Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Aircraft
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-01
2008-01-01
O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Aircraft
C362S800000, C362S545000, C340S815450
Reexamination Certificate
active
10811684
ABSTRACT:
An aircraft forward position lighting device (1) has a modular configuration, including a mounting module (20) containing solid-state light sources, e.g., light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (210, 230). The mounting module also includes reflectors220. The pattern of light emanating from the light sources and reflectors satisfy Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) regarding minimum light intensity. The device includes a cut-off shield module (10) configured to provide angular cut-offs to the pattern of light, so that the device satisfies FARs regarding overlap between position lights. The device may also include a base assembly module (30) that contains electronic circuitry connecting the light sources to a power source in the aircraft. Electronic updates may be performed by replacing the base assembly module.
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Machi Nicolo F.
McKenzie Mark A.
Singer Jeffrey M.
Honeywell International , Inc.
O'Shea Sandra
Ton Anabel
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