Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
040564000 | Lamp box | 61 |
20080196287 | LIGHT BOX DISPLAY - A light box display for use in a retail environment includes a light box, a graphic, and a graphic cover. The light box includes a first member and a second member configured to collectively house a plurality of light sources. The graphic cover is selectively coupled to the light box with at least one of static build up and friction fit to secure the graphic between the light box and the graphic cover such that the graphic is configured to be backlit with light emanating from the plurality of light sources. The first member of the light box includes a first member side wall and the second member of the light box includes a second member side wall. The second member side wall generally fits around and overlaps a substantial entirety of the first member side wall. Associated methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages. | 08-21-2008 |
20080229636 | MODULAR SIGN SYSTEM - A sign system comprises one or more box-like modules having a front section and a corresponding rear section sized to fit together in sliding engagement to define an interior cavity. The sections may be joined together with fasteners which engage the side panels of each section thereby leaving the front and rear surfaces free of discontinuities. The sign modules may be affixed to a generally planar surface or supported on internal or external mounting posts. During installation, the rear section may be mounted first and the front section subsequently attached to the rear section. In this way only approximately one-half of the total weight of the sign need be lifted and manipulated at any one time thereby facilitating installation. The interior cavity defined by the front and rear sections may accommodate lighting means for internally lighting the sign. | 09-25-2008 |
20090013571 | Vehicle-mounted windsock - A machine for mobile display and illumination of team or group logos, mascot images, colors, or other team or group information with a graphics attachment ring that can be opened for graphics removal or closed for graphics capture, an aerodynamically shaped illuminator, an illuminator with side-emitting light distribution optics, an integral control section, a single-action locking stem-to-base stem capture module, a push-to-release stem capture module, an integral battery compartment, an integral circuit board with LED's and microprocessor, individualized or group remote control capabilities, made of plastic, and/or made of metal. A preferred embodiment includes an illuminator that will cause the attached graphics to be illuminated, decorative styling markings, and aerodynamically shaped aesthetics. A preferred embodiment includes a dual or multi-action stem-capture module and integral power generation for use in illuminating graphics | 01-15-2009 |
20090056183 | Display sign adapted to be backlit by widely spaced light emitting diodes - A backlit display sign includes a rear sign enclosure element at the back of the sign with a forwardly facing wide mouth opening. Extending across the mouth opening is a front sign element or cover formed from an optically transmissive light guide which extends laterally across the mouth opening of the display. Light diffusing (scattering) reflective layers on the front and rear surfaces of the guide or within the guide itself make the guide a light propagation sustaining channel that serves to funnel light rays laterally and forwardly within itself to an image-producing opening where the light is allowed to be emitted for producing the image of a symbol, letter, number or other indicia that is visible on the front of the display. A light cavity between the front cover and the rear sign enclosure element contains at least one illuminating device, e.g. a light emitting diode (LED), to provide visible illumination that is transmitted from within the light cavity through the guide to the front of the sign. A light reflective layer is provided on the inner surface of the rear sign enclosure to direct rays forwardly. A light tunnel can be supported within the sign to furnish light of a selected color from a second light source within the tunnel to a portion of the sign within the bounds of the light tunnel where the different color is provided than that of the illuminating device used for the rest of the sign. | 03-05-2009 |
20090071050 | Lighted subway signage - A subway tunnel light box for displaying a back-lighted image to a viewer inside of a subway car traveling in the subway tunnel in which a transparent video display for displaying a number of images, such as an LCD, is mounted in the light box and a narrow light source, preferably having a width of one pixel, is positioned in the box behind each of the images at a distance less than a typical viewing distance so that each image is illuminated by an associated narrow light source with an associated narrow light source horizontal illumination angle substantially the same as a preselected perceived horizontal viewing angle calculated for the typical viewing distance based upon a physical height of the transparent video display and a desired aspect ratio of a perceived image. | 03-19-2009 |
20090133302 | LED-ILLUMINATED SIGN - An illuminated sign comprises two or more panels and a frame. The frame is positioned between the panels, so that the frame and the panels form a housing. A pattern made of a colored material, a light scattering material, a light reflecting material, or a combination of the above in various color is coupled to at least one of the panels and positioned inside the housing. LEDs are placed inside the housing to illuminate the pattern. The panels are made of transparent material. The frame can be an integral part of the front and rear panel. | 05-28-2009 |
20090172983 | Display Framing Systems And Related Methods - A display framing method includes assembling a backing panel, a two-dimensional light emitting device, one or more spacers and a protective panel, to form a display frame. The backing panel supports the light emitting device; the spacers define a space between the light emitting device and the protective panel. The method also includes sealing all but one unsealed edge adjoining the space, allowing access to the space. A display framing system includes a backing panel that supports a two-dimensional light emitting device, a protective panel, and one or more spacers that define a space between the light emitting device and the protective panel. The light emitting device, the backing panel, and the protective panel align to form a plurality of edges. All but one of the edges are sealed with one or more sealants such that advertising material may be inserted into the space through the unsealed edge. | 07-09-2009 |
