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Lens for low light level lamp

US4975816A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 1989
Grant dateDec 4, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21V5/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lens for use in a stand alone lamp utilizing low wattage light bulbs. The lamp is powered through the utilization of photovoltaic cells which charge a battery which then provides power to the bulb in the absence of the sun. The lens is constructed of a hollow body having horizontally disposed ribs formed on the exterior surface thereof with a clear, unobstructed lower portion closing the bottom of the lens.

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