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F21K 9/27

Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with two fittings for each light source, e.g. for substitution of fluorescent tubes

Full Title

Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers > Light sources comprising attachment means > Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with two fittings for each light source, e.g. for substitution of fluorescent tubes

3 direct subcodes

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  • F21K 9/272 Details of end parts, i.e. the parts that connect the light source to a fitting; Arrangement of components within end parts (F21K9/278 takes precedence)
  • F21K 9/275 Details of bases or housings, i.e. the parts between the light-generating element and the end caps; Arrangement of components within bases or housings (F21K9/278 takes precedence)
  • F21K 9/278 Arrangement or mounting of circuit elements integrated in the light source

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F21, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. VALEO VISION FR 2,820
  2. SIGNIFY HOLDING NL 2,374
  3. KOITO MANUFACTURING COMPANY JP 1,890
  4. KOITO MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1,722
  5. LG INNOTEK COMPANY KR 1,624
  6. OSRAM DE 1,507
  7. LG ELECTRONICS KR 1,458
  8. PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY JP 1,433
  9. ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING AT 1,349
  10. PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 1,275