Laser illuminated lighting system utilizing a diffractive optical element
US5890796A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21S43/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lamp assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a remote laser light source coupled with a light transmitting fiber optic light guide which illuminates a unitary thin sheet optic having a diffractive optical element portion, a manifold section, and a kicker section.
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