second functional module, the first functional module including a first plate and a second functional module including a second plate, wherein a second surface of the second plate is oriented in an opposite direction to a first surface of the first plate, a plurality of teeth oriented in the direction of the orientation of the first surface, the plurality of teeth including a plurality of respective primary Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), a plurality of secondary LEDs provided on the second plate and oriented in the direction of the orientation of the second surface and a sensor unit configured to determine hair distribution data on a body portion of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Yvonne Johanna Margaretha Houthuijs
  • Patent number: 11638659
    Abstract: A bed for therapeutic and recreational applications, comprises a frame structure, a mattress provided on the frame structure of the bed, a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, an infrared heater assembly provided within the frame structure, the infrared heater assembly including a plurality of flexible heating elements connected with a power source, a plurality of temperature sensors provided at a plurality of locations on the frame structure and the mattress in order to generate signals in correlation with temperature values at the plurality of locations. Further, the frame structure includes a plurality of frame segments adapted to rotate to respective predetermined angles. Also, the mattress is made from at least partially transparent material and includes a fluid that is at least partially transparent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Inventor: Alain Dijkstra
  • Patent number: 11628245
    Abstract: A skin treatment device and a method to cleanse and balance pH value of skin. The skin treatment device includes a nozzle to be directed into contact with the skin of a subject. A vacuum pump may be operably coupled to the nozzle for generating a suction force of the nozzle to evacuate impurities from the skin. A liquid replenishing assembly may be operably coupled to the nozzle for atomizing liquid at a pre-defined pH value. The liquid from the liquid replenishing assembly may pass into the nozzle based on the pre-defined pH value. The first control valve may be connected to an outlet of the vacuum pump and an outlet of the liquid replenishing assembly for communication with the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Yvonne Johanna Margaretha Houthuijs
  • Patent number: 11602640
    Abstract: An irradiation device capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation at variable beam angles, comprises, a housing assembly including a longitudinal shell, the longitudinal shell having a first end and a second end, a first end cap assembly provided at the first end of the longitudinal shell, and a second end cap assembly provided at the second end of the longitudinal shell. Further, the irradiation device comprises a rotate and lock mechanism adapted to allow rotational adjustment of the longitudinal shell, a plurality of lenses provided along with the longitudinal shell, wherein each one of the plurality of lenses has a distinct set of optical characteristics when compared with other lenses of the plurality of lenses and a radiation source configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, provided within the longitudinal shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventor: Alain Dijkstra
  • Patent number: 11547869
    Abstract: A shape compliant wearable Photo-Dynamic Therapy (PDT) pad comprises an outer layer having an outer surface adapted to be exposed to the ambient, an inner layer having an inner surface adapted to be in contact with a body of a user, a metallic sheet provided between the outer layer and the inner layer, the metallic sheet being shape compliant, and a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provided between the inner layer and the outer layer. The plurality of LEDs is configured to emit electromagnetic radiation towards the body of the user. Also, the inner layer and the metallic sheet include an enclosed cavity therebetween, the metallic sheet is configured to be maintained at a negative potential, and the inner layer includes a plurality of air holes providing a passage for ambient air to enter and exit the enclosed cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: Alain Dijkstra
  • Publication number: 20220387814
    Abstract: A device, for vision training and therapy, comprises a spectacle frame including a left rim, a right rim, and a bridge connecting the left rim and the right rim, wherein the left rim and the right rim include a plurality of therapeutic light sources located along the left rim and the right rim, for providing light therapy to the eyes of a user, a longitudinal member connected with the spectacle frame, and extending away from the spectacle frame, along the line of sight of the user, wherein the longitudinal member includes a plurality of colored light sources connected by a white stripe arranged to be viewable by both eyes of the user and a controller connected with the plurality of therapeutic light sources and the plurality of colored light sources. Further, the longitudinal member is extendible through an extension mechanism attached to the spectacle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Light Tree Ventures Holding B.V.
    Inventors: MICHAEL KASBERGEN, ALAIN DIJKSTRA
  • Publication number: 20220331605
    Abstract: A shape compliant wearable Photo-Dynamic Therapy (PDT) pad comprises an outer layer having an outer surface adapted to be exposed to the ambient, an inner layer having an inner surface adapted to be in contact with a body of a user, a metallic sheet provided between the outer layer and the inner layer, the metallic sheet being shape compliant, and a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provided between the inner layer and the outer layer. The plurality of LEDs is configured to emit electromagnetic radiation towards the body of the user. Also, the inner layer and the metallic sheet include an enclosed cavity therebetween, the metallic sheet is configured to be maintained at a negative potential, and the inner layer includes a plurality of air holes providing a passage for ambient air to enter and exit the enclosed cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Light Tree Ventures Holding B.V.
