LED bulb
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1. A LED bulb for directing light from a LED light source, the LED bulb comprising:
- a light pipe receiving light from the LED light source and guiding the light downstream along a longitudinal axis defined by the light pipe;
a conical reflector redirecting the light radially outwardly; and
a plurality of ribs on the outer surface of the light pipe, the ribs redirecting the light to define a virtual image of the LED light source.
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Abstract
A LED bulb and light module utilizes a LED light source and directs light therefrom in a manner which improves efficiency and illumination. Ideally, the LED bulb is structured to create a virtual image whereby the efficiency of light directed out of the module is greatly improved, even with a single LED light source.
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23 Claims
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1. A LED bulb for directing light from a LED light source, the LED bulb comprising:
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a light pipe receiving light from the LED light source and guiding the light downstream along a longitudinal axis defined by the light pipe;
a conical reflector redirecting the light radially outwardly; and
a plurality of ribs on the outer surface of the light pipe, the ribs redirecting the light to define a virtual image of the LED light source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A light module for an automobile, the light module comprising:
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a reflector defining a reflective surface receiving light from in front of the reflector and directing the light outwardly away from the vehicle;
a LED light source;
a LED bulb having an entrance end receiving light from the LED light source and an exit end for directing the light to the reflector, the exit end positioned within the cavity; and
the exit end of the LED bulb structured to define a virtual image of the LED light source that is positioned in front of the reflector. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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