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System and method for generating artificial light
US9010959B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9010959-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213569314-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | Aug 8, 2011 |
| Publication date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
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A system and method for generating artificial light for interior or exterior illumination are provided to illuminate interior and exterior underground, underwater, ground level, and above ground structures and spaces by employing various combinations of solar photovoltaic-generated power and conventional power to directly power LED or other light sources to provide interior or exterior illumination of a desired optimal intensity. One embodiment of this system provides a virtual skylight that illuminates interior structures and spaces with the benefits of illumination provided by a conventional skylight but without the disadvantages. A direct connection between a solar photovoltaic cell and the LED or other light-producing source eliminates complex and costly circuitry in both interior and exterior applications. The system is configured to provide, alternatively, solar PV power and/or conventional power as required to maintain artificial illumination at a desired optimum threshold intensify.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A system for generating artificial light of a desired optimal intensity to illuminate any desired interior or exterior structure or space, comprising a. solar energy capture means for capturing outdoor ambient sunlight and producing an electric output; b. connector wire means comprising a wire connected to said electric output for directing said electric output to light-producing means; c. light-producing means capable of receiving said electric ou…
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- What does patent US9010959B2 cover?
- A system and method for generating artificial light for interior or exterior illumination are provided to illuminate interior and exterior underground, underwater, ground level, and above ground structures and spaces by employing various combinations of solar photovoltaic-generated power and conventional power to directly power LED or other light sources to provide interior or exterior illumina…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Edelson Jonathan Sidney, Cox Rodney T, Cox Isaiah W, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F21L4/02. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 21 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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