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.  

Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Householder, Jones 
Assignee: Fraen Corporation 
Continuation or Divisional of:  
International Classification: F21L 4/04 
US Classification: 362/277 
Issue Date: 02-21-2012 
Filing Date: 03-13-2009 
Application : 12/404107 
Notes:  
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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