Patents by Inventor Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen 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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Publication number: 20180093390Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the acetylation of wood comprising treating the wood with an acetylation medium under wood acetylation reaction conditions and drying the acetylated wood, wherein the drying comprises at least two steps, wherein the wood is first dried with a first drying medium and then with a second drying medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Daniel Marissal, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
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Publication number: 20180079104Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for continuous acetylation of wood elements. The acetylation is conducted with an acetylation medium at a pressure of at least 1.5 barg in a substantially oxygen free environment. Alternatively, the method according to the invention comprises the steps of: (a) feeding wood elements in a substantially oxygen free environment to a continuous acetylation reactor, and (b) treating the wood elements with an acetylation medium in the continuous acetylation reactor under wood acetylation reaction conditions, at a pressure of at least 1.5 barg. The process according to the present invention allows to acetylate wood elements to a high acetyl content in a very efficient way, without compromising on the quality of the material. The acetylated wood elements can be used in the production of medium density fibreboards with superior qualities such as dimensional stability and durability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Stephen John Benstead, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
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Publication number: 20170203467Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the acetylation of wood, wherein the wood is impregnated with acetylation fluid and heated in stages. It is thereby secured that an acetylation reaction is conducted at a temperature above the boiling temperature of the acetylation fluid, at a stage where the impregnated wood is largely devoid of free acetylation fluid (i.e., acetylation fluid not retained in the wood matrix or in capillaries). Preferably, the process is conducted in a plant having conveyors, such as transportation screws, in the zones in which the separate heating steps are conducted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Bernardus Jozef Maria Pol, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
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Publication number: 20170173819Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the continuous impregnation of wood elements, such as wood chips. The method comprises the subsequent steps of subjecting the wood elements to vacuum, to contact with acetylation fluid, and to impregnation pressure. Preferably, the process is conducted in a plant having conveyors, such as transportation screws, in suitable positions between the zones in which the subsequent process steps are conducted. The impregnation method is used in connection with the acetylation of the wood elements, and preferably is followed by a continuous acetylation process conducted in an acetylation reaction zone downstream of the zone where the impregnation is conducted.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Neil Turnbull, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
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Patent number: 9377167Abstract: The invention provides an illumination device comprising an envelope enclosing a light source, preferably a LED, and a luminescent material. The envelope comprises a transmissive part, and a reflective part, wherein the reflective part comprises a reflective ceramic material. The ceramic material can be used for heat dissipation.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Berend Jan Willem Ter Weeme, Johannes Petrus Maria Ansems, Cornelia Titia Staats, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen, Theodoor Cornelis Treurniet
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Publication number: 20160153623Abstract: The invention provides an illumination device comprising an envelope enclosing a light source, preferably a LED, and a luminescent material. The envelope comprises a transmissive part, and a reflective part, wherein the reflective part comprises a reflective ceramic material. The ceramic material can be used for heat dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Vincent Stefan David GIELEN, Berend Jan Willem TER WEEME, Johannes Petrus Maria ANSEMS, Cornelia Titia STAATS, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria KAPPEN, Theodoor Cornelis TREURNIET
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Publication number: 20150165642Abstract: Disclosed is a reactor system for the modification of lignocellulosic materials. According to the invention, the system comprises a reaction vessel, a vacuum connection and an inlet and/or outlet connected to a gas flow loop connected to a heat exchanger and at least one fluid circulation device. Particularly, gas flow loop is arranged so as to allow gas circulation over the diameter of the reaction vessel. The gas flow loop preferably includes a gas distribution device, such as a distribution plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: TITAN WOOD LIMITEDInventors: Karlijn Rademakers, Bernardus Jozef Maria Pol, Paul Bussemaker, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
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Publication number: 20150051386Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the continuous acetylation of wood elements. The process particularly combines a batchwise impregnation step, with a continuous reaction step. In order to realize this, a collection step is built-in, so as to allow batches of impregnated wood elements to be fed into a reactor in a continuous manner. Very high acetylation contents can be obtained, at a level that had not been achievable before in a continuous and non-catalyzed acetylation process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: TITAN WOOD LIMITEDInventors: Bernardus Jozef Maria Pol, Stefan Van Dommele, Paul Bussemaker, Benjamin Painter, Gerrit Arie De Wit, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
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Publication number: 20140043788Abstract: The invention provides an illumination device comprising an envelope enclosing a light source, preferably a LED, and a luminescent material. The envelope comprises a transmissive part, and a reflective part, wherein the reflective part comprises a reflective ceramic material. The ceramic material can be used for heat dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Vincent Stefan David GIELEN, Berend Jan Willem TER WEEME, Johannes Petrus Maria ANSEMS, Cornelia Titia STAATS, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria KAPPEN, Theodoor Cornelis TREURNIET
