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Light fixture with controllable light block
Assignee: Musco Corp
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Filing: 1995-04-17
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Granted: 1999-01-19
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Expires: 2015-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A lighting fixture with a controllable light block. The fixture includes a reflector and high intensity discharge lamp that requires a re-strike or warm-up period to come to full brightness or intensity. A cover member is mounted to the reflector and is moveable between an unblocked position and a blocked position. Movement of the cover member is immediate so that blockage of light from the fixture is immediately effectuated. The apparatus is configured so that cover member can be in the blocked position for indefinite periods of time even though the arc lamp continues to be operated at full power, without heat buildup which is detrimental to any part of the apparatus. The cover member also allows light control and special effects lighting options. Another aspect of the invention utilizes an aperture in the cover member that is alignable with the light source when the cover member is in the blocked position. Different inserts can be placed in the aperture, or it can be opened and closed independently to create special or theatrical effects including changes in color.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas A. Stone
- 👤 Joe P. Crookham
- 👤 Dorothy K. DiSanto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:27
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V29/00; F21V29/50; F21V29/502; F21V29/505; F21V11/00; F21V11/02; F21V11/16; F21V11/18; F21V14/00; F21V14/08; F21V17/00; F21V17/02; F21V29/70; F21V29/74; F21V9/00; F21V9/08; G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/20; G03B21/2006; G03B21/2026; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/15; F21V21/30; F21V29/85; F21V29/89; F21W; F21W2131/00; F21W2131/40; F21W2131/406
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A high intensity lighting fixture, including a high intensity light source that requires a warm-up period to come to close to full or full intensity, with quick on/off control while maintaining substantial light intensity from the light source once the warm-up period is completed, comprising: a mounting member; the high intensity light source mounted to the mounting member; a reflector mounted to the mounting member; the reflector defining an opening through which light from the light source is directed externally of the fixture; a cover member mounted to the fixture; and the cover member being moveable between a first position and a second position which blocks and encloses substantially all of the opening of the reflector at or near the opening of the reflector, the cover member including an aperture that is closeable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A high intensity lighting fixture, including a high intensity light source that requires a warm-up period to come to close to full or full intensity, with quick on/off control while maintaining substantial light intensity from the light source once the warm-up period is completed, comprising: a mounting member; the high intensity light source mounted to the mounting member; a reflector mounted to the mounting member; the reflector defining an opening through which light from the light source is directed externally of the fixture; a cover member mounted to the fixture; and the cover member being moveable between a first position and a second position which blocks and encloses substantially all of the opening of the reflector at or near the opening of the reflector, the cover member including an aperture that is closeable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein the light source is a high intensity arc lamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein the reflector is symmetrical about an axis, comprised of one or more surfaces of revolution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein a largest diameter of the reflector is on the order of at least a foot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fixture of claim 1 further including a pivot bracket attached to the reflector and a pivot connection on the cover member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein the cover member is pivotably attached to at least one of the reflector and the mounting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein the cover member has interior and exterior surfaces, and the interior surface absorbs heat and the exterior surface radiates heat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein the reflector has an exterior heat radiating surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein the reflector is thermally conductive to promote the transfer of heat from the light source.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein the cover member has thermal conductive walls to promote the transfer of heat from the light source.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The fixture of claim 1 further comprising a small gap defined by the cover member and the reflector when the cover member is in the second position to allow the escape of heat.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fixture of claim 11 wherein the gap is at or near an upper portion of the fixture.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein the aperture is generally alignable with the opening in the reflector when the cover member is substantially in the second position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fixture of claim 13 wherein the aperture is filled by at least one of a set comprising an opaque member, a controllable shutter member, a colored filter member, and a gel filter member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein the cover member controls projection of light when in the first position by being positioned in the light from the light source.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
196 words
A lighting fixture comprising: a reflector of over one foot largest diameter having a relatively thin wall defining an interior reflecting surface and an exterior surface, connection members to mount the reflector to a mounting member, and a lens covering an opening to the interior reflecting surface; a high intensity discharge lamp enclosed within the reflector, the lamp having a warm-up period and being of high intensity and high power, the reflector having a relatively large surface area in comparison to the lamp; a cover member pivotably mounted to the reflector and having a size and shape that allow it to completely block the opening and lens of the reflector and to pivot to un-block substantially all of the opening and lens of the reflector; and the cover member having a relatively large surface area in comparison to the lamp and, when blocking the opening and lens of the reflector, defining a volume of space of substantial amount so that surface area of the reflector and cover member and the volume of space preventing detrimental levels of heat build-up when the cover member completely blocks the opening, even if the lamp is maintained at full intensity.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
196 words
A lighting fixture comprising: a reflector of over one foot largest diameter having a relatively thin wall defining an interior reflecting surface and an exterior surface, connection members to mount the reflector to a mounting member, and a lens covering an opening to the interior reflecting surface; a high intensity discharge lamp enclosed within the reflector, the lamp having a warm-up period and being of high intensity and high power, the reflector having a relatively large surface area in comparison to the lamp; a cover member pivotably mounted to the reflector and having a size and shape that allow it to completely block the opening and lens of the reflector and to pivot to un-block substantially all of the opening and lens of the reflector; and the cover member having a relatively large surface area in comparison to the lamp and, when blocking the opening and lens of the reflector, defining a volume of space of substantial amount so that surface area of the reflector and cover member and the volume of space preventing detrimental levels of heat build-up when the cover member completely blocks the opening, even if the lamp is maintained at full intensity.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixture of claim 16 wherein the reflector is symmetrical about an axis, comprised of one or more surfaces of revolution.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fixture of claim 16 wherein the cover member has interior and exterior surfaces, and the interior surface absorbs heat and the exterior surface radiates heat.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fixture of claim 16 wherein the reflector has an exterior heat radiating surface.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fixture of claim 16 wherein the reflector is thermally conductive to promote the transfer of heat from the lamp.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fixture of claim 16 wherein the cover member has thermal conductive walls to promote the transfer of heat from the lamp.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fixture of claim 16 further comprising a gap defined by the cover member and the reflector when the cover member is blocking the opening to allow the escape of heat.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fixture of claim 16 wherein the gap is at or near an upper portion of the fixture.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fixture of claim 16 further comprising an aperture in the cover member generally alignable with the opening in the reflector when the cover member is substantially blocking the opening.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fixture of claim 24 wherein the aperture is filled by at least one of a set comprising an opaque member, a controllable shutter member, a colored filter member, and a gel filter member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
37 words
The fixture of claim 16 wherein the cover member controls projection of light when pivoted to un-block at least most of the opening and lens of the reflector by being positioned in the light from the lamp.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fixture of claim 26 wherein the cover member functions as a reflector extension visor when pivoted to un-block at least most of the opening and lens of the reflector.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixture of claim 26 wherein the cover member includes an inner surface portion which is reflective.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-01-18 | 2002-07-20 | 2003-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-01-18 | 2006-07-20 | 2007-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-01-18 | 2010-07-20 | 2011-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |