Thermal management methods and apparatus for lighting devices

Details Thermal management methods and apparatus for lighting devices Thermal management methods and apparatus for lighting devices

2008-03-18

2008-03-18

O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Light source and modifier

With ventilating, cooling or heat insulating means

C362S240000, C362S249070, C362S373000, C362S800000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07344279

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems are provided for providing active and passive thermal or cooling facilities for LED lighting systems, including radiating and convective thermal facilities, including fans, phase change materials, conductive polymers, potting compounds, vents, ducts, and other thermal facilities.

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