Patents by Inventor Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers

Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers 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: 11910541
    Abstract: A display device includes a flexible display and a support frame. The flexible display includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion there between. The support frame includes a first display support supporting the first portion, a second display support supporting the second portion, and a third display support supporting the third portion. The third display support is connected to the first display support and the second display support. The first display support and the second display support are rotatably connected between a configuration for maintaining the flexible display in a closed position and a configuration for maintaining the flexible display in an open position. The third display support includes a panel movable according to the rotation of the first display support and the second display support, such that the panel contacts the third portion of the flexible display in an open position of the flexible display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers, Michael Johannes Anna Maria Walters, Rik Kruidhof
  • Publication number: 20230376078
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves are connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Kwok Wah MOK, Noortje GRUNDLEHNER-BOS, Volker Barnhart VERSCHOOR, Robert Sjang Josine VAN DIJK, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan HAMERS
  • Patent number: 11762426
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwok Wah Mok, Noortje Grundlehner-Bos, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Robert Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Publication number: 20220322543
    Abstract: A display device includes a flexible display and a support frame. The flexible display includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion there between. The support frame includes a first display support supporting the first portion, a second display support supporting the second portion, and a third display support supporting the third portion. The third display support is connected to the first display support and the second display support. The first display support and the second display support are rotatably connected between a configuration for maintaining the flexible display in a closed position and a configuration for maintaining the flexible display in an open position. The third display support includes a panel movable according to the rotation of the first display support and the second display support, such that the panel contacts the third portion of the flexible display in an open position of the flexible display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Sjang Josine VAN DIJK, Volker Barnhart VERSCHOOR, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan HAMERS, Michael Johannes Anna Maria WALTERS, Rik KRUIDHOF
  • Patent number: 11406026
    Abstract: A display device includes a flexible display and a support frame. The flexible display includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion there between. The support frame includes a first display support supporting the first portion, a second display support supporting the second portion, and a third display support supporting the third portion. The third display support is connected to the first display support and the second display support. The first display support and the second display support are rotatably connected between a configuration for maintaining the flexible display in a closed position and a configuration for maintaining the flexible display in an open position. The third display support includes a panel movable according to the rotation of the first display support and the second display support, such that the panel contacts the third portion of the flexible display in an open position of the flexible display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers, Michael Johannes Anna Maria Walters, Rik Kruidhof
  • Patent number: 11369026
    Abstract: A display device includes a flexible display and a support frame. The flexible display includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion there between. The support frame includes a first display support supporting the first portion, a second display support supporting the second portion, and a third display support supporting the third portion. The third display support is connected to the first display support and the second display support. The first display support and the second display support are rotatably connected between a configuration for maintaining the flexible display in a closed position and a configuration for maintaining the flexible display in an open position. The third display support includes a panel movable according to the rotation of the first display support and the second display support, such that the panel contacts the third portion of the flexible display in an open position of the flexible display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.. LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers, Michael Johannes Anna Maria Walters, Rik Kruidhof
  • Publication number: 20210368035
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Kwok Wah MOK, Noortje GRUNDLEHNER-BOS, Volker Barnhart VERSCHOOR, Robert Sjang Josine VAN DIJK, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan HAMERS
  • Patent number: 11122155
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwok Wah Mok, Noortje Grundlehner-Bos, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Robert Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Patent number: 10834822
    Abstract: A dynamically flexible article or device, such as a wristband, an armband, a rollable e-reader, or a belt, includes a flexible electronic component (e.g., a flexible display) and a support structure coupled to the flexible electronic component. The support structure is configured to limit bending of the flexible electronic component to a range within a bending tolerance of the flexible electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: FLEXTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Hjalmar Edzer Ayco Huitema, Philippe Inagaki, Kwok Wah Mok, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Publication number: 20200280624
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Kwok Wah MOK, Noortje GRUNDLEHNER-BOS, Volker Barnhart VERSCHOOR, Robert Sjang Josine VAN DIJK, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan HAMERS
  • Patent number: 10659584
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwok Wah Mok, Noortje Grundlehner-Bos, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Robert Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Patent number: 10572074
    Abstract: The electronic device comprises a data processing facility, a flexible panel, and a facility for arranging the panel at least into an extended shape and into a compact shape. The flexible panel includes a display structure responsive to output signals from the data processing facility, a touch sensitive structure arranged for providing input signals to the data processing facility indicative for a change of capacitance at a position where a pointing device approaches the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicolaas Aldegonda Jan Maria Van Aerle, Michel Josephus Marie Somers, Petrus Johannes Gerardus Van Lieshout, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Publication number: 20190075196
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Kwok Wah MOK, Noortje GRUNDLEHNER-BOS, Volker Barnhart VERSCHOOR, Robert Sjang Josine VAN DIJK, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan HAMERS
  • Patent number: 10201089
    Abstract: A dynamically flexible article or device, such as a wristband, an armband, a rollable e-reader, or a belt, includes a flexible electronic component (e.g., a flexible display) and a support structure coupled to the flexible electronic component. The support structure is configured to limit bending of the flexible electronic component to a range within a bending tolerance of the flexible electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: FLEXTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Hjalmar Edzer Ayco Huitema, Philippe Inagaki, Kwok Wah Mok, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Patent number: 10154124
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwok Wah Mok, Noortje Grundlehner-Bos, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Robert Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Publication number: 20180054897
    Abstract: A dynamically flexible article or device, such as a wristband, an armband, a rollable e-reader, or a belt, includes a flexible electronic component (e.g., a flexible display) and a support structure coupled to the flexible electronic component. The support structure is configured to limit bending of the flexible electronic component to a range within a bending tolerance of the flexible electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Hjalmar Edzer Ayco Huitema, Philippe Inagaki, Kwok Wah Mok, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Patent number: 9848494
    Abstract: A dynamically flexible article or device, such as a wristband, an armband, a rollable e-reader, or a belt, includes a flexible electronic component (e.g., a flexible display) and a support structure coupled to the flexible electronic component. The support structure is configured to limit bending of the flexible electronic component to a range within a bending tolerance of the flexible electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: FLEXTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Hjalmar Edzer Ayco Huitema, Philippe Inagaki, Kwok Wah Mok, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Publication number: 20170264723
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kwok Wah MOK, Noortje GRUNDLEHNER-BOS, Volker Barnhart VERSCHOOR, Robert Sjang Josine VAN DIJK, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan HAMERS
  • Patent number: 9696763
    Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwok Wah Mok, Noortje Grundlehner-Bos, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Robert Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Patent number: RE47702
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display device comprising a device body with upper and lower body sides and having at least one surface support part for supporting the body on a surface, and a continuous flexible display. A support frame is configured to support at least a part of the flexible display, at least a portion of the support frame is connected with the device body and is movable with respect to the device body between a closed configuration for fixing the flexible display in a storage position and an open configuration for fixing the flexible display in an open position. There is at least one surface support part for supporting the support frame on a surface. In the open configuration the surface support parts of the support frame and of the lower body side are positioned in one plane, enabling a supporting of the surface support parts on a surface for a stable user interaction with the device in the open position of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers, Hendrik Visser, Michael Johannes Anna Maria Walters