Patent ID: 8610165
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: F21V,F21Y,H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A light fixture comprising a light emitting diode (LED) package including at least one LED operable to emit light when supplied with a current, said LED package having an outer dimension; a base to which the LED package is affixed; a backing having a groove, wherein the groove is continuously formed and an outer dimension of the groove is less than the outer dimension of the LED package; a fluid between the backing and the base, wherein the fluid is contained between the base, the backing, and an outer edge of the groove of the backing; a casing functional to dissipate heat generated by the LED package and wherein the backing is affixed to the casing; LED driver circuitry operable to receive power and provide power to the LED in the LED package; and wherein a creeping distance between the LED driver circuitry and the casing is at least 1.2 millimeters.