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Articles with diffuse reflection of light from light fibers

  • US 6,123,442 A
  • Filed: 10/24/1997
  • Issued: 09/26/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An article configured for emitting diffuse light in a predetermined set of directions when coupled with a light source, comprising:

  • a light fiber having a light receiving end for coupling to the light source, the light fiber emitting light when coupled to the light source, the light fiber comprising a core and a cladding disposed around the core, the cladding having a lower index of refraction than the core and a generally smooth outer surface; and

    a diffuse reflective sheet material disposed around at least a portion of the light fiber to direct at least a portion of the light emitted by the light fiber toward the predetermined set of directions.

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