Patent ID: 8475009
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: B64D,B64F,F21V,F21W,F21Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A high intensity side emitting light comprising: a base member; a light source mounted on the base member; a total internal reflection optical element mounted over the light source, the optical element having an internal recess with internal entry faces including a collimating surface and an interior refractive surface, a reflecting surface corresponding with the collimating surface, and a plurality of exterior refraction surfaces; wherein a substantial amount of light from the light source incident upon each of the internal entry faces is refracted or reflected into a substantially side direction relative to a horizon, wherein the high intensity side emitting light is configured to produce a light intensity profile that includes a 3 candela minimum between 20° and 90° relative to the horizon.