LED array systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7997771
APP PUB NO 20050265029A1
SERIAL NO

10858539

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A light emitting diode (LED) array comprises an array of LEDs mounted to a substrate. The LEDs emit light in a direction generally perpendicular to the substrate. An optical sheet is disposed over the LEDs. At least a portion of light entering one side of the optical sheet from the LEDs is guided within the optical sheet in a direction generally parallel to the substrate. Light extraction features direct light from the optical sheet in a generally forward direction. Such an array is useful for several applications, including space lighting, direct information display and backlighting of liquid crystal displays. The light spreading effect of the optical sheet reduces the amount of black space between LED pixels.

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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYP O BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Emmons, Robert M Saint Paul, US 36 1925
Epstein, Kenneth A Saint Paul, US 113 4084
Schultz, John C Afton, US 106 2674
Tran, Hung T Woodbury, US 25 1068

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