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Remotely lit optical signature lamp

US7976192B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2008
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0018
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lighting system and a method for providing a lighting pattern are disclosed, wherein the lighting system and method minimize non-uniform color and intensity in the lighting pattern, offers unique styling features, and provides design flexibility for the LED package and associated heatsinking devices. The lighting system including a light source, a first light bending device disposed adjacent the light source and adapted to receive light rays emitted from the light source and direct the light rays in a first desired lighting pattern, and a second light bending device disposed around the first light bending device, wherein the optical device is adapted to receive the directed light rays from the first light bending device and direct the light rays in a second desired lighting pattern.

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