Patent ID: 6179443
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A47F,F21V,F25D

Abstract:
A lens assembly for enclosing a fluorescent lamp having terminal pins adapted for mounting between opposing lampposts of a fluorescent light fixture, comprising in combination:a tubular lens having at least one elongated wall and having opposing ends thereof in which is positioned the fluorescent lamp, said elongated wall including integrally formed plurality of prisms for projecting the light rays from the fluorescent lamp into the desired direction;a first end cap and a second end cap positioned about said opposing ends of said tubular lens;each said end caps including at least one hole for receiving the terminal pins of respective ends of said fluorescent lamp and allowing said terminal pins to project outwardly therefrom,whereby said fluorescent lamp may be installed into said tubular lens such that said plurality of prisms of said tubular lens projects light rays from the fluorescent lamp in at least one desired direction while providing protection and insulation to the fluorescent lamp.