Abstract: A transflection reflector includes a body for simultaneously reflecting and transmitting light rays. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of a polymeric reflective material and has reflected rays at each interface between adjacent ones of the multiple layers. The body is both selectively configured and positioned relative to a light source for a predetermined distribution of reflected and transmitted rays.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 15, 1994
Date of Patent:
January 2, 1996
Assignees:
Lexalite International Corp., Dow Chemical Company
Inventors:
Ronald L. Sitzema, Dale A. Troppman, Gregg A. Motter