US5829868A
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High intensity lighting projectors
Assignee: Vari Lite Inc
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Filing: 1995-06-07
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Granted: 1998-11-03
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Expires: 2015-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A high intensity light projector for stage, architectural and similar applications includes a controllable image quality projection gate providing advanced visual effects. The projection gate, capable of selectively scattering or transmitting incident light, may be constructed of an array of scattering liquid crystal material in combination with infrared and ultraviolet reduction means which provide in the high intensity beam, a stable thermal environment by minimizing the absorption of light by the projection gate. Additional thermal efficiency is provided by supplemental cooling means. Color control is also provided in the form of dichroic filter wheels forming cooperating adjustable low, high and band width filters including saturation control. A color measuring feedback sensor is also provided. An intensity measuring feedback sensor controls a spatially-modulated, variable-density, reflectively-coated dimming wheel. A programmable gobo system has provisions for gobo selection, orientation, and rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W. Hutton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:01
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S10/00; F21S10/007; F21S45/00; F21S45/40; F21S45/42; F21S45/46; F21V; F21V14/00; F21V14/003; F21V29/00; F21V29/50; F21V29/56; F21V29/70; F21V9/00; F21V9/04; F21V9/40; G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/133; G02F1/1333; G02F1/133382; G02F1/133385; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/16; H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/74; H04N5/7416; H04N5/7441; H04N9/00; H04N9/12; H04N9/31; H04N9/3102; H04N9/3111; H04N9/3114; H04N9/3141; H04N9/3144; H04N9/315; H04N9/3155; H04N9/3197; F21W; F21W2131/00; F21W2131/40; F21W2131/406; G02F1/1334; G02F1/1335; G02F1/133509
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A light projection system for lighting applications having at least one light projector which includes beam intensity control means, said projector comprising: (1) a light beam source for generating a beam having an intensity suitable for lighting applications; (2) a controllable dimmer for adjusting the intensity of said beam; (3) an intensity-indicating feedback device responsive to the adjusted beam and having an output indicative of the intensity level of the adjusted beam; and (4) a controller responsive to said feedback device and arranged for controlling said dimmer in response to an external control signal applied thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A light projection system for lighting applications having at least one light projector which includes beam intensity control means, said projector comprising: (1) a light beam source for generating a beam having an intensity suitable for lighting applications; (2) a controllable dimmer for adjusting the intensity of said beam; (3) an intensity-indicating feedback device responsive to the adjusted beam and having an output indicative of the intensity level of the adjusted beam; and (4) a controller responsive to said feedback device and arranged for controlling said dimmer in response to an external control signal applied thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The light projection system of claim 1 wherein said dimmer includes a transparent disk having a spatially modulated, variable density, reflective coating formed thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The light projection system of claim 1 wherein said dimmer includes a transparent disk having a spatially modulated, variable density, reflective coating formed thereon, said reflective coating defining a spiral path extending from a central region of said disk to a peripheral region of said disk.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The light projection system of claim 3 wherein which said reflective coating begins near said central region of said disk and becomes more dense approaching said peripheral region.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The light projection system of claim 1 wherein said dimmer includes a transparent disk having a spatially modulated, variable density, reflective coating formed thereon, said disk including a central aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The light projection system of claim 1 wherein said dimmer includes a transparent disk having a spatially modulated, variable density, reflective coating formed thereon, said disk including a central aperture, said disk also having a clear area adjacent said aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The light projection system of claim 1 wherein said dimmer includes a transparent disk having s spatially modulated, variable density, reflective coating formed thereon, said disk including a central aperture, said disk also having a clear area adjacent said aperture, said coating defining a spiral path beginning adjacent said clear area and becoming more dense approaching a peripheral edge of said disk.
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