Illumination – Elongated source light unit or support – Plural sources or supports therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2009-05-11
2011-12-27
Husar, Stephen F (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Elongated source light unit or support
Plural sources or supports therefor
C362S219000, C362S221000, C362S223000, C362S249020, C362S249070
Reexamination Certificate
active
08083370
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides various embodiments for apparatuses and methods of manufacturing low profile housings for electronic and/or optoelectronic devices. Some embodiments provide low profile housings with a hollow casing comprising a first surface, second surface, and at least one lateral side surface. The housing is substantially light-diffusive. At least one cap is provided for sealing an end of the casing, with the at least one cap being sized to account for variations in the casing. At least one light emitting device, such as an LED, may be mounted within the casing. A mounting means may be included for mounting the housing. In another embodiment, a low profile housing with a first casing and second casing surrounding a majority of the first casing may be provided. At least one light emitting device, such as a double-sided printed circuit board with a plurality of LEDs, may be provided in the first casing. One or more end caps may be provided for sealing both the first and second casings. Two different wavelengths of light may be emitted from either side of the housing.
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Related patent information, U.S. Appl. No. 12/321,422, “Led Drive Circuit”, filed on Jan. 20, 2009, Thomas C. Sloan.
Quaal Bruce
Sloan Thomas C.
Cranson, Jr. James
Husar Stephen F
Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Philpott
The Sloan Company, Inc.
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