Patent ID: 6419378
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: F21S,F21V,F21W,H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a roadway luminaire, comprising the steps of:molding first and second upper housing sections, the first upper housing section including a dome portion such that an inner surface of the dome portion is molded having a reflector geometry and the second upper housing section including means for mounting the luminaire to a pole; applying a reflective substance directly to said inner surface of said dome portion to create a reflector; mechanically coupling the first and second upper housing sections to form an upper housing; molding a lower housing from a composite material, said lower housing supporting a lens therein; and hingedly attaching said lower housing to said upper housing, said lower housing being pivotable into an open position and latched to the upper housing in a closed position.