Patent ID: 8092030
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: G02B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mount for an optical structure, comprising: a protruding member extending from a surface of said optical structure, wherein said optical structure comprises at least two reflective surfaces or panels that operate to change a direction of light; a base element having a mounting structure for mounting said mount to another structure; an upper element extending from said base element having a first opening extending therethrough for receipt therein of at least a portion of said protruding member, said first opening defining first and second arms, each of said arms comprising a head portion and each of said head portions ending at an end; a second opening in said upper element extending through one of said head portions and said end of said one of said head portions in a direction toward said other head portion; and a third opening in said upper element through said end of said other head portion wherein said third opening is substantially opposite said second opening so that a tightening mechanism received through said second opening can be received into said third opening; wherein tightening of said tightening mechanism into said third opening causes said ends of said head portions of said first and second arms of said upper element to draw toward each other so that said first opening of said upper element tightens around said at least a portion of said protruding member.