Patents by Inventor Margreet de Kok
Margreet de Kok 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).
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Patent number: 9854975Abstract: Skin monitoring device for application near the skin includes a processing circuit and at least one photosensor configured to detect at least one approximate wavelength of light reflected and/or emitted by the skin. A signal receiving circuit receives signals from the photosensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Liesbeth Van Pieterson, Margreet De Kok, Sima Asvadi, Bernardus Hendrikus Wilhelmus Hendriks, Gerhardus Wilhelmus Lucassen, Jacqueline Van Driel, Paul Van Der Sluis
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Publication number: 20150265214Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide an adjustable sensor support structure for optimal skin contact. Aspects of the exemplary embodiments include a sensor array comprising a plurality of sensor units arranged on a band such that the sensor array straddles or otherwise addresses a blood vessel when worn on a measurement site of a user; and a pressure exertion apparatus attached between the sensor units and the band that exerts outward pressure on the sensor units towards the measurement site causing the sensor units to maintain contact with skin of the user independent of motion activity of the band, thereby improving contact quality, wherein the pressure exertion apparatus comprises at least one of: a flexible bridge structure, a flexible foam structure, and a sensor trampoline structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Margreet De Kok, Lindsay Brown, Gert Van Heck, Sheldon George Phillips, Joseph J. Kopp, JR.
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Patent number: 8781545Abstract: Body monitoring device, having a surface and configured to be applied to and/or near the body, comprising at least one light source and at least one photo detector. The at least one light source emits light in at least a direction away from the surface. The at least one photo detector is configured to detect light that is emitted by the at least one light source and reflected by the body in a direction towards said surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Margreet De Kok, Liesbeth Van Pieterson, Martinus Bernardus Van Der Mark
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Patent number: 8618529Abstract: It is presented an organic LED device 101 with, when in use, a predetermined pattern on its light emitting parts. The organic LED device 101 comprises an anode 105, a cathode 103, and an organic light emitting layer 107. The organic light emitting layer 107 is configured to emit light, wherein the organic light emitting layer 107 comprises portion with reduced light emitting properties, the portions of the organic light emitting layer 107 having been irradiated by light with a wavelength in the absorption band of the organic light emitting layer 107, the light intensity being below an ablation threshold of the cathode layer 103, the anode layer 105 and the organic light emitting layer 107 of the organic LED device 101, reducing the light emitting properties of the irradiated portions of the organic light emitting layer 107. It is also presented a method for reducing the light emitting properties of the organic LED device 101.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Coen Adrianus Verschuren, Herbert Lifka, Margreet De Kok
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Patent number: 8308641Abstract: A highly portable biometric monitor is disclosed. At least one remote sensor member (12, 12?) includes one or more biometric sensors (20, 22, 24, 25) configured for operative coupling with a patient. A neck collar (14, 114, 214, 314, 414) includes electronics (36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) for operating the at least one remote sensor member. The at least one remote sensor member is separate from and not disposed on the neck collar. Optionally, the collar also includes one or more biometric sensors (53). A communication link (18) operatively connects the remote sensor member and the electronics of the neck collar. A motion sensor (26) and position sensor (28) may be disposed with the one or more biometric sensors to sense movement and position, and the electronics (36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) configured to account for error in a signal produced by the one or more biometric sensors due to movement sensed by the motion sensor or position sensed by the position sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Richard M. Moroney, III, Larry Nielsen, Suzanne M. Kavanagh, Ronaldus M. Aarts, Margreet De Kok
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Patent number: 8053977Abstract: Light device comprising a substrate, at least one photo-organic layer, at least two electrode layers electrically separated by said at least one photo-organic layer, and at least one encapsulation layer, wherein said at least one photo-organic layer is positioned between said substrate and said at least one encapsulating layer, and wherein multiple openings are provided that extend through the light device to allow fluids and or heat to pass through, said openings being spaced apart from said at least one photo-organic layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N VInventors: Herbert Lifka, Margreet De Kok, Reinder Coehoorn, Siebe Laurentius Maria Van Mensfoort
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Publication number: 20100253225Abstract: Light device comprising a substrate, at least one photo-organic layer, at least two electrode layers electrically separated by said at least one photo-organic layer, and at least one encapsulation layer, wherein said at least one photo-organic layer is positioned between said substrate and said at least one encapsulating layer, and wherein multiple openings are provided that extend through the light device to allow fluids and or heat to pass through, said openings being spaced apart from said at least one photo-organic layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Herbert Lifka, Margreet De Kok, Reinder Coehoorn, Siebe Laurentius Maria Van Mensfoort
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Publication number: 20100230665Abstract: It is presented an organic LED device 101 with, when in use, a predetermined pattern on its light emitting parts. The organic LED device 101 comprises an anode 105, a cathode 103, and an organic light emitting layer 107. The organic light emitting layer 107 is configured to emit light, wherein the organic light emitting layer 107 comprises portion with reduced light emitting properties, the portions of the organic light emitting layer 107 having been irradiated by light with a wavelength in the absorption band of the organic light emitting layer 107, the light intensity being below an ablation threshold of the cathode layer 103, the anode layer 105 and the organic light emitting layer 107 of the organic LED device 101, reducing the light emitting properties of the irradiated portions of the organic light emitting layer 107. It is also presented a method for reducing the light emitting properties of the organic LED device 101.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Coen Adrianus Verschuren, Herbert Lifka, Margreet De Kok
