Industry Patents
Patent: 8118451
Reflective Variable Spot Size Lighting Devices and Systems
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Patent Number: |
8118451 |
Title: |
Reflective Variable Spot Size Lighting Devices and Systems |
Abstract: |
In one aspect, a lighting system is disclosed that includes an inner
reflector extending from a proximal end to a distal end along an axis,
where the proximal end is adapted to receive light from a light source
and the distal end provides an exit opening (aperture) for the received
light. The system can further include an outer reflector that is axially
positioned relative to the inner reflector. The outer reflector extends
from a proximal end adapted to receive light from the light source to a
distal end that provides an exit opening (aperture) for the received
light. The inner and outer reflectors are axially movable relative to one
another and are configured such that, beginning in a position with the
inner reflector nested within the outer reflector, distal movement of the
outer reflector (that is, a movement away from the inner reflector) along
the axis about which the reflectors are disposed progressively reduces a
flood spread produced by the lighting system.
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Country of Issue: |
US |
First Named Inventor: |
Householder, Jones |
Assignee: |
Fraen Corporation |
Continuation or Divisional of: |
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International Classification: |
F21L 4/04 |
US Classification: |
362/277 |
Issue Date: |
02-21-2012 |
Filing Date: |
03-13-2009 |
Application : |
12/404107 |
Notes: |
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Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: |
8118451 at Freepatentsonline |
Link to World Patent Family1: |
World Patent Family at European Patent Office |
Link to Google Patents1: |
8118451 at Google Patents |
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