Patents by Inventor Tim Fiedler

Tim Fiedler 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: 10505080
    Abstract: A lighting device is specified. The lighting device comprises a phosphor having the general molecular formula (MA)a(MB)b(MC)c(MD)d(TA)e(TB)f(TC)g(TD)h(TE)i(TF)j(XA)k(XB)l(XC)m(XD)n:E. In this case, MA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, MB is selected from a group of divalent metals, MC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, MD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, TB is selected from a group of divalent metals, TC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, TD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TE is selected from a group of pentavalent elements, TF is selected from a group of hexavalent elements, XA is selected from a group of elements which comprises halogens, XB is selected from a group of elements which comprises O, S and combinations thereof, XC=N and XD=C and E=Eu, Ce, Yb and/or Mn. The following furthermore hold true: a+b+c+d=t; e+f+g+h+i+j=u; k+l+m+n=v; a+2b+3c+4d+e+2f+3g+4h+5i+6j?k?2l?3m?4n=w; 0.8?t?1; ?3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Seibald, Dominik Baumann, Tim Fiedler, Stefan Lange, Hubert Huppertz, Daniel Dutzler, Thorsten Schroeder, Daniel Bichler, Simon Peschke
  • Publication number: 20190322934
    Abstract: A phosphor is specified. The phosphor has the general molecular formula: (MA)a(MB)b(MC)c(MD)d(TA)e(TB)f(TC)g(TD)h(TE)i(TF)j(XA)k(XB)l(XC)m(XD)n:E. In this case, MA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, MB is selected from a group of divalent metals, MC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, MD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, TB is selected from a group of divalent metals, TC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, TD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TE is selected from a group of pentavalent elements, TF is selected from a group of hexavalent elements, XA is selected from a group of elements which comprises halogens, XB is selected from a group of elements which comprises O, S and combinations thereof, -E=Eu, Ce, Yb and/or Mn, XC=N and XD=C. The following furthermore hold true: a+b+c+d=t; e+f+g+h+i+j=u; k+l+m+n=v; a+2b+3c+4d+e+2f+3g+4h+5i+6j?k?2l?3m?4n=w; 0.8?t?1; 3.5?u?4; 3.5?v?4; (?0.2)?w?0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Markus Seibald, Dominik Baumann, Tim Fiedler, Stefan Lange, Hubert Huppertz, Daniel Dutzler, Thorsten Schroeder, Daniel Bichler, Simon Peschke
  • Publication number: 20190326481
    Abstract: A lighting device is specified. The lighting device comprises a phosphor having the general molecular formula (MA)a(MB)b(MC)c(MD)d(TA)e(TB)f(TC)g(TD)h(TE)i(TF)j(XA)k(XB)l(XC)m(XD)n:E. In this case, MA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, MB is selected from a group of divalent metals, MC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, MD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, TB is selected from a group of divalent metals, TC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, TD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TE is selected from a group of pentavalent elements, TF is selected from a group of hexavalent elements, XA is selected from a group of elements which comprises halogens, XB is selected from a group of elements which comprises O, S and combinations thereof, XC=N and XD=C and E=Eu, Ce, Yb and/or Mn. The following furthermore hold true: a+b+c+d=t; e+f+g+h+i+j=u; k+l+m+n=v; a+2b+3c+4d+e+2f+3g+4h+5i+6j?k?2l?3m?4n=w; 0.8?t?1; ?3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Markus Seibald, Dominik Baumann, Tim Fiedler, Stefan Lange, Hubert Huppertz, Daniel Dutzler, Thorsten Schroeder, Daniel Bichler, Simon Peschke
  • Publication number: 20190144745
    Abstract: A phosphor is specified. The phosphor has the general molecular formula: (MA)a(MB)b(MC)c(MD)d(TA)e(TB)f(TC)g(TD)h(TE)i(TF)j(XA)k(XB)l(XC)m(XD)n:E. In this case, MA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, MB is selected from a group of divalent metals, MC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, MD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, TB is selected from a group of divalent metals, TC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, TD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TE is selected from a group of pentavalent elements, TF is selected from a group of hexavalent elements, XA is selected from a group of elements which comprises halogens, XB is selected from a group of elements which comprises O, S and combinations thereof, -E=Eu, Ce, Yb and/or Mn, XC?N and XD=C. The following furthermore hold true: a+b+c+d=t; e+f+g+h+i+j=u; k+l+m+n=v; a+2b+3c+4d+e+2f+3g+4h+5i+6j?k?2l?3m?4n=w; 0.8?t?1; 3.5?u?4; 3.5?v?4; (?0.2)?w?0.2 and 0?m<0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Markus Seibald, Dominik Baumann, Tim Fiedler, Stefan Lange, Hubert Huppertz, Daniel Dutzler, Thorsten Schroeder, Daniel Bichler, Gudrun Plundrich, Simon Peschke, Gregor Hoerder, Gina Maya Achrainer, Klaus Wurst
  • Publication number: 20190093011
