Method of using light-emitting diode (led) lighting to illuminate the interior of microwave ovens

Abstract

A Light Emitting Diode light system for a domestic appliance includes a Light Emitting Diode light panel mounted on a first wall of the appliance. Light Emitting Diodes are mounted along a periphery of the panel for emitting light through a first surface of the panel. A second reflective surface is formed opposite the first surface of the panel. A diffuser is provided for diffusing light emitted by the Light Emitting Diodes. A power supply source connected to the Light Emitting Diode panel for providing power to the panel. A method of illuminating the interior of a microwave oven includes providing a first Light Emitting Diode panel mounted on a first wall of the microwave; providing a second Light Emitting Diode panel mounted on the first wall of the microwave; providing a diffuser for diffusing light emitted by the light emitting diodes; and providing a power supply source connected to the Light Emitting Diode panel to provide power to the panel.

1 . A Light Emitting Diode light system for a domestic appliance, comprising:
 a first Light Emitting Diode light panel mounted on a first wall of said appliance,   wherein Light Emitting Diodes are mounted along a periphery of said light panel for emitting light through a first surface of said panel;   a second reflective surface formed on said panel opposite said first surface;   a diffuser provided on said panel for diffusing light emitting by said Light Emitting Diodes; and   a power supply source connected to said Light Emitting Diode panel for providing power to said panel.   
     
     
         2 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 1 , further comprising a second Light Emitting Diode light panel mounted on a second wall of said appliance opposite said first wall. 
     
     
         3 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 2 , further comprising a third Light Emitting Diode panel mounted on said first side wall of said appliance. 
     
     
         4 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 3 , further comprising a fourth Light Emitting Diode panel mounted on said second side wall of said appliance. 
     
     
         5 . The Light Emitting Diode light panel of  claim 1 , wherein said diffuser comprises a lens. 
     
     
         6 . The Light Emitting Diode light panel of  claim 1 , wherein said first Light Emitting Diode panel is mounted within a cavity formed in said first wall. 
     
     
         7 . The Light Emitting Diode light panel of  claim 2 , wherein said second Light Emitting Diode panel is mounted within a cavity formed in said second wall. 
     
     
         8 . The Light Emitting Diode light of  claim 3 , wherein said third Light Emitting Diode system panel is mounted within a cavity formed in said first wall. 
     
     
         9 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 4 , wherein said fourth Light Emitting Diode panel is mounted within a cavity in said second wall. 
     
     
         10 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 1 , wherein a shield is mounted over said first Light Emitting Diode panel. 
     
     
         11 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 2 , wherein a shield is mounted over said second Light Emitting Diode panel. 
     
     
         12 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 3 , wherein a shield is mounted over said third Light Emitting Diode panel. 
     
     
         13 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 4 , wherein a shield is mounted over said fourth Light Emitting Diode panel. 
     
     
         14 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 1 , wherein said power supply source supplies a Direct Current to power said Light Emitting Diode panel. 
     
     
         15 . The Light Emitting diode light system of  claim 1 , wherein said power supply source supplies an Alternating Current to power said Light Emitting Diode panel. 
     
     
         16 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 1 , wherein said appliance comprises a microwave oven. 
     
     
         17 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 1 , wherein said appliance comprises a wall-mounted microwave oven. 
     
     
         18 . The Light Emitting Diode light system of  claim 1 , wherein said appliance comprises an over-the-range microwave oven. 
     
     
         19 . A method of illuminating the interior of a microwave oven, comprising:
 providing a first Light Emitting Diode panel mounted on a first wall of said microwave oven;   providing a second Light Emitting Diode panel mounted on said first wall of said microwave oven spaced apart from said first Light Emitting Diode panel;   providing a diffuser for each of said first and second Light Emitting Diode panels for diffusing light emitted by said light emitting diodes; and   providing a power supply source connected to each of said first and second Light Emitting Diode panels to provide power to said panels.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising the step of providing a shield for said first Light Emitting Diode panel and a shield for said second Light Emitting Diode panel. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein said step of providing a diffuser comprises providing a lens. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein said step of providing a power supply source comprises providing a Direct Current source. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein said step of providing a power supply source comprises providing an Alternating Current source. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein said first Light Emitting Diode panel and said second Light Emitting Diode panel are provided on a top wall of said microwave. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein said first Light Emitting Diode panel and said second Light Emitting Diode panel are provided on a bottom wall of said microwave oven. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein said first Light Emitting Diode panel and said second Light Emitting Diode panel are provided on an interior side wall of said microwave oven. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein said first Light Emitting Diode panel and said second Light Emitting Diode panel are provided on a rear cavity wall of said microwave oven. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein said first Light Emitting Diode panel and said second Light Emitting Diode panel are provided on the door of said microwave oven.