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Electric bulb for identification lamp

US5921660A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 1997
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S362/80
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electric bulb for identification lamp comprising a bulb head, a bulb body, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) setting over the peripheral surface surrounding said bulb body, and a power supply unit to feed said LEDs, wherein, said power supply unit is set within said bulb body, and said bulb further comprises a connector with one end fixed connected to said bulb head, while another end rotably connected to said bulb body by apply a proper torque. Therefore, the advantages of such bulb are low power consumption and long lift-time, as well as light distribution well with emitting direction adjustable by rotating its body to show a noticeable identification with soft light to the viewers from both side. It also applicable for any lamps where the adjustment of light emitting direction is required.

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