20090178316 | POST COVER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ADVERTISING HOLDER - Non-illuminated and illuminated post-cover displays include a generally cylindrical body having and open lower end adapted for placement over a post extending upwardly from a ground surface. The upper end of the body includes an advertising holder comprising a transparent or translucent form having an open top and an inner surface to receive an insert bearing textual or graphical material visible through the transparent or translucent form when installed. A cap is provided to close off the open top of the transparent or translucent form. The cap may be removable, allowing the insert to be changed, or it may be permanently affixed to the transparent or translucent form. The body and transparent or translucent form may be fabricated as an integrally molded article or portions may be assembled. In the preferred embodiment, the transparent or translucent form is generally cylindrical and the insert is a flexible sheet. In the non-illuminated embodiment the insert may be opaque. In the illuminated embodiment, however, the insert contains one or more transparent or translucent portions and the cap includes a light source to back-light the insert through the transparent or translucent form. | 07-16-2009 |
20090265969 | DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a display device, including a display plate having a front surface and a back surface located on a side opposite to the front surface, a transparent material through which a light is transmissive being formed into the plate-like display plate; a printed member disposed on the back surface of the display plate so as to have a display portion formed therein, a first portion through which a light is transmissive and a second portion through which the light is non-transmissive being formed in the printed member by carrying out printing, the display portion being composed of at least one of a symbol, a character and a pattern by the first and second portions; and a radiating portion for radiating a light to the display portion from a portion on a side opposite to the display plate with respect to the printed member. | 10-29-2009 |
20090282715 | Signage apparatus having simple magnet-based structure for ease of modification - A readily modifiable modular sign apparatus is especially useful for fast food restaurants as backlighted menu boards in both indoor and outdoor applications. The apparatus comprises a preferably translucent substrate or mounting board which is preferably planar and has a front surface and a back surface. Precisely positioned holes are prepared at selected locations. These holes are formed to be aligned with thin metal shims which are affixed on the back surface of the mounting board and receive cylindrical magnets on the front surface. The magnets are attached directly to the rear of printed sheets, each of which may have wording or pictorial information or both. The magnets contact the metal shims through the mounting board holes, and are held firmly in position by virtue of both the magnetic attractive force and the shape of the walls of the mounting board holes. This magnet-based structure is also employed in an inclined menu board application. Graphics-bearing printed sheets are magnetically attached to rigid transparent plastic support structures. In one embodiment magnets affixed to the front of the sheets are attracted to metal shims on the upper surface of the plastic support structures. The support structure is inclined downwardly so that a customer located below an elevated menu board has a line of sight which is substantially normal to the printed sheets. | 11-19-2009 |
20100031544 | COVER PLATE FOR LIGHTING FIXTURE AND LIGHTING FIXTURE HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed is a cover plate for a lighting fixture and a lighting fixture having the same, which achieves superior light diffusivity and light uniformity as well as superior light transmission in comparison with the prior art, thereby improving a luminance characteristic. The cover plate is arranged at an exterior of an light source of the light fixture so as to exit lighting emitted from the light source outward. The cover plate is made of light transmissive resin material having 5-35% of bubbles for light scattering, which has a diameter within a range of 60 μm˜700 μm, and exits light emitted from the light source while diffusing the light to the whole area of the cover plate. | 02-11-2010 |
20100212198 | SURFACE EMITTER AND INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN INCORPORATING THE SAME - To provide a novel surface emitter incorporating an LED element improved in waterproofness or other practical functionality to enable the surface emitter to be used not only for a sign but also for other various applications, in appearance and in workability, and an internally illuminated sign incorporating the same surface emitter. A surface emitter | 08-26-2010 |
20100236114 | Illuminated display assembly - An illumination display assembly | 09-23-2010 |
20100257765 | SHADOWS OF LIFE LIGHT BOX - The “Shadows of Light . . . Light Box” consists of a custom built wooden decorative shadow box. Inside the enclosed box are glass panes methodically situated, creating visual layers of inspirational depictions. The unique construction of the box provides a constant visual message designed to inspire ones personal fulfillment. A protective first glass pane, second pane with custom depiction, a depiction affixed to the back of a mottled section of glass creates a “one of one”, unique, visually multidimensional message. When illuminated, the multi faceted depictions create an illusion of gazing into a universe of stars. These boxes may be used in an individuals home or business for the purpose of décor, or for advertisement of product at retail. The message depictions are wide ranging, consisting of, but not limited to biblical verses, sports memorabilia, personalized inspirational messages, retail or commercial advertisements, awards, in memory of remembrances. | 10-14-2010 |
