Flame-type illumination device having phosphor-impregnated light transmitting element for transmission of non-flickering light

摘要

A flame-based illumination device incorporates a transparent or translucent housing impregnated with phosphor to produce generally constant light emission by substantially reducing and/or eliminating the flickering effect normally associated with a flame. A housing having a phosphor impregnated transparent or translucent portion is adapted to receive a candle or other flame sustaining wick therein. The phosphor impregnated housing wall converts the flickering light generated by the flame into a sustained illuminating glow thereby effectively eliminating the inconsistent light level created by a flickering flame. In an alternate embodiment, the housing wall comprises a composite multi-layer structure including inner and outer layers with a fluid disposed therebetween. Including an intermediate water layer sandwiched between phosphor impregnated translucent layers functions, to rectify and/or magnify light emanating from the device.