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Signal reflector and optical system

CA 2016059 C · Owner: Barnes, Josh T. · Inventors: Barnes, Josh T.

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Abstract of the Disclosure An optical system is provided for traffic signal devices. The optical system includes an illuminating source for emitting light; a reflector for receiving and reflecting the emitted light; and a lens for receiving and for redirecting the reflected emitted light. The illuminating source and the reflector are aligned along a first axis that is vertically inclined relative to a central horizontal axis of the traffic signal device in a range between approximately 2 degrees and 4 degrees. The reflector has a substantially parabolic contour and has a plurality of substantially vertical critical angle prisms formed on an outside surface of the reflector. The prism have …

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  • Filed May 4, 1990 and granted March 29, 1994. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 4, 2010.
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FiledMay 4, 1990
GrantedMarch 29, 1994
Term endedMay 4, 2010
Patent numberCA 2016059 C
Classification (IPC)F21S8/00 +2 more

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1991199319951997199920012003200520072009Application filedMay 4, 1990Patent grantedMarch 29, 1994Term endedMay 4, 2010

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