Patents by Inventor Vincent Stefan David Gielen
Vincent Stefan David Gielen 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: 11796143Abstract: Luminaire (1) comprising suspension means (3) and a housing (5) with a top wall (7). Said suspension means (3) comprising a hook (9a, b) formed of an elastic wire (11) with a loop portion (15) connected to two remote, oppositely arranged end portions (13a, b) each forming a spindle (17a, b), and two elongated channel elements (19a, b) arranged along a rotation axis (21) and mounted on the top wall (7), with each spindle (17a, b) being snugly fitted in a respective channel element (19a, b). By a mutual misalignment between the spindles (17a, b) and the channel element (19a, b) with respect to the rotation axis (21), the hook (9a, b) is in a low tension state when in a first rotational position (27), and in a high tension state when in further rotational positions (29) and urging the hook (9a, b) to assume the first rotational position (27).Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Vincent Stefan David Gielen
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Patent number: 11692676Abstract: A lighting device (1) comprising: a substrate defining a plane; at least one solid-state light source mounted on the substrate, an outer light-transmissive envelope (2), and a light-transmissive wall which is arranged at a circumference of the substrate and which has an extension along and is curved towards an optical axis (A) of the lighting device (1). The light-transmissive wall comprises an edge portion distal to the substrate, which edge portion is adapted to diffuse light from the at least one solid-state light source such that a shadow on the outer light-transmissive envelope (2) is blurred, the shadow being caused by an electrical component mounted on the substrate and blocking light emitted by the at least one solid-state light source.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Johannes Petrus Maria Ansems
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Patent number: 11454386Abstract: A panel module (100), comprising a first frame (110) arranged in a first plane (P), and at least one optical element (135) elongating along the first plane. The first frame is at least partially hollow and arranged to hold at least a peripheral portion of the at least one optical element. The panel module further comprises a lighting arrangement (130) comprising at least one light-emitting diode, wherein the lighting arrangement is arranged within the first frame and at an edge portion of the at least one optical element. The panel further comprises a driver unit (140) coupled to the lighting arrangement and configured to supply power thereto. The first frame comprises a first space (150) provided behind the at least one optical element in a direction (D) perpendicular to the first plane, wherein the driver unit is arranged within the first space.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Henricus Mathijs Maria Creemers, Rene Theodorus Wegh
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Publication number: 20220252226Abstract: A lighting device (1) comprising: a substrate defining a plane; at least one solid-state light source mounted on the substrate, an outer light-transmissive envelope (2), and a light-transmissive wall which is arranged at a circumference of the substrate and which has an extension along and is curved towards an optical axis (A) of the lighting device (1). The light-transmissive wall comprises an edge portion distal to the substrate, which edge portion is adapted to diffuse light from the at least one solid-state light source such that a shadow on the outer light-transmissive envelope (2) is blurred, the shadow being caused by an electrical component mounted on the substrate and blocking light emitted by the at least one solid-state light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: VINCENT STEFAN DAVID GIELEN, JOHANNES PETRUS MARIA ANSEMS
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Publication number: 20220243882Abstract: Luminaire (1) comprising suspension means (3) and a housing (5) with a top wall (7). Said suspension means (3) comprising a hook (9a, b) formed of an elastic wire (11) with a loop portion (15) connected to two remote, oppositely arranged end portions (13a, b) each forming a spindle (17a, b), and two elongated channel elements (19a, b) arranged along a rotation axis (21) and mounted on the top wall (7), with each spindle (17a, b) being snugly fitted in a respective channel element (19a, b). By a mutual misalignment between the spindles (17a, b) and the channel element (19a, b) with respect to the rotation axis (21), the hook (9a, b) is in a low tension state when in a first rotational position (27), and in a high tension state when in further rotational positions (29) and urging the hook (9a, b) to assume the first rotational position (27).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventor: VINCENT STEFAN DAVID GIELEN
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Patent number: 11346536Abstract: The invention provides a kit of parts, especially for a lighting system with a light generated device hosted in a housing, the kit of parts comprising (i) a cable gland (100) comprising a cable gland body (110) and a sealing nut (120) for the cable gland body (110), wherein the cable gland (100) is configured for hosting an electrical cable (10) over at least part of a cable length (L) of the electrical cable (10), wherein the electrical cable (10) comprises an electrically conductive wire (11), wherein the cable gland (100) has a cable gland length (L2), and (ii) a wire transport element (2000) comprising a wire transport connector facility (2220) for hosting a part of a functional device electrically conductive wire (311), wherein the shape of the wire transport element (2000) is such that the wire transport element (2000) can be transported through the cable gland (100) over at least part of the cable gland length (L2).Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Vincent Stefan David Gielen
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Publication number: 20220144435Abstract: A system and method for operating a lift mechanism are provide, the lifting mechanism (100, 200) including a first housing component (102, 202) and a second housing component (104, 204), the second housing component including a plurality of legs (132, 232) arranged to stabilize the lifting mechanism against a surface of an object, and a magnet (134, 234) arranged within the second housing component. The lifting mechanism further includes a first coupling shaft (136, 236) arranged between the first housing component and the second housing component the first coupling shaft arranged to allow for two degrees of rotational freedom of the first housing component with respect to the second housing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Vincent Stefan David GIELEN, Maurice Herman Johan DRAAIJER, Wei Pien LEE, Harry BROERS, Jan EKKEL
