US6799864B2 — High power LED power pack for spot module illumin…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 110 words

A light module, comprising: a light emitting diode assembly including a generally planar front side light emitting diode array and a rear side, the rear side in thermal communication with a thermally conductive spreader; a thermally conductive elongated core having a first end in thermal communication with the conductive spreader, the thermally conductive core being elongated in a direction transverse to the generally planar front side light emitting dode array to define a second end distal from the conductive spreader; and a plurality of appendages, disposed around the thermally conductive core, the plurality of appendages in thermal communication with the conductive spreader, and extending away from the thermally conductive core.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 110 words

A light module, comprising: a light emitting diode assembly including a generally planar front side light emitting diode array and a rear side, the rear side in thermal communication with a thermally conductive spreader; a thermally conductive elongated core having a first end in thermal communication with the conductive spreader, the thermally conductive core being elongated in a direction transverse to the generally planar front side light emitting dode array to define a second end distal from the conductive spreader; and a plurality of appendages, disposed around the thermally conductive core, the plurality of appendages in thermal communication with the conductive spreader, and extending away from the thermally conductive core.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 38 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising: a housing surrounding the front side light emitting diode array; and an optic removably affixed to the housing opposite the front side light emittting diode array.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 48 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of appendages comprises fins surroundingly attached to the thermally conductive core, said fins not contacting the thermally conductive spreader, said fins thermally conductively communicating with the thermally conductive spreader through the thermally conductive elongated core.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 42 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the light emitting diode assembly comprises a number of light emitting diodes, each light emitting diode disposed in a shaped recess, the recess and light emitting diode covered with a lens.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 23 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the light emitting diode assembly comprises individually packaged light emitting diode elements.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 28 words

The light module as set forth in claim 5 , wherein the individually packaged light emitting diode elements are secured in thermal communication to the thermally conductive spreader.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 26 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the light module has a thermal resistivity of less than 40 degrees Centigrade per watt.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 88 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the thermally conductive core has an electrical conduit passing from the first end to the second end to provide electrical access to the front side light emitting diode array from the second end of the thermally conductive elongated core, and a physical size and shape of an exterior of the thermally conductive elongated core and the electrical conductor are designed to be accommodated in a fixture selected from a group consisting of MR-style fixtures and PAR-style fixtures.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 39 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the front side light emitting diode array selectively produces saturated color light, the saturated color light being produced by the light emitting diodes emitting a narrow band light.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 22 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the front side light emitting diode array selectively produces white light.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 33 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the front side light emitting diode array selectively produces desaturated colors based on a mixture from a variety of saturated color LEDs.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 26 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the front side light emitting diode array selectively produces at least 50 lumens of light.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 25 words

The light module as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising individually powerable sets of diodes in the front side light emitting diode array.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 89 words

A light emitting diode assembly including a light emitting face supported by a body through which electrical connection elements pass, the body comprising: a thermally conductive elongated core in thermal communication with the light emitting face, the thermally conductive core providing a path for the electrical connection elements to be in electrical communication with light emitting diodes in the light emitting face; and a plurality of thermally conductive elongated attachments surrounding the thermally conductive core, the plurality of attachments being in thermal communication with the light emitting diode assembly.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 89 words

A light emitting diode assembly including a light emitting face supported by a body through which electrical connection elements pass, the body comprising: a thermally conductive elongated core in thermal communication with the light emitting face, the thermally conductive core providing a path for the electrical connection elements to be in electrical communication with light emitting diodes in the light emitting face; and a plurality of thermally conductive elongated attachments surrounding the thermally conductive core, the plurality of attachments being in thermal communication with the light emitting diode assembly.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 186 words

A lamp for use in connection with spot module platforms, said lamp comprising: a plurality of LEDs arranged in an LED assembly having opposing forward and rearward facing sides, said forward facing side selectively providing illumination from the LEDs when power is supplied thereto; a heat sink contacting the rearward facing side of the LED assembly to draw heat from the LEDs, the heat sink including: (i) a thermally conductive base having a lateral area substantially coextensive with the rearward facing side of the LED assembly and in thermal contact with the rearward facing side of the LED assembly, and (ii) an elongated thermally conductive core having a lateral area less than the lateral area of the rearward facing side and connecting with a central area of the thermally conductive base, the elongated thermally conductive core extending from the thermally conductive base in a direction away from the LED assembly; and, a heat dissipating structure including a plurality of heat-dissipating members each extending away from a connection of the heat-dissipating member with the heat sink, the heat dissipating structure connected with the elongated thermally conductive core.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 186 words

A lamp for use in connection with spot module platforms, said lamp comprising: a plurality of LEDs arranged in an LED assembly having opposing forward and rearward facing sides, said forward facing side selectively providing illumination from the LEDs when power is supplied thereto; a heat sink contacting the rearward facing side of the LED assembly to draw heat from the LEDs, the heat sink including: (i) a thermally conductive base having a lateral area substantially coextensive with the rearward facing side of the LED assembly and in thermal contact with the rearward facing side of the LED assembly, and (ii) an elongated thermally conductive core having a lateral area less than the lateral area of the rearward facing side and connecting with a central area of the thermally conductive base, the elongated thermally conductive core extending from the thermally conductive base in a direction away from the LED assembly; and, a heat dissipating structure including a plurality of heat-dissipating members each extending away from a connection of the heat-dissipating member with the heat sink, the heat dissipating structure connected with the elongated thermally conductive core.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 15 words

The lamp according to claim 15 , wherein the LEDs are disposed in reflector wells.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 22 words

The lamp according to claim 15 , wherein the saturated color light is produced by the LEDs emitting a narrow wavelength light.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 23 words

The lamp according to claim 17 , wherein the desaturated color is produced by mixing the LEDs producing a variety of saturated colors.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 24 words

The lamp according to claim 15 , wherein the heat dissipating structure is not connected with the thermally conductive base of the heat sink.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2007-10-05	2008-04-05	2008-10-05	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2011-10-05	2012-04-05	2012-10-05	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2015-10-05	2016-04-05	2016-10-05	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

High power LED power pack for spot module illumination

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