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Integral lens light emitting diode

US3981023A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1974
Grant dateSep 14, 1976
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Expiry dateSep 16, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/145

Abstract

A light emitting diode structure has one or more convex lens formations formed on the surface through which the light issues to provide larger incident angles and reduce internal reflection. Conveniently the structure comprises a multi-layer epitaxially grown structure, and the lens or lenses may be formed integral with the outer surface.

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