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Structure for protecting LED light source from moisture

  • US 9,068,738 B2
  • Filed: 12/20/2013
  • Issued: 06/30/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/30/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A light emitting diode (LED) lighting assembly comprising:

  • a first panel having a first major surface and comprising a heat sink, wherein a back side of the lighting assembly includes portions of the first major surface of the first panel;

    a second panel coupled to the first panel, wherein the second panel includes a plurality of LEDs; and

    a third panel comprising a substantially transparent substrate, the third panel having a cavity formed therein, wherein the substantially transparent substrate comprises an upper surface facing away from the first panel and a plurality of optical elements protruding out of the upper surface of the substantially transparent substrate, wherein the cavity is sized to fit over the second panel, wherein the third panel abuts the first panel at a joint configured to direct moisture away from the joint, and wherein a front side of the lighting assembly includes portions of the upper surface of the substantially transparent substrate.

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