The present disclosure provides a lamp assembly (200), comprising a base (202), an outer jacket (204) mounted to the base (202), a first reflective substrate (206, 208) positioned within the outer jacket (204), and a first solid-state light source (220) disposed proximate the first reflective substrate (206, 208). The outer jacket (204) may be glass. The outer jacket (204) may hermetically seal the first solid-state light source (220).
F21K 9/68 - Details of reflectors forming part of the light source
F21K 9/66 - Details of globes or covers forming part of the light source
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
F21V 3/04 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
A new apparatus, system, method and a computer readable memory are presented for lighting control using active wireless active feedback monitoring of behavioral activity of moving objects, for lighting control in an area of interest using, for example, a time dependence of a received signal strength parameter (RSSP) and a calculated standard deviation of the RSSP. Presence of moving objects (such as humans, pets/animals, cars and the like) within the range of an established wireless network tends to modulate the wireless signal strength between wireless nodes. Using the monitored variation in the standard deviation of the wireless signal strength between network nodes, behavioral activity of moving objects may be used to directly control ambient lighting conditions such as luminaire lumen output, color temperature, light distribution, and/or other lighting characteristics, based upon the level of behavioral activity of moving objects within an area of interest.
A lighting device and method generates monochromatic light from one or more light point sources. A phosphor body is spatially separated from the point light source(s) to receive the monochromatic light generated by the first point light source and provide a multi-wavelength light through luminescence. The multi-wavelength light is emitted from the phosphor body across a multi-dimensional surface. Optionally, a lens body can receive the multi-wavelength light from the multi-dimensional surface and both reflect and refract the multi-wavelength light in an exit distribution out of the lens body.
F21V 9/16 - Selection of luminescent materials for light screens
F21S 8/08 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
F21W 131/103 - Outdoor lighting of streets or roads
A heatsink having integrated electrical and base contacts for use with a light emitting diode (LED) light source. In some embodiments, a heatsink assembly for an LED lamp includes a first metallic heatsink component having a first wall portion and a first electrical contact, and a second metallic heatsink component having a second wall portion and a second, separate contact portion. A non-electrically conducting heatsink housing is configured to house the first wall portion and the second wall portion of the first and second heatsink components such that the first electrical contact extends from the non-electrically conducting heatsink housing and the second contact portion extends from the plastic housing in a manner to facilitate connection to hot and neutral lines of a power source.
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
F21K 9/68 - Details of reflectors forming part of the light source
A lighting device includes a first LED light source having a first color temperature, a second LED light source having a second, lower color temperature connected in parallel with the first LED light source, and control circuitry operable to apply variable duty cycle frequency modulated power to the first LED light source while continuous power is provided to the second LED light source. A method of operating a lighting device includes providing variable duty cycle frequency modulated power to a first LED light source having a first color temperature, and providing continuous power to a second LED light source having a second, lower color temperature connected in parallel with the first LED light source.
A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The diffuser is shaped and arranged respective to the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to conform with an isolux surface of the LED based light source. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector.
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
F21V 9/30 - Elements containing photoluminescent material distinct from or spaced from the light source
F21V 9/00 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters
F21V 29/507 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of means for protecting lighting devices from damage, e.g. housings
F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
F21V 3/02 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by the shape
F21K 9/23 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings
F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
F21K 9/235 - Details of bases or caps, i.e. the parts that connect the light source to a fittingArrangement of components within bases or caps
F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21K 9/238 - Arrangement or mounting of circuit elements integrated in the light source
F21K 9/66 - Details of globes or covers forming part of the light source
F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
A lighting system and method electrically control optics of light generated by a light source. The light source generates a light defined by a light distribution. An electro-active optical component changes the light distribution responsive to a change in an electric potential applied across the electro-active optical component by an electronic control system.
