Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America

Florin A Tudorica

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Solid State Lighting. Top assignees: Cree Gmbh, Creeled, Inc.. Active years: 2012-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Florin A Tudorica. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/florin-a-tudorica

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 100.0

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 143(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Durham, NC (US) (2012 - 2014)
Chapel Hill, NC (US) (2014 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

Years Active: 2012-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Light-Emitting Diode

Solid State Lighting

Luminescent Materials

High Temperature Operation

Broad-Spectrum Emissions

Remote Phosphor Configurations

Heat Distribution

High Efficacy Devices

Ceramic-Based LEDs

Support Structures

Light Fixtures

Narrow-Spectrum Emissions

18 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12720932 - Light-emitting diode devices with support structures including patterned light-altering layers (2026-08-25),

2. 12713978 - LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE DEVICES WITH SUPPORT ELEMENTS FOR IMPROVED NEAR-FIELD AND FAR-FIELD EMISSIONS (2026-08-18),

3. 12677695 - Light-emitting devices with reinforcement materials and related methods (2026-07-07),

4. 10962199 - Solid state lighting components (2021-03-30),

5. 10683971 - Solid state lighting components (2020-06-16),

6. 10267506 - Solid state lighting apparatuses with non-uniformly spaced emitters for improved heat distribution, system having the same, and methods having the same (2019-04-23),

7. 10109773 - Light-emitting devices having closely-spaced broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum luminescent materials and related methods (2018-10-23),

8. 10008484 - Solid state light fixtures suitable for high temperature operation having separate blue-shifted-yellow/green and blue-shifted-red emitters (2018-06-26),

9. 9905735 - High brightness, low-cri semiconductor light emitting devices including narrow-spectrum luminescent materials (2018-02-27),

10. 9871173 - Light emitting devices having closely-spaced broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum luminescent materials and related methods (2018-01-16),

11. 9786639 - Solid state light fixtures suitable for high temperature operation having separate blue-shifted-yellow/green and blue-shifted-red emitters (2017-10-10),

12. 9000470 - Light emitter devices (2015-04-07),

13. 8922108 - Remote component devices, systems, and methods for use with light emitting devices (2014-12-30),

14. 8895998 - Ceramic-based light emitting diode (LED) devices, components and methods (2014-11-25),

15. 8853712 - High efficacy semiconductor light emitting devices employing remote phosphor configurations (2014-10-07),

Title: Innovations of Florin A Tudorica in Solid State Lighting

Introduction

Florin A Tudorica is a prominent inventor based in Chapel Hill, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of solid state lighting, holding a total of 18 patents. His work focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of lighting components, making them suitable for high output applications.

Latest Patents

Tudorica's latest patents revolve around solid state lighting components that offer enhanced color rendering, improved color uniformity, and better directional lighting. These components are designed to replace traditional CDMH bulb lighting. The exemplary solid state lighting components include a substrate with a light emitter surface and multiple light emitters positioned on or over this surface. Additionally, these components feature a light directing optic and/or a diffusing optic for optimal light mixing. The light directing optic is strategically placed around the perimeter of the light emitter surface, while the diffusing optic is positioned between sections of the light directing optic and is spaced apart from the light emitter surface.

Career Highlights

Florin A Tudorica is currently associated with Cree GmbH, a company known for its innovations in LED technology and solid state lighting solutions. His work at Cree has allowed him to push the boundaries of lighting technology, contributing to advancements that benefit various industries.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Tudorica has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Christopher P Hussell and Peter Scott Andrews. These collaborations have fostered an environment of innovation and creativity, leading to the development of cutting-edge lighting solutions.

Conclusion

Florin A Tudorica's contributions to solid state lighting technology exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in the field. His patents and work at Cree GmbH continue to shape the future of lighting applications.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.