Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Condition responsive
Patent
1987-01-02
1988-08-16
Sikes, William L.
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Condition responsive
350 9610, 362 32, G02B 600, G02B 604, F21V 704
Patent
active
047639849
ABSTRACT:
Improved lighting apparatus and method for use in decorative and in hazardous environments uses optical fibers which are illuminated from one or both ends, and which are configured to support higher order modes of light flux propagating therein to produce substantial lateral emissions of light flux through the surface of the fibers along the entire length thereof.
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Awai George K.
Ernst Michael D.
Sikes William L.
Ullah Akm E.
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