F21W 131/103 - Outdoor lighting of streets or roads
F21K 9/233 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating a spot light distribution, e.g. for substitution of reflector lamps
Light sources that emit light having enhanced color spectrum characteristics are described. A color metric called the Lighting Preference Index (LPI) is disclosed that enables quantitative optimization of color preference by tailoring the spectral power distribution of the light source. In an embodiment, a lamp includes at least one blue light source having peak wavelength in the range of about 400 nanometer (nm) to about 460 nm, at least one green or yellow-green light source having peak wavelength in the range of about 500 nm to about 580 nm, and at least one red light source having peak wavelength in the range of about 600 nm to about 680 nm, wherein the lamp has an LPI of at least 120.
F21V 9/30 - Elements containing photoluminescent material distinct from or spaced from the light source
F21K 9/00 - Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers
F21K 9/60 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction
F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
F21Y 105/12 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the geometrical disposition of the light-generating elements, e.g. arranging light-generating elements in differing patterns or densities
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 9/00 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters
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Lamp with LED chips cooled by a phase transformation loop
An apparatus includes an LED light source positioned within an envelope, a porous fluid transporting material coating the envelope, providing a path between the LED light source and the envelope, and a cooling medium conducted through the fluid transporting material toward the LED light source in a liquid phase and conducted from the LED light source to the envelope in a vapor phase for removing heat from the LED light source.
A unitary heat sink that includes fins and roots configured to provide improved thermal management for solid state light sources. In an embodiment, the unitary heat sink includes a central hub portion composed of a thermally conducting metal, a plurality of fins projecting away from the central hub portion in a first direction, and a plurality of roots projecting away from the central hub portion in a second direction generally opposite from the first direction.
F21K 9/60 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
F21V 29/80 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with pins or wires
F21K 9/23 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings
A lamp base including a neutral contact and a line contact, a semiconductor transient protection device having three terminals. The semiconductor transient protection device being an integral portion of the lamp base. A first terminal of the semiconductor transient protection device in mechanical and electrical contact with the neutral contact, a second terminal in mechanical and electrical contact with the line contact, and a third terminal in electrical contact with a lead-in wire. The semiconductor transient protection device configured to isolate the line contact from the neutral contact during a first line voltage input, and to provide a low-resistance shunt path between the line contact and the neutral contact during a second line voltage input.
Thermal management approaches and methods for structures requiring certain optical and thermal properties, for example, components of LED-based lighting units. Such a structure is in thermal communication with a source of visible light and thermal energy, and visible light emitted by the source passes through the structure. The structure includes a portion formed of a composite material containing a polymeric matrix material and a fiber material that contributes an optical scattering effect to the visible light passing through the composite material. The fiber material is made up of individual fibers that each comprise a core material and an opaque diffusive white coating on an external surface thereof. The fiber material and its coating contribute to the thermal conductivity and an optical scattering effect of the composite material.
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
Embodiments of a lamp that utilizes a reflector and a light source with light-emitting diode (LED) devices to generate an optical intensity distribution substantially similar to that of a conventional incandescent light bulb. These embodiments utilize an operation configuration with parameters that define relationships between components of the lamp to generate the optical intensity distribution. These parameters can, in one example, set out the position of the reflector relative to the light source as well as the ratio between dimensions of the reflector and the light source. In one embodiment, the reflector is in position relative to the light source to form a blocking area proximate the light source that defines a part of the lamp that does not diffuse light.
F21V 29/60 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air
F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
F21V 29/507 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of means for protecting lighting devices from damage, e.g. housings
F21V 5/02 - Refractors for light sources of prismatic shape
F21V 13/02 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements
F21V 29/63 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using electrically-powered vibrating meansCooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using ionic wind
F21V 29/75 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with fins or blades having different shapes, thicknesses or spacing
F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
F21K 9/23 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
F21K 9/60 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction
F21V 29/02 - Cooling by forcing air over or around the light source (cooling arrangements structurally associated with electric lamps H01J 61/52, H01K 1/58)
F21V 3/02 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by the shape
F21V 7/22 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
Embodiments of a lamp that distributes light from one or more light emitting diode (LED) devices with an intensity distribution having a batwing appearance. These embodiments can comprise a lens having a lens body with different types of optics to achieve the preferred distribution. In one example, the lens body has a first section with optics that embody a plurality of prismatic facets and a second section with optics that form a convex shape, curving outward relative to the LED device.
