Illumination device for simulating neon lighting with reflector
US6834979B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S362/80
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An illumination device utilizes a profiled rod or material having waveguide that preferentially scatters light entering a light receiving surface so as to along the length of the rod. A light source is positioned adjacent the light receiving surface with a reflecting member or coating juxtaposed against that surface for reflecting light into the light receiving surface.
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