20100281722 | PRINTING PROCESS - A process for preparing an advertisement comprising printing an ink onto an ink receptive substrate, wherein the ink receptive substrate comprises a transparent or translucent support layer and a porous layer comprising polymerised monomers at least 30wt % of which monomers are alkylene glycol diacrylate(s) having an Mw below 500. | 11-11-2010 |
20110010973 | FLASHING LED MESSAGE BOX - A message box for presenting messages, such as advertising material to target consumers. The message box is suitable for being integrated into existing infrastructure. Further, the message box includes an electronic illumination source that can be pulsed on or off, and at varying intensity levels so as to maximize or increase the ability to attract the attention of the target consumers. Other controls can be applied in operation of the illumination sources so as to create additional attractions to target consumers. The messages can be manually or automatically changed. | 01-20-2011 |
20110072697 | Ventilated washable electronic sign display enclosure - A ventilated washable electronic sign display enclosure having an intake duct and an exhaust duct located along the front thereof. The ventilated washable electronic sign display enclosure is geometrically configured to prevent or dissuade entry of fluid streams to the interior of the enclosure through the exhaust duct and through the intake duct. Combinations of vertically spaced vent tabs and vent spaces in the intake duct and the exhaust duct are incorporated to allow air flow freely therethrough and also provide through various relationships of structure to prevent or dissuade cleaning water streams from entry to the interior of the enclosure. An alternate embodiment provides a ventilated washable electronic sign display enclosure using formed components including formed full and partial width mid-panels supporting a protective shroud support and a plurality of angled protective shrouds having interchangeability accommodating features providing for rapid field installation assembly. | 03-31-2011 |
20110131849 | LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE, LIGHTING DEVICE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A light source device is equipped with a highly directional point light source, a light source installation part having a prescribed area where the point light source is installed, and a lateral reflection part that is vertically arranged to a prescribed height from the periphery of the light source installation part. The lateral reflection part is formed with a light-transmitting reflector plate that has a reflection/transmission pattern and is provided with multiple reflection/transmission parts for reflecting and at least partially transmitting light. In the reflection/transmission pattern, multiple virtual radial lines are drawn from the light source to the light-transmitting reflector plate surface at prescribed angles, and for reflection/transmission parts (Di, j) present on the radial lines that are at the same distance from the point light source, the reflectivity and transmissivity are denoted as Re1 and Tr1 when the reflection/transmission part is on a radial line at a narrow viewing angle to the point light source, and when the reflection/transmission part is on a radial line at a wide viewing angle to the point light source, the reflectivity and transmissivity are denoted as Re2 and Tr2. The relationship therebetween is set as follows: Re1>Re2 and Tr1 | 06-09-2011 |
20110203149 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE THERMAL REGULATION OF LIGHT EMITTING DIODES IN SIGNAGE - Apparatus and methods for the thermal management of one or more light emitting diode (LED) modules disposed within a channel sign are disclosed. The apparatus, in various aspects, detects the ambient temperature generally proximate the LED module and regulates the current flowed onto the LED's within the LED module based upon the ambient temperature. Methods for thermal management of the one or more LED modules disposed within a channel sign are disclosed herein. | 08-25-2011 |
20120017476 | GREEN ENERGY SIGN LAMP - A green energy sign lamp includes a lamp box and a wind power generation device. The lamp box includes an LED light emitting source, at least one advertising billboard, a current conversion module and a battery. The LED light emitting source, the current conversion module and the battery are installed in the lamp box, and the advertising billboard is installed on a side of the lamp box. A support stand on a lateral side of the lamp box is provided for installing the wind power generation device axially, and a fixed portion on another lateral side of the lamp box is provided for fixing the lamp box, so that electric energy produced by the wind power generation device starts up the LED light emitting source to emit light to achieve an advertising effect, or the electric energy is charged into the battery for its use when there is no wind. | 01-26-2012 |
20120110882 | ILLUMINATED SIGN - An illuminated sign that includes a base configured to face a front direction and configured to be placed in a first orientation and a second orientation when the base faces the front direction. A first character is configured to rotate with respect to the base between a first position facing the front direction and a second position facing the front direction. A second character is configured to rotate with respect to the base between the first position facing the front direction and the second position facing the front direction. A rotation mechanism is configured to enable at least one of the first character and the second character to rotate between the first and the second positions. | 05-10-2012 |
20120124874 | LIGHTING MOUNT FOR INTERIOR-LIGHTED SIGNAGE AND METHOD OF RETROFITTING A LIGHTED SIGN - A lamp support assembly, retrofit kit, and method are provided for lighting a sign from an interior thereof. The assembly can be used as a drop-in replacement for high-voltage gas-discharge tube lamps such as high-output fluorescent lamps, and may be used to retrofit signs originally built for gas-discharge tube lamps with low-voltage, high-efficiency lighting such as LED lighting. The assembly includes an elongate support member for supporting electric lamp units, with end caps at opposite ends of the support member for engaging the original electro-mechanical mounts (or replacement mounts) in the sign. Thus, the lamp support assembly can be supported in the sign in a similar manner as gas-discharge tube lamps, and can be powered by a low-voltage power source, which may replace a higher-voltage power source in the case of a retrofit. | 05-24-2012 |
