Illumination – Light modifier – Translucent or opaque
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-17
2010-11-23
Consilvio, Mark (Department: 2872)
Illumination
Light modifier
Translucent or opaque
C359S599000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07837361
ABSTRACT:
Light control devices (76, 80, 82) implemented with diffusers exhibiting controllable diffusion characteristics provide anisotropic luminous intensity distributions and glare control at high viewing angles while maintaining high luminaire efficiency or daylight utilization.
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