US Patent 10132488 System and method for providing LED lighting

A system for supporting light emitting diodes (LEDs) for providing light to promote plant growth is disclosed. The system provides a tube or cylinder with various facets that provide support surfaces for strips of LEDs. The tubular shape promotes the creation of a flow of air along the tube or cylinder to enhance heat transfer though convection. The system also allows positioning of the lights along the length of plants, and thus avoiding issues associates with providing light to just the highest leaves of the plant.