Patents by Inventor Norbert Bönisch

Norbert Bönisch 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: 11292965
    Abstract: A phosphor and a method for making the phosphor are disclosed. In an embodiment a phosphor for emission of red light includes Sr(SraCa1-a)Si2Al2N6:Eu, wherein x is 0.8<x?1, wherein between 0.1% and 5% inclusive of the Sr, Ca and/or Sr/Ca lattice sites are replaced by Eu, wherein the parameter value a is between 0.6 and 1.0 inclusive, wherein the phosphor has a structure comprising (Si/Al)N4 tetrahedra arranged in a 3D network, in which layers in an a-c plane are linked in a b-direction, and wherein pure Sr positions and positions having a mixed Sr/Ca population are intercalated between the network, layer by layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignees: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH, OSRAM GMBH
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Römer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Bönisch, Hailing Cui
  • Publication number: 20200291294
    Abstract: A phosphor and a method for making the phosphor are disclosed. In an embodiment a phosphor for emission of red light includes SrxCa1?xAlSiN3:Eu, wherein x is: 0.8<x?1, wherein between 0.1% and 5% inclusive of the Sr, Ca and/or Sr/Ca lattice sites are replaced by Eu, wherein, in a x-ray structure analysis, the phosphor in orthorhombic description exhibits a reflection (R) having Miller indices 1 2 1, wherein the phosphor has a structure including (Si/Al)N4 tetrahedra arranged in a 3D network, in which layers in an a-c plane are linked in a b-direction, and wherein pure Sr positions and positions having a mixed Sr/Ca population are intercalated between the network, layer by layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Roemer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Boenisch, Hailing Cui
  • Patent number: 10711191
    Abstract: A phosphor and a lighting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a lighting device includes a first phosphor disposed in a beam path of the primary radiation source, wherein the first phosphor has the formula Sr(SraM1?a)Si2Al2(N,X)6:D,A,B,E,G,L, wherein element M is selected from Ca, Ba, Mg or combinations thereof, wherein element D is one or more elements selected from Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, alkali metals or Yb, wherein element A is selected from divalent metals different than those of the elements M and D, wherein element B is selected from trivalent metals, wherein element E is selected from monovalent metals, wherein element G is selected from tetravalent elements, wherein element L is selected from trivalent elements, wherein element X is selected from O or halogen, and wherein a parameter a is between 0.6 and 1.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignees: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, OSRAM GmbH
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Römer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Bönisch, Hailing Cui
  • Patent number: 10020429
    Abstract: Conversion LED emits primary radiation (peak wavelength 435 nm to 455 nm) and has a luminescent substance-containing layer positioned to intercept the primary radiation and convert it into secondary radiation. First and second luminescent substances are used. The first luminescent substance is a A3B5O12:Ce garnet type emitting yellow green having cation A=75 to 100 mol. % Lu, remainder Y and a Ce content of 1.5 to 2.9 mol. %, where B=10 to 40 mol. % Ga, remainder Al. The second luminescent substance is of the MAlSiN3:Eu calsine type which emits orange red, where M is Ca alone or at least 80% Ca and the remainder of M may be Sr, Ba, Mg, Li or Cu, in each case alone or in combination, wherein some of the Al up to 20%, can be replaced by B, and wherein N can be partially replaced by O, F, Cl, alone or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Baumann, Norbert Boenisch, Tim Fiedler, Frank Jermann, Stefan Lange, Reiner Windisch
  • Publication number: 20170306224
    Abstract: A phosphor and a lighting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a lighting device includes a first phosphor disposed in a beam path of the primary radiation source, wherein the first phosphor has the formula Sr(SraM1?a)Si2Al2(N,X)6:D,A,B,E,G,L, wherein element M is selected from Ca, Ba, Mg or combinations thereof, wherein element D is one or more elements selected from Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, alkali metals or Yb, wherein element A is selected from divalent metals different than those of the elements M and D, wherein element B is selected from trivalent metals, wherein element E is selected from monovalent metals, wherein element G is selected from tetravalent elements, wherein element L is selected from trivalent elements, wherein element X is selected from O or halogen, and wherein a parameter a is between 0.6 and 1.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Römer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Bönisch, Hailing Cui
