Illumination – Light source and modifier – Including reflector
Patent
1999-02-01
2000-10-17
O'Shea, Sandra
Illumination
Light source and modifier
Including reflector
362308, 362348, 362350, F21V 700
Patent
active
061320668
ABSTRACT:
An optical unit is provided for use in a suspended aisle luminaire. The optical unit comprises a plurality of metalized reflecting components which are operative to produce a uniform illuminance level along vertical surfaces of an aisle while minimizing glare toward workers in the aisle. Secondly, the optical unit includes a plurality of non-metalized reflecting components which are operative to illuminate the vertical and horizontal surfaces of the aisle. Additionally, the optical unit may further comprise a plurality of refracting components which are operative to illuminate vertical surfaces near the luminaire and reduce dark spots on the vertical surfaces.
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Fouke Herbert A.
Freedman Joshua M.
Subisak Gregory J.
Holophane Corporation
O'shea Sandra
Ward John Anthony
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