Abstract

An LED lighting tube including a heat-dissipating tubular envelope having an LED assembly directly affixed to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope. A method of making an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope and affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer. A method of providing heat-dissipation without a heat sink in an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer, and dissipating heat through the heat-dissipating tubular envelope.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21K 9/27 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with two fittings for each light source, e.g. for substitution of fluorescent tubes
• F21S 4/20 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
• F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
• F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
• F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
• F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
• F21V 29/506 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of globes, bowls or cover glasses
• F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
• F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• F21K 9/278 - Arrangement or mounting of circuit elements integrated in the light source
• F21V 3/06 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material
• F21V 25/04 - Safety devices structurally associated with lighting devices coming into action when lighting device is disturbed, dismounted, or broken breaking the electric circuit
• H01R 33/96 - Holders with built-in electrical component with switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling
• H05B 45/3578 - Emulating the electrical or functional characteristics of discharge lamps
• H05B 45/395 - Linear regulators

Abstract

An LED lighting tube including a heat-dissipating tubular envelope having an LED assembly directly affixed to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope. A method of making an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope and affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer. A method of providing heat-dissipation without a heat sink in an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer, and dissipating heat through the heat-dissipating tubular envelope.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21K 9/27 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with two fittings for each light source, e.g. for substitution of fluorescent tubes
• F21S 4/20 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
• F21V 25/04 - Safety devices structurally associated with lighting devices coming into action when lighting device is disturbed, dismounted, or broken breaking the electric circuit
• F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
• F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
• F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
• F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
• F21V 3/06 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material
• F21V 29/506 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of globes, bowls or cover glasses
• F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
• F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• F21K 9/278 - Arrangement or mounting of circuit elements integrated in the light source
• H01R 33/96 - Holders with built-in electrical component with switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling
• H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

An LED lighting tube including a heat-dissipating tubular envelope having an LED assembly directly affixed to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope. A method of making an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, and affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer. A method of providing heat-dissipation without a heat sink in an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer, and dissipating heat through the heat-dissipating tubular envelope.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21K 9/27 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with two fittings for each light source, e.g. for substitution of fluorescent tubes
• F21S 4/20 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
• H01R 33/96 - Holders with built-in electrical component with switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling
• F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
• F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
• F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
• H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]
• F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
• F21V 3/06 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material
• F21V 29/506 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of globes, bowls or cover glasses
• F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
• F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• F21K 9/278 - Arrangement or mounting of circuit elements integrated in the light source
• F21V 25/04 - Safety devices structurally associated with lighting devices coming into action when lighting device is disturbed, dismounted, or broken breaking the electric circuit

Abstract

An LED lighting tube including a heat-dissipating tubular envelope having an LED assembly directly affixed to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope. A method of making an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope and affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer. A method of providing heat-dissipation without a heat sink in an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer, and dissipating heat through the heat-dissipating tubular envelope.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21K 9/27 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with two fittings for each light source, e.g. for substitution of fluorescent tubes
• F21S 4/20 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
• H01R 33/96 - Holders with built-in electrical component with switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling
• F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
• F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
• F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
• H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]
• F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
• F21V 3/06 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material
• F21V 29/506 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of globes, bowls or cover glasses
• F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
• F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• F21K 9/278 - Arrangement or mounting of circuit elements integrated in the light source
• F21V 25/04 - Safety devices structurally associated with lighting devices coming into action when lighting device is disturbed, dismounted, or broken breaking the electric circuit

Abstract

An LED lighting tube including a heat-dissipating tubular envelope having an LED assembly directly affixed to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope and a safety switch included on at least one end cap on an end of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope. A method of preventing shocks to an individual inserting or removing an LED lighting tube from an electrical socket by an individual inserting or removing the LED lighting tube including a safety switch on an end cap from an electrical socket, providing power to the LED lighting tube only when the safety switch is activated, and preventing shocks to the individual.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21V 21/00 - Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devicesHand grips
• F21K 9/27 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with two fittings for each light source, e.g. for substitution of fluorescent tubes
• F21V 25/04 - Safety devices structurally associated with lighting devices coming into action when lighting device is disturbed, dismounted, or broken breaking the electric circuit
• F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
• H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
• F21S 4/20 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
• H01R 33/96 - Holders with built-in electrical component with switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling

Abstract

An LED lighting tube including a tubular envelope having an LED assembly directly affixed to an inner surface of the tubular envelope. A method of making an LED lighting tube by providing a tubular envelope, and affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the tubular envelope with an adhesive layer. A method of providing heat-dissipation without a heat sink in an LED lighting tube by providing a tubular envelope, affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the tubular envelope with an adhesive layer, and dissipating heat through the tubular envelope. A method of adding a film to a lighting tube. A method of illuminating a space with an LED lighting tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources

Abstract

An LED lighting tube including a heat-dissipating tubular envelope having an LED assembly directly affixed to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope. A method of making an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, and affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer. A method of providing heat-dissipation without a heat sink in an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer, and dissipating heat through the heat-dissipating tubular envelope.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
• F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
• F21K 9/27 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with two fittings for each light source, e.g. for substitution of fluorescent tubes
• F21K 9/278 - Arrangement or mounting of circuit elements integrated in the light source
• F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
• F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
• F21V 29/506 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of globes, bowls or cover glasses
• F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
• F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]