Eindhoven, Netherlands

Oliver Dross

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 14 EPO patents, primarily in Optical Lighting Technology. Top assignees: Signify Holding B.v., Philips Lighting Holding B.v., Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.. Active years: 2016-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Oliver Dross. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/oliver-dross

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 19 

% Patents Active = 63.2

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Aachen, DE (2020)
  • Eindhoven, NL (2018 - 2021)
  • Waalre, NL (2016 - 2022)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2016-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
LED Lighting Device
Optical Output Device
Collimator
Lighting System
Beam Shaping
Color Correction
Illumination Design
Solid State Emitter
Asymmetric Optics
Light Mixing
High Luminance
Lenslet Arrays
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Oliver Dross

Introduction: Oliver Dross is a distinguished inventor based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, known for his remarkable contributions to the field of lighting technology. With a portfolio of 19 patents, Dross has made significant advancements in LED lighting devices, showcasing his commitment to innovation and excellence in design.

Latest Patents: Dross's latest inventions include a sophisticated LED lighting device that features opposed irregular lenslet arrays with planar facets. This innovative lighting device comprises at least one LED light source, a collimator, and a first lenslet array of tessellated lenslets arranged in an irregular pattern. A corresponding second lenslet array follows the same pattern, ensuring precise alignment. His patent also describes a lighting device that introduces a central axis light source with mutually independently operable lighting elements, demonstrating versatility in operation modes such as beam rotation and adjustable dimming.

Career Highlights: Over the years, Oliver Dross has held pivotal roles in leading companies, including Signify Holding B.V. and Philips Lighting Holding B.V. His work in these organizations has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of lighting technology, emphasizing the need for both functionality and aesthetic appeal in modern lighting solutions.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Dross has collaborated with esteemed professionals, including Michel Cornelis Josephus Marie Vissenberg and Johannes Petrus Maria Ansems. These partnerships have further enriched his innovative capacity and have contributed to the advancement of lighting technologies.

Conclusion: Oliver Dross stands out as a key figure in the realm of lighting innovation. With 19 patents to his name, his work continues to influence the industry and inspire future generations of inventors. As he forges ahead, Dross exemplifies the spirit of ingenuity that drives innovation in technology and design.

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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