LED based lamps are disclosed. In an embodiment, an LED based lamp includes a concave optical diffuser, a concave neodymium-doped glass bulb, a reflector, a printed circuit board that includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to emit light, and a heat sink body. The concave optical diffuser has a first interior volume, and the concave neodymium-doped glass bulb is positioned within the first interior volume. The neodymium-doped glass bulb defines a second interior volume, and both the reflector and the printed circuit board are positioned within the second interior volume. The reflector includes a sloped annular wall with an inner reflective surface and an outer reflective surface, and a bottom portion of the reflector is connected to the printed circuit board. The heat sink is thermally connected to the printed circuit board and to the reflector.
F21V 13/08 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being filters or photoluminescent elements and reflectors
F21V 3/04 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
F21V 3/02 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by the shape
F21V 29/02 - Cooling by forcing air over or around the light source (cooling arrangements structurally associated with electric lamps H01J 61/52, H01K 1/58)
F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
F21K 9/233 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating a spot light distribution, e.g. for substitution of reflector lamps
F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
A lamp including a lamp base having at least three electrical contacts, an optical housing with an LED light source distal from the lamp base, a capper assembly including two or more bias switches accessible by a user located between the lamp base and optical housing, electronic circuitry located within the capper assembly, the electronic circuitry electrically coupled to the three electrical contacts and the LED light source, the electronic circuitry configured to provide a drive current to the LED light source, and the two or more bias switches are user-settable to set the drive current. The electronic circuitry provides at least two different levels of drive current to the LED light source, where the two or more bias switches are configured to control multiple levels of LED light intensity to an individual level.
A lamp having a lamp base and a longitudinal axis, with a first lens with more than one segment having optic elements located distal from the lamp base. Where optic elements within a segment have similar optical properties and at least two of the segments have optic elements with different optical properties. A second lens located between the distal lens and the lamp base, the second lens having a plurality of total internal reflection (TIR) lens elements each having a focal point, with a finite light source is positioned at about each of the TIR lens element focal points. At least one of the first lens or the second lens is moveable about the longitudinal axis so as to change an alignment between the optic element segments, the TIR lens elements, and the finite light sources.
A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The diffuser is shaped and arranged respective to the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to conform with an isolux surface of the LED based light source. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector.
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
F21V 9/00 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters
F21V 29/02 - Cooling by forcing air over or around the light source (cooling arrangements structurally associated with electric lamps H01J 61/52, H01K 1/58)
F21V 29/507 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of means for protecting lighting devices from damage, e.g. housings
F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
F21V 3/02 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by the shape
F21K 9/23 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings
F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
F21K 9/235 - Details of bases or caps, i.e. the parts that connect the light source to a fittingArrangement of components within bases or caps
F21V 9/16 - Selection of luminescent materials for light screens
F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
A directional lamp assembly includes a light source, a reflector having a first portion and a second portion and operative to direct light emitted from the light source to a target area, a heat sink circumscribing the reflector and operative to dissipate heat produced by the light source and a light diffusing lens disposed over the light source and operative to transmit light to the target area. The second portion of the reflector is disposed radially outboard of the first portion and is integrally formed in combination with the heat sink.
A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The diffuser is shaped and arranged respective to the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to conform with an isolux surface of the LED based light source. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector.
