Industry Patents

Patent: 12562083

Flag Actuation System for a Lighting Fixture

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Patent Number:	12562083
Title:	Flag Actuation System for a Lighting Fixture
Abstract:	A flag actuation system for a lighting fixture is disclosed. The flag actuation system includes an actuator, an actuator axle connected to and drivable by the actuator, and at least two flags, each flag being movable between a first position in which the flag is arranged in an optical path defined by the flag actuation system, and a second position in which the flag is arranged out of the optical path. Each flag is individually and detachably connectable to the actuator axle via a magnetic actuator connection, and each flag is retainable in the first position using a first magnetic retaining connection and in the second position using a second magnetic retaining connection.
Country of Issue:	US
First Named Inventor:	Rasmussen
Assignee:	Harman Professional
Continuation or Divisional of:
International Classification:	G09F 17/00
US Classification:	G09F 17/00
Issue Date:	02-24-2026
Filing Date:	04-04-2023
Application :	18/295740
Notes:
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com:	12562083 at Freepatentsonline
Link to World Patent Family¹:	World Patent Family at European Patent Office
Link to Google Patents¹:	12562083 at Google Patents

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