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Publication number: 20100179389Abstract: A highly portable biometric monitor is disclosed. At least one remote sensor member (12, 12?) includes one or more biometric sensors (20, 22, 24, 25) configured for operative coupling with a patient. A neck collar (14, 114, 214, 314, 414) includes electronics (36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) for operating the at least one remote sensor member. The at least one remote sensor member is separate from and not disposed on the neck collar. Optionally, the collar also includes one or more biometric sensors (53). A communication link (18) operatively connects the remote sensor member and the electronics of the neck collar. A motion sensor (26) and position sensor (28) may be disposed with the one or more biometric sensors to sense movement and position, and the electronics (36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) configured to account for error in a signal produced by the one or more biometric sensors due to movement sensed by the motion sensor or position sensed by the position sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Richard M. Moroney, III, Larry Nielsen, Suzanne M. Kavanagh, Ronaldus M. Aarts, Margreet De Kok
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Publication number: 20090318908Abstract: Skin monitoring device for application near the skin, comprising a processing circuit connecting means and at least one photosensor configured to detect at least one approximate wavelength of light reflected and/or emitted by the skin, wherein a signal receiving circuit is provided for receiving signals from the at least one photosensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Koninklike Phillips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Liesbeth Van Pieterson, Margreet De Kok, Sima Asvadi, Bernardus Hendrikus Wilhelmus Hendriks, Gerhardus Wilhelmus Lucassen, Jacqueline Van Driel, Paul Van Der Sluis
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Publication number: 20090204185Abstract: The present invention relates to a phototherapy device (1), a medical system (7), and a phototherapy method for prophylaxis of infections at an entrance site (2) of a catheter (3) or the like during intravascular access, e.g. infusion or the like. In particular, a phototherapy device (1) is suggested, said device (1) comprising at least one light emitter (8, 14, 17) for applying red and/or infrared and/or UV light to a patient at the entrance site (2), said light emitter being connected to or part of an attachment medium (6, 16), said attachment medium (6, 16) being adapted to attach medical equipment (3) which is used for and/or during the intravascular access, e.g. infusion equipment, to the skin (4) of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2007Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Margreet De Kok, Liesbeth Van Pieterson
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Publication number: 20090204100Abstract: Body cover for application to the skin, comprising at least one temperature sensing element, wherein the body cover is substantially flexible, wherein the at least one temperature sensing element, when applied to the skin, is configured to sense the temperature of proximate skin at least locally with respect to the body cover and to convert the locally sensed temperature into a visual and/or electrical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Koninklijke Phillips electronics N.V.Inventors: Liesbeth Van Pieterson, Margreet De Kok, Sima Asvadi
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Publication number: 20090163819Abstract: Body monitoring device, having a surface and configured to be applied to and/or near the body, comprising at least one light source and at least one photo detector, wherein the at least one light source emits light in at least a direction away from said surface and wherein the at least one photo detector is configured to detect light that is emitted by the at least one light source and reflected by the body in a direction towards said surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Margreet De Kok, Liesbeth Van Pieterson, Martinus Bernardus Vab Der Mark
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Publication number: 20080220288Abstract: A light-emitting device comprising an anode; a cathode; a light-emitting layer arranged between said anode and said cathode; and a buffer layer, comprising a conducting polymer and a polymeric acid, arranged between said anode and said light-emitting layer, is disclosed. Acidic groups of said polymeric acid have been converted to non-acidic groups in at least a part of said buffer layer, which minimises acid quenching of photoluminescence. A method for manufacturing such a device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.Inventors: Margreet De Kok, Albert Van Dijken, Suzanna Helena Petronella Maria De Winter, Bea Maria Wilhelmina Langeveld-Voss, Jolanda Johanna Anna Maria Bastiaansen, Albert Jos Jan Marie Van Breemen, Nicole Maria Matthias Kiggen
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Publication number: 20080203902Abstract: A light emitting device comprising a substrate (1) supporting a plurality of layers (2, 3, 5), of which two sandwich a light emitting layer (4), said device being patterned into a plurality of independently addressable domains (11, 12) is disclosed. At least one of said layers (2, 3, 5) is of a first thickness in said first domain and of a second thickness in said second domain, such that when a voltage, that is sufficient to cause light to emit from said light emitting layer (4), is applied over said light emitting layer, light of a first color point is emitted by said first domain (11) of said device and light of a second color point is emitted by said second domain (12) of said device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Margreet De Kok, Eric Alexander Meulenkamp
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Publication number: 20080203903Abstract: An organic light emitting diode device being patterned into a plurality of independently addressable domains (11, 12) is disclosed. The light emitting layer (4) is of a first thickness (41) in a first domain (11) of the device and of a second thickness (42) in a second domain (12) of the device, such that when a voltage, that is sufficient to cause light to emit from said first domain (11) and said second domain (12), is applied over said light emitting layer (4), light of a first color point is emitted by said first domain (11) of said device and light of a second color point is emitted by said second domain (12) of said device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Margreet De Kok, Eric Alexander Meulenkamp
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Patent number: 6936683Abstract: The present invention relates to a selected process for the preparation of polyarylenevinylenes. These conjugated polymers are suitable for electroluminescence applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Covion Organic Semiconductor GmbHInventors: Dirk Vanderzande, Joanes Gelan, Albert van Breemen, Michael Van Der Borght, Anna Issaris, Laurence Lutsen, Margreet de Kok, Willi Kreuder