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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Patent No.:

US 9620889 B1

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Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2017

Filed:

Dec. 09, 2016

Power connectors for linear lighting

Applicant:

Elemental Led, Inc., Emeryville, CA (US);

Inventors:

Wesley Buck, Alameda, CA (US);

James Stillman, Shenzhen, CN;

Russell Petersen, Alameda, CA (US);

Steven Gensler, San Jose, CA (US);

Assignee:

Elemental LED, Inc., Emeryville, CA (US);

Attorneys:

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Andrew McAleavey

Primary Examiner:

Briggitte R Hammond

Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 31/06 (2006.01); H01R 13/52 (2006.01); H01R 4/02 (2006.01); H01R 4/18 (2006.01); H01R 4/12 (2006.01); H01R 13/504 (2006.01); H01R 13/508 (2006.01); H01R 13/512 (2006.01); H01R 13/58 (2006.01); F21V 23/06 (2006.01); F21V 19/00 (2006.01); F21V 23/00 (2015.01); F21V 31/00 (2006.01); F21S 4/22 (2016.01); F21Y 115/10 (2016.01); F21Y 103/10 (2016.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 13/5208 (2013.01); F21S 4/22 (2016.01); F21V 19/003 (2013.01); F21V 23/001 (2013.01); F21V 23/06 (2013.01); F21V 31/005 (2013.01); H01R 4/023 (2013.01); H01R 4/029 (2013.01); H01R 4/12 (2013.01); H01R 4/18 (2013.01); H01R 13/504 (2013.01); H01R 13/508 (2013.01); H01R 13/512 (2013.01); H01R 13/5205 (2013.01); H01R 13/5845 (2013.01); F21Y 2103/10 (2016.08); F21Y 2115/10 (2016.08);
Abstract

Connectors for connecting light emitting diode (LED) strip light to power are disclosed. The connectors include a housing with a first opening sized to accept an LED strip light and a second opening for a power cord or electrical leads. The openings open into an interior cavity with an internal vertical barrier to separate power and ground leads. Gripping structures proximate to the first opening retain the strip light. A gasket or gaskets within the connector seal the connector from the elements. The second opening may carry a strain relief molded to the power cord. Additionally, an adapter or nipple may be provided to connect the connector to conduit.

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