Connector for light-emitting diode strip

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9909743
SERIAL NO

14707936

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Embodiments of the invention relate to connectors for connecting strips of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) end-to-end and for connecting a single strip of LEDs to a power source. The connectors define a compartment to receive a strip of LEDs. Tabs extending inwardly from the sides of the connector retain the strip. Electrical contact with the strip is made by a pair of spring clip contacts that bear against electrical terminals on the strip. A hinged lid has an opening positioned so as not to obstruct the last LED on the strip, and carries a downwardly-facing block that bears against the spring clip ends to keep them in contact with the terminals of the strip. In a strip-to-power connector, the connector defines one compartment for each conductor, and each conductor carries connecting structure. Ends of the spring clip connectors carry complementary connecting structure.

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ELEMENTAL LED INC885 TRADEMARK DRIVE SUITE 200 RENO NV 89521

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dankelmann, Andreas San Francisco, US 6 165
Kelley, Mark D Oakland, US 10 189

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