Patent Grant
8956030
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and more particularly to versatile LEDs for use in a variety of applications.
2. Background
Incorporated herein by reference are the following:
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U.S. Published Patent Application Nos: 2005/0213326; 2006/0082322; 2006/0192502; and 2006/0055012.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,634,771; 6,621,222; 6,598,996; 6,709,132; 6,902,308; 7,059,754; 7,011,430; 7,086,756; 6,523,978; 5,806,965; and 5,561,346.
U.S. Published Patent Application Nos: 2004/0114367; 2005/0174769; 2002/1091396; and 2002/0176253.
See also www.SpiderLite.com and Publication No. US 2005/0099810 A1.
The present invention includes versatile LEDs for use in a variety of applications. The present invention includes Multi Angle Functioning Led Bulbs and Lamps.
“Single bright” as used herein means LED lamps which typically shine at a single brightness when on, while “double bright” refers to LED lamps (such as those described in my prior patents) which shine at two different brightnesses when on (such as an LED lamp functioning as a tail light and a brake light).
PCB refers to printed circuit board. LED or Led refers to light-emitting diode.
The bulbs of the present invention can be used in the applications mentioned in my prior patents and patent applications.
For a further understanding of the nature, objects, and advantages of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, read in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements.
Although specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, it should be understood that such embodiments are by way of example only, and merely illustrative of but a small number of the many possible specific embodiments which can represent applications of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications obvious to one skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains are deemed to be within the spirit, scope and contemplation of the present invention as further defined in the appended claims.
1 Multi-Directional LED Bulbs and Lamps
LED bulbs and lamps with LEDs pointing to the sides, top, bottom, and even to the back in addition to the front are desirable to light up more or different parts of the lamp and or lens or to produce more total light in many applications. Various viewing angles and configurations are used to achieve the desired light pattern and brightness. If the correct viewing angle and number of LEDs are selected and placed at the proper locations, it is possible to emit light at the same or near same viewing angle of the incandescent bulb for that application. Restrictions and customizations are achieved by changing the variables of PCBs, LEDs and positioning during the manufacturing process. One group of examples are lollipop LED bulbs with one or more PCBs where LEDs face opposite directions in various or same colors that replace incandescent bulbs in fender top mounted turn signal and running lights on freight trucks. Typically they have amber lenses on front and red on rear facing, but it is also common for red and red. The LED colors, types, brightness, viewing angles and so forth as well as positioning are preferably all determined for specific applications. A second group of examples are single or multi directional LED bulbs for cab top lights in trucks. Another example is one or more PCB radial LED bulbs used for tail lights, running lights, marker lights, and much more where light is directed both directly to lens and also directed to reflector or housing. The embodiments are virtually limitless but examples are shown using 1 PCB, 2 PCBs, 3 PCBs, 4 PCBs and 5 PCB in a variety of arrangements, using various circuitries, positioning and configurations each for use in specific or universal applications. Applications are encompassing. Examples of some applications are flashlights, trucks, trailers, motor cycles, automobiles, marine, aviation, commercial, industrial, agricultural, government, rail, and home. These bulbs are different from prior art known to the inventor (LEDtronics bulbs) because prior art bulbs are limited to 2 stacked PCBs with LEDs on one side of one PCB pointing one way, and LEDs on one side of a second PCB, pointing out radially from the center, toward the sides. Six LEDs are each spaced 60 degrees apart in a circle, lying on their sides. The two PCBs are attached using “stanchions”, preferably three, to attach the two PCB's together. In contrast, the bulbs of the present invention use no stanchions to attach only 2 PCBs together nor do the LEDs necessarily mount upright on the top of a top PCB and down flat on a second PCB in a radial configuration nor are they limited to two PCBs. All bulbs of the present invention either operate in single brightness mode, dual brightness mode, or combination, or with split LEDs (as in the prior art to U.S. Pat. No. 6,371,636) or shared single brightness LEDs (for example, brake/tail LED bulbs in which some LEDs light up for tail and all light up for brake) or integrated dual element operation (as in U.S. Pat. No. 6,371,636) if dual action.