20120186118 | Breakaway outdoor signs - An outdoor sign resistant to wind damage includes a support column; a display having secured and released positions, a lower edge and a central vertical axis aligned with the axis of the column when the sign is in the secured position; a lower horizontal arm with opposed ends mounted on the upper end of the support column; an upper horizontal arm with opposed ends attached to the display, the upper arm being parallel to the display lower edge and the lower support arm when the display is in the secured position; a pivot mechanism joining the support arms adjacent one end; and a retainer mechanism between the opposite ends of the support arms, the mechanism releasibly securing the support arms to each other when the sign is in the secured position. The retainer mechanism is unlatched when the wind force is greater than a predetermined value. | 07-26-2012 |
20130097905 | FLASHING LED MESSAGE BOX - A message box for presenting messages, such as advertising material to target consumers. The message box is suitable for being integrated into existing infrastructure. Further, the message box includes an electronic illumination source that can be pulsed on or off, and at varying intensity levels so as to maximize or increase the ability to attract the attention of the target consumers. Other controls can be applied in operation of the illumination sources so as to create additional attractions to target consumers. The messages can be manually or automatically changed. | 04-25-2013 |
20130118046 | Channel sign assembly and retaining trim cap - A channel sign assembly is provided having a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides which define the figuration of the sign assembly or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a screw-less retainer cap secured to the sign assembly. | 05-16-2013 |
20130255117 | Display Device and Method for Assembling the Same - A display device includes an inner base shell, a backlight panel, a frame unit and an outer base shell. The inner base shell includes a base wall; a surrounding wall extending from the circumference of the base wall at an angle therewith; and, a containing space cooperatively defined by the base and the surrounding walls. The backlight panel is disposed in the containing space. The frame unit formed of plastic and fixed around the surrounding wall has an inner side surface contacting the surrounding wall; an outer side surface opposite to the inner side surface; and, a front side surface connected to front side edges of the inner and the outer side surfaces. The outer base shell covering the inner base shell and the outer side surface of the frame unit has a front opening for exposing the backlight panel and the front side surface of the frame unit. | 10-03-2013 |
20140182177 | ADVERTISING LIGHTBOX INCLUDING LED ARRAY POSITIONED IN FRONT OF A MULTIPLE PRISMATIC DIELECTRIC REFLECTOR - The disclosure relates to an advertising lightbox including a source of background lighting for a transparent or translucent panel, which includes advertisement indicia and/or graphics. The background light source includes an LED array that extends along a longitudinal axis. The light source also includes a reflector having a plurality of planar sections elongated substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the LED array. The elongated planar sections of the reflector are positioned on both sides of the LED array at different offset positions along a lateral axis, and are inclined at different angles of inclination in a positive vertical axis towards the panel. The desired illumination effect upon the advertisement panel depends on the type or characteristics of the LED array, the parameters (number of sections, angles of inclination, height, width, reflective material, etc.) of the reflector, and the distance between the panel and the LED array. | 07-03-2014 |
20140215873 | FLASHING LED MESSAGE BOX - A message box for presenting messages, such as advertising material to target consumers. The message box is suitable for being integrated into existing infrastructure. Further, the message box includes an electronic illumination source that can be pulsed on or off, and at varying intensity levels so as to maximize or increase the ability to attract the attention of the target consumers. Other controls can be applied in operation of the illumination sources so as to create additional attractions to target consumers. The messages can be manually or automatically changed. | 08-07-2014 |
20140298697 | Safety Frame System For An LED Signage - An LED Signage system having an LED cabinet and top and bottom plates secured along the top and bottom of the cabinet, and each having a channel aligned towards each other configured to receive a safety screen to protect the LED screen. A base supports the bottom plate and has pairs of rearwardly and forwardly extending arms each with a roller. Rear hinges secure the bottom plate to the base, such that when a force impacts the system the cabinet is configured to move at the rear hinges from an upright position to a collapsed position. Pads are positioned along the top and/or rear of the cabinet and/or secured by front hinges to a front edge of the bottom plate to help protect the system if collapsed from an impact. The system may include a platform with tracks configured to support the base and rollers. | 10-09-2014 |
20140317975 | LED BACKLIGHT SYSTEM FOR CABINET SIGN - A backlighting system for a cabinet sign may include a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) attached to the panel. The diode has a box sign depth factor of less than about 1.4. An integrated circuit may also be located on the panel. A wire physically connects adjacent panels. | 10-30-2014 |
