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Cooled lighting apparatus and method

US4922385A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 1988
Grant dateMay 1, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133308
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved apparatus and method for illuminating optical fibers includes a bezel block for positioning the ends of optical fibers near an area of illumination that is isolated from the heat of the source of illumination and that is cooled by air flowing through the block. Heat is transferred from the source of illumination by flowing air which is controlled within an enclosure for maintaining low exhaust temperatures.

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