A Catadioptric Light Distribution System that collects and collimates the hemispherical
pattern of light emitted by a Lambertian light emitting diode (LED) into a collimated
beam directed essentially parallel to the optical axis of the LED. The system comprises
a circular condensing lens having a center axis that is aligned with the optical
axis of the LED parabolic reflector having circular opening formed therethrough
which is centered on the center axis of the parabolic reflector and a double bounce
mirror. The light reflected and culminated by the parabolic reflector is directed
onto the circular annular double bounce mirror so that this light is collimated
in an annular beam which passes around the edge of the condensing lens.