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Low profile overhead lighting fixture lens shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-12
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Granted: 1984-02-14
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Expires: 2002-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A transparent shallow gently bulging substantially spherical segmental shield formed of polycarbonate resin protects a planar lens mounted in an aperture in a door of a conventional low profile streetlight. The shield shell is generally of the shape of a convex spherical segment with an altitude between one-eighth and one-fourth of the length of its base chord and has an external marginal flange. The curvature of the shell may be sharper adjacent to its margin than at its center. The shell may include a vent aperture to drain condensate liquid from the interior of the streetlight.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Merritt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:42
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V3/00; F21V19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A low profile overhead luminaire including a body having an aperture of noncircular profile and light-producing means encircled by the body comprising the combination of a transparent substantially planar glass lens of noncircular profile matching the shape of the aperture and mounted to the body covering the aperture, a transparent shallow gently bulging strong plastic shell of noncircular profile similar to the shape of the aperture and having a central portion substantially in the form of a convex spherical segment with an altitude no more than one-fourth the length of its base chord and having an external flange integral with said central portion, said flange being of varying width, projecting outward from the margin of said central portion and having a maximum width at least as great as one quarter of the radius of said spherical segment central portion, and means for securing said flange to the body at the outer side of said lens.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A low profile overhead luminaire including a body having an aperture of noncircular profile and light-producing means encircled by the body comprising the combination of a transparent substantially planar glass lens of noncircular profile matching the shape of the aperture and mounted to the body covering the aperture, a transparent shallow gently bulging strong plastic shell of noncircular profile similar to the shape of the aperture and having a central portion substantially in the form of a convex spherical segment with an altitude no more than one-fourth the length of its base chord and having an external flange integral with said central portion, said flange being of varying width, projecting outward from the margin of said central portion and having a maximum width at least as great as one quarter of the radius of said spherical segment central portion, and means for securing said flange to the body at the outer side of said lens.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The luminaire defined in claim 1, in which the shell and flange are polycarbonate resin of a thickness of 0.10 inch (2.54 mm) to 0.16 inch (4.06 mm).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The luminaire defined in claim 1, in which the altitude of the shell is between one-eighth and one-quarter of the length of its base chord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The luminaire defined in claim 1, in which the altitude of the shell is between 14% and 20% of the length of its base chord.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-02-13 | 1987-08-15 | 1988-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-13 | 1991-08-15 | 1992-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-13 | 1995-08-15 | 1996-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |