Patent ID: 7507001
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: F21K,F21Y,H05B,Y02B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A light emitting diode (LED) lamp for mounting to a fluorescent light fixture having the ballast removed or bypassed including opposed electrical sockets, comprising: a tube having tube ends, said tube having opposed electrical contacts for positioning into the opposed electrical sockets, at least one LED positioned within said tube between said tube ends, a source of electrical power, electrical circuit means for providing electrical power from said source of electrical power to said at least one LED, means for electrically connecting said electrical circuit means from said opposed electrical contacts to the opposed electrical sockets, said electrical circuit means including an LED electrical circuit including at least one electrical string positioned within said tube and generally extending between said tube ends, said at least one LED being in electrical connection with said at least one electrical string, said at least one LED being positioned to emit light through said tube, means for supporting and holding said at least one LED and said LED electrical circuit, means for sensing requirements for lighting around the illumination area of said at least one LED, and means for controlling the delivery of said electrical power from said source of electrical power to said at least one LED relating to said means for sensing requirements for lighting around the illumination area of said at least one LED.