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Illumination device

US8422094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2010
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0061
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An illumination device comprising: an optical guide for receiving light emitted from a light source and guiding the light by repetitive transmission and reflection; a reflective member for reflecting light transmitting in the optical guide to an outside of the optical guide within the optical guide; a supplemental reflective member for reflecting light transmitting the reflective member and light leaked from the optical guide while evading the optical guide to an inside of the optical guide, transmitting the reflective member and light leak.

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