Light shelf assembly and methods of installing the same

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2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Mahoney, Christopher (Department: 2862)

Optical: systems and elements

Building interior illumination with reflected, refracted or...

C359S596000, C052S078000

Reexamination Certificate

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07940460

ABSTRACT:
Various embodiments provide a modular light shelf assembly in which individual light shelf units are substantially prefabricated. For example, in various embodiments, the assembly includes pre-fabricated support arms that are secured adjacent an interior wall of a building adjacent a window opening. Each of the support arms define at least one channel, and each light shelf includes at least one protrusion extending from each of a first side and a second side of the light shelf. The protrusion on the first side of the light shelf slidably engages the channel of the support arm adjacent the first side of the light shelf, and the protrusion on the second side of the light shelf slidably engages the channel on the support arm adjacent the second side of the light shelf to secure the light shelf between the adjacent support arms.

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