Systems and methods for supplying a distributed light source
US7437035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/42
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed methods, apparatuses and system for establishing a linear radiant electromagnet energy field. In one embodiment of the invention, a system for providing a linear field of electromagnetic energy includes a laser, at least one length of single mode or multimode optical fiber including a core having a stitched diffraction grating of predetermined pitch for diffracting electromagnetic energy in a predetermined direction, a longitudinal optical element having a convex surface and a length corresponding to the length of optical fiber, wherein the optical element is sized such that the convex surface is positioned at a predetermined distance from the optical fiber and in a direction to receive electromagnetic energy diffracted by the grating of the optical fiber thereby establishing a linear lighting field and a lenticular array.
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