Patent ID: 6149283
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: F21K,F21S,F21V,F21Y,H05B,Y10S

Abstract:
A lighting device comprising:a support with socket means for providing electrical power to the device;a channel which is open toward the support;a row of LEDs connected to the support, the row of LEDs comprising LEDs of at least two different colors, the LEDs being spaced from each other and recessed in and along the channel so that the LEDs are concealed from direct view in the channel and emit light toward the support;a reflector connected between the support and the channel and positioned for reflecting light from the LEDs in the row, the reflector having a textured surface and being curved in at least one plane which extends between the channel and the support so that light from the LEDs is mixed by the reflector and reflected past the row and out of the device; anda power supply circuit connected between the LEDs and the socket means for powering the LEDs to emit light.