Methods and systems for maintaining the illumination intensity of light emitting diodes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9301363
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13119786

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Systems and methods for maintaining the illumination intensity of one or more LEDs above a minimal intensity level. The systems and methods may include: (1) a current regulator for regulating the current in a circuit; (2) a voltage source for applying current to a circuit; (3) an LED with a minimal intensity level that correlates to a set-point temperature; and (4) a thermal sensor that is in proximity to the LED and adapted to sense a temperature proximal to the LED. The thermal sensor may transmit a signal to the current regulator if the sensed temperature exceeds the set-point temperature. Thereafter, the current regulator may take steps to regulate the current in order to maintain the LED illumination intensity above the minimal intensity level.

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ANTARES CAPITAL LP AS SUCCESSOR AGENT500 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO IL 60661

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Berger, Valeriy K Plano, US 13 124
Berman, George Plano, US 13 340
Coker, Jim Allen, US 5 5
Gunter, John B Flower Mound, US 16 188
Zlotnikov, Vadim Dallas, US 11 44

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