Abstract: Solid-state lighting devices including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and more particularly lumiphoric material structures for LED packages and related methods are disclosed. Cover structures with predefined color points for LED packages may include multiple lumiphoric material structures that are bonded together and arranged within LED packages. Lumiphoric material structures may include preformed and hardened structures, such as phosphor-in-glass or phosphor-in-ceramic, that are bonded together to form cover structures. Certain lumiphoric material structures include multiple sublayers of varying quantities and/or compositions of lumiphoric materials. Lumiphoric material structures with targeted color points may also be reduced to powder form and mixed within a binder for application in LED packages.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices including solid-state light-emitting devices, light-emitting diode (LED) devices, and LED packages with support elements for improved near-field and far-field emissions are disclosed. LED chips may be mounted to support elements in a manner that directs light through the support elements in desired emission directions. Support elements include optical structures that spread and mix light laterally within the support element. Optical structures include various light-altering layers, such as light-diffusing layers or light-reflective layers, that are arranged to effectively increase internal reflections for lateral spreading of light. Patterned arrangements of light-altering layers include portions that mask direct emissions for LED chips, thereby redistributing emissions laterally to increase near-field and/or far-field uniformity across an increased portion of emitting surfaces.

Abstract: Solid-state lighting devices including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and more particularly sealing structures for LED packages are disclosed. Sealing structures include multiple seals within an LED package that provide a multiple barrier structure for enhanced protection from elemental ingress from a surrounding environment. Certain seals may be provided as bonding materials between cover structures and submounts of LED packages, thereby enclosing LED chips. Additional seals may be provided as coatings on surfaces of LED chips and/or submounts that are between cover structures and LED chips. Sealing structures may include multiple levels of hermetic seals with LED packages.

Abstract: A portable food delivery container includes a food storage compartment, a control compartment, and a temperature control source. A control compartment lies adjacent to and in thermal conductivity with the food storage compartment. A modular removable temperature control source is disposed within the control compartment, where the temperature control source effects transfer of thermal energy between the food storage compartment and the control compartment to maintain the food storage compartment at a temperature other than the ambient temperature.

Abstract: A heating element that can be incorporated into a molded foam article closely adjacent to the outer cover sheet without showing any evidence that a heating element is encapsulated within the foam portion of the article and provides essentially the same relatively softness and “feel” that would be obtained if the heating element was not part of the article.

Abstract: A heating element that can be incorporated into a molded foam article closely adjacent to the outer cover sheet without showing any evidence that a heating element is encapsulated within the foam portion of the article and provides essentially the same relatively softness and “feel” that would be obtained if the heating element was not part of the article.

Abstract: A heating element that can be incorporated into a molded foam article closely adjacent to the outer cover sheet without showing any evidence that a heating element is encapsulated within the foam portion of the article and provides essentially the same relatively softness and “feel” that would be obtained if the heating element was not part of the article.

Abstract: A heating element that can be incorporated into a molded foam article closely adjacent to the outer cover sheet without showing any evidence that a heating element is encapsulated within the foam portion of the article and provides essentially the same relatively softness and “feel” that would be obtained if the heating element was not part of the article.

Abstract: A food container for carrying a heated food product that is provided with a seal which connects the lid of the container to the body portion thereof and visually indicates that the food container has been maintained in a heated condition.

Abstract: A food container for carrying a heated food product that is provided with a seal which connects the lid of the container to the body portion thereof and visually indicates that the food container has been maintained in a heated condition.

Abstract: A portable, thermal bag for containing a food product, such as pizza. The bag has top and bottom panels and is closed along both sides and at the rear end. The front end is open to permit insertion and removal of the food product. The top and bottom panels each have an outer cover layer and an inner cover layer, and an electric resistance wire between the cover layers. The resistance wires may be plugged into the cigarette lighter of a delivery vehicle to keep the food product warm. A thermostat is placed in the center of the top panel to control the temperature. The bag has a quick release connector which may also be plugged into a low voltage transformer in a restaurant where several bags may be kept before being used to carry a pizza in a delivery vehicle.