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Lighting fixture including a neutral density polymeric material for controlled light distribution

US5967648A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 1998
Grant dateOct 19, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21Y2103/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A luminaire having both a direct and indirect lighting component is provided. The luminaire includes a fixture including a lamp. A neutral density polymeric material is disposed below the lamp. The neutral density polymeric material includes a polymeric substrate carrying a predetermined pattern for reflecting and transmitting incident light from the lamp.

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