US Patent 10473273 Lamp with inductive connection to light engine

A lamp is provided that includes a housing including a light projecting end and a base having an electrical connector for connection with a lamp fixture; and a light engine including light emitting diodes (LEDs) that is positioned at the light projecting end of the housing. A driver assembly may be in electrical communication with the electrical connector of the base of the housing. In some embodiments, an inductive connection is positioned between the driver assembly and the light engine. The inductive connection may include a transmission coil in the driver assembly, and a receiver coil in the light engine that provides for the transfer of energy magnetically from the driver assembly to the light engine.