Dual-Effect Lighting with Optical Conduits for Remote Illumination

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lighting technologies do not effectively utilize optically conductive materials like fiber optics and acrylics to provide simultaneous local and remote lighting effects, limiting decorative and functional lighting options.

Innovation Solution

A lighting device using a central light source, such as an LED, is mounted or suspended with a cover that reflects light and connected to optical conduits, allowing simultaneous illumination of proximate surfaces and remote areas through fiber optics or other conductive materials.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If a central light source is used to illuminate proximate surfaces, then local illumination is achieved, but remote lighting effects cannot be provided

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocal illuminationVSAvoidlighting coverage

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting system is segmented into two distinct paths: direct illumination to proximate surfaces and optical fiber transmission to remote areas. This segmentation allows the single light source to serve multiple spatial zones simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between local illumination intensity and remote lighting capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Optical fibers act as intermediaries that transfer light from the central source to remote locations. This mediator enables the light source to illuminate both nearby surfaces directly and distant areas indirectly through the optical conduit, thereby expanding lighting coverage without compromising local illumination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple light sources are used to provide both local and remote lighting, then lighting coverage is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelighting coverageVSAvoidnumber of light sources

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The single central light source performs multiple functions: it directly illuminates proximate surfaces and simultaneously feeds optical fibers for remote illumination. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate light sources for local and remote areas, reducing device complexity while maintaining comprehensive lighting coverage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the functions of local and remote lighting into a single integrated system. The light source, optical fibers, and illumination surfaces work together as one unified device, combining what would traditionally require multiple separate lighting installations into a single complex system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If optical fibers are integrated with the light source, then remote lighting is enabled, but installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote lighting capabilityVSAvoidinstallation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The optical fibers are pre-integrated with the light source during manufacturing, creating a ready-to-install module. This preliminary integration eliminates the need for complex field splicing and connection work, making installation simpler while maintaining remote lighting capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs standard, commercially available optical fibers and common light sources rather than custom-engineered components. This use of off-the-shelf parts simplifies installation and maintenance, as these components are well-documented and easily replaced, reducing the skill level required for installation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables dual lighting effects by illuminating both local and remote areas with increased decorative and practical options, offering low cost, lightweight, and easy installation.

Implementation Method 1

an LED light source with power supply

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

a cover for said light source which reflects light

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 3

optic fiber strands connected to and illuminated by said light source, extending remotely from said cover

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectOptical conduction: Optical Fibre

Data Source

PatentUS12474032B2Dual effects lighting device

Publication Date: 2025.11.18 WYSS JOHN RAYMOND

AI summary

A novel lighting device is provided which projects two simultaneous yet distinct lighting effects to its surrounding areas from a central mounted and covered light source, firstly illuminating a proximate surface directly by the light source and by reflection of a cover, and secondly light is remotely provided by optically conductive materials which transmit and project light, such that the central light source projects onto proximate surface areas directly and by reflection, and light projects remotely and outwardly, carried from said source by light transmission utilizing optically conductive materials.