Illumination – Illuminated scale or dial – Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-23
2008-09-09
Ward, John A (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Illuminated scale or dial
Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe
C362S249070, C362S800000, C257S099000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07422338
ABSTRACT:
A light emitting device comprises: a light emitting element; a plurality of lead frames to which the light emitting element is electrically connected; and a package that includes in its interior at least part of said lead frames which protrude outward at one end, that is equipped with an opening for taking off light from the light emitting element, and that extends in the lengthwise direction, wherein a concave portion is formed in the outer surface of at least part of the package wall, the lead frames protruding outward from the package are accommodated in this concave portion, and the walls that constitute said opening and are across from each other in the widthwise direction of the package comprise at least a first wall that is across from the light emitting element, a second wall that is raised up by a step from the first wall, and a third wall that links the first wall and the second wall, and the second wall and third wall are formed thicker than the first wall.
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Ishida Masashi
Kono Hiroshi
Yamamoto Saiki
Global IP Counselors, LLP
Nichia Corporation
Ward John A
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