Fiber optic lighting system

Details Fiber optic lighting system Fiber optic lighting system

1995-11-17

1997-09-23

Sember, Thomas M.

Illumination

Illuminated scale or dial

Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe

362 29, 362 30, 362 32, 385123, 385901, G01D 1128

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056696922

ABSTRACT:
A lighting system utilizing an optical fiber is provided. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, light rays from a light source are focused into an outer end of the optical fiber wound in a spiral shape. The light rays are focused in by a ball lens. In one embodiment, the spiral shape optical fiber is enclosed by a casing having a reflective inner surface along the periphery and the bottom; however, there is an aperture in the casing to permit light rays from the light source to reach the outer end of the spiral shape optical fiber.

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