Patents by Inventor Matthias Daniel Epmeier

Matthias Daniel Epmeier 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: 10473287
    Abstract: A daytime running lamp for being retrofitted on a road vehicle, comprising a reflector with a reflective surface for reflecting light in a general direction of illumination and a plurality of light sources arranged in a pattern having an extension along a horizontal axis. The light emitted by the plurality of light sources has directional components in two opposite horizontal directions along the horizontal axis and a directional component in a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal axis. The reflective surface has a curvature such that the directional component in the vertical direction is directed towards the general direction of illumination, and the directional component in at least one of the horizontal directions upon reflection in the reflective surface is substantially unchanged by the reflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Hua Bing Zheng, Albrecht Johannes Kraus, Matthias Daniel Epmeier
  • Publication number: 20180328559
    Abstract: A daytime running lamp for being retrofitted on a road vehicle, comprising a reflector with a reflective surface for reflecting light in a general direction of illumination and a plurality of light sources arranged in a pattern having an extension along a horizontal axis. The light emitted by the plurality of light sources has directional components in two opposite horizontal directions along the horizontal axis and a directional component in a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal axis. The reflective surface has a curvature such that the directional component in the vertical direction is directed towards the general direction of illumination, and the directional component in at least one of the horizontal directions upon reflection in the reflective surface is substantially unchanged by the reflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Hua Bing Zheng, Albrecht Johannes Kraus, Matthias Daniel Epmeier
  • Patent number: 10060593
    Abstract: A daytime running lamp (1) for being retrofitted on a road vehicle, comprising a reflector (4) with a reflective surface (5) for reflecting light in a general direction (I) of illumination and a plurality of light sources (3) arranged in a pattern having an extension along a horizontal axis (A). The light emitted by the plurality of light sources (3) has directional components in two opposite horizontal directions (H1, H2) along the horizontal axis (A) and a directional component in a vertical direction (V) perpendicular to the horizontal axis (A). The reflective surface (5) has a curvature such that the directional component in the vertical direction (V) is directed towards the general direction (I) of illumination, and the directional component in at least one of the horizontal directions (H1, H2) upon reflection in the reflective surface (5) is substantially unchanged by the reflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Hua Bing Zheng, Albrecht Johannes Kraus, Matthias Daniel Epmeier
  • Publication number: 20160186951
    Abstract: A daytime running lamp (1) for being retrofitted on a road vehicle, comprising a reflector (4) with a reflective surface (5) for reflecting light in a general direction (I) of illumination and a plurality of light sources (3) arranged in a pattern having an extension along a horizontal axis (A). The light emitted by the plurality of light sources (3) has directional components in two opposite horizontal directions (H1, H2) along the horizontal axis (A) and a directional component in a vertical direction (V) perpendicular to the horizontal axis (A). The reflective surface (5) has a curvature such that the directional component in the vertical direction (V) is directed towards the general direction (I) of illumination, and the directional component in at least one of the horizontal directions (H1, H2) upon reflection in the reflective surface (5) is substantially unchanged by the reflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Hua Bing Zheng, Albrecht Johannes Kraus, Matthias Daniel Epmeier
  • Patent number: 8506144
    Abstract: The invention provides a car lighting unit (1) comprising a reflector (10) and a light source (20) arranged to generate light (21). The reflector (10) circumferentially surrounds the light source and the reflector has a reflector opening (11). The reflector is arranged to reflect at least part of the light from the light source through the reflector opening. The car lighting unit further comprises a 3D hologram (30). The car lighting unit is constructed to generate a beam of light (22) and a holographic 3D image (31), using light from the light source (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Lingli Wang, Augustinus Gregorius Henricus Meijers, Nils Benter, Ludo Haenen, Matthias Daniel Epmeier
  • Patent number: 8410500
    Abstract: Proposed is a light-emitting apparatus 200,300,400, comprising a semiconductor light emitting device 220,320,420 and a transparent ceramic body 230,330,430 comprising a wavelength converting material positioned in light receiving relationship to the semiconductor device. The light-emitting apparatus is characterized in that the side surfaces 233,333,433 of the ceramic body 230,330,430 are at an oblique angle 234,334,434 relative its bottom surface 231,331,431. This is especially advantageous to unlock the wave-guide modes inside the body 230,330,430. Consequently the total flux emitted from the light-emitting apparatus 200,300,400 can be enhanced considerably. Alternatively, the brightness of the top surface 232,332,432 of the ceramic body 230,330,430 can be enhanced considerably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Joseph Ludovicus Antonius Maria Sormani, Egbert Lenderink, Matthias Daniel Epmeier, Aldegonda Lucia Weijers
  • Publication number: 20110019432
    Abstract: The invention relates to a projection module for a headlamp, in particular a motor vehicle headlamp, comprising a light source, which is arranged inside a reflector housing, and which illuminates a projection lens, wherein means are arranged to display a sharp light-dark boundary. The means are integrated into the reflector (2) in such a way that they do not project into the beam path of the light source (1). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle headlamp comprising a projection module of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventor: Matthias Daniel Epmeier
  • Publication number: 20100214797
    Abstract: The invention provides a car lighting unit (1) comprising a reflector (10) and a light source (20) arranged to generate light (21). The reflector (10) circumferentially surrounds the light source and the reflector has a reflector opening (11). The reflector is arranged to reflect at least part of the light from the light source through the reflector opening. The car lighting unit further comprises a 3D hologram (30). The car lighting unit is constructed to generate a beam of light (22) and a holographic 3D image (31), using light from the light source (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Lingli Wang, Augustinus Gregorius Henricus Meijers, Nils Benter, Ludo Haenen, Matthias Daniel Epmeier
  • Publication number: 20100067250
    Abstract: The invention relates to a side-emitting bulb, comprising a light source (16) and at least one glass tube (20) which surrounds the light source, wherein the bulb has means for deflecting the emitted light in lateral directions. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle headlight comprising a reflector and a side-emitting bulb arranged in the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Matthias Daniel Epmeier, Sven Schellinger, Lingli Wang
  • Publication number: 20100019265
    Abstract: Proposed is a light-emitting apparatus 200,300,400, comprising a semiconductor light emitting device 220,320,420 and a transparent ceramic body 230,330,430 comprising a wavelength converting material positioned in light receiving relationship to the semiconductor device. The light-emitting apparatus is characterized in that the side surfaces 233,333,433 of the ceramic body 230,330,430 are at an oblique angle 234,334,434 relative its bottom surface 231,331,431. This is especially advantageous to unlock the wave-guide modes inside the body 230,330,430. Consequently the total flux emitted from the light-emitting apparatus 200,300,400 can be enhanced considerably. Alternatively, the brightness of the top surface 232,332,432 of the ceramic body 230,330,430 can be enhanced considerably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Joseph Ludovicus Antonius Maria Sormani, Egbert Lenderink, Matthias Daniel Epmeier, Aldegonda Lucia Weijers
  • Patent number: D722186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventor: Matthias Daniel Epmeier