Patents by Inventor Deborah Kircher

Deborah Kircher has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11251164
    Abstract: Light emitting diodes are disclosed that utilize multiple conversion materials in the conversion process in order to achieve the desired emission color point. Different embodiments of the present invention can comprise different phosphor types in separate layers on, above or around one or a plurality of LED chips to achieve the desired light conversion. The LEDs can then emit a desired combination of light from the LED chips and conversion material. In some embodiments, conversion materials can be applied as layers of different phosphor types in order of longest emission wavelength phosphor first, followed by shorter emission phosphors in sequence as opposed to applying in a homogeneously mixed phosphor converter. The conversion material layers can be applied as a blanket over the LED chips and the area surrounding the chip, such as the surface of a submount holding the LED chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: CreeLED, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan Zhang, James Ibbetson, Bernd Keller, Thodore Lowes, Antony Van De Ven, Deborah Kircher, Tao Feng Gilbert, Peter Andrews
  • Publication number: 20210366880
    Abstract: Light emitting diodes are disclosed that utilize multiple conversion materials in the conversion process in order to achieve the desired emission color point. Different embodiments of the present invention can comprise different phosphor types in separate layers on, above or around one or a plurality of LED chips to achieve the desired light conversion. The LEDs can then emit a desired combination of light from the LED chips and conversion material. In some embodiments, conversion materials can be applied as layers of different phosphor types in order of longest emission wavelength phosphor first, followed by shorter emission phosphors in sequence as opposed to applying in a homogeneously mixed phosphor converter. The conversion material layers can be applied as a blanket over the LED chips and the area surrounding the chip, such as the surface of a submount holding the LED chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: FAN ZHANG, James IBBETSON, Bernd KELLER, Theodore LOWES, Antony VAN DE VEN, Deborah KIRCHER, Tao Feng GILBERT, Peter Andrews
  • Patent number: 9360188
    Abstract: Lighting components and fixtures having optical elements with multiple portions are disclosed. A wavelength conversion element can be mounted over a source, the wavelength conversion element including wavelength conversion material remote to the source, such as on or near the outside surface of a conversion element. The element can be filled with a transparent and thermally conductive material which thermally couples the remote conversion material and the source, aiding in thermal dissipation and improving fixture efficacy. An optical element can be formed by using an embossing plate to form a first portion, partially curing the first portion, removing the embossing plate, and introducing material to form a second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Deborah Kircher, Theodore Lowes, Paul T. Fini, Bernd Keller
  • Publication number: 20150233544
    Abstract: Lighting components and fixtures having optical elements with multiple portions are disclosed. A wavelength conversion element can be mounted over a source, the wavelength conversion element including wavelength conversion material remote to the source, such as on or near the outside surface of a conversion element. The element can be filled with a transparent and thermally conductive material which thermally couples the remote conversion material and the source, aiding in thermal dissipation and improving fixture efficacy. An optical element can be formed by using an embossing plate to form a first portion, partially curing the first portion, removing the embossing plate, and introducing material to form a second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: DEBORAH KIRCHER, THEODORE LOWES, PAUL T. FINI, BERND KELLER
  • Publication number: 20140367713
    Abstract: Light emitting diodes are disclosed that utilize multiple conversion materials in the conversion process in order to achieve the desired emission color point. Different embodiments of the present invention can comprise different phosphor types in separate layers on, above or around one or a plurality of LED chips to achieve the desired light conversion. The LEDs can then emit a desired combination of light from the LED chips and conversion material. In some embodiments, conversion materials can be applied as layers of different phosphor types in order of longest emission wavelength phosphor first, followed by shorter emission phosphors in sequence as opposed to applying in a homogeneously mixed phosphor converter. The conversion material layers can be applied as a blanket over the LED chips and the area surrounding the chip, such as the surface of a submount holding the LED chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: FAN ZHANG, James IBBETSON, Bernd KELLER, Theodore LOWES, Antony VAN DE VEN, Deborah KIRCHER, Tao GILBERT
  • Publication number: 20130329429
    Abstract: LED packages are disclosed having encapsulants which can have at least one reflective surface. Due to the reflection of light, the encapsulant can serve as a mixing chamber and thus can produce light of a more uniform color. The encapsulant can take many different shapes, including that of a cylinder and that of a rectangular prism. Encapsulants can also include scatterers to further mix the light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Theodore Lowes, Deborah Kircher