You've just climbed the stairs at the end of a long day and after opening the bedroom blinds to allow a cool breeze into the room, you lower your head on the pillow only to be struck in the face by the bright beam from your neighbor's roof-edge security lamp. That's an example of light pollution. The Light Shield is a device that redirects light from conventional fixtures, keeping excess light out of areas where it isn't wanted. The Light Shield adapts many of the well-known exterior security light fixtures typically seen in home driveways. This device channels light from these fixtures to where it is most needed, thus making the fixture more efficient. This translates to smaller-wattage bulbs and reduced energy costs. The Light Shield is simple to install. It can be attached to a commonly used exterior fixture in just a few minutes with only a screw driver and instantly allows the light to be redirected. Simply put, the Light Shield ends unwanted light pollution while saving energy.

Market Opportunity

Light pollution can either be a simple annoying intrusion or excessive enough to disrupt ecosystems, obscure the stars, interfere with astronomical observatories, or cause discomfort and health problems. Many towns and counties have added new light pollution laws.  This means that in new construction, you must use light pollution free exterior light fixtures and in older homes, you have a certain time limit to change or adapt fixtures to comply with new requirements.  Our Light Shield conforms to these laws and provides an inexpensive way to adapt common exterior fixtures, saving the homeowner hundreds of dollars. As the public becomes more aware of the detrimental effects of light pollution, we anticipate a desire for products that will reduce or eliminate its impact on our environment and our lives. The Light Shield is a simple, practical, and effective answer to this problem