Patent ID: 7083315
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: B64F,F21K,F21V,F21W,F21Y,G02B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of providing an elevated lighting system for an airport runway and taxiway, comprising: partially supporting a light assembly in a housing elevated above the surface of the ground with an elevating extension, the light assembly including, an LED light source for emitting light, further comprising a collimating lens cover for directing the light emitted from the LED light source; and a light pipe having a first end in close proximity to the LED light source and collimating lens cover for coupling the light thereinto, and a second end from which the light is dispersed, which second end includes a depression that defines a conical concavity having a multi-angled surface from which the light is reflected; and powering the light assembly with a power source operatively connected thereto via the elevating extension and in substantially vertical alignment therewith.