Loaded LED Bulbs for Incandescent/Fluorescent/Neon/Xenon/Halogen Bulbs Replacement in Load Sensitive Applications and more

• US 20110018436A1
• Filed: 07/24/2009
• Published: 01/27/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 07/24/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Jam Strait Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Jam Strait Incorporated
• Inventors: Wesson, Bruce
• Granted Patent: US 8,517,583 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 315/32
• CPC Class Codes: 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
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 43/14 Light emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 43/19 Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/04 the elements being switches safety devices F21V25/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2103/00 Exterior vehicle lighting devices for signalling purposes
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2103/35 Brake lights
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2113/13 comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

A Light Emitting Diode Lamp Module for specific use in all vehicle tail, brake or turn signal lamp fixtures for integrated single and dual element operation. The module has integrated dual element control circuitry, voltage and current control circuitry, brightness enhancement circuitry, and LED circuitry built into the universal body to produce a bright, reliable, long life, energy efficient LED lamp that fits all vehicles. Preferably, there is a built-in or attached load/resistance to match the impedance/resistance requirements of the application for which the bulb is used.

Claims

1. An LED light bulb adapted for use in standard automotive bayonet type bulb sockets in a brake light mode and a tail light mode, comprising:

a printed circuit board;

a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the printed circuit board;

a body having a first end and a second end, with the printed circuit card attached to the first end of the body;

a base having a sidewall, a distal end and a proximal end, the sidewall having two alignment pins thereon, the distal end having at least one contact; and

electrical control circuitry electrically connected between first and second contacts on the base and the printed circuit board, whereby when an electrical signal is supplied to the contacts the electrical control circuitry transmits a processed electrical current enabling the light emitting diodes to be energized and emit light, wherein the electrical control circuitry causes at least some light emitting diodes to illuminate when used in either the tail light mode or the brake light mode, and causes the brake light mode to be brighter than tail light mode.

2. An LED light bulb as in claim 1 wherein the body contains a plurality of cooling holes.

3. An LED light bulb as in claim 1 wherein the electrical control circuitry comprises a resistor.

4. An LED light bulb as in claim 1 wherein electrical control circuitry comprising a resistor electrically connected between the first contact and the printed circuit board and a resistor-diode series combination electrically connected between the second contact and printed circuit board.

5. An LED light bulb adapted for use in a standard automotive wedge type bulb socket in a brake light mode and a tail light mode, comprising:

a printed circuit board;

a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the printed circuit board;

a body having a first end and a second end, the second end terminating in a wedge shaped portion;

electrical control circuitry electrically connected between the printed circuit board and at least one pair of electrical conductors, whereby when an electrical signal is supplied to the socket the electrical control circuitry transmits a processed electrical current enabling the light emitting diodes to be energized and emit light, wherein at least some of the light emitting diodes illuminate when used in either the tail lamp mode or the brake lamp mode, and brake lamp mode is brighter than tail lamp mode.

6. An LED light bulb as in claim 5 wherein the electrical control circuitry comprises a resistor.

7. An LED light bulb as in claim 5 wherein the body contains a plurality of cooling holes.

8. An LED light bulb as in claim 5 wherein the bulb has first and second contacts, and the electrical control circuitry comprises a resistor electrically connected between the first contact and the printed circuit board and a resistor-diode series combination electrically connected between the second contact and printed circuit board.

9. An LED light bulb adapted for use in standard automotive bulb sockets in a brake light mode and a tail light mode, comprising:

a printed circuit board;

a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the printed circuit board;

a body having a first end and a second end, with the printed circuit card attached adjacent the first end of the body;

first and second contacts; and

electrical control circuitry electrically connected between first and second contacts and the printed circuit board, whereby when an electrical signal is supplied to the contacts the electrical control circuitry transmits a processed electrical current enabling the light emitting diodes to be energized and emit light, wherein the electrical control circuitry causes at least some light emitting diodes to illuminate when used in either the tail lamp mode or the brake lamp mode, and causes the brake lamp mode to be brighter than tail lamp mode.

10. An LED light bulb as in claim 9 wherein the body contains a plurality of cooling holes.

11. An LED light bulb as in claim 9 wherein the electrical control circuitry comprises a resistor.

12. An LED light bulb as in claim 9 wherein electrical control circuitry comprising a resistor electrically connected between the first contact and the printed circuit board and a resistor-diode series combination electrically connected between the second contact and printed circuit board.

13. An LED light bulb adapted for use in standard automotive bayonet type bulb sockets in a brake light mode and a tail light mode, comprising:

a printed circuit board;

a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the printed circuit board;

a body having a first end and a second end, with the printed circuit card attached to the first end of the body;

a base having a sidewall, a distal end and a proximal end, the sidewall having two alignment pins thereon, the distal end having at least one contact; and

electrical control means electrically connected between first and second contacts on the base and the printed circuit board, whereby when an electrical signal is supplied to the contacts the electrical control means transmits a processed electrical current enabling the light emitting diodes to be energized and emit light, wherein the electrical control means causes at least some light emitting diodes to illuminate when used in either the tail light mode or the brake light mode, and causes the brake light mode to be brighter than tail light mode.

14. An LED light bulb as in claim 13 wherein the body contains a plurality of cooling holes.

15. An LED light bulb as in claim 13 wherein the electrical control means comprises a resistor.

16. An LED light bulb as in claim 13 wherein electrical control means comprising a resistor electrically connected between the first contact and the printed circuit board and a resistor-diode series combination electrically connected between the second contact and printed circuit board.

17. An LED light bulb adapted for use in a standard automotive wedge type bulb socket in a brake light mode and a tail light mode, comprising:

a printed circuit board;

a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the printed circuit board;

a body having a first end and a second end, the second end terminating in a wedge shaped portion;

electrical control means electrically connected between the printed circuit board and at least one pair of electrical conductors, whereby when an electrical signal is supplied to the socket the electrical control means transmits a processed electrical current enabling the light emitting diodes to be energized and emit light, wherein at least some of the light emitting diodes illuminate when used in either the tail lamp mode or the brake lamp mode, and brake lamp mode is brighter than tail lamp mode.

18. An LED light bulb as in claim 17 wherein the electrical control means comprises a resistor.

19. An LED light bulb as in claim 17 wherein the body contains a plurality of cooling holes.

20. An LED light bulb as in claim 17 wherein the bulb has first and second contacts, and the electrical control means comprises a resistor electrically connected between the first contact and the printed circuit board and a resistor-diode series combination electrically connected between the second contact and printed circuit board.

21. An LED light bulb adapted for use in standard automotive bulb sockets in a brake light mode and a tail light mode, comprising:

a printed circuit board;

a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the printed circuit board;

a body having a first end and a second end, with the printed circuit card attached adjacent the first end of the body;

first and second contacts; and

electrical control means electrically connected between first and second contacts and the printed circuit board, whereby when an electrical signal is supplied to the contacts the electrical control means transmits a processed electrical current enabling the light emitting diodes to be energized and emit light, wherein the electrical control means causes at least some light emitting diodes to illuminate when used in either the tail lamp mode or the brake lamp mode, and causes the brake lamp mode to be brighter than tail lamp mode.

22. An LED light bulb as in claim 21 wherein the body contains a plurality of cooling holes.

23. An LED light bulb as in claim 21 wherein the electrical control means comprises a resistor.

24. An LED light bulb as in claim 21 wherein electrical control means comprising a resistor electrically connected between the first contact and the printed circuit board and a resistor-diode series combination electrically connected between the second contact and printed circuit board.