The automotive LED replacement automotive light bulbs of the present invention preferably include a base which fits in a standard automobile bulb socket for one of the following standard automobile bulbs: 1156, 1157, 3156, 3157, 7440, 7443, 1895, 194, 5MM wedge base bulb.
Commercial embodiments of the present invention are sold by Jam Strait under model nos. 1156-HRR; 1156-HAR; 1156-HWR; 1156-HRWR; 1157-HRR; 1157-HAR; 1157-HWR; 1157-HRWR; 3157-HRR; 3157-HAR; 3157-HWR; 3157-HRWR; 7440-HRR; 7440-HAR; 7440-HWR; 7440-HRWR; 7443-HRR; 7443-HAR; 7443-HWR; 7443-HRWR; 1895-HRR; 1895-HAR; 1895-HWR; 1895-HRWR; 194-HRR; 194-HAR; 194-HWR; 194-HRWR; LDL-HRR; LDL-HAR; LDL-HWR; LDL-HRWR; 5MM-HRR; 5MM-HAR; 5MM-HWR; 5MM-HRWR; KC1; and KC2.
More information about LEDs and LED products can be found at www.jamstrait.com.
All measurements disclosed herein are at standard temperature and pressure, at sea level on Earth, unless indicated otherwise.
The foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only; the scope of the present invention is to be limited only by the following claims.
This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/698,021, filed 1 Feb. 2010, which is a continuation-in-part of my co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/532,882, filed 18 Sep. 2006, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/532,882, filed 18 Sep. 2006, claims priority of my U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/717,639, filed 16 Sep. 2005, for “MULTI ANGLE FUNCTIONING LED BULBS AND LAMPS,” which is incorporated herein by reference. Priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/717,639, filed 16 Sep. 2005, is hereby claimed. My. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/057,691, filed 14 Feb. 2005, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,566,142 on 28 Jul. 2009, for “Changing color LEDs” is incorporated herein by reference; however, this is not a continuation-in-part of that patent application. My U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/544,409, filed 13 Feb. 2004 for “Changing Color LEDs” is incorporated herein by reference. My U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/730,744, filed 8 Dec. 2003 for “Loaded LED Bulbs for Incandescent/Fluorescent/Neon/Xenon/Halogen Bulbs Replacement in Load Sensitive Applications and more” is incorporated herein by reference; however, this is not a continuation-in-part of that patent application. My U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/408,768, filed 7 Apr. 2003 for “LED Products: Flashing LED Display and Decorative LEDs for Autos and Trucks” is incorporated herein by reference; however, this is not a continuation-in-part of that patent application. My U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/431,333, filed 6 Dec. 2002, is incorporated herein by reference. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/123,542, filed 16 Apr. 2002, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,786,625 on 7 Sep. 2004, is incorporated herein by reference; however, this is not a continuation-in-part of that patent application. My U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/370,319, filed 5 Apr. 2002, is incorporated herein by reference. My U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/346,666, filed 8 Jan. 2002, is incorporated herein by reference. My U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/345,788, filed 31 Dec. 2001, is incorporated herein by reference. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/578,813, filed 24 May 2000, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,371,636 on 16 Apr. 2002, is incorporated herein by reference; however, this is not a continuation-in-part of that patent application. My U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/135,797, filed 24 May 1999, is incorporated herein by reference. Incorporated herein by reference are all of my US patent applications and patents, and all published versions thereof, including: PUB. APP. NO. Title 20110018436 Loaded LED Bulbs for Incandescent/Fluorescent/Neon/Xenon/Halogen Bulbs Replacement in Load Sensitive Applications and more20080037262 Loaded LED bulbs for incandescent/fluorescent/neon/xenon/halogen bulbs replacement in load sensitive applications and more20050195597 Changing color LEDS20040085781 LED products: flashing LED display and decorative LEDs for autos and trucks20020191416 LED light module for vehicles PAT. NO. Title U.S. Pat. No. 7,871,178 LED Products: Flashing LED Display and Decoratice LEDs for Autos and TrucksU.S. Pat. No. 7,566,142 Changing color LEDSU.S. Pat. No. 6,786,625 LED light module for vehiclesU.S. Pat. No. 6,371,636 LED light module for vehicles.
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