US5079683A
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Appartaus for producing light distributions
Assignee: TAILORED LIGHTING Co
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Filing: 1991-02-08
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Granted: 1992-01-07
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Expires: 2011-02-08
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for producing spectrally different light distributions which have the same irradiance is disclosed. This apparatus contains a light source and an adjustable, opto-mechanical filter means. The filter means contains an adjustment means for simultaneously varying the spectral distribution of light passing through the filter while maintaining the flux of the light at a substantially constant irradiance level.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin P. McGuire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:16
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V9/00; F21V9/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A apparatus for continuously producing at least two spectrally different light distributions possessing substantially the same irradiance, wherein said apparatus is comprised of a light source for providing light and a adjustable, opto-mechanical filter means for attenuating light from said light source, wherein said adjustable, opto-mechanical filter means is comprised of: 1. opto-mechanical means for simultaneously varying the flux and the spectral distribution of light which passes through said opto-mechanical means; and 2. opto-mechanical adjustment means for simultaneously varying said spectral distribution of said light which passes through said opto-mechanical means while maintaining said flux of said light which passes through said opto-mechanical device at a substantially constant irradiance level, wherein said opto-mechanical adjustment means does not comprise an electrical circuit.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A apparatus for continuously producing at least two spectrally different light distributions possessing substantially the same irradiance, wherein said apparatus is comprised of a light source for providing light and a adjustable, opto-mechanical filter means for attenuating light from said light source, wherein said adjustable, opto-mechanical filter means is comprised of: 1. opto-mechanical means for simultaneously varying the flux and the spectral distribution of light which passes through said opto-mechanical means; and 2. opto-mechanical adjustment means for simultaneously varying said spectral distribution of said light which passes through said opto-mechanical means while maintaining said flux of said light which passes through said opto-mechanical device at a substantially constant irradiance level, wherein said opto-mechanical adjustment means does not comprise an electrical circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said apparatus is comprised of reflector means for guiding light from said light source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said opto-mechanical adjustment means is unmotorized.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein said apparatus is comprised of a hood.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 4, wherein said hood shields at least about 96 percent of the ambient light which contacts said apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein said light source provides a full spectrum of light.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein said apparatus is comprised of at least two light sources, at least one of which emits ultraviolet light.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein said apparatus is comprised of means for ventilating said apparatus.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 8, wherein said means for ventilating is comprised of at least one fan.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein said apparatus is comprised of at least one inverted-V shaped reflector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 10, wherein said opto-mechanical adjustment means is comprised of at least one optical glass filter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein at least one of said reflectors is adjustable.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 12, wherein said opto-mechanical adjustment means is comprised of a cable and at least two pulleys.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein said opto-mechanical adjustment means is comprised of a movable shutter operatively attached to said optical glass filter.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 14, wherein said movable shutter is comprised of a multiplicity of light-attenuating segments and is collapsible.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 15, wherein said movable shutter is comprised of at least one orifice.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said opto-mechanical adjustment means is housed in a body which consists essentially of extruded metal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 14, wherein said shutter is comprised of filter glass.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 18, wherein said filter glass is color-correcting filter glass.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said opto-mechanical adjustment means is comprised of a control knob operatively connected to said opto-mechanical filter means.
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