  • Patent number: 9725646
    Abstract: A phosphor is disclosed. In an embodiment a phosphor includes an inorganic substance which includes, in its composition, at least an element D, an element A1, an element AX, an element SX and an element NX where D includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, alkali metals and Yb, A1 includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of divalent metals not included in D, SX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of tetravalent metals, AX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of trivalent metals, and NX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of O, N, S, C, Cl, and F, wherein the inorganic substance has the same crystal structure as Sr(SraCa1-a)Si2Al2N61.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignees: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, OSRAM GmbH
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Römer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Bönisch, Hailing Cui
  • Patent number: 9719013
    Abstract: A phosphor is disclosed. In an embodiment a phosphor includes an inorganic substance which includes, in its composition, at least an element D, an element Al, an element AX, an element SX and an element NX where D includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, alkali metals and Yb, Al includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of divalent metals not included in D, SX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of tetravalent metals, AX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of trivalent metals, and NX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of O, N, S, C, Cl, and F, wherein the inorganic substance has the same crystal structure as Sr(SraCa1-a)Si2Al2N61.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignees: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, OSRAM GmbH
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Römer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Bönisch, Hailing Cui
  • Patent number: 9719014
    Abstract: A phosphor is disclosed. In an embodiment a phosphor includes an inorganic substance which includes, in its composition, at least an element D, an element Al, an element AX, an element SX and an element NX where D includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, alkali metals and Yb, Al includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of divalent metals not included in D, SX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of tetravalent metals, AX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of trivalent metals, and NX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of O, N, S, C, Cl, and F, wherein the inorganic substance has the same crystal structure as Sr(SraCa1?a)Si2Al2N61.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignees: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, OSRAM GmbH
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Römer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Bönisch, Hailing Cui
  • Publication number: 20170058195
    Abstract: A phosphor is disclosed. In an embodiment a phosphor includes an inorganic substance which includes, in its composition, at least an element D, an element A1, an element AX, an element SX and an element NX where D includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, alkali metals and Yb, A1 includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of divalent metals not included in D, SX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of tetravalent metals, AX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of trivalent metals, and NX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of O, N, S, C, Cl, and F, wherein the inorganic substance has the same crystal structure as Sr(SraCa1?a)Si2Al2N61.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Römer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Bönisch, Hailing Cui
  • Publication number: 20160326430
    Abstract: A phosphor is disclosed. In an embodiment a phosphor includes an inorganic substance which includes, in its composition, at least an element D, an element Al, an element AX, an element SX and an element NX where D includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, alkali metals and Yb, Al includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of divalent metals not included in D, SX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of tetravalent metals, AX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of trivalent metals, and NX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of O, N, S, C, Cl, and F, wherein the inorganic substance has the same crystal structure as Sr(SraCa1?a)Si2Al2N61.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Römer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Bönisch, Hailing Cui
  • Publication number: 20160312118
    Abstract: A phosphor is disclosed. In an embodiment a phosphor includes an inorganic substance which includes, in its composition, at least an element D, an element Al, an element AX, an element SX and an element NX where D includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, alkali metals and Yb, Al includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of divalent metals not included in D, SX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of tetravalent metals, AX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of trivalent metals, and NX includes one, two or more elements selected from the group consisting of O, N, S, C, Cl, and F, wherein the inorganic substance has the same crystal structure as Sr(SraCa1?a)Si2Al2N61.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Daniel Bichler, Stefan Lange, Rebecca Römer, Frank Jermann, Frauke Thienel, Barbara Huckenbeck, Alexander Baumgartner, Vera Stöppelkamp, Norbert Bönisch, Hailing Cui
  • Publication number: 20160111609
    Abstract: Conversion LED emits primary radiation (peak wavelength 435 nm to 455 nm) and has a luminescent substance-containing layer positioned to intercept the primary radiation and convert it into secondary radiation. First and second luminescent substances are used. The first luminescent substance is a A3B5O12:Ce garnet type emitting yellow green having cation A=75 to 100 mol. % Lu, remainder Y and a Ce content of 1.5 to 2.9 mol. %, where B=10 to 40 mol. % Ga, remainder Al. The second luminescent substance is of the MAlSiN3:Eu calsine type which emits orange red, where M is Ca alone or at least 80% Ca and the remainder of M may be Sr, Ba, Mg, Li or Cu, in each case alone or in combination, wherein some of the Al up to 20%, can be replaced by B, and wherein N can be partially replaced by O, F, Cl, alone or in combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Frank BAUMANN, Norbert BOENISCH, Tim FIEDLER, Frank JERMANN, Stefan LANGE, Reiner WINDISCH
  • Patent number: 9234132
    Abstract: A conversion LED comprising a chip which emits primary radiation and a luminescent substance-containing layer which is on the chip or positioned so that it intercepts the primary radiation emitted from the chip and which converts at least some of the primary radiation of the chip into secondary radiation, wherein a first luminescent substance of the A3B5O12:Ce garnet type which emits yellow green and a second luminescent substance of the MAlSiN3:Eu calsine type which emits orange red is used, wherein the peak wavelength of the primary radiation lies in the 435 to 455 nm range, the first luminescent substance being a garnet having essentially the cation A=75 to 100% Lu, remainder Y and a Ce content of 1.5 to 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Baumann, Norbert Boenisch, Tim Fiedler, Frank Jermann, Stefan Lange, Reiner Windisch
  • Publication number: 20120146079
    Abstract: A conversion LED comprising a chip which emits primary radiation and, positioned upstream of the chip, a luminescent substance-containing layer which converts at least some of the primary radiation of the chip into secondary radiation, wherein a first yellow-green emitting luminescent substance of the A3B5O12:Ce garnet type and a second orange-red emitting luminescent substance of the MAlSiN3:Eu calsine type is used, wherein the peak wavelength of the primary radiation lies in the 435 to 455 nm range, the first luminescent substance being a garnet having essentially the cation A=Lu or Lu in combination with Y, and B simultaneously having fractions of Al and Ga, while the second luminescent substance is of the basic MAlSiN3:Eu type containing Ca as M with a fraction of at least 80%, in particular at least 90%, preferably at least 95%, where M is Ca alone or predominantly Ca and the remainder of M may be Sr, Ba, Mg, Li or Cu, in each case alone or in combination, and wherein some of the Al up to 20%, preferably
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Frank Baumann, Norbert Boenisch, Tim Fiedler, Frank Jermann, Stefan Lange, Reiner Windisch
  • Publication number: 20120146078
    Abstract: A conversion LED with a chip which emits primary blue radiation, and a layer containing luminescent substance upstream of the chip which converts at least part of the primary radiation of the chip into secondary radiation, wherein a first garnet A3B5O12:Ce yellow-green emitting luminescent substance and a second nitride silicate M2X5Y8:D orange-red emitting luminescent substance is used, wherein the peak wavelength of the primary radiation is in the range of 430 to 450 nm, in particular of up to 445 nm, while the first luminescent substance is a garnet with the cation A=Lu or a mixture of Lu, Y with up a Y fraction of up to 30%, and wherein B has fractions of both Al and Ga, while the second luminescent substance is a nitride silicate which contains both Ba and Sr as cation M, and in which the doping consists of Eu, wherein the second luminescent substance contains 35 to 75 mol.-% Ba for the component M, remainder is Sr, where X=Si and Y=N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Frank Baumann, Norbert Boenisch, Tim Fiedler, Frank Jermann, Stefan Lange, Reiner Windisch