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Interface tube with stepped configuration

US7033029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2004
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21V2200/40
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An interface tube is provided for an image display device. In one embodiment, an interface tube having an inside surface and a center region where the at least a portion of the inside surface includes light-disbursing elements. The light-disbursing elements may be configured to direct a substantial portion of reflected light away from the center region to prevent center region from exceeding a specified temperature.

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