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Patent number: 11294118Abstract: A luminaire is disclosed comprising an optical stack (200) transparent to radio waves, the optical stack comprising a first surface (210) including a light exit window (211) and a further surface (220) opposing the first surface, the optical stack including a planar light guide (300) having a first major surface facing or defining the first surface, an opposing second major surface facing or defining the further surface and at least one edge surface (310) extending between said opposing first and second major surfaces; and a frame (700) around the optical stack, the frame carrying at least one light source (100) optically coupled to one or more of said edge surfaces of the light guide, wherein the frame delimits the light exit window and an exposed portion (221) of the further surface opposing the light exit window, said light exit window and the exposed portion delimiting a conduit (230) for said radio waves through the optical stack.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Rick Gerhardus Nijkamp, Hendrik Jan Kettelarij, Vincent Stefan David Gielen
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Patent number: 11209134Abstract: The invention provides a luminaire (200) comprising a hollow light transmissive body (210), an LED assembly (100) comprised by the hollow light transmissive body (210), and a first end cap (220) closing the hollow light transmissive body (210) at a first end (211) of the hollow light transmissive body (210) and functionally coupled to the hollow light transmissive body (210); wherein (i) the LED assembly (100) is functionally coupled to a connector part (132); (ii) the first end cap (220) is functionally coupled to a complementary connector part (222), complementary to the connector part (132); and (iii) the LED assembly (100) and the first end cap (220) are associated with each other through the connector parts (132, 222), while allowing a translational movement of the LED assembly (100) along a longitudinal axis (115) relative to the hollow light transmissive body (210).Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Herman Johannes Gertrudis Gielen, Vincent Stefan David Gielen
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Patent number: 11175022Abstract: A lighting module assembly (1000) comprising a stack of optical elements (1001), a plurality of elongated arms (1010, 1020, 1030, 1040) forming a frame (1005) for supporting the stack of optical elements (1001), at least one arm (1010) having a cavity (1015) extending in an elongation direction of the arm (1010), and at least one lighting element (1090). The cavity (11015) is arranged for receiving the at least one lighting element (1090) and for directing the light (1006) of the lighting element (1090), in use, to the stack (1001), and each elongated arm (1010, 1020, 1030, 1040) is formed by a first elongated arm part (1011). The stack (1001) comprises a diffuser (1002), a light guide plate (1003), and a reflector (1004). At least one first elongated arm parts (1011) is integrally formed with at least one of the diffuser (1002), and the light guide plate (1003).Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Anna Wilhelmina Wondergem-De Best, Nicolaas Antonie Van Rijswijk, Rene Theodorus Wegh, Gerardus Everardus Marie Hannen
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Patent number: 11022294Abstract: The invention provides a lighting module (100) for use in a luminaire (200). The lighting module comprises a base (101) having a longitudinal axis (LA) which comprises an electrical connector (102) for connecting the lighting module (100) to a luminaire socket (201) of the luminaire (200). The lighting module (100) further comprises a driver unit (103) which comprises a driver circuit (104) which is electrically connected to the electrical connector (102). The lighting module (100) further comprises a light unit (105) which comprises at least one solid state light source (106) which is electrically connected to the driver circuit (104) and emits light. The lighting module (100) further comprises a heat sink (107) which removes heat from the at least one solid state light source (106).Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Peter Johannes Martinus Bukkems, Simon Eme Kadijk, Simon Jacobus Maria Kuppens, Johannes Gerrit Jan Beijer, Vincent Stefan David Gielen
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Publication number: 20210141149Abstract: A luminaire is disclosed comprising an optical stack (200) transparent to radio waves, the optical stack comprising a first surface (210) including a light exit window (211) and a further surface (220) opposing the first surface, the optical stack including a planar light guide (300) having a first major surface facing or defining the first surface, an opposing second major surface facing or defining the further surface and at least one edge surface (310) extending between said opposing first and second major surfaces; and a frame (700) around the optical stack, the frame carrying at least one light source (100) optically coupled to one or more of said edge surfaces of the light guide, wherein the frame delimits the light exit window and an exposed portion (221) of the further surface opposing the light exit window, said light exit window and the exposed portion delimiting a conduit (230) for said radio waves through the optical stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: RICK GERHARDUS NIJKAMP, HENDRIK JAN KETTELARIJ, VINCENT STEFAN DAVID GIELEN
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Publication number: 20210116114Abstract: The invention provides a kit of parts, especially for a lighting system with a light generated device hosted in a housing, the kit of parts comprising (i) a cable gland (100) comprising a cable gland body (110) and a sealing nut (120) for the cable gland body (110), wherein the cable gland (100) is configured for hosting an electrical cable (10) over at least part of a cable length (L) of the electrical cable (10), wherein the electrical cable (10) comprises an electrically conductive wire (11), wherein the cable gland (100) has a cable gland length (L2), and (ii) a wire transport element (2000) comprising a wire transport connector facility (2220) for hosting a part of a functional device electrically conductive wire (311), wherein the shape of the wire transport element (2000) is such that the wire transport element (2000) can be transported through the cable gland (100) over at least part of the cable gland length (L2).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventor: Vincent Stefan David GIELEN
