Easy to replace high brightness light source for use with light distribution system
CA 2134512 A1 · Owner: Cassarly, William J. · Inventors: Hansler, Richard L.; Miller, Allen; Davenport, John M.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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A lighting system incorporates a replaceable module that carries a light source and reflector. A mounting assembly and the module have cooperating components that quickly and accurately locate the module relative to an input end of the light distribution arrangement. In the preferred embodiment the, light distribution arrangement includes a light conductor that is fixed on the mounting assembly so that positioning a replacement module on the mounting assembly accurately locates the input end of the light conductor at one of the foci of the reflector.
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Why it's free to use
- Filed October 27, 1994. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended October 27, 2014.
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