F21V 9/00 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters
F21V 29/02 - Cooling by forcing air over or around the light source (cooling arrangements structurally associated with electric lamps H01J 61/52, H01K 1/58)
F21V 29/507 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of means for protecting lighting devices from damage, e.g. housings
F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)
F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
Systems and methods for monitoring and tracking usage of a lamp and, in one example, assigning a monetary value that can be billed to an end user are provided. Examples of the lamps can communicate wirelessly in order to receive and to transmit information related to initialization, authorization, electrical power consumption monitoring, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the lamp transmits data a usage parameter to a service provider via a network. The service provider can aggregate the data and, in one example, assign a usage fee that describes a monetary value based on the usage parameter and generate an output that includes that usage fee.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
A light emitting apparatus comprising an at least substantially omnidirectional light assembly including an LED-based light source within a light-transmissive envelope. Electronics configured to drive the LED-based light source, the electronics being disposed within a base having a blocking angle no larger than 45°. A plurality of heat dissipation elements (such as fins) in thermal communication with the base and extending adjacent the envelope.
F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
F21V 29/506 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of globes, bowls or cover glasses
F21V 29/75 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with fins or blades having different shapes, thicknesses or spacing
F21V 29/76 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical parallel planar fins or blades, e.g. with comb-like cross-section
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
F21V 29/80 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with pins or wires
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
F21V 29/85 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems characterised by the material
F21V 29/87 - Organic material, e.g. filled polymer compositesThermo-conductive additives or coatings therefor
Embodiments of a lighting apparatus with a light source using one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate light. In one embodiment, the lighting apparatus comprises a light diffusing assembly that generates an optical intensity profile consistent with incandescent lamps. The light diffusing assembly comprises an envelope and a reflector element having frusto-conical member and an aperture element disposed therein. The lighting apparatus can also comprise a heat dissipating assembly with a plurality of heat dissipating elements disposed radially about the envelope. In one example, the heat dissipating elements are spaced apart from the envelope to promote convective heat dissipation.
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
F21V 3/02 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by the shape
F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)
In a lighting package, a printed circuit board supports at least one light emitting die. A light transmissive cover is disposed over the at least one light emitting die. A phosphor is disposed on or inside of the light transmissive dome-shaped cover. The phosphor outputs converted light responsive to irradiation by the at least one light emitting die. An encapsulant substantially fills an interior volume defined by the light-transmissive cover and the printed circuit board.
H01L 33/44 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof characterised by the coatings, e.g. passivation layer or anti-reflective coating
H01L 33/54 - Encapsulations having a particular shape
H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
An optical element for a lamp or lighting apparatus having at least one light emitting diode (LED) as a light source is provided. The optical element is positioned proximate to the LED and receives light rays therefrom. In turn, the optical element distributes the substantially unidirectional light output from the LED into an omnidirectional output with a controlled variance in light intensity at different directions about the LED. A diffuser can also be used around the optical element and LED to provide further distribution of the light rays by e.g., light scattering.
A lamp is provided with multiple light emitting elements such as e.g., LEDs, positioned about a heat sink. The heat sink contains an active cooling device that provides a flow of air over the heat sink to transfer heat away from the light emitting elements. One or more optical elements are positioned over the light emitting elements to e.g., assist in light distribution. The lamp construction improves the dissipation of heat while also providing for a more omni-directional distribution of light intensity. Embodiments of the lamp can be provided with one or more features to enhance aesthetic appeal and improve manufacturability.
F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
F21V 29/60 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air
F21K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
F21V 29/507 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of means for protecting lighting devices from damage, e.g. housings
F21V 13/02 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements
F21V 29/63 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using electrically-powered vibrating meansCooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using ionic wind
F21V 29/75 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with fins or blades having different shapes, thicknesses or spacing
F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
F21V 29/02 - Cooling by forcing air over or around the light source (cooling arrangements structurally associated with electric lamps H01J 61/52, H01K 1/58)
F21V 3/02 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by the shape
F21V 7/22 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
An active cooling device in the form of a torsional, oscillating synthetic jet is provided. Fins are oscillated in a manner that creates a flow of air that can be used to cool an electronic device such as a lamp. Embodiments of the active cooling device can be compact and readily incorporated within heat sinks of different sizes and configurations. The flow of air can be provided as jets of air distributed over multiple directions as may be desirable with certain electronics such as an omnidirectional lamp.
