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Illumination apparatus

US8414174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2011
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0061
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An illumination apparatus, comprising at least one light emitting source embedded in a waveguide material is disclosed. The waveguide material is capable of propagating light generated by light emitting source(s), such that at least a portion of the light is diffused within the waveguide material and exits through at least a portion of its surface.

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