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Illumination unit and display apparatus using the same

Granted 12 Apr 2016 · 2 office actions

Current assignee: FAIRLIGHT INNOVATIONS, LLC · originally LG Electronics

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Inventors: Moon Jeong Kim · Examiner: Vip Patel · AU 2879 · TC 2800

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Abstract

An illumination unit, can include first and second reflectors, and at least one light source module disposed between the first and second reflectors, wherein the second reflector includes at least one inclined surface including at least one inflection point, and at least one first flat surface disposed close to the at least one light source module and being parallel to the first reflector.

Claims

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IPC · International Patent Classification
Section F — Mechanical engineering; lighting; heating; weapons
  • F21V8/00
  • F21V11/00
  • F21V7/00
  • F21V7/09
Section G — Physics
  • G09F13/14
  • G09F13/04
  • G09F13/22
  • G09F13/18

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Vip Patel
art unit 2879 · TC 2800
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related publicationUS 20150085484 A126 Mar 2015

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