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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2010
Applicants:
George R. Brandes, Raleigh, NC (US);
Julio A. Garceran, Cary, NC (US);
Inventors:
George R. Brandes, Raleigh, NC (US);
Julio A. Garceran, Cary, NC (US);
Assignee:
Cree, Inc., Durham, NC (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F21V 21/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
LED light bulbs include openings in base or cover portions, and optional forced flow elements, for convective cooling. Thermally conductive optically transmissive material may be used for cooling, optionally including fins. A LED light engine may be fabricated from a substrate via planar fabrication techiques and shaped to form a substantially rigid upright support structure. Mechanical, electrical, and thermal connections may be made between a LED light engine and a LED light bulb.