Patent ID: 6588921
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: F21S

Abstract:
A reflector for use with a lamp, comprising:a reflector body having an outer surface and an inner surface; a first aperture formed by a first enclosure extending into said reflector body from said outer surface towards said inner surface; and a second aperture formed by a second enclosure extending into said reflector body from said inner surface towards said outer surface, said first enclosure being structured and arranged relative to said second enclosure (a) to provide for fluid flow from said outer surface, through and between said first aperture and said second aperture, to said inner surface, and (b) to obscure said first aperture and said second aperture when viewing said outer surface and said first enclosure extends from said outer surface to a first enclosure base within said reflector body, said first enclosure having (a) a first portion shaped like a cone extending from a larger opening at said outer surface to a smaller opening within said reflector body, and (b) a second portion extending from said smaller opening to said first enclosure base; and further wherein said second enclosure extends from said inner surface to a second enclosure base within said reflector, said second enclosure and said second enclosure base overlapping said second portion and said first enclosure base within said reflector body to provide an opening, and allow said fluid flow, between said first aperture and said second aperture, said first enclosure base spaced from and overlaying said smaller opening and wherein said second enclosure is crescent shaped and comprises a concave surface, and a convex surface, extending from said inner surface towards said outer surface.