    Inventor: ALAIN DIJKSTRA
  • Patent number: 11396461
    Abstract: The present invention discloses mask maker machine for producing a mask of any desired shape. The mask maker machine comprises an emulsification box having an acidic chamber and an alkaline chamber to produce acidic and alkaline water with the help of electrolysis process. The user is able to select a desired pH scale via an input unit and once the desired pH is achieved the raw material is added in the corresponding alkaline or acidic chamber as per the requirement of the mask. The heating element heats the masking solution to a desired temperature for homogenous mixing of the masking solution. Further, the user can put any desired shape of mask mold on a base plate and the masking solution is poured in the mask mold through an outlet valve. Furthermore, the mask maker machine is able to produce the mask of variable pH as per the user skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Yvonne Johanna Margaretha Houthuijs
  • Patent number: 11376186
    Abstract: A phototherapy body roller which includes a rotatable outer casing having at least one transparent portion. The phototherapy body roller can perform LED light therapy while using as a body roller for self-exercise, stretching, fascia and relieve fatigue and relax muscle groups. With a balancing device, the light source is always facing the upper part of the phototherapy body roller, which saves energy and does not cause light pollution, and is environmentally friendly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Yvonne Johanna Margaretha Houthuijs
  • Publication number: 20220135878
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light-emitting component comprising a light-emitting section consisting of a Hex-Si1?xGex compound material, said Hex-Si1?xGex compound material having a direct band gap for emitting light. The invention also pertains to a light-absorbing component comprising a light-absorbing section consisting of a Hex-S1?xGex compound material, said Hex-Si1?xGex compound material having a direct band gap for absorbing light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Silvana BOTTI, Friedhelm BECHSTEDT, Jozef Everardus Maria HAVERKORT, Erik Petrus Antonius Maria BAKKERS, Elham FADALY, Alain DIJKSTRA
  • Patent number: 11285038
    Abstract: A multi-function massage stone, for use in spas and massage facilities, includes a spherical body constructed of an upper portion and a lower portion which creates a hollow structure within the spherical body. The massage stone includes a user input device for regulating the hot or cold temperature of the massage stone, an LED assembly for providing light therapy, a heating and cooling device for providing hot and/or cold therapy, respectively, a controller device communicably coupled to the input device, and a battery located towards the inner side of the lower portion of the spherical body unit for providing power to the connected to the LED assembly, input device and controller device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: ShenZhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., LTD
    Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Jonathan James Knight, Jooeun Kim, Yong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11247066
    Abstract: An irradiation device capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation at variable beam angles, comprises a housing assembly including a longitudinal shell, the longitudinal shell having a first end and a second end, a first end cap assembly provided at the first end of the longitudinal shell, and a second end cap assembly provided at the second end of the longitudinal shell, a radiation source provided within the longitudinal shell, a movable lens having two ends, a first end of the movable lens provided within the first end cap assembly and a second end of the movable lens provided within the second end cap assembly, and one or more translational mechanisms provided within one or more of the first end cap assembly and the second end cap assembly, wherein the one or more translational mechanisms are adapted to cause linear motion of the movable lens with respect to the radiation source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Light Tree Ventures Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Michael Kasbergen
  • Patent number: 11247068
    Abstract: The invention provides a light therapy device for providing therapeutic treatment to a user's body, wherein the user may be a person or an animal. The device is using a light projection method for treating the body problems and/or skin disorders. Further, the device is having a rotatable assembly that automatically follows the movement of the desired area of the body needs to be treated. The device uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, localization modules, object detection module, image processing module, and 3D-mapping to automatically identify and treating the desired area of the body. Furthermore, the user can manually identify, select and prioritize desired treatment portion and can select the type of treatment required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: ShenZhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co, LTD
    Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Jonathan James Knight, Jooeun Kim, Yong Zhang, Dan Xu
  • Publication number: 20210387014
    Abstract: An irradiation device capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation at variable beam angles, comprises a housing assembly including a longitudinal shell, the longitudinal shell having a first end and a second end, a first end cap assembly provided at the first end of the longitudinal shell, and a second end cap assembly provided at the second end of the longitudinal shell, a radiation source provided within the longitudinal shell, a movable lens having two ends, a first end of the movable lens provided within the first end cap assembly and a second end of the movable lens provided within the second end cap assembly, and one or more translational mechanisms provided within one or more of the first end cap assembly and the second end cap assembly, wherein the one or more translational mechanisms are adapted to cause linear motion of the movable lens with respect to the radiation source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Light Tree Ventures Holding B.V.
    Inventors: ALAIN DIJKSTRA, MICHAEL KASBERGEN
  • Patent number: 11193653
    Abstract: An irradiation device for generating light beams at variable beam angles, comprises a housing assembly including a longitudinal shell with a first end and a second end, a first end cap assembly provided at the first end, and a second end cap assembly provided at the second end, wherein the first end cap assembly and the second end cap assembly are capable of rotating either individually or in combination, a radiation source configured to emit electromagnetic radiation towards a target region, a deformable optic, the deformable optic including a first side oriented towards the radiation source and a second side oriented towards the target region, and a deformation mechanism adapted to cause a predetermined deformation of the deformable optic. The deformation mechanism includes a first plate and a second plate in contact with the deformable optic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Light Tree Ventures Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Michael Kasbergen
  • Publication number: 20210353953
    Abstract: An irradiation device capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation at variable beam angles, comprises, a housing assembly including a longitudinal shell, the longitudinal shell having a first end and a second end, a first end cap assembly provided at the first end of the longitudinal shell, and a second end cap assembly provided at the second end of the longitudinal shell. Further, the irradiation device comprises a rotate and lock mechanism adapted to allow rotational adjustment of the longitudinal shell, a plurality of lenses provided along with the longitudinal shell, wherein each one of the plurality of lenses has a distinct set of optical characteristics when compared with other lenses of the plurality of lenses and a radiation source configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, provided within the longitudinal shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Light Tree Ventures Holding B.V.
    Inventor: ALAIN DIJKSTRA
  • Patent number: D943104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Inventor: Alain Dijkstra