Polarized, led-based illumination source

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7854514
APP PUB NO 20090040465A1
SERIAL NO

12253017

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An illumination source includes a number of light emitting diodes (LEDs) operating at a first wavelength. Light from the LEDs illuminates a phosphor material that generates light at a second wavelength. A reflective polarizer transmits light at the second wavelength in a first polarization state and reflects light at the second wavelength in a second polarization state orthogonal to the first polarization state. The light at the second wavelength reflected by the reflective polarizer is directed back towards the phosphor material without an increase in angular range. In some embodiments the LEDs, having a conformal layer of phosphor material, are attached directly to the first surface of a liquid cooled plate. A liquid coolant contacts a second surface of the plate.

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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYSAINT PAUL MINNESOTA 55133-3427

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Conner, Arlie R Portland, US 73 3791
Donnelly, Sean M Portland, US 28 971
Oehler, Peter R Aloha, US 12 740

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