# US 2016/0258598 A1 · Light fixture with curved frame > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2016/0258598 A1 - Document ID: US20160258598A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/636,008 - Filed: 2015-03-02 - Published: 2016-09-08 - Earliest claimed: 2015-03-02 - Assignees: JST Performance, LLC - Inventors: Stephen P. Adams - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20160258598A1 ## CPC - F21S 45/47: Passive cooling, e.g. using fins, thermal conductive elements or openings - F21S 45/48: with means for conducting heat from the inside to the outside of the lighting devices, e.g. with fins on the outer surface of the lighting device - F21S 45/49: Attachment of the cooling means - F21S 41/151: arranged in one or more lines - F21Y 2103/10: comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - F21Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED ## Abstract A lighting fixture for protecting and mounting an array of light sources such as LED modules. The fixture includes a frame with a first surface that arcs or curves with an arc angle of between ten and fifty degrees and an arc length of between about ten to fifteen times the arc height. A plurality of LED modules including a lens and bonnet reflector are each functionally coupled against the first surface to direct a combination refracted and reflected beam pattern, the beam pattern of each LED module having a peak luminous intensity directed substantially normally from the first surface in front of and against which each LED module is functionally coupled. The peak luminous intensity of the combination refracted and reflected beam pattern associated with each LED module has a positive angle with respect to the combination refracted and reflected beam pattern from adjacently located LED modules. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A vehicular light fixture, comprising: a frame having first and second sides, the first side having a substantially smooth surface that defines a curved shape along a length of the frame and the second side having fins configured to dissipate heat from the light fixture, wherein the fins are formed together with the frame by extrusion; and a plurality of light sources arranged along the first side, wherein the plurality of light sources are configured to project light radially away from the vehicle in a semi-circumferential pattern. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of light sources includes a light emitting diode. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is configured to emit light along an axis that is normal to the substantially smooth surface. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is configured to generate light in a direction that is different than a direction of light generated by any of the remaining plurality of light sources. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the curved shape exhibits an arc angle of between 10 and 50 degrees. ### Claim 6 (canceled) ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, further comprising: a perimeter ridge configured to form a channel along a length of the frame; and a protective lens extending along a length of the perimeter ridge. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The light fixture of claim 7, wherein the plurality of light sources are displaced within the channel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The light fixture of claim 7, wherein the protective lens is clear. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the plurality of light sources are arranged in a single row. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the plurality of light sources are arranged in multiple rows. ### Claim 12 A vehicular light fixture, comprising: a frame having a convex shape, the frame including, a first side having a substantially smooth surface that is curved along the convex shape; and a second side having fins configured to remove heat from the first side, wherein the fins are formed together with the frame by extrusion; and an array of light sources, wherein each light source of the array of light sources is coupled to a corresponding section of the first surface and the array of light sources is configured to emit light in a semi-circumferential pattern defined by the convex shape away from the vehicle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, wherein each light source is configured to project light away from the light fixture in a direction that is normal to its corresponding section of the first surface. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, wherein each light source is configured to project light away from the light fixture in different directions as defined by the convex shape of the frame. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, wherein a curvature of the convex shape exhibits an arc angle of between 10 and 50 degrees. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, further comprising a reflector in proximity to each light source of the array of light sources. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, further comprising a protective lens coupled to the frame. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The light fixture of claim 17, wherein the protective lens is clear. ### Claim 19 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, wherein the array of light sources are arranged in a single row. ### Claim 20 (depends on 12) The light fixture of claim 12, wherein the array of light sources are arranged in multiple rows. ### Claim 21 A vehicular light fixture, comprising: a frame having first and second sides, the first side having a substantially smooth surface that defines a curved shape along a length of the frame and the second side having fins configured to dissipate heat from the light fixture, wherein the fins are formed together with the frame by die cast; and a plurality of light sources arranged along the first side, wherein the plurality of light sources are configured to project light radially away from the vehicle in a semi-circumferential pattern.