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Patent number: 10976013Abstract: An elongated, indirect lighting module comprising a plurality of LEDs arranged along a longitudinal axis in a housing provided with a mounting element having an elongated shape in axial direction. The elongated lighting module further comprising suspension elements for suspended connection of the housing to a ceiling. Each suspension element has at a first end a first connector connected to the mounting element, and at a second, opposite end a second connector for connection to the ceiling. The suspension element via its first connector is displaceable along the longitudinal axis over the mounting element, and the LEDs are configured to issue light into a radial direction essentially away from both the mounting element and the suspension element and for a major part toward the ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Vincent Johannes Jacobus Van Montfort, Michel Cornelis Josephus Marie Vissenberg
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Publication number: 20210086983Abstract: The invention relates to a cap for a pressurized container with a dispensing unit, wherein the cap comprises a stationary body configured to be attached to the container such that the stationary body encloses the dispensing unit of the container, the cap further comprises an actuation portion for activation of the dispensing unit of the pressurized container. The invention further relates to a container comprising a dispensing unit and a cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventor: Vincent Stefan David GIELEN
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Publication number: 20210080099Abstract: A panel module (100), comprising a first frame (110) arranged in a first plane (P), and at least one optical element (135) elongating along the first plane. The first frame is at least partially hollow and arranged to hold at least a peripheral portion of the at least one optical element. The panel module further comprises a lighting arrangement (130) comprising at least one light-emitting diode, wherein the lighting arrangement is arranged within the first frame and at an edge portion of the at least one optical element. The panel further comprises a driver unit (140) coupled to the lighting arrangement and configured to supply power thereto. The first frame comprises a first space (150) provided behind the at least one optical element in a direction (D) perpendicular to the first plane, wherein the driver unit is arranged within the first space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: VINCENT STEFAN DAVID GIELEN, HENRICUS MATHIJS MARIA CREEMERS, RENE THEODORUS WEGH
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Patent number: 10928011Abstract: A solid-state lighting lamp (10) is disclosed. The solid-state lighting lamp (10) comprises a glass tube (14), an internal member at least partly arranged inside the glass tube (14), and optical means (50) arranged on the glass tube (14), completely covering an inner surface of the glass tube (14) and adapted to at least partly cloak the internal member.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Johannes Petrus Maria Ansems
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Publication number: 20210033250Abstract: The invention provides a luminaire (200) comprising a hollow light transmissive body (210), an LED assembly (100) comprised by the hollow light transmissive body (210), and a first end cap (220) closing the hollow light transmissive body (210) at a first end (211) of the hollow light transmissive body (210) and functionally coupled to the hollow light transmissive body (210); wherein (i) the LED assembly (100) is functionally coupled to a connector part (132); (ii) the first end cap (220) is functionally coupled to a complementary connector part (222), complementary to the connector part (132); and (iii) the LED assembly (100) and the first end cap (220) are associated with each other through the connector parts (132, 222), while allowing a translational movement of the LED assembly (100) along a longitudinal axis (115) relative to the hollow light transmissive body (210).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: HERMAN JOHANNES GERTRUDIS GIELEN, VINCENT STEFAN DAVID GIELEN
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Publication number: 20210033274Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide an improved lighting device, which may compensate a pressure drop occurring. Thereto, the invention provides a lighting device (10) comprising a housing (11) and a bag (15) made of a bag material; wherein the housing (11) comprises a light source (23) and a light exit window (22) for outputting light of the light source (23) to the exterior; wherein the housing (11) has a housing volume (12) filled with air (13) having a housing pressure (14); wherein the bag (15) is gastightly sealed (17) with a bag material, and is filled with a bag fluid (16), and is contained within the housing volume (12); wherein the bag (15) is configured to expand for reducing the housing volume (12) and for thereby compensating a pressure drop in the housing pressure (14) of the air (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: MARK JOHANNES ANTONIUS VERHOEVEN, VINCENT STEFAN DAVID GIELEN
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Publication number: 20200400286Abstract: The invention provides a rotator element (1200) for e.g. a screw cap of a lighting device, wherein the rotator element (1200) is rotatable in first direction, wherein the rotator element (1200) comprises a movable element (310) which is at least movable in a plane parallel to the first rotation direction, wherein the movable element (310) is configured to exert a torque in the same direction as the first rotation direction when a vibration in a plane parallel to the first rotation direction is applied to the rotator element (1200).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: JOHANNES GERRIT JAN BEIJER, VINCENT STEFAN DAVID GIELEN