Illumination – Light source and modifier – With sealing means or artificial atmosphere
Patent
1994-04-29
1996-07-09
Gromada, Denise L.
Illumination
Light source and modifier
With sealing means or artificial atmosphere
362226, 362269, 362457, F21V 2114
Patent
active
055351093
ABSTRACT:
A quartz halogen outdoor floodlight assembly, having an improved lamp, reflector, and housing therefor for increased adjustability and overall performance. The housing comprises a two component unit, having upper and lower separable housing members, interconnected through a quarter turn fastening system comprising at least one key extending from the lower housing member, a receiving keyway formed in the upper housing member, and a camming ramp formed internally in the upper housing member. A lens in secured to the face of the upper housing member by a sealing adhesive, which simultaneously retains a reflector within the upper housing. A lamp operatively secured within a socket disposed in the lower housing member is operatively positioned in the reflector upon assembly. The lamp preferably includes an internal reflector which aligns with the external reflector to increase longitudinal light output.
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Inventor Wedell's sketch representing his knowledge of prior art General Motors Dual Headlight Assembly, Apr. 1994.
Sylvania Capsylite.RTM. PAR 38 Lamps Data Sheet, one page, undated.
Fredrick William A.
McIngvale J. D.
Moore Clyde R.
Wedell Mark T.
Abbruzzese Salvatore J.
Gromada Denise L.
Quach Y.
Thomas & Betts Corporation
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