Patent ID: 6321493
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: E04B,E04D,F21S,Y10T

Abstract:
A light transmitting member for a skylight, comprising:a sheet defining opposed axial edges and a lower end, the sheet being configurable in a light transmitting configuration, wherein the axial edges are juxtaposed with each other and a light transmitting channel is established by the sheet;at least first and second sets of axially spaced tab elements formed along respective axial edges of the sheet, at least a first tab element in the first set including a tab, at least a second tab element in the second set defining a tab opening, the tab being movable between an engage configuration, wherein the tab can be received through the tab opening, and a lock configuration, wherein the tab cannot be removed from the tab opening to thereby hold the sheet in the light transmitting configuration; anda light diffuser positioned under the lower end.