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Illumination system using filament lamps

  • US 20020141191A1
  • Filed: 02/20/2002
  • Published: 10/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An illumination system using filament lamps comprising:

  • a filament lamp;

    a reflector having a first and second focal points;

    said filament lamp disposed proximate to said first focal point of said reflector to emit rays of electromagnetic radiation that reflect from said reflector and converge substantially at said second focal point;

    wherein a portion of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by said filament lamp impinges directly on said reflector and a portion of the electromagnetic radiation does not impinge directly on said reflector and wherein said system further comprises an additional reflector constructed and arranged to reflect at least part of the portion of the electromagnetic radiation that does not impinge directly on said reflector toward said reflector through the first focal point of said reflector.

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