20150068081 | INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN DEVICE - An internally illuminated sign device according to an embodiment includes a sign panel and a lighting unit that applies light from the rear side to the sign panel. The sign panel includes a prism layer, an air layer disposed on an interface on the rear side of the prism layer, a first colored display layer of optical transparency disposed on the front side of the prism layer and having a predetermined shape, and a second colored display layer of optical transparency disposed on the rear side of the air layer in a shape visible the same as the first colored display layer. The second colored display layer is disposed at a position laid over the first colored display layer when the sign panel is seen in front. | 03-12-2015 |
20150096210 | FLASHING LED MESSAGE BOX - A message box for presenting messages, such as advertising material to target consumers. The message box is suitable for being integrated into existing infrastructure. Further, the message box includes an electronic illumination source that can be pulsed on or off, and at varying intensity levels so as to maximize or increase the ability to attract the attention of the target consumers. Other controls can be applied in operation of the illumination sources so as to create additional attractions to target consumers. The messages can be manually or automatically changed. | 04-09-2015 |
20150302783 | SIGN AND SIGN SUSPENSION MEANS - A sign, arranged to be mounted hanging from a wall, includes a rear panel ( | 10-22-2015 |
20160163240 | FRONT ACCESS BATTERY COMPARTMENT - An emergency signaling device includes a housing containing a high voltage connection. A signal emitter is connected to the housing. A compartment in the housing having an opening is separated from the high voltage connection. A battery is positioned in the compartment and accessible through the opening. | 06-09-2016 |
040567000 | Trash receptacle | 1 |
20080289235 | ADVERTISING RECEPTACLE - A receptacle may include a container to receive trash and other items. The receptacle may also include a display area to provide advertisements to people located in the vicinity of the receptacle. | 11-27-2008 |
040570000 | Exit | 7 |
20080250685 | Illuminated Sign with Single-Point LED Light Source - An illuminated sign includes a light source with a light emitting diode, and a sign panel. The sign panel is at least partially transparent, and the light source is at least partially embedded in the sign panel, thereby illuminating the sign panel. The sign may be mounted to a wall, ceiling, or any other mounting surface, and used as an emergency exit sign. The sign may be single- or double-sided with two panels separated by reflective material. The sign may include a positionable joint coupled to the sign panel, which selectively orients the sign panel with respect to a mounting surface, and a high-intensity light emitting diode adapted to provide floodlighting. A method of illuminating a sign includes providing a light source including a light emitting diode, and embedding the light source at least partially in a sign panel. The sign panel is at least partially transparent, thereby illuminating the sign panel. | 10-16-2008 |
20080276509 | Exit signs with and without emergency lighting - Emergency signs and combination emergency signs and emergency lights wherein the combination signs are compact for shipment and are energy efficient using first interior light emitting diodes, powered by an AC power source, for illumination of messages formed in at least one side wall of the emergency signs and having at least one emergency light emitting diode lamp for providing emergency lighting in the event of AC power failure and wherein the at least one emergency light emitting diode lamp, in some embodiments, is selectively deployable and adjustable relative to the signs, and in others, is fixedly mounted relative to the signs. | 11-13-2008 |
20080295371 | Exit sign illuminated by color LEDs - An exit sign comprising a housing and a plurality of LEDs that activates to produce yellow color light. The plurality of LEDs are mounted in the housing. Means for passing light from the plurality of LEDs in the form of indicia symbolizing an exit enables viewing by an observer, such means includes a stencil having four independent letters forming the word EXIT. DC circuitry is in operative electrical connection with the plurality of LEDs. A source of AC electrical power activates the DC circuitry. The plurality of LEDs can be both red color output LEDs and green color output LEDs, or the plurality of LEDs can be bicolor red and green LEDs having the capability of producing both red light and green light. The red light and green light are additively mixed to produce yellow light. In the alternative, the plurality of LEDs can be yellow color output LEDs or the plurality of LEDs can be white color output LEDs. The color light from the plurality of LEDs pass through either a red color diffusion filter to produce red light indicia, or a green color diffusion filter to produce green light indicia. An emergency power backup battery is connected to the plurality of LEDs. Means for producing emergency light is optional. | 12-04-2008 |
20110138665 | EMERGENCY EXIT INDICATOR - An emergency exit indicator includes a housing and a light source received in the housing. The housing includes two first connecting arms at top and bottom thereof and two second connecting arms at lateral sides thereof. The first and second connecting arms are connected with each other by four connecting units located respectively at four corners of the housing. Each connecting unit includes a seat and two engaging tabs extending from the seat. One engaging tab is engaged with a corresponding first connecting arm, and the other is engaged with a neighboring second connecting arm. | 06-16-2011 |
20110232143 | Exit sign illuminated by color leds - An exit sign comprising a housing, a plurality of green color LEDs and red color LEDs or bicolor green and red color LEDs positioned in the housing for emitting both a green color light and a red color light with a filter holder for holding a selected green color filter or a selected red color filter for passing the selected green color light or selected red color light to a stencil having openings for passing the selected green color light or selected red color light to an observer. Yellow color LEDs can be alternatively positioned in the housing for emitting yellow color light comprising both green color light and red color light. White color LEDs can also be alternatively positioned in the housing for emitting white color light also comprising both green color light and red color light. | 09-29-2011 |
