Patent ID: 7319244
Filing Date: 2008-01-15
Classification: G02B,H01L

Abstract:
1. A lens assembly for sideward light emission, comprising: a lens defining a central axis, and having a lens cap mounted to said open end portion of said lens for covering said opening, wherein a first portion of light emitted by the light source is incident on and is reflected by said lens cap to said first refracting portion of said lens, and is refracted by said first refracting portion of said lens such that the first portion of light exits said lens in lateral directions relative to the central axis, and wherein a second portion of light emitted by the light source is refracted by said second refracting portion of said lens, is internally reflected by said first refracting portion of said lens, and is refracted by said first refracting portion of said lens such that the second portion of light exits said lens in lateral directions relative to the central axis.