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F21K 9/60

Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction

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Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers > Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction

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  • F21K 9/61 using light guides
  • F21K 9/62 using mixing chambers, e.g. housings with reflective walls
  • F21K 9/64 using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
  • F21K 9/65 specially adapted for changing the characteristics or the distribution of the light, e.g. by adjustment of parts
  • F21K 9/66 Details of globes or covers forming part of the light source
  • F21K 9/68 Details of reflectors forming part of the light source
  • F21K 9/69 Details of refractors forming part of 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