F24H 3/06 - Air heaters with forced circulation the air being kept separate from the heating medium, e.g. using forced circulation of air over radiators
F28F 13/12 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by creating turbulence, e.g. by stirring, by increasing the force of circulation
F21V 29/60 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air
F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
F21V 29/63 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using electrically-powered vibrating meansCooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using ionic wind
F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
F21V 29/02 - Cooling by forcing air over or around the light source (cooling arrangements structurally associated with electric lamps H01J 61/52, H01K 1/58)
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21V 29/75 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with fins or blades having different shapes, thicknesses or spacing
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
The present disclosure describes embodiments of an optical system for use in a lighting device, e.g., replacements for MR/PAR/R directional lamps. In one embodiment, the optical system comprises optical elements (e.g., a lens element) with features that form light from a light source into a light beam. In one embodiment, the optical elements have a plurality of focus points, which do not all converge to a single focus point proximate the light source. Rather one or more of the focus points are spaced apart from the light source so the collective configuration of focus points causes the light beam to exhibit favorable characteristics.
A lighting device with a drive device for dimming light-emitting diodes. The drive device comprises a dimming component that operates a switch in response to both a change in an input power signal and a system temperature. In one example, the dimming device can include a waveform generator that generates a signal with a waveform having levels that change in response to changes in temperature. The waveform defines the time during which the switch is open and closed, thereby determining the period of time the LEDs are energized. By operating the LEDs in this manner, the drive device effectively dims the LEDs to reduce the operating temperature and cool the LEDs.
Embodiments of a lighting apparatus with a light source using one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate light. In one embodiment, the lighting apparatus comprises a light diffusing assembly that generates an optical intensity profile consistent with incandescent lamps. The light diffusing assembly comprises an envelope and a reflector element having frusto-conical member and an aperture element disposed therein. The lighting apparatus can also comprise a heat dissipating assembly with a plurality of heat dissipating elements disposed annularly about the envelope. In one example, the heat dissipating elements are spaced apart from the envelope to promote convective heat dissipation.
A light source (10) comprises a light engine (16), a base (24), a power conversion circuit (30) and an enclosure (22). The light engine (16) comprises at least one LED (12) disposed on a platform (14). The platform (14) is adapted to directly mate with the base (24) which a standard incandescent bulb light base. Phosphor (44) receives the light generated by the at least one LED (12) and converts it to visible light. The enclosure (22) has a shape of a standard incandescent lamp.
B82Y 10/00 - Nanotechnology for information processing, storage or transmission, e.g. quantum computing or single electron logic
F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
F21V 29/02 - Cooling by forcing air over or around the light source (cooling arrangements structurally associated with electric lamps H01J 61/52, H01K 1/58)
F21V 29/58 - Cooling arrangements using liquid coolants characterised by the coolants
F21K 9/23 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
F21V 29/63 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using electrically-powered vibrating meansCooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using ionic wind
F21K 9/61 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using light guides
According to a first embodiment, a light emitting diode (LED) light engine is described. The light emitting diode includes one or more LED devices disposed on a front side of an LED light engine substrate. A heat sink having a mating receptacle for the LED light engine is also provided. The LED light engine substrate and the mating receptacle of the heat sink define a tapered fitting by which the LED light engine is retained in the mating receptacle of the heat sink.
F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
F21V 21/00 - Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devicesHand grips
F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
H01R 33/00 - Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holdersSeparate parts thereof
F21K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
F21V 29/78 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with helically or spirally arranged fins or blades
F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)
A light emitting apparatus having a light transmissive envelope and a light emitting diode light source illuminating the interior of the light transmissive envelope. A thin film dissects the light transmissive envelope. The thin film is both refractive and reflective.
A heat sink comprises a heat sink body, a reflective layer disposed over the heat sink body that has reflectivity greater than 90% for light in the visible spectrum, and a light transmissive protective layer disposed over the reflective layer that is light transmissive for light in the visible spectrum. The heat sink body may comprise a structural heat sink body and a thermally conductive layer disposed over the structural heat sink body where the thermally conductive layer has higher thermal conductivity than the structural heat sink body and the reflective layer is disposed over the thermally conductive layer. A light emitting diode (LED)-based lamp comprises the aforesaid heat sink and an LED module secured with and in thermal communication with the heat sink. The LED-based lamp may have an A-line bulb configuration, or may comprise a directional lamp in which the heat sink defines a hollow light-collecting reflector.
