Light pipe and illuminating device having the same

Details Light pipe and illuminating device having the same Light pipe and illuminating device having the same

2008-11-10

2011-11-15

Ward, John A (Department: 2885)

Illumination

Light modifier

Refractor

C362S339000, C362S551000, C362S582000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08057073

ABSTRACT:
A light pipe and an illuminating device having the light pipe are provided. The light pipe may include an optical film in a rolled shape to have a hollow conduit and a supporter surrounding a surface of the optical film. The supporter may have at least one of a protrusion and an indentation on a surface of the supporter.

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