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System for directional control of light and associated methods

  • US 9,429,294 B2
  • Filed: 11/11/2013
  • Issued: 08/30/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/11/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An optic for emitting light in selective directions comprising:

  • a receiving section having a receiving surface;

    an intermediate section; and

    a concave arcuate emitting section comprising a plurality of triangular prism shaped facets;

    wherein the triangular prism shaped facets are defined by a rectangular shaped lower surface proximal to the receiving section and an opposing rectangular shaped upper surface distal to the receiving section and formed at an angle relative to the lower surface;

    wherein at least two edges of the rectangular shaped lower surface are adjoined by edges of a separate triangular prism shaped facet;

    wherein the rectangular shaped upper surfaces are defined by increasing slopes from the optic center;

    wherein the rectangular shaped upper surfaces are configured so as to define the concavity of the concave arcuate emitting section;

    wherein the receiving surface is configured to direct light incident thereupon through the intermediate section to a triangular prism shaped facet of the concave arcuate emitting section;

    wherein each triangular prism shaped facet of the plurality of triangular prism shaped facets is configured to redirect light received from the receiving surface; and

    wherein substantially each triangular prism shaped facet of the plurality of triangular prism shaped facets is configured to redirect light in a direction unique from the other triangular prism shaped facets of the plurality of triangular prism shaped facets.

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