Abstract: Side light LED troffer tube. In an aspect, a side light LED tube is provided that includes a tube having at least one light receiving portion configured to receive light and gradient optics formed on the tube. The gradient optics providing a transparency gradient configured to distribute the light to achieve a selected emitted light intensity variation across a selected surface of the tube.

Abstract: Side light LED troffer tube. In an aspect, a side light LED tube is provided that includes a tube having at least one light receiving portion configured to receive light and gradient optics formed on the tube. The gradient optics providing a transparency gradient configured to distribute the light to achieve a selected emitted light intensity variation across a selected surface of the tube.

Abstract: A light source includes one or more solid state light emitting devices, a heat spreader thermally coupled to the one or more light emitting devices, and a mounting carriage configured to mount the one or more solid state light emitting devices in a lighting fixture light and thermally couple the heat spreader to the lighting fixture.

Abstract: Gradient optics for even light distribution of LED light sources. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided for uniform distribution of light emitted from a light source. The apparatus includes a panel coupled to receive the light emitted from the light source, and gradient optics disposed on the panel, the gradient optics providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light. In another aspect, an apparatus includes means for receiving the light emitted from the light source, and means for providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a solid state light emitting source and a first radiator thermally coupled to the solid state light emitting source, wherein the radiator is configured to be connectable to a second apparatus. The illumination apparatus further includes a one or more electrical conductors coupled to the radiator, wherein the electrical conductors are adapted to couple electrically to the solid state light emitting source.

Abstract: Gradient optics for even light distribution of LED light sources. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided for uniform distribution of light emitted from a light source. The apparatus includes a panel coupled to receive the light emitted from the light source, and gradient optics disposed on the panel, the gradient optics providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light. In another aspect, an apparatus includes means for receiving the light emitted from the light source, and means for providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light.

Abstract: LED module with integrated thermal spreader. In an aspect, an LED module is provided that includes an LED light source, a driver connected to energize the LED light source, and a thermal spreader thermally coupled to at least one of the LED light source and the driver, the thermal spreader configured to provide a thermal conduction path to conduct heat energy away from the LED module. In another aspect, a lighting device includes a heat sink and an LED module mated with the heat sink. The LED module includes an LED light source, a driver connected to energize the LED light source, and a thermal spreader thermally coupled to at least one of the LED light source and the driver, the thermal spreader forming a thermal conduction path with the heat sink to conduct thermal energy away from the LED module.

Abstract: A street light may include a pole and a head attached to the pole. The head may include a lighting module. The lighting module may include a light-emitting device configured to emit light, a thermal interface configured to conduct heat away from the light-emitting device, an optical element configured to transmit the emitted light in a light distribution pattern on an area located a distance away from the lighting module, and a reflective surface configured to redirect a portion of the light transmitted by the optical element.

Abstract: A street light includes a pole, arm and a head attached to the pole, wherein the head comprises a light source having a plurality of solid state light emitting devices and an optical element configured to produce a light distribution pattern from light emitted from the solid state light emitting devices, wherein the light source is configured to be powered directly from an AC source.

Abstract: A light source includes one or more solid state light emitting devices, a heat spreader thermally coupled to the one or more light emitting devices, and a mounting carriage configured to mount the one or more solid state light emitting devices in a lighting fixture light and thermally couple the heat spreader to the lighting fixture.

Abstract: A light source includes a plurality of solid state light emitters arranged in first and second light emitter groups, a printed circuit board for supporting the solid state light emitters, a thermally conductive mounting fixture, and a heat sink. The mounting fixture secures the light emitters and the circuit board to the heat sink. A reflector might also be supported by the mounting fixture. The light emitter within each light emitter group are connected in series, with the first light emitter group connected in parallel to the second light emitter group, but with reverse polarity, such that the light source is configured to be powered directly from an AC source.

Abstract: A light source includes one or more solid state light emitting devices, a heat spreader thermally coupled to the one or more light emitting devices, and a mounting carriage configured to mount the one or more solid state light emitting devices in a lighting fixture light and thermally couple the heat spreader to the lighting fixture.

Abstract: A light source includes a plurality of solid state light emitters configured to be powered directly from an AC source, and means for providing an electrically insulating and thermally conductive attachment between the solid state light emitters and a heat sink.

Abstract: Gradient optics for controllable light distribution for LED light sources. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a panel coupled to receive light emitted from a light source and gradient optics disposed on the panel. The gradient optics providing a transparency gradient that filters the light to achieve a selected emitted light intensity variation across a selected surface of the panel.

Abstract: Gradient optics for even light distribution of LED light sources. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided for uniform distribution of light emitted from a light source. The apparatus includes a panel coupled to receive the light emitted from the light source, and gradient optics disposed on the panel, the gradient optics providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light. In another aspect, an apparatus includes means for receiving the light emitted from the light source, and means for providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light.

Abstract: A street light may include a pole and a head attached to the pole. The head may include a lighting module. The lighting module may include a light-emitting device configured to emit light, a thermal interface configured to conduct heat away from the light-emitting device, an optical element configured to transmit the emitted light in a light distribution pattern on an area located a distance away from the lighting module, and a reflective surface configured to redirect a portion of the light transmitted by the optical element.

Abstract: Gradient optics for even light distribution of LED light sources. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided for uniform distribution of light emitted from a light source. The apparatus includes a panel coupled to receive the light emitted from the light source, and gradient optics disposed on the panel, the gradient optics providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light. In another aspect, an apparatus includes means for receiving the light emitted from the light source, and means for providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light.

Abstract: Gimbaled LED array module. In an aspect, In an LED mounting assembly is provided for directing light emitted from an LED array. The LED mounting assembly includes a gimbaled assembly configured to receive the LED array and to allow for positioning the LED array to direct the light emitted from the LED array. The LED mounting assembly also includes a body portion configured to receive the gimbaled assembly, and a connector coupled to the body portion, the connector configured to provide at least one of an electrical connection and a mechanical connection for the mounting assembly.

Abstract: A street light includes a pole, arm and a head attached to the pole, wherein the head comprises a light source having a plurality of solid state light emitting devices and an optical element configured to produce a light distribution pattern from light emitted from the solid state light emitting devices, wherein the light source is configured to be powered directly from an AC source.

Abstract: LED module with integrated thermal spreader. In an aspect, an LED module is provided that includes an LED light source, a driver connected to energize the LED light source, and a thermal spreader thermally coupled to at least one of the LED light source and the driver, the thermal spreader configured to provide a thermal conduction path to conduct heat energy away from the LED module. In another aspect, a lighting device includes a heat sink and an LED module mated with the heat sink. The LED module includes an LED light source, a driver connected to energize the LED light source, and a thermal spreader thermally coupled to at least one of the LED light source and the driver, the thermal spreader forming a thermal conduction path with the heat sink to conduct thermal energy away from the LED module.