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Purpose
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Fiber Optic Keystone Tiles are decorative accent tile boxes that mimic real
stones, or tiles when not illuminated, but when lit, provides ambient lighting
without the use of a standard bulb. These innovative tiles can be used in wet
areas, such as the bathroom, the kitchen, or by the pool, where high voltage
lighting cannot be used due to building code restrictions. The tiles can be
programmed to change colors and are maintenance free. |
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Problems
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Invention
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Many areas in or around a home would benefit from decorative lighting systems.
Homeowners are forced to install the standard, recessed, water resistant lights
in the bath and shower areas. These light systems are lacking variety. The walls
in the kitchen are also not ideal places for decorative lighting due to the
strict high voltage restrictions in place. The bath and kitchen, as well as the
patio and pool areas, are places that often get wet. Many light systems are
unable to be exposed to water, and therefore these areas of the home have
limited options.
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Detailed
Description
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Fiber Optic Keystone Tiles provide homeowners with an attractive option for
lighting areas of the home. The decorative accent tile boxes mimic natural stone
or tile when not lit. A glow fiber optic cable provides an ambient source of
light. The keystones are approximately 2” by 4” of square, plastic housing.
There is also an approximate 6” tile frame, which the keystone is adhered to.
This frame may be available in many different stone designs and unlimited
variations of tiles to accommodate user preferences. Tempered glass,
approximately 1/4" thick, and approximately 1/8” decorative glass of choice can
be laminated flush into the housing keystone. The glass may be available in
different colors to provide more options for the homeowner. This may be
assembled as one unit to simplify the installation process. A 12 or 25 strand
fiber optic cable may be inserted into the connector contained in the lighted
box. Fiber optic is illuminated by an illuminator box, which has one bulb that
can feed multiple keystones. The system may be programmed to change colors, or
locked into one desired color. The exact design and measurements may be
determined by manufacturer. |
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Description
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FIGURE 1 Shows the tiles both dark and illuminated in the bath area. FIGURE 2
Shows the decorative keystones illuminated in the shower area. FIGURE 3 Shows
the green colored keystones behind a kitchen range. FIGURE 4 Shows the
keystone’s capabilities at night. FIGURE 5 Shows a keystone illuminated purple. |
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