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Prefinished deformable metal reflector sheet

US6560845B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2000
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49906
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A prefinished curved reflector suitable for use in recessed lighting, downlighting, head lamps, and tail lamps is made from metal sheet, preferably an aluminum alloy sheet. An outer surface of the metal sheet is either anodized, laminated, or polymer coated to provide desired appearance and performance. Surprisingly, the metal sheet retains its reflectivity and resistance to corrosion even after deformation into a curved reflector.

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