Light module
First Claim
1. A light module, comprising:
- an electrically conductive assembly comprising at least a pair of metal conductors, the pair of metal conductors together forming a generally planar mounting area, the pair of metal conductors including first and second rigid prongs;
at least one LED mounted to the mounting area of the metal conductors;
at least one electrical component mounted to the pair of metal conductors to form an electrical circuit controlling at least one of a voltage and a current applied to the prongs;
a body made of a light-transmitting thermoplastic polymer material encapsulating the one LED and the one electrical component, the body including mounting surface portions adjacent the first and second prongs that form a mechanical connector whereby the light module can be electrically and mechanically connected to an electrical receptacle by movement of the light module relative to an electrical connector.
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Abstract
A light module includes one or more LEDs that are encapsulated in a thermoplastic polymer material. Metal conductors and electrical components providing a power supply circuit for the LED are also encapsulated in the thermoplastic polymer material. The conductive material may include a pair of relatively rigid portions that project outwardly from the thermoplastic polymer material to provide for electrical connection of the light module. The body may include connecting surface portions that permit the light module to be connected to a conventional electrical receptacle or the like, such that the light module can be mechanically and electrically connected to a socket or other connector previously utilized for incandescent bulbs.
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16 Claims
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1. A light module, comprising:
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an electrically conductive assembly comprising at least a pair of metal conductors, the pair of metal conductors together forming a generally planar mounting area, the pair of metal conductors including first and second rigid prongs; at least one LED mounted to the mounting area of the metal conductors; at least one electrical component mounted to the pair of metal conductors to form an electrical circuit controlling at least one of a voltage and a current applied to the prongs; a body made of a light-transmitting thermoplastic polymer material encapsulating the one LED and the one electrical component, the body including mounting surface portions adjacent the first and second prongs that form a mechanical connector whereby the light module can be electrically and mechanically connected to an electrical receptacle by movement of the light module relative to an electrical connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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