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LED light source mimicking a filamented lamp

  • US 20040109327A1
  • Filed: 12/09/2002
  • Published: 06/10/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A solid-state light source compatible with existing sockets normally reserved for filamented lamps comprising:

  • a hollow base formed to mechanically and electrically adapt to a socket; and

    a sub-assembly adapted to cooperate with and fit into said hollow base, said sub-assembly comprising;

    a circuit board;

    a plurality of solid-state light sources mechanically and electrically connected to one side of said circuit board;

    two electrical contacts positioned on the other side of said circuit board for connection to an electrical circuit;

    a light pipe covering said plurality of light sources and extending away therefrom to a terminal end;

    a light radiator affixed to said terminal end; and

    a light-opaque shroud surrounding said light pipe.

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