US 12,270,538 B2
Modular system for indirect illumination
Michael Geppert, Bingen (DE); Elie Assy, Mainz (DE); and Thomas Abel, Lüdenscheid (DE)
Assigned to Methode Electronics Malta Ltd., Birkirkara (MT)
Filed by Methode Electronics Malta Ltd., Birkirkara (MT)
Filed on Sep. 5, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/242,114.
Claims priority of application No. 102022122513.5 (DE), filed on Sep. 6, 2022.
Prior Publication US 2024/0077186 A1, Mar. 7, 2024
Int. Cl. F21V 5/08 (2006.01); F21V 5/00 (2018.01); F21V 5/04 (2006.01); F21V 11/06 (2006.01); F21V 11/14 (2006.01); F21V 17/00 (2006.01); G02B 5/00 (2006.01); F21Y 115/10 (2016.01)
CPC F21V 5/08 (2013.01) [F21V 5/008 (2013.01); F21V 5/045 (2013.01); F21V 11/06 (2013.01); F21V 11/14 (2013.01); F21V 17/002 (2013.01); G02B 5/003 (2013.01); F21Y 2115/10 (2016.08)] 15 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A system for illuminating a surface, the system comprising:
an elongated lighting means comprising a light source each predetermined length of the elongated lighting means;
an elongated housing comprising a base and a set of sidewalls affixed to the base and forming an opening opposite the base, wherein the elongated lighting means is affixed to the base on a side of the base facing the opening; and
at least one elongated lens disposed within the elongated housing, wherein the at least one elongated lens is supplied with light rays from the elongated lighting means, and the at least one elongated lens is connected to the elongated housing such that the at least one elongated lens is replaceable for another elongated lens.