Patent ID: 6425391
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: F24S,Y02E

Abstract:
A collection device for capturing and transmitting electromagnetic radiation, comprising:a. a reflector having concave reflecting surface, and an opposite surface, said concave reflecting surface receiving electromagnetic radiation from a source and reflecting the electromagnetic radiation to a focal place; and b. a flexible optical guide having a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion between said first end portion and said second end portion, said first end portion positioned at said focal place of the reflected electromagnetic radiation to permit the reflected electromagnetic radiation to flow within said flexible optical guide to said second end portion located at said opposite surface of reflector, said first end portion further including a loop and an end surface, said end surface facing said reflecting surface of said reflector, said end surface comprising a concave surface, said intermediate portion of said flexible optical guide extending from said opposite surface of said reflector, through said reflector and outwardly from said reflecting surface of said reflector.