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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2010
James Michael Kostka, Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Andrew Scott Albrecht, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
James Michael Kostka, Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Andrew Scott Albrecht, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A light source assembly and associated method of forming same includes a generally planar light emitting device having parallel first and second generally planar surfaces that are interconnected along a perimeter. A seal extends over at least a portion of the light emitting device. Further, a sidewall portion encloses the perimeter of a light emitting device, and a cover portion may extend over at least a portion of the light emitting device. The method includes folding perimeter edges of an enlarged backsheet, or providing a frame seal that is dimensioned so that perimeter edges may be folded over the light emitting device.