    Abstract: A lighting device is specified. The lighting device comprises a phosphor having the general molecular formula (MA)a(MB)b(MC)c(MD)d(TA)e(TB)f(TC)g(TD)h(TE)i(TF)j(XA)k(XB)l(XC)m(XD)n:E. In this case, MA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, MB is selected from a group of divalent metals, MC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, MD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TA is selected from a group of monovalent metals, TB is selected from a group of divalent metals, TC is selected from a group of trivalent metals, TD is selected from a group of tetravalent metals, TE is selected from a group of pentavalent elements, TF is selected from a group of hexavalent elements, XA is selected from a group of elements which comprises halogens, XB is selected from a group of elements which comprises O, S and combinations thereof, XC=N and XD=C and E=Eu, Ce, Yb and/or Mn. The following furthermore hold true: a+b+c+d=t; e+f+g+h+i+j=u; k+l+m+n=v; a+2b+3c+4d+e+2f+3g+4h+5i+6j?k?2l?3m?4n=w; 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Markus Seibald, Dominik Baumann, Tim Fiedler, Stefan Lange, Hubert Huppertz, Daniel Dutzler, Thorsten Schroeder, Daniel Bichler, Gudrun Plundrich, Simon Peschke, Gregor Hoerder, Gina Maya Achrainer, Klaus Wurst
  • Publication number: 20190048466
    Abstract: A method for producing phosphor particles with at least one first protective layer and a phosphor particles having at least one protective layer are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes providing phosphor particles and applying at least one first protective layer to the surface of the phosphor particles, wherein the at least of first protective layer include depositing a first starting compound by a first atomic layer deposition on the surface of the phosphor particles and depositing a second starting compound by a second atomic layer deposition on the surface of the phosphor particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Sonja Tragl, Tim Fiedler, Frank Jermann
  • Publication number: 20180312755
    Abstract: A red-emitting phosphor comprising an Eu2+ doped nitridoaluminate phosphor is provided. The red emitting phosphor comprises an emission maximum in the range of 610 to 640 nm of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicants: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Markus SEIBALD, Tim FIEDLER
  • 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: 20180148644
    Abstract: A phosphor is disclosed. In an embodiment the phosphor includes an inorganic compound having at least one activator E and N and/or O in its empirical formula, wherein E is selected from the group consisting of Mn, Cr, Ni, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Yb, Tm, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs and combinations thereof, and wherein the inorganic compound crystallizes in a crystal structure with the same atomic sequence as in K2Zn6O7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Markus Seibald, Tim Fiedler, Dominik Baumann, Hubert Huppertz, Klaus Wurst, Gunter Heymann, Dominik Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 9903541
    Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to a device for providing electromagnetic radiation, including a radiation assembly for generating excitation radiation, and at least one conversion element for generating conversion radiation, which has at least one first phosphor and which is arranged at a distance to the radiation assembly in a beam path of the excitation radiation. As the first phosphor, a nitridosilicate of the type M2Si5N8:D is used, wherein D= activator and wherein M is selected from the group barium, strontium, calcium alone or in combination, wherein the mean grain size d50 of the phosphor is at least 10 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: OSRAM GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Bichler, Tim Fiedler
  • Publication number: 20180044585
    Abstract: Phospher particles with a Protective Layer and a method for producing phosphor particles with a protective layer are disclosed. In an embodiment the method includes treating Si-containing and/or Al-containing phosphor with an acid solution, wherein a pH value of the acid solution is maintained within a range of pH 3.5 to pH 7 for a period of at least 1 h, wherein an Si-containing layer is formed on the phosphor particles, wherein the Si-containing layer has a higher content of Si on a surface than the phosphor particles, and/or wherein an Al-containing layer is formed on the phosphor particles, wherein the Al-containing layer has a modified content of aluminum on the surface than the phosphor particles and tempering the treated phosphor particles at a temperature of at least 100° C. thereby producing the protective layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Sonja Tragl, Stefan Lange
  • 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: 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
  • 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
  • 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: 9263221
    Abstract: A luminophore from the class of nitridic or oxynitridic luminophores with at least one cation M and an activator D, wherein a proportion x of the cation is replaced with Cu and D is at least one element from the series Eu, Ce, Sm, Yb and Tb
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Tim Fiedler, Frank Jermann, Jörg Strauss