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Eindhoven, Netherlands

Johannes A Van Vliet

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: U.S. Philips Corporation, U.S. Phillips Corporation. Active years: 1977-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Johannes A Van Vliet. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/johannes-a-van-vliet

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 146(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 14,087 
 
U.S. Philips Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 77 
 
U.S. Phillips Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1977-1999

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5973453 - Ceramic metal halide discharge lamp with NaI/CeI.sub.3 filling (1999-10-26),
2. 5498937 - Electrodeless high-pressure discharge lamp having coil supports of (1996-03-12),
3. 5039912 - High-pressure discharge lamp (1991-08-13),
4. 4978884 - Metal halide discharge lamp having low color temperature and improved (1990-12-18),
5. 4661746 - Electrodeless low-pressure discharge lamp (1987-04-28),
6. 4450383 - Electric arrangement for starting and supplying a low-pressure discharge (1984-05-22),
7. 4401916 - High-pressure discharge lamp (1983-08-30),
8. 4377771 - Glow-discharge starter (1983-03-22),
9. 4367432 - Blended lamp (1983-01-04),
10. 4146813 - High-pressure sodium vapor discharge lamp (1979-03-27),
11. 4117371 - Electric device provided with a metal vapor discharge lamp (1978-09-26),
12. 4039880 - Method of operating a self-stabilizing discharge lamp (1977-08-02),

Title: Innovations by Johannes A Van Vliet: Pioneering Advances in Lighting Technology

Introduction

Johannes A Van Vliet, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, is a leading inventor known for his contributions to lighting technology. With an impressive portfolio consisting of 12 patents, Van Vliet's innovative designs have significantly impacted the field of high-pressure discharge lamps.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is the ceramic metal halide discharge lamp, which features a unique NaI/CeI.sub.3 filling. This lamp achieves a coldest spot temperature ranging from 1100 to 1500 K. Another notable invention is the electrode-less high-pressure discharge lamp, which utilizes a coil to support the lamp vessel. This design ensures efficient heat transfer through aluminium nitride, keeping the coil cool while enhancing overall lamp efficacy by minimally screening the lamp vessel.

Career Highlights

Johannes has made significant contributions while working at prominent companies such as U.S. Philips Corporation. His work involves developing advanced lighting technologies that have set new benchmarks for performance and efficiency in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Johannes has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Alfred E Glenny and Achim Korber. Together, they have contributed to groundbreaking developments in lighting technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this field.

Conclusion

Johannes A Van Vliet exemplifies innovation in his field, with a strong focus on developing efficient and advanced lighting solutions. His ongoing contributions and patents continue to influence modern lighting technology, paving the way for future advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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