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Unlit LED circuit bypass element with system and method therefor

US9022608B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2012
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2033

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

Abstract

A lighting system and protection means are disclosed. In particular, a Zener diode with pre-selected characteristics is used in parallel with an LED such that current will continue to flow through the circuit in case of LED failure. This adaptation in turn may be used in a series string combination.

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