Diffuse lighting systems
Assigneemolo design, ltd.
InventorsTodd P. Macallen, Stephanie J. Forsythe
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Abstract
Light fixtures often have bright spots caused by the light sources that can be unpleasant or uncomfortable to look at. A light system is provided that diffuses the light. The light system includes a circular exterior body defining a void therein. A circular internal structure and an outer ring, which has a larger diameter than the circular internal structure, are positioned within the void. A plurality support pieces (for example, lines) extend radially from the circular internal structure to the outer ring. The internal structure comprises at least a web and a flange extending from the web, and one or more lights positioned thereon. The circular internal structure and the outer ring support the exterior body.
Claims36
A lighting apparatus comprising:
- a circular exterior body defining a circular void therein with a circular internal structure and an outer ring positioned within the circular void;
- the circular internal structure comprising a plurality of lights positioned thereon;
- the outer ring having a larger diameter than the circular internal structure with a plurality of lines that extend radially from the circular internal structure to the outer ring, wherein the outer ring comprises a plurality of rods joined together at their ends by a plurality of joints;
- and the circular internal structure and the outer ring support the circular exterior body.
A kit of parts for a lighting apparatus comprising:
- a circular exterior body defining a circular void;
- a circular internal structure comprising a plurality of lights positioned thereon;
- an outer ring comprising a larger diameter than the circular internal structure, and wherein the outer ring comprises a plurality of rods joined together at their ends by a plurality of joints;
- a plurality of lines;
- and,
- in assembly of the lighting apparatus, the circular internal structure and the outer ring are positioned within the circular void with the plurality of lines assembled to extend radially from the circular internal structure to the outer ring, and the circular internal structure and the outer ring support the circular exterior body.
A lighting apparatus comprising:
- a circular exterior body defining a circular void therein with a circular internal structure and an outer ring positioned within the circular void;
- the circular internal structure comprising a web and a flange and a plurality of lights positioned on the web;
- the outer ring having a larger diameter than the circular internal structure with a plurality of lines that extend radially from the circular internal structure to the outer ring, the outer ring comprising a plurality of rods that are resiliently flexible and that are joined together by a plurality of joints positioned between the plurality of rods, and the plurality of lines respectively extend between the plurality of joints and the circular internal structure;
- a plurality of hanging lines extend from and pull up on the plurality of joints to hang the lighting apparatus, and the plurality of hanging lines extend above a top surface of the circular exterior body;
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- the circular internal structure and the outer ring support the circular exterior body.
A lighting apparatus comprising:
- a circular exterior body defining a circular void therein with a circular internal structure and an outer ring positioned within the circular void;
- the circular internal structure comprising a web and a lower flange that extends radially outwards from the web and a plurality of lights positioned on the web;
- the outer ring having a larger diameter than the circular internal structure, and the outer ring comprising a plurality of joints;
- a plurality of connection pieces that extend radially from the circular internal structure to the outer ring;
- a plurality of hanging lines extend from and pull up on the plurality of joints to hang the lighting apparatus, and the plurality of hanging lines extend above a top surface of the circular exterior body;
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- the circular internal structure and the outer ring support the circular exterior body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.