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Optical distribution system including light guide

  • US 4,422,719 A
  • Filed: 05/07/1981
  • Issued: 12/27/1983
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An optical distribution system comprising in combination:

  • a source of light;

    means to apply light derived from said source to an area requiring illumination;

    said means comprising a flexible light guide coupled in light-transmitting relation to said source, said light guide comprising a flexible core of light transmitting material; and

    a sleeve of transparent or translucent material tightly surrounding said core in unbonded relationship thereto and in a manner to substantially eliminate air from the interface between said core and said sleeve, said sleeve and said core being constructed and arranged to laterally diffuse, disperse or refract through the sidewall of said sleeve a substantial component of the light traversing said core longitudinally.

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