Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Incoherent light emitter structure – With reflector – opaque mask – or optical element integral...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-30
2010-02-09
Ton, Anabel M (Department: 2875)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Incoherent light emitter structure
With reflector, opaque mask, or optical element integral...
C257S415000, C362S800000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07659551
ABSTRACT:
A light emitting die (LED) package is provided which includes a substrate having traces, a LED mounted on the substrate and connected to the traces, and an encapsulant covering the LED. The package includes a lens sitting on the encapsulant and substantially covering the LED. The lens is free to move relative to the substrate.
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Jenkins Wilson Taylor & Hunt, P.A.
Ton Anabel M
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