Patent ID: 7086767
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: F21K,F21S,F21V,F21W,F21Y

Abstract:
1. A solid-state light source compatible with existing sockets normally reserved for filamented lamps comprising: a hollow base formed to mechanically and electrically adapt to a socket: and a sub-assembly adapted to cooperate with and fit into said hollow base, said sub-assembly comprising: a metal core having a bulbous body and a narrow foot depending therefrom; a flexible circuit board flexed to be formed about said metal core, and surround said metal core on two sides, said circuit board having a bulbous body positioned about said bulbous body of said metal core and having two spaced apart legs lying adjacent either side of said narrow foot; a plurality of solid-state light sources mechanically and electrically connected to one side of said circuit board; external electrical contacts positioned on said circuit board for connection to an electrical circuit; and a glass dome covering said bulbous body of said circuit board and sealed to said hollow base.