20120174448 | EMERGENCY-LIGHT INDICATOR - An emergency-light indicator includes an emergency light module and an indication light module includes a front cover module, a frame, a PCB module configured in the frame, multiple battery modules configured in the frame and a back panel module. A latching groove is configured on top and bottom of the frame. An emergency sign is displayed on either or both the front cover module and the back panel module. The emergency light module includes multiple LED modules and a bracket set. Each of the LED modules is structured by a lens, a reflect-light ring, a first spring, a second spring, a LED PCB, a right cover and a left cover. Multiple latching blocks are configured on the bracket set. The latching blocks are corresponding to the latching groove. The emergency light module is installed to the indication light module via a latch of the latching blocks and the latching groove. | 07-12-2012 |
20140331533 | HAZARDOUS-RATED EXIT SIGN AND FLOODLIGHTS - An exit sign includes an explosion-proof housing having a first chamber and a second chamber within the housing separated by a divider wall, a bottom plate attached to said housing and defining an interface between said housing and said bottom plate, and a window, disposed in said bottom plate, containing a clear glass or plastic window pane and located proximate to said first chamber of said housing, wherein a volume of said first chamber, a housing wall thickness surrounding said first chamber, a divider wall thickness, and a window pane thickness are arranged and designed according to an expected internal explosion pressure within said first chamber, and wherein a volume of said second chamber, a housing wall thickness surrounding said second chamber, and a divider wall thickness are arranged and designed according to an expected internal explosion pressure within said second chamber. The exit sign includes a generally planar sign panel coupled to said housing at said window, an indicium disposed on said sign panel, a plurality of light emitting diodes disposed within said second chamber of said housing and directed to shine light through said window into said sign panel, and at least one floodlight comprising one or more light emitting diodes directed to illuminate a region in proximity with said exit sign. | 11-13-2014 |
040572000 | Double face | 5 |
20110061275 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADVERTISING AND ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAY DEVICE - A system and method of presenting “one-to-one” advertising within a parking spot and a corresponding parking block display device is presented. The system and method comprise an illuminated advertisement message displayed and directed toward an associated vehicle parking spot, wherein the message comprises indicia corresponding to and tailored toward an intended recipient expected to park a vehicle in the vehicle parking spot. Moreover, the display device may be in the form of a parking block or wheel stop and, in at least one embodiment, includes a housing structured to define an at least partially hollow interior portion. The display device may further comprise an illumination assembly structured and positioned so as to direct a path of light to the exterior of the housing at least partially through one or more display members bearing the message or advertisement. | 03-17-2011 |
20110107633 | ILLUMINATED SIGN WITH SUPPORTS - An illuminated sign with supports has a housing, a front cover upon the housing and an opposite rear cover, hooks and spikes for mechanical securement, magnets and adhesive for physical securement, a power supply, sensors to control illumination of the sign, light sources, and various indicia upon the two covers. The front cover and the rear cover hingedly connect to the housing for access therein. Both covers also have indicia as transparent upon an opaque background. Each indicia also has its perimeter outlined in a reflective material. The housing also includes an embodiment for attachment to a vehicle. The light sources are generally light emitting diodes of a predetermined coloration. The illuminated sign hangs from inside a window, from a door, or upon a line or locates above the ground upon spikes. The sign displays a message during daylight, night, and inclement weather. | 05-12-2011 |
20110252678 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONSTANT LED NIGHT BRIGHTNESS BASED ON DAYTIME SOLAR CHARGING - A street sign method, system and apparatus includes at least one translucent sign face, a solar photovoltaic panel system for generating electrical energy from sunlight, a rechargeable battery system for storing the electrical energy during the day, at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED) powered by the electrical energy stored in the rechargeable battery system, and a control circuit powered by the rechargeable battery system and configured to operate the at least one LED to illuminate the at least one sign face. The control circuit is configured to calculate an amount of electrical power that can be supplied from the rechargeable battery system to the at least one LED so that said the at least one LED operates at a relatively constant level of LED light output brightness during substantially the entire night time hours based on solar energy supplied to the rechargeable battery system during the previous daytime hours. The street name sign is mountable to a post or pole. | 10-20-2011 |
20120159821 | LED-Illuminated Sign - The inventive LED-illuminated sign structure includes a frame, an outer shell and a plurality of separate LED emitters. The frame includes two opposite main support panels each having an upright outward surface, and shell-supporting members. The outer shell has a pair of opposite translucent sidewalls each extending along and is spaced from the respective outward surface. The LED emitters are spaced on each outward surface such that the translucent sidewalls are illuminated substantially entirely. The frame defines an open region for passing reflected light within the frame structure to and through the opposite translucent sidewall. The LED illuminator includes an LED emitter on a mounting surface, a one-piece lens member over the LED emitter and including a lens portion and a flange portion, and a gasket between the flange portion and the mounting surface. The lens member has a restraining ridge positioned to press the LED-emitter wires and the gasket against the mounting surface such that the wire portions between the ridge and the LED emitter remain in substantially fixed position regardless of wire movement beyond the restraining ridge. | 06-28-2012 |
