Illumination – With static structure – Staircase
Patent
1998-03-06
2000-11-14
Husar, Stephen
Illumination
With static structure
Staircase
362240, F21S 800
Patent
active
061459968
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed herein several lighting system particularly for theater stairs, aisles, floors and the like which both provide suitable lighting for patrons walking along these areas but without generating light that may be obtrusive to those sitting in seats, viewing a motion picture, or the like. The provide relatively simple lighting systems as compared to the commonly stair edge or nose lighting. One embodiment comprises a strip lighting fixture having a series of lamps adjacent a reflector located underneath the arm rest of a theater chair to illuminate the adjacent steps or aisle. A second embodiment involves small vertical strip lights on each side of the riser of each step of a stair. A third embodiment involves a hand rail having a series of lamps disposed therein or thereon, typically along with a lower clear or translucent lens covering the lamps and associated reflector. A fourth embodiment comprises strip lighting for use along an aisle or the like and which is designed to minimize the seepage of spilled liquid into or onto the lamps and wiring, and with a cover which can be readily and easily removed for clean up of spilled liquid.
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Husar Stephen
Shimada Enterprises Inc.
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