Light strings including jacketed LED assemblies
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F21V-031/00
F21V-015/01
F21V-031/04
H05B-033/08
F21V-005/04
F21V-023/00
F21V-019/00
F21W-121/00
F21W-121/04
F21Y-101/02
H01L-033/58
출원번호
US-0486818
(2014-09-15)
등록번호
US-9410668
(2016-08-09)
발명자
/ 주소
Allen, David
Allen, Mark
출원인 / 주소
FIBER OPTIC DESIGNS, INC.
대리인 / 주소
Berenato & White, LLC
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초록▼
A light string includes a plurality of jacketed light emitting diode assemblies and drive wires configured to electrically connect the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies to a power source. The light emitting diode assemblies include a light emitting diode having a contact set and a lens body,
A light string includes a plurality of jacketed light emitting diode assemblies and drive wires configured to electrically connect the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies to a power source. The light emitting diode assemblies include a light emitting diode having a contact set and a lens body, an electrical wire sit, and an integrally molded plastic jacket molded directly onto the contact set, the lens body, and electrical connections between the contacts of the contact set and the electrical wires.
대표청구항▼
1. A light string comprising: a plurality of jacketed light emitting diode assemblies electrically connected to one another, at least one of the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies comprising a light emitting diode comprising a contact set comprising a positive contact and a negative contact, t
1. A light string comprising: a plurality of jacketed light emitting diode assemblies electrically connected to one another, at least one of the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies comprising a light emitting diode comprising a contact set comprising a positive contact and a negative contact, the positive and negative contacts each having a first end portion and a second end portion; anda lens body containing a semiconductor chip and the first end portions of the positive and negative contacts;an electrical wire set comprising a first electrical wire and a second electrical wire electrically connected to the second end portions of the positive contact and the negative contact, respectively;a light transmissive cover having a cavity with an opening, the cavity receiving the lens body; andan integrally molded plastic jacket molded directly onto the contact set, the lens body, and electrical connections between the second end portions and the first and second electrical wires; anddrive wires configured to electrically connect the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies of the light string to a power source. 2. A light string according to claim 1, wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket encases the electrical connections to provide a seal against moisture and airborne contaminants. 3. A light string according to claim 1, wherein the electrical wire set passes through the opening, and wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket encases respective regions of the electrical wire set passing through the opening. 4. A light string according to claim 1, wherein the contact set passes through the opening, and wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket encases the electrical connections between the contact set and the electrical wire set. 5. A light string according to claim 1, wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polystyrene, and other moldable plastic material. 6. A light string according to claim 1, wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket comprises poly(vinyl chloride) or polypropylene. 7. A light string according to claim 1, wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket is molded directed onto and at least partially encases the light transmissive cover. 8. A light string according to claim 1, wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket is directly molded onto a portion of the electrical wire set. 9. A light string according to claim 1, further comprising a plug electrically connected to the drive wires. 10. A light string, comprising: a plurality of jacketed light emitting diode assemblies electrically connected to one another, at least one of the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies comprising a light emitting diode comprising a contact set comprising a positive contact and a negative contact, the positive and negative contacts each having a first end portion and a second end portion; anda lens body containing a semiconductor chip and the first end portions of the positive and negative contacts;an electrical wire set comprising a first electrical wire and a second electrical wire electrically connected to the second end portions of the positive contact and the negative contact, respectively; andan integrally molded plastic jacket molded directly onto the contact set, the lens body, and electrical connections between the second end portions and the first and second electrical wires; anddrive wires configured to electrically connect the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies of the light string to a power source. 11. A light string according to claim 10, wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket encases the electrical connections to provide a seal against moisture and airborne contaminants. 12. A light string according to claim 10, wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket comprises polycarbonate. 13. A light string according to claim 10, wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket comprises poly(vinyl chloride) or polypropylene. 14. A light string according to claim 10, wherein the integrally molded plastic jacket is molded directly onto a portion of the first and second electrical wires. 15. A light string according to claim 10, wherein the at least one of the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies further comprises a light transmissive cover secured to the integrally molded plastic jacket. 16. A light string according to claim 10, further comprising a plug electrically connected to the drive wires. 17. A light string, comprising: a plurality of jacketed light emitting diode assemblies electrically connected to one another, at least one of the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies comprising a light emitting diode comprising a contact set comprising a positive contact and a negative contact, the positive and negative contacts each having a first end portion and a second end portion; anda lens body containing a semiconductor chip and the first end portions of the positive and negative contacts;an electrical wire set comprising a first electrical wire and a second electrical wire electrically connected to the second end portions of the positive contact and the negative contact, respectively; andan integrally molded thermoplastic jacket injection molded directly onto the contact set, the lens body, and electrical connections between the second end portions and the first and second electrical wires; anddrive wires configured to electrically connect the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies of the light string to a power source. 18. A light string according to claim 17, wherein the integrally molded thermoplastic jacket encases the electrical connections to provide a seal against moisture and airborne contaminants. 19. A light string according to claim 17, further comprising a light transmissive cover having a cavity receiving the lens body. 20. A light string according to claim 19, wherein the integrally molded thermoplastic jacket is injection molded directly onto at least a portion of the light transmissive cover. 21. A light string comprising: a plurality of jacketed light emitting diode assemblies, at least one of the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies comprising a light emitting diode comprising a contact set and a lens body containing a semiconductor chip, andan integrally molded plastic structure molded directly onto at least a portion of the contact set and at least a portion of the lens body; andelectrical wires electrically connecting the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies of the light string to one another. 22. The light string of claim 21, wherein the at least one jacketed light emitting diode assembly further comprises: a light transmissive cover having a cavity with an opening, the cavity receiving the lens body, wherein the integrally molded plastic structure seals the light transmissive cover at the opening. 23. The light string of claim 22, wherein the light transmissive cover is at least partially encased by the integrally molded plastic structure. 24. The light string of claim 21, wherein: the contact set comprises a positive contact and a negative contact, the positive and negative contacts each having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portions of the positive and negative contacts connected to the semiconductor chip, the second end portions of the positive and negative contacts electrically connected to the electrical wires. 25. A light string according to claim 21, wherein the integrally molded plastic structure comprises a thermoplastic polymer. 26. A light string according to claim 21, further comprising drive wires configured to electrically connect the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies of the light string to a power source. 27. A light string comprising: a plurality of jacketed light emitting diode assemblies, at least one of the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies comprising a light emitting diode comprising a contact set, a lens body, and a semiconductor chip;electrical wires electrically connected to the contact set and electrically connecting the jacketed light emitting diodes to one another; andan integrally molded plastic structure molded directly onto at least portions of the contact set and the electrical wires where the contact set and the electrical wires are electrically connected to one another. 28. A light string according to claim 27, wherein the integrally molded plastic structure comprises a thermoplastic polymer. 29. A light string according to claim 27, further comprising drive wires configured to electrically connect the jacketed light emitting diode assemblies of the light string to a power source.
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