Phosphor based illumination system having a short pass reflector and method of making same

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APP PUB NO 20060002108A1
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10884711

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An illumination system including a light source, a light guide including an output surface, a first interference reflector positioned between the light source and the output surface of the light guide, and emissive material positioned between the first interference reflector and the output surface of the light guide is disclosed. The light source emits light having a first optical characteristic. The first interference reflector substantially transmits light having the first optical characteristic and substantially reflects light having a second optical characteristic. The emissive material emits light having the second optical characteristic when illuminated with light having the first optical characteristic.

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3M INNOVATTIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYP O BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Epstein, Kenneth A St. Paul, MN 110 3884
Ouderkirk, Andrew J Woodbury, MN 416 16337
Watson, James E Maplewood, MN 27 1116
Weber, Michael F Shoreview, MN 217 13037
Wheatley, John A Lake Elmo, MN 242 9398

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