Abstract: A lighting device comprising a solid-state light source, and a diffuser configured for color mixing of the light from the solid-state light source and spatially separated therefrom, the diffuser comprising at least one phosphor material. Methods of fabricating a lighting device having a reduced total amount of phosphor comprising combining an amount of phosphor with a diffuser structure.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising a light source and a diffuser spaced from the light source. The lighting device further comprises a wavelength conversion material disposed between the light source and the diffuser and spaced from the light source and the diffuser, wherein the diffuser is shaped such that there are different distances between the diffuser and said conversion material at different emission angles. In other embodiments the diffuser includes areas with different diffusing characteristics. Some lamps are arranged to meet A19 and Energy Star lighting standards.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to coupling agents capable of dispersing a high loading of nanoparticles into a polymer matrix to provide a nanocomposite with a combination of desirable optical and mechanical properties of the constituent materials. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to high loading nanocomposites comprising nanoparticles coupled with a polymer matrix. Light-emitting devices incorporating the nanocomposite are also disclosed.

Abstract: A light emitter package comprising a light emitter disposed on a surface and a primary optic comprising an encapsulant disposed over the light emitter is disclosed. The package further comprises at least one intermediate element on the surface and at least partially surrounding the light emitter such that the intermediate element at least partially defines the shape of the primary optic. The intermediate element is configured so at least a portion of the intermediate element can be removed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to optical media precursors and/or encapsulants, the optical media and encapsulants configurable for use in lighting devices. Specifically, the optical media and/or encapsulant material comprises at least one silsesquioxane moiety and at least one transition metal and/or lanthanide metal. Methods of reducing degradation of the optical media and/or encapsulant from heat and/or optical flux exposure using same are disclosed. Methods of increasing refractive index of an optical media and/or encapsulant using silsesquioxane and transition metal and/or lanthanide metal are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to optical media and/or encapsulant precursors and optical media encapsulants produced therefrom, the optical media and/or encapsulants configurable for use in lighting devices. Specifically, the optical media and/or encapsulant precursors comprises at least one chemically functionalized silsesquioxane moiety. Methods of reducing degradation from heat and/or optical flux exposure using the optical media and/or encapsulant comprising chemically functionalized silsesquioxane are disclosed.

Abstract: A light emitter package with primary optic and method of fabricating the same is disclosed that comprises a light emitter disposed on a surface. The package further comprises at least one intermediate element on the surface and at least partially surrounding the light emitter. Furthermore, an encapsulant is over the light emitter forming a primary optic. The intermediate element at least partially defines the shape of the primary optic.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising a solid-state light source, and a diffuser configured for color mixing of the light from the solid-state light source and spatially separated therefrom, the diffuser comprising at least one phosphor material. Methods of fabricating a lighting device having a reduced total amount of phosphor comprising combining an amount of phosphor with a diffuser structure.

Abstract: Solid state modules and fixtures comprising different combinations and arrangements of a light source, one or more wavelength conversion materials, thermally conductive connection adapters allowing dissipation of heat outside of the module, and a remote power supply unit. This arrangement allows for greater thermal efficiency and reliability while employing solid state lighting and providing emission patterns that are equivalent with ENERGY STAR® standards. Some embodiments additionally place compensation circuits, previously included with power supply units, on the optical element itself, remote from the power supply unit. Various embodiments of the invention may be used to address many of the difficulties associated with utilizing efficient solid state light sources such as LEDs in the fabrication of lamps or bulbs suitable for direct replacement of traditional incandescent bulbs or fixtures using bulbs.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising a light source and a diffuser spaced from the light source. The lighting device further comprises a wavelength conversion material disposed between the light source and the diffuser and spaced from the light source and the diffuser, wherein the diffuser is shaped such that there are different distances between the diffuser and said conversion material at different emission angles. In other embodiments the diffuser includes areas with different diffusing characteristics. Some lamps are arranged to meet A19 and Energy Star lighting standards.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to coating formulations for neodymium-iron-boron type magnetic powders manufactured from rapid solidification processes for the purpose, inter alia, of corrosion and oxidation resistance when exposed to aggressive environments. The coating formulation preferably contains an epoxy binder, curing agent, an accelerating agent, and a lubricant. By incorporating coupling agents and optionally, other specialty additives with the magnetic powder and the organic epoxy components, additional oxidation and corrosion prevention, enhanced adhesion and dispersion between the filler and matrix phases can be achieved. This disclosure relates to all such rare earth-transition metal-boron (RE-TM-B) powders produced by rapid solidification and encompasses both the bonded magnet products that include combinations of the materials mentioned and the application processes.