Patent ID: 7083307
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: F21V,F21W

Abstract:
1. A light-directing assembly adapted to be coupled to a light-emitting lamp, the combination comprising: a substantially opaque light shield having a top wall with a first opening therein and a side wall coupled to the top wall and defining a second opening at a bottom thereof; and a substantially heat-resistant, resilient washer having a central aperture and an outer dimension smaller than an inner dimension of said side wall, said washer central aperture adapted to receive and be coupled to a portion of the light-emitting lamp in an interference fit therein, said light shield first opening adapted to receive a second portion of the light-emitting lamp therein, and said light shield top wall being supported by said washer and substantially surrounding the light-emitting lamp, thereby directing light from the light-emitting lamp substantially only out of said light shield through said second opening at the bottom thereof.