20130255118 | Illuminated Yard Sign - An outdoor sign, which can be formed in a any desired shape corresponding to a sports team logo, political party logo or an event mascot. The outdoor sign has a planar front panel and a planar back panel securable in parallel relationship with their inner surfaces facing each other. The back panel has a total surface area greater than the front panel. The inner surface of the back panel is formed light-reflective to reflect the light generated by light members secured to the inner surface of the front panel. An upright support is detachably securable to the front panel and the back panel to support the sign above the ground. | 10-03-2013 |
040573000 | Compartmented | 1 |
20160078789 | A SIGNBOARD DEVICE - A signboard device is configured by combining a dynamic-image block for displaying a dynamic image and a plurality of light-source blocks each provided with a light source emitting light forward. The signboard device is configured so that, when seen along a front-rear direction, the length from the top edge to the bottom edge of each of the light-source blocks is the same as or n times or 1/n times (n being an integer) the length from the top edge to the bottom edge of the dynamic-image block, and the length from the left edge to the right edge of each of the light-source blocks is the same as or m times or 1/m times (m being an integer) the length from the left edge to the right edge of the dynamic-image block. | 03-17-2016 |
040574000 | Detachable or hinged cover | 1 |
20080236005 | Menu board assembly - An illuminated display device includes a cabinet containing at least one illumination lamp and at least first and second sides. Each of the sides includes a first door rotatably connected to the cabinet, and a second door rotatably connected to the cabinet and sharing a common rotation axis with the first door. The second door is positioned between the first door and the illumination lamp when both the first and second doors are oriented in a door closed position. A door frame of the second door has opposed frame members each including incrementally spaced slots positioned as opposed pairs of slots. The slots releasably receive divider members, proximate ones of the divider members being adapted to releasably retain a sign insert. The sign insert is illuminated by the lamp and is visible through the first door in the door closed position. | 10-02-2008 |
040575000 | Interchangeable plate | 4 |
20100307041 | Light Emitting Diode LED Internally Illuminated Sign - An LED sign may include a top frame member, two side frame members connected to the top frame member, a bottom frame member connected to the side frame members. A first detachable outer sheet member may include indicia to cooperate with the top frame member, the bottom frame member and the side frame members. The LED sign may further include a second translucent sheet member to cooperate with the top frame member, the bottom frame member and the side frame members. The LED sign may further include a sign frame member. The LED sign may include LED lighting modules an LED photocell. The LED lighting modules may be detachably connected to the LED sign, and the top, bottom and side frame members may be substantially U-shaped to define a channel for the outer sheet member. | 12-09-2010 |
20110047841 | PORTABLE SURFACE-MOUNTED LIGHT AND DISPLAY APPARATUS - A light fixture includes a base having at least one light source positioned therein, a lens removably mounted over the light source, and a display applied onto the lens for illumination by the light source. In example forms, the display takes the form of a cartoon character, a team logo, product merchandising text and/or graphics, branding materials, informational text or diagrams, patterns, artwork, or the like. Multiple lenses can be provided, each having a different display applied thereon, for interchangeable attachment to a common universal base. | 03-03-2011 |
20140130387 | Backlit Graphic Display Device with Device-to-Surface Mounts - A graphic display device illuminates interchangeable graphic panels and is mountable to a translucent mounting surface. The graphic display device includes a housing assembly, a light source assembly, a light guide assembly, and device-to-surface mounts. The housing assembly includes a housing back, a housing front, and peripheral housing edging. Together, the housing back and housing edging define a panel-receiving volume. The light source assembly includes a power source, a light source, and circuitry. A light guide of the light guide assembly is positionable within the panel-receiving volume for guiding light from the light source in an anterior direction. The device-to-surface mounts fasten the graphic display device to a translucent mounting surface, and are cooperably associated with the peripheral housing edging for supporting the housing assembly such that the light from the light source is guided in an anterior direction through the translucent mounting surface. | 05-15-2014 |
040576000 | Interchangeable letters or numbers | 1 |
20110061276 | ILLUMINATED SIGN - An illuminated sign that includes a base configured to face a front direction and configured to be placed in a first orientation and a second orientation when the base faces the front direction. A first character is configured to rotate with respect to the base between a first position facing the front direction and a second position facing the front direction. A second character is configured to rotate with respect to the base between the first position facing the front direction and the second position facing the front direction. A rotation mechanism is configured to enable at least one of the first character and the second character to rotate between the first and the second positions. | 03-17-2011 |
040578000 | Light or weather seal | 5 |
