Oliver Francis Burke

Title: Oliver Francis Burke and His Lighting Innovations.

Introduction

Oliver Francis Burke is an inventor based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. His work includes lighting technologies focused on thermal performance and the control of light from solid-state sources. He is associated with Signify Holding B.V. and is credited with 6 patents.

Latest Patents

Burke’s listed patent work includes two inventions related to lighting devices.

“Thermal Performance for Spot Lamps” describes a light-generating system with a thermally conductive housing and an elongated support carrying multiple solid-state light sources. The housing has a reflective inner surface shaped as a staircase profile with at least two stairs. The light-generating device is mounted along part of this profile in thermal contact with the housing, combining a reflective structure with a design intended to manage heat.

“Insert for a Light Emitting Device” concerns a substrate carrying individually controllable light sources and a longitudinal insert made at least partly from light-blocking material. The insert includes transverse elements positioned substantially perpendicular to the substrate. These elements divide the light sources into separate segments, supporting controlled light output across the device.

Career Highlights

Burke’s listed inventions address practical design considerations in solid-state lighting, including heat transfer, reflective surfaces, and the separation of light-source groups. These features illustrate approaches to improving the structure and operation of lighting systems.

Collaborations

Burke is associated with Signify Holding B.V. His listed coworkers include Barry Mos and Marcus Theodorus Maria Lambooij.

Conclusion

Oliver Francis Burke’s patent work reflects a focus on lighting-device design, particularly thermal performance and controlled light emission.