Fiber-optic lighting system

a fiber optic lighting and fiber optic technology, applied in the direction of landing aids, light support devices, aircraft crew accommodation, etc., can solve the problems of few lamps needed to illuminate the main cabin interior, and achieve the effects of reducing the potential for injury and fire, reducing the weight, and reducing the power consumption system
USRE36642E1Inactive Publication Date: 2000-04-04ZIADI BOUCHAIB
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Patents(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZIADI BOUCHAIB
Publication Date
2000-04-04
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A fiber-optic lighting system is powered by a power supply connected to a high intensity light source which generates a beam of light. A first elongate light guide extends between a first end positioned within the beam of light and a second end positioned adjacent a lamp reflector. A second elongate light guide which is configured to emit light from a side also extends from a first end positioned within the beam of light. An elongate light fixture is positioned along the second light guide for directing light emitted from the side of the light guide.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the InventionThe present invention is directed to a fiber-optic lighting system. In particular, the preferred embodiment of the present invention is intended to light the cabin interior of commercial passenger aircraft by transmitting light from a remote light source to individual light fixtures throughout the aircraft.2. Description of the Related ArtSince people have been traveling by aircraft at night, there has been a need to light aircraft cabins to enable passengers to see. In the past, conventional incandescent and fluorescent lighting systems have been used to provide aircraft lighting. However, as will be explained below, these systems have numerous drawbacks.The primary drawback associated with conventional lighting systems is that they require that many lamps be used throughout the aircraft. Each lamp increases the weight of the aircraft. Although increases in weight are undesirable in most apparatus, weight increases are especially ...

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