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Patent number: 8274224Abstract: A metal halide lamp includes a ceramic discharge vessel and two electrodes. The discharge vessel encloses a discharge volume containing an ionizable gas filling including at least a metal halide, two current lead-through conductors connected to the respective electrodes, and a seal of a sealing material through which at least one of the respective current lead-through conductors issues to the exterior of the discharge vessel. The sealing material of the seal includes a ceramic sealing material including cerium oxide, aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide as a mixture of oxides and/or one or more mixed oxides.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Sigrid Maria Roman Gelderland, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
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Publication number: 20110260610Abstract: The invention provides a metal halide lamp 1 with a ceramic discharge vessel 3 and two electrodes 4,5. The discharge vessel 3 encloses a discharge volume 11 containing an ionizable gas filling comprising at least a metal halide, two current lead-through conductors 20,21 connected to the respective electrodes 4,5, and a seal 10 by means of a sealing material through which at least one of the respective current lead-through conductors 20,21 issues to the exterior of the discharge vessel 3. The sealing material of the seal 10 comprises a ceramic sealing material comprising cerium oxide, aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide as a mixture of oxides and/or one or more mixed oxides. A good melting behavior of the sealing material was observed and lamps 1 with stable seals 10 and good light-technical properties were obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: SIGRID MARIA ROMAN GELDERLAND, THEODORUS GERARDUS MARINUS MARIA KAPPEN
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Patent number: 7952285Abstract: A metal halide lamp includes a ceramic discharge vessel and two electrodes. The discharge vessel encloses a discharge volume containing an ionizable gas filling including at least a metal halide, two current lead-through conductors connected to the respective electrode, and a seal having sealing material through which at least one of the respective current lead-through conductors issues to the exterior of the discharge vessel. The sealing material of the seal includes a ceramic sealing material with cerium oxide, aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide as a mixture of oxides and/or one or more mixed oxides.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Sigrid Maria Roman Gelderland, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
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Publication number: 20100164379Abstract: The invention provides a metal halide lamp 1 with a ceramic discharge vessel 3 and two electrodes 4,5. The discharge vessel 3 encloses a discharge volume 11 containing an ionizable gas filling comprising at least a metal halide, two current lead-through conductors 20,21 connected to the respective electrodes 4,5, and a seal 10 by means of a sealing material through which at least one of the respective current lead-through conductors 20,21 issues to the exterior of the discharge vessel 3. The sealing material of the seal 10 comprises a ceramic sealing material comprising cerium oxide, aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide as a mixture of oxides and/or one or more mixed oxides. A good melting behavior of the sealing material was observed and lamps 1 with stable seals 10 and good light-technical properties were obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Sigrid Maria Roman Gelderland, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen
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Patent number: 7671537Abstract: A metal halide lamp includes a discharge vessel surrounded by an outer envelope with clearance and has a ceramic wall which encloses a discharge space filled with a filling comprising an inert gas, such as xenon (Xe), and an ionizable salt. In the discharge space, two electrodes are arranged whose tips have a mutual interspacing so as to define a discharge path between them. The ionizable salt comprises NaI, TlI, CaI2 and X-iodide wherein X is selected from the group comprising rare earth metals.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Johannes Jacobus Franciscus Geijtenbeek, Antonius Arnoldus Duisters, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen, Joseph Leonardus Gregorius Suijker, Vincent Marco Fischer, Gerardus Marinus Josephus Franciscus Luijks, Hendrik Anton Van Esveld, Vital Louis Elisabeth Bruyndoncx
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Publication number: 20080278077Abstract: A metal halide lamp comprising a discharge vessel surrounded by an outer envelope with clearance and having a ceramic wall which encloses a discharge space filled with a filling comprising an inert gas, such as xenon (Xe), and an ionizable salt, wherein in said discharge space two electrodes are arranged whose tips have discharge path between them, with the special feature that said ionizable salt comprises NaI, TlI, CaI2 and X-iodide wherein X is selected from the group comprising rare earth metals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2005Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.Inventors: Johannes Jacobus Franciscus Geijtenbeek, Antonius Arnoldus Duisters, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen, Joseph Leonardus Gregorius Suijker, Vincent Marco Fischer, Gerardus Marinus Josephus Franciscus Luijks, Hendrik Anton Van Esveld, Vital Louis Elisabeth Bruyndoncx
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Publication number: 20080271856Abstract: A daylight shielding device comprising: a plurality of slats for shielding daylight from a room; a housing for attachment to a window sill or the like, and controls for controlling the position and orientation of the slats, and an illumination device for illuminating said slats. According to the invention, the illumination device and the slats are configured so as to reflect light from said illumination device via said slats into the room. In this way, the slats can be actively used as an indirect illumination source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.Inventors: Elvira Johanna Maria Paulussen, Maurice Alexander Hugo Donners, Theodorus Gerardus Marinus Maria Kappen, Martien Johan Van Der Meij, Paulus Quirinus Jozef Nederpel