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Document | Title | Date |
20080216367 | Road-Marking System - The road-marking system for influencing the distance between vehicles ( | 09-11-2008 |
20080222932 | Display cabinet for light emitting diode lights and method of use - An LED light display cabinet include a fan mounted in the interior of a cabinet housing. The fan draws air into the housing via one or more outside air inlets, and exhausts it to atmosphere via a chamber. A chamber is formed adjacent the rear door of cabinet and includes an opening in communication with the fan outlet and includes second air inlets, and baffles. The chamber permits outside air to be drawn into the chamber to cool the interior of the cabinet and exhausted out the rear of the cabinet. If the fan does not operate, air can still be drawn through the chamber for cabinet cooling. | 09-18-2008 |
20080250684 | Outdoor Fluorescent Lamp Fixture - Provided is a lamp supporting device mounted in an illuminating advertising signboard, particularly which is formed as an assembly type that makes carrying and storage thereof convenient thereby being generally used without limitation in various sizes (length) of lamps with simple replacement of a center frame, and can arrange lamps in a way being overlapped thereby avoiding blackening and in a plurality of lines while freely adjusting the width between the lamps. | 10-16-2008 |
20080276505 | Backlit faceplate for data appliances and related methods - A display for a data-appliance cabinet comprises a panel having front and rear surfaces and dimensions matching a front-side portion of a data-appliance cabinet allocated to an absent