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Lamp for producing light intensity uniformity
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1991-06-20
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Granted: 1992-12-08
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Expires: 2011-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A circular light emitting filament is positioned adjacent an annular light blocking lip extending from a bowl-shaped reflector. A substantially conical reflector portion extends from the cancer of the reflector and has an apex coincident with the lamp projection axis. The result is that all of the light is reflected before being projected from the lamp and good light intensity uniformity is attained at the illuminated scene.
Inventors
- 👤 Glade M. Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:45
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V7/00; F21V7/0058; F21S; F21S8/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A lamp for producing light intensity uniformity across a plane to be illuminated in front of said lamp comprising: (a) a concave, bowl-shaped, open ended annular reflector that includes (a-1) a centrally positioned outwardly projecting substantially conical reflective portion (9) having an apex (7) coincident with a lamp projection axis (5); (a-2) and furthermore has cross-sections, taken through a plane rotating about and including said lamp projection axis, having reflective surface curvatures assuming the shape as shown in FIG. 1; and (b) a circular light emitting annular member (17) positioned between facing inside peripheral reflective portions of said concave, bowl-shaped, open ended annular reflector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A lamp for producing light intensity uniformity across a plane to be illuminated in front of said lamp comprising: (a) a concave, bowl-shaped, open ended annular reflector that includes (a-1) a centrally positioned outwardly projecting substantially conical reflective portion (9) having an apex (7) coincident with a lamp projection axis (5); (a-2) and furthermore has cross-sections, taken through a plane rotating about and including said lamp projection axis, having reflective surface curvatures assuming the shape as shown in FIG. 1; and (b) a circular light emitting annular member (17) positioned between facing inside peripheral reflective portions of said concave, bowl-shaped, open ended annular reflector.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-12-08 | 1996-06-08 | 1996-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-12-08 | 2000-06-08 | 2000-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-12-08 | 2004-06-08 | 2004-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |