Optical: systems and elements – Light dispersion
Patent
1996-12-23
1998-10-27
Shafer, Ricky D.
Optical: systems and elements
Light dispersion
359837, 359591, 359592, 362 1, 362 2, 362330, 362339, G02B 504, G02B 2700
Patent
active
058284940
ABSTRACT:
A panel unit for use in a window, a partition, a free standing frame, or in a wall, and having a plurality of vertically stacked, elongated transparent elements arranged in a frame, whereby natural light or artificial light on one side of the panel reflects onto the environment on the one side of the panel unit. The reflected light is transmitted through each transparent element and is refracted and dispersed to create a block of color when viewed on the other side of the panel, which results in a color pattern when viewed on the other side of the panel unit. The transparent elements may be made of lead crystal glass or optical glass, and may be triangularly shaped to produce a maximum light dispersion zone or trapezoidally shaped to produce a minimum light dispersion zone. To resist or reduce glare, a shutter apparatus may be mounted adjacent to the panel unit on the side of the panel unit where the direct sunlight exists, or filters or tinted glass may be used.
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Meyers Diane R.
Shafer Ricky D.
Silverman Arnold B.
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