Patents by Inventor Guy Pluimers

Guy Pluimers 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: 11887453
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to luminaire networks with sensors. One example luminaire network includes a plurality of luminaires and a central unit that includes a central communication unit. The plurality of luminaires includes a communication unit configured to make it possible for the luminaires to communicate with each other and/or with the central communication unit. The plurality of luminaires also includes a control unit configured to control the luminaire as well as the communication unit. The central unit is configured to have access to information about the location of the luminaires. At least one of the plurality of luminaires in the luminaire network further includes at least one sensor which can sense information relating to the environment. The communication unit of the luminaire is configured to send messages relating to the sensed information to the central communication unit and/or to at least one other luminaire including a communication unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Schreder S.A.
    Inventor: Guy Pluimers
  • Patent number: 11815247
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to luminaire systems with improved fastening means. One example luminaire system includes a first support provided with a recess. The luminaire system also includes a plurality of light sources arranged on said first support. In addition, the luminaire system includes a second support arranged opposite said first support. Further, the luminaire system includes one or more optical elements provided to said second support, and associated with the plurality of light sources. Additionally, the luminaire system includes a fastening element that includes a head portion and a rod portion. The second support is provided with a through-hole for receiving said head portion. Said rod portion extends through said through-hole and said recess in order to be fixed in the first support and/or in a portion of the luminaire system. The second support is provided with a protruding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Schreder S.A.
    Inventors: Paul Smets, Guy Pluimers
  • Patent number: 11525561
    Abstract: An angle adjustment and rotation system comprising a first element attachable to a luminaire stand, and a second element configured to be attachable to a luminaire head, the first element and second element comprising substantially complementary shapes, and an attaching element configured to have a first state in which it tightly attaches the first element to the second element and a second state in which it movably attaches the first element to the second element. In the second state, the attaching element enables a rotation over substantially 180 degrees of the second element with respect to the first element. A method of controlling the orientation of a luminaire head connected to a luminaire stand is also proposed, preferably using the proposed system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Schreder S.A.
    Inventor: Guy Pluimers
  • Publication number: 20220335802
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to luminaire networks with sensors. One example luminaire network includes a plurality of luminaires and a central unit that includes a central communication unit. The plurality of luminaires includes a communication unit configured to make it possible for the luminaires to communicate with each other and/or with the central communication unit. The plurality of luminaires also includes a control unit configured to control the luminaire as well as the communication unit. The central unit is configured to have access to information about the location of the luminaires. At least one of the plurality of luminaires in the luminaire network further includes at least one sensor which can sense information relating to the environment. The communication unit of the luminaire is configured to send messages relating to the sensed information to the central communication unit and/or to at least one other luminaire including a communication unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventor: Guy Pluimers
  • Patent number: 11386763
    Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire network comprising a plurality of luminaires as well as a central unit, and comprising a central communication unit. A plurality of luminaires in the network comprises a communication unit configured to make it possible for the luminaires to communicate with each other and/or with the central communication unit, as well as a control unit configured to control the luminaire as well as the communication unit. The central unit comprises information about the location of the luminaires. A plurality of the luminaires in the luminaire network further comprise at least one sensor which can sense information relating to the environment of the luminaire, wherein the communication unit of said luminaires is configured to send messages relating to the sensed information to the central communication unit, and the central unit is configured to analyze the received messages and to output the results of the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Schreder S.A.
    Inventor: Guy Pluimers
  • Publication number: 20220042674
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to luminaire systems with improved fastening means. One example luminaire system includes a first support provided with a recess. The luminaire system also includes a plurality of light sources arranged on said first support. In addition, the luminaire system includes a second support arranged opposite said first support. Further, the luminaire system includes one or more optical elements provided to said second support, and associated with the plurality of light sources. Additionally, the luminaire system includes a fastening element that includes a head portion and a rod portion. The second support is provided with a through-hole for receiving said head portion. Said rod portion extends through said through-hole and said recess in order to be fixed in the first support and/or in a portion of the luminaire system. The second support is provided with a protruding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Smets, Guy Pluimers
  • Patent number: 11215351
    Abstract: A lamp post comprising a support pole; a light module supported by the support pole, said light module comprising a light source; an antenna module supported by the support pole; said antenna module comprising an antenna configured for receiving and emitting cellular data; and a base station module; wherein the base station module comprises a housing and base station circuitry mounted in said housing; wherein the base station circuitry is coupled to the antenna; wherein the base station module is attached to an external surface of the support pole and carried by the support pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Schreder S.A.