A light emitting package comprising a support hosting at least one light emitting diode. A light transmissive dome comprised of a silicone including a phosphor material positioned to receive light emitted by the diode. A glass cap overlies said dome.
A heat sink comprises a heat sink body, which in some embodiments is a plastic heat sink body, and a thermally conductive layer disposed over the heat sink body. In some embodiments the thermally conductive layer comprises a copper layer. A light emitting diode (LED)-based lamp comprises the aforementioned heat sink and an LED module including one or more LED devices in which the LED module is secured with and in thermal communication with the heat sink. Some such LED-based lamps may have an A-line bulb configuration or an MR or PAR configuration. Disclosed method embodiments comprise forming a heat sink body and disposing a thermally conductive layer on the heat sink body. The forming may comprise molding the heat sink body, which may be plastic. In some method embodiments the heat sink body includes fins and the disposing includes disposing the thermally conductive layer over the fins.
F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
F21V 29/63 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using electrically-powered vibrating meansCooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air using ionic wind
F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
F21V 29/71 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks using a combination of separate elements interconnected by heat-conducting means, e.g. with heat pipes or thermally conductive bars between separate heat-sink elements
F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
F21V 29/507 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of means for protecting lighting devices from damage, e.g. housings
A heat sink includes a thermally conductive layer comprising at least one of fullerenes and nanotubes disposed in a polymeric host. The thermally conductive layer may be disposed on a heat sink body, which may be thermally insulating and/or plastic, and may include surface area enhancing heat radiating structures, such as fins, with the thermally conductive layer being disposed over at least the surface area enhancing heat radiating structures. A light emitting diode (LED)-based lamp embodiment includes the heat sink and an LED module including one or more LED devices secured with and in thermal communication with the heat sink. A method embodiment includes forming the heat sink body and disposing the thermally conductive layer on the heat sink body. The disposing may comprise spray coating. An external energy field may be applied during spray coating to impart a non-random orientation to nanotubes in the polymeric host.
A light emitting apparatus is provided. The light emitting apparatus includes a light transmissive envelope, a light source being in thermal communication with a heat sink, and a plurality of heat fins in thermal communication with the heat sink and extending in a direction such that the heat fins are adjacent the light transmissive envelope. The plurality of heat fins comprises a carbon nanotube filled polymer composite.
A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, ovoid, egg-shaped, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector.
An electronic device having enhanced heat dissipation capabilities includes an electronic device, a heat sink, a channel, a piezoelectric element, and a blade. The heat sink is in thermal communication with the electronic device. The channel includes an inlet, an outlet and a constriction disposed along the channel between the inlet and the outlet. The heat sink defines at least a portion of the channel. The blade includes a free end and an attached end. The blade is disposed in the channel and connected to the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element is activated to move the blade side to side in the channel to create air vortices. The constriction in the channel and the blade cooperate with one another such that a vortex that is generated as the blade moves toward a first side of the channel is compressed against the first side of the channel and expelled towards the outlet of the channel.
An LED device including an LED chip and a lens positioned apart from the chip and coated with a uniform thickness layer of fluorescent phosphor for converting at least some of the radiation emitted by the chip into visible light. Positioning the phosphor layer away from the LED improves the efficiency of the device and produces more consistent color rendition. The surface area of the lens is preferably at least ten times the surface area of the LED chip. For increased efficiency, the reflector and submount can also be coated with phosphor to further reduce internal absorption.
H01L 29/22 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIBVI compounds
H01L 29/24 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only inorganic semiconductor materials not provided for in groups , , or
H01L 33/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof
H01L 21/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or solid-state devices, or of parts thereof
H01J 63/04 - Vessels provided with luminescent coatingsSelection of materials for the coatings
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