Illumination – Elongated source light unit or support – With light modifier
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Elongated source light unit or support
With light modifier
C362S351000, C362S806000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07011428
ABSTRACT:
A luminaire having a housing and/or a reflector formed of a patterned material or a material having a pattern disposed on at least a portion or portions thereof reminiscent of a person, place or thing associated with an experience pleasing to an observer of said luminaire, the invention finds particular utility in the formation of a luminaire such as a shoplight as can be employed in a work space such as a space wherein automotive activities are conducted, a luminaire configured according to one embodiment of the invention being formed of a separate channel and reflector and in another embodiment of the invention with at least portions of a reflector formed integrally with a channel. In particular embodiments of the invention, a pattern referred to in the art as a diamond tread plate pattern is employed in order to produce an association of the luminaire with motor sport activities such as professional auto racing and particularly stock car racing.
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Acuity Brands Inc.
Darnell Kenneth E.
Sember Thomas M.
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