    Inventors: Stéphane Girouard, Guy Pluimers, Hervé Damoiseau
  • Patent number: 11098864
    Abstract: A luminaire head comprising: a mounting plate made of a thermally conductive material and having a first surface and a second surface; a light module provided at the first surface of the mounting plate comprising a support substrate in contact with the first surface of the mounting plate such that the support substrate and the mounting plate are thermally connected, at least one light emitting element disposed on the support substrate, a cover comprising a portion in a transparent or a translucent material, said cover extending over the support substrate and being fixed to the mounting plate such that light emitted by the at least one light emitting element is emitted through the portion in a transparent or a translucent material, a seal arranged between the cover and the first surface of the mounting plate; said seal surrounding the support substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Schreder S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Joris, Guy Pluimers, Laurent Maghe
  • Publication number: 20210148552
    Abstract: An angle adjustment and rotation system comprising a first element attachable to a luminaire stand, and a second element configured to be attachable to a luminaire head, the first element and second element comprising substantially complementary shapes, and an attaching element configured to have a first state in which it tightly attaches the first element to the second element and a second state in which it movably attaches the first element to the second element. In the second state, the attaching element enables a rotation over substantially 180 degrees of the second element with respect to the first element. A method of controlling the orientation of a luminaire head connected to a luminaire stand is also proposed, preferably using the proposed system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventor: Guy PLUIMERS
  • Publication number: 20200357257
    Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire network comprising a plurality of luminaires as well as a central unit, and comprising a central communication unit. A plurality of luminaires in the network comprises a communication unit configured to make it possible for the luminaires to communicate with each other and/or with the central communication unit, as well as a control unit configured to control the luminaire as well as the communication unit. The central unit comprises information about the location of the luminaires. A plurality of the luminaires in the luminaire network further comprise at least one sensor which can sense information relating, to the environment of the luminaire, wherein the communication unit of said luminaires is configured to send messages relating to the sensed information to the central communication unit, and the central unit is configured to analyze the received messages and to output the results of the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Guy Pluimers
  • Publication number: 20200182441
    Abstract: A lamp post comprising a support pole; a light module supported by the support pole, said light module comprising a light source; an antenna module supported by the support pole; said antenna module comprising an antenna configured for receiving and emitting cellular data; and a base station module; wherein the base station module comprises a housing and base station circuitry mounted in said housing; wherein the base station circuitry is coupled to the antenna; wherein the base station module is attached to an external surface of the support pole and carried by the support pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Stéphane Girouard, Guy Pluimers, Hervé Damoiseau
  • Publication number: 20200182451
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp post comprising: a support pole; a light unit supported by the support pole; said light unit comprising a light source; a functional module comprising a housing and functional circuitry mounted therein, said housing comprising a bottom wall intended to be floating, a top wall and a peripheral wall between the bottom and top wall, said housing covering or surrounding a portion of the support pole; wherein the bottom wall is provided with one or more lower air flow holes; and wherein at least one of the peripheral wall and said portion of the support pole, is provided with one or more upper air flow holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Stéphane Girouard, Guy Pluimers, Hervé Damoiseau
  • Publication number: 20200166187
    Abstract: A luminaire head comprising: a mounting plate made of a thermally conductive material and having a first surface and a second surface; a light module provided at the first surface of the mounting plate comprising a support substrate in contact with the first surface of the mounting plate such that the support substrate and the mounting plate are thermally connected, at least one light emitting element disposed on the support substrate, a cover comprising a portion in a transparent or a translucent material, said cover extending over the support substrate and being fixed to the mounting plate such that light emitted by the at least one light emitting element is emitted through the portion in a transparent or a translucent material, a seal arranged between the cover and the first surface of the mounting plate; said seal surrounding the support substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Philippe Joris, Guy Pluimers, Laurent Maghe