Nicasius G T Van Gennip

Title: Nicasius G. T. Van Gennip and His Lighting Inventions.

Introduction

Nicasius G. T. Van Gennip is an inventor associated with Heeze, the Netherlands, and Koninklijke Philips N.V. His work includes inventions in high-pressure discharge lamps and optical systems that use discharge lamps. He is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

One of Van Gennip’s listed patents, “High-Pressure Discharge Lamp, and Method of Manufacture Thereof,” describes a ceramic, gas-tight burner containing an ionizable filling. Its discharge vessel has a cavity volume ranging from 3 mm³ to 30 mm³ and an internal filling pressure of 0.1 MPa to 4 MPa at room temperature. The patent also describes end-closure designs intended to reduce crevices.

Another listed patent, “Optical Waveguide System Having a Discharge Lamp with a Reflector and an Asymmetrical Burner,” concerns a lamp and reflector arrangement. The asymmetrical burner sits centrally within the reflector and partly within its hollow neck, without touching it. The reflector’s inner contour is shaped to correspond substantially to the burner’s contour.

Career Highlights

Van Gennip’s listed patent work focuses on discharge-lamp construction and optical integration. The inventions address burner design, pressure and cavity specifications, end closures, and the positioning of a lamp within a reflector.

Collaborations

Van Gennip is associated with Koninklijke Philips N.V. His listed coworkers include Michael Haacke and Thomas Luce.

Conclusion

Nicasius G. T. Van Gennip’s patent record highlights contributions to high-pressure discharge lamps and reflector-based optical systems, reflecting a focus on lamp engineering and design.