Light emitting diode with reduced far-field radiation pattern variation

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EP 1 276 158 B8

(12)	CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION
	Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15)	Correction information:
	Corrected version no 1 (W1 B1)

(48)	Corrigendum issued on:
	13.04.2011 Bulletin 2011/15

(45)	Mention of the grant of the patent:
	02.03.2011 Bulletin 2011/09

(21)	Application number: 02077498.0

(22)	Date of filing: 24.06.2002

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International Patent Classification (IPC):

H01L 33/60^(2010.01)

(54)	Light emitting diode with reduced far-field radiation pattern variation Leuchtdiode mit reduzierter Variation der Fernfeldstrahlung Diode électroluminescente avec réduction de variation du rayonnement en champ lointain

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	DE

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Priority:

11.07.2001 US 904015

(43)	Date of publication of application:
	15.01.2003 Bulletin 2003/03

(73)	Proprietor: Philips Lumileds Lighting Company LLC
	San Jose CA 95131 (US)

(72)	Inventors:
	Shen, Yu-Chen Prof. Holstlaan 6, 5656 AA Eindhoven (NL) Steigerwald, Daniel A. Prof. Holstlaan 6, 5656 AA Eindhoven (NL)

(74)	Representative: Peters, Rudolf Johannes et al
	Philips Intellectual Property & Standards P.O. Box 220 5600 AE Eindhoven 5600 AE Eindhoven (NL)

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References cited: :

WO-A-00/65667
DE-A1- 19 747 433
JP-A- 61 110 476

WO-A-01/41225
GB-A- 2 311 413
US-A- 5 998 232

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