Industry Patents

Patent: 8596824

Method and Apparatus for a Scrollable Modifier for a Light Fixture

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Patent Number:	8596824
Title:	Method and Apparatus for a Scrollable Modifier for a Light Fixture
Abstract:	A light fixture includes a light source, a first flexible material coupled to a first scrolling mechanism, and a second flexible material coupled to a second scrolling mechanism. The first flexible material includes a first pattern generator and the first scrolling mechanism is operable to move the first pattern generator from a first position to a second position in a beam of light from the light source. The second flexible material includes a second pattern generator and the second scrolling mechanism is operable to move the second pattern generator to a third position in the beam of light. A changing pattern is produced in the beam of light.
Country of Issue:	US
First Named Inventor:	Calmes
Assignee:	Syncrolite
Continuation or Divisional of:
International Classification:	F21V 14/08
US Classification:	362/278
Issue Date:	12-03-2013
Filing Date:	01-21-2009
Application :	12/357247
Notes:
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com:	8596824 at Freepatentsonline
Link to World Patent Family¹:	World Patent Family at European Patent Office
Link to Google Patents¹:	8596824 at Google Patents

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