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Light emitting diode bulb

US8598805B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2011
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A LED bulb comprising a support having at least one LED mounted on a first side, the at least one LED being electrically coupled to a circuit mounted on a second side of the support for driving the LED bulb at a first or a second light intensity level, the circuit comprising input terminals connectable to a power supply for receiving an input voltage; a LED driver component for adjusting the input voltage supplied to the at least one LED; a comparator circuit for detecting the input voltage and if above a threshold voltage closing a switch to drive the LED bulb at the first light intensity level.

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