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Veldhoven, Netherlands

Tewe Hiepke Heemstra

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents. Top assignees: Signify Holding B.v., Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v., Philips Lighting Holding B.v.. Active years: 2001-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tewe Hiepke Heemstra. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tewe-hiepke-heemstra

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 14 

% Patents Active = 64.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 90(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Eindhoven, NL (2001 - 2003)
  • Veldhoven, NL (2010 - 2021)
  • Voldhoven, NL (2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 1,994 
 
Signify Holding B.v.
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 21,910 
 
Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 853 
 
Philips Lighting Holding B.v.
 patents
4. 1 out of 1 
 
Philips Lumileds Lighting, LLC
 patent
5. 1 out of 14,087 
 
U.S. Philips Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2001-2021

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11140762 - Method of selecting a controllable lighting device from a plurality of lighting devices (2021-10-05),
2. 11035550 - Lighting device (2021-06-15),
3. 10867490 - Object for theft detection (2020-12-15),
4. 10624186 - Lighting device (2020-04-14),
5. 10591151 - Light emitting device (2020-03-17),
6. 10544919 - Optical arrangement, lighting system and illumination method (2020-01-28),
7. 10222040 - Lighting device assembly and a method of mounting a lighting device assembly (2019-03-05),
8. 9612001 - Lighting arrangement with improved illumination uniformity (2017-04-04),
9. 7847302 - Blue LED with phosphor layer for producing white light and different phosphor in outer lens for reducing color temperature (2010-12-07),
10. 6563645 - Method of producing a segmented lens and a screen for a color display device (2003-05-13),
11. 6558860 - Method of producing a screen for a color display tube (2003-05-06),
12. 6421507 - Method of producing a screen for a display device, screen for a display device produced by means of said method and display device provided with said screen (2002-07-16),
13. 6421187 - Laser illumination arrangement for a cathode ray tube (2002-07-16),
14. 6313957 - Laser illumination arrangement for a cathode ray tube (2001-11-06),

Title: Tewe Hiepke Heemstra: Innovator in Lighting Technology

Introduction

Tewe Hiepke Heemstra is a notable inventor based in Veldhoven, Netherlands. He has made significant contributions to the field of lighting technology, holding a total of 14 patents. His innovative approaches have led to advancements in how lighting devices are selected and utilized in various environments.

Latest Patents

One of Heemstra's latest patents is a method of selecting a controllable lighting device from a plurality of lighting devices. This method involves obtaining the positions of multiple lighting devices in a physical space and determining the user's position. The process includes receiving user inputs to select lighting devices based on directional preferences. Another significant invention is a lens that comprises multiple imaging regions, each designed to create virtual light sources. This lens utilizes an optical deglaring plate with conical structures to enhance the quality of light produced.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Heemstra has worked with prominent companies such as Signify Holding B.V. and Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V. His work in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in lighting technology.

Collaborations

Heemstra has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Geert Jan Van Der Meer and Grigoriy Basin. These partnerships have contributed to the successful development of his inventions and patents.

Conclusion

Tewe Hiepke Heemstra's contributions to lighting technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor in the field. His innovative methods and designs continue to shape the future of lighting solutions.

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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