20090211133 | Zero Maintenance Solar Powered Street Sign - Zero Maintenance Solar Powered Street Sign—A lighted corner street sign with: solar panel film, ultracapacitors and LEDs whereas the sign does not require maintenance for ten years. Invention provides all features but does not use batteries, switches, photoelectric sensors, resistors, etc. Eliminating the use of conventional battery technology is exploited in many ways. Ultracapacitors provide new advantages. | 08-27-2009 |
20100064560 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL BACK-LIT DEVICE - A display device includes at least one wall with transparent areas and a reflecting object arranged inside the display device and oriented so as to receive an incident external light and to redirect a reflected light onto the transparent areas. The transparent areas are provided in different planes and the reflecting object includes several reflecting surfaces or a non-planar reflecting surface to reflect incident light rays on each of the transparent areas along different reflection axes. The display device can advantageously be integrated into a bottle or a bottle cap. | 03-18-2010 |
20110119975 | MARKING PANEL LED LIGHT EMITTING MODULE - A combined LED light-emitting module of marking panel has a rail-mounted rack, extended longitudinally containing a locating portion for positioning onto the marking panel, and an assembly portion. A plurality of LED light-emitting units are mounted onto the assembly portion in sequence or at interval. The LED light-emitting unit contains a support pedestal, a light-emitting faceplate, a circuit board and at least a light-emitting component on the circuit board. The light-emitting faceplate is sealed into the holding space of the support pedestal. The circuit board is mounted into the holding space and the light-emitting component is allowed to face the light-emitting faceplate. The circuit board is sealed by waterproof element. A limiter is used to limit securely the LED light-emitting units. A quick-release electrical connector, protruded from the back board of the support pedestal contains male and female conductive contacts that can be quickly removed and assembled. | 05-26-2011 |
20130152436 | HANGING LUMINOUS FRAME OF A TRAFFIC SIGN PLATE - A hanging luminous frame of a traffic sign plate includes elementary frame sections, each being a long hollow enclosure which defines a luminous frame surface and a concave back side, wherein the concave back side is to be supported against the marking surface of the traffic sign plate. Connecting edges allow the elementary frame sections to be connected to each other and form a frame. Luminous through holes are distributed over the luminous frame surfaces. Waterproof transparent covers have a housing enclosure part, a transparent covering part and a fitting and positioning part. LED lighting components have a circuit base plate, LED components and conductor wires, wherein the LED lighting component is held inside the waterproof transparent cover. A waterproof layer is filled in the housing enclosure parts to seal the inside circuit base plate. Positioning and reinforcing edges provide a stable locking interface for the locking and positioning component. | 06-20-2013 |
20140026451 | SIGNAGE APPARATUS - A signage apparatus includes a plug-in hitch, a slack adjuster bracket, a water-resistant sign box, and an upright post. The plug-in hitch includes opposed plates and an insert portion configured for receipt within a hitch receiver. The upright post includes a plurality of openings defined therethrough sized and dimensioned for receipt of a securement member, and positioned to correspond to a plurality of openings of the opposed plates when the upright post is received between the opposed plates. The plurality of openings include lower openings configured for coupling of the upright post to the plug-in hitch via a securement member such that the upright post is capable of rotative movement relative to the plug-in hitch about an axis defined by the securement member, such rotative movement being limited by the insert portion of the plug-in hitch. | 01-30-2014 |
040579000 | Perforated face | 3 |
20100139136 | SIGNBOARD WITH AN LED LAMP - A signboard integral with an LED lamp includes a lamp post and a display device mounted in the lamp post. The display device includes a box, a transparent plate mounted on an opened end of the box, a panel mounted on a side of the transparent plate and a luminous member consisting a plurality of LEDs hermetically received in the box and located at another side of the transparent plate. The panel has a plurality of holes representing marks to be shown by the signboard. Light generated by the luminous member radiates through the transparent plate and the holes of the panel to display the marks represented by the holes. The marks could be a company logo, brand, trademark or other information. | 06-10-2010 |
20120102801 | LED-ILLUMINATED SIGNBOARD METALLIC-CASED - An LED-illuminated signboard metallic-cased is a signboard that is capable of directing a variety of images by having a plurality of microscopic holes in the metal panel be formed and making the light emitted from the LED get through. The signboard comprises: base frame, and LED module part placed in said base frame, and front metal panel coupled to the front of said base frame and having plurality of microscopic holes formed on the entire surface. Therefore in the present invention, a metallic material of luxurious image is utilized for the front panel of LED-illuminated signboard metallic-cased, and there is an effect that luxurious and differential promotion performance can be. | 05-03-2012 |
040580000 | Stencil screen | 1 |
20100071239 | Illuminating sign - An illuminating sign includes a base panel; an illuminating unit, and a front casing. The front casing includes a metallic light blocking frame attached on the base panel for enhancing a strength of the front casing, wherein the light blocking frame has a plurality of through slots spacedly formed thereon, a plurality of illuminating members securely supported in front of the base panel, and a highlighting element provided at the illuminating members, wherein when the illumination unit is operated for generating the light towards the front casing, the metallic light blocking frame not only blocks the light passing therethrough but also facilitates efficient and effective heat transfer from the illuminating unit to an exterior of the front casing for preventing the illuminating unit from being overheat within the front casing. | 03-25-2010 |