Light pipe with uniformly lit appearance

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2008-12-18

2011-12-06

May, Robert (Department: 2885)

Illumination

Light fiber, rod, or pipe

C362S555000, C362S026000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070341

ABSTRACT:
A light pipe having substantially uniform brightness along a length thereof is disclosed. The light pipe includes a first end for receiving a plurality of light rays, a reflective portion for directing the received light rays in a pre-determined internal light pattern, wherein the reflective portion includes a plurality of reflective elements, and an emitting portion for emitting the light rays in a pre-determined light distribution pattern.

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