Light bulb having wide angle light dispersion using crystalline material
First Claim
1. A light bulb generating an output comprising electromagnetic emissions in the visible wavelength range to produce a widely dispersed light, comprising:
- a housing having a base and an optical opening for emitting said widely dispersed light from said housing;
an optical element positioned substantially over said optical opening;
a source of lighting located within said housing; and
electrical leads connecting said base with said source of lighting, wherein said housing and said optical element each have structure that causes wide dispersion of light traveling from said source of lighting to said optical opening, said structure including a mixture of moldable material and transparent particulate crystalline material.
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Abstract
The present light bulb includes a wide angle dispersed light which uses, as a source of light dispersion, crystalline particulate material incorporated into the molded or formed material of the light bulb. The crystalline particulate material can be incorporated into the light bulb material prior to the molding or forming process or it can be later applied to the surfaces of the light bulb. The crystalline particulate material are chosen to provide high reflectivity and dispersion qualities for the parts of the light bulb and are further chosen and incorporated according to the function of the particular piece or part therein incorporated. A light tuning element may also be used to further enhance the light dispersion qualities of the light bulb. Methods for making the present light bulb are also provided.
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13 Claims
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1. A light bulb generating an output comprising electromagnetic emissions in the visible wavelength range to produce a widely dispersed light, comprising:
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a housing having a base and an optical opening for emitting said widely dispersed light from said housing; an optical element positioned substantially over said optical opening; a source of lighting located within said housing; and electrical leads connecting said base with said source of lighting, wherein said housing and said optical element each have structure that causes wide dispersion of light traveling from said source of lighting to said optical opening, said structure including a mixture of moldable material and transparent particulate crystalline material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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