Illumination – Edge lighted panel – Light modifier for edge lit light source
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-27
2008-08-05
O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Edge lighted panel
Light modifier for edge lit light source
C362S560000, C362S616000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07407313
ABSTRACT:
An illumination system including a light source, light guides coupled to the light source, each including an input surface and an output surface, emissive material positioned to receive light from at least one light guide, and a first interference reflector positioned between the emissive material and the output surfaces of the light guides is disclosed. The light source emits light having a first optical characteristic. The emissive material emits light having a second optical characteristic when illuminated with light having the first optical characteristic. The first interference reflector substantially transmits light having the first optical characteristic and substantially reflects light having the second optical characteristic.
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Epstein Kenneth A.
Ouderkirk Andrew J.
Schardt Craig R.
Schultz John C.
Watson James E.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Cranson James W
O'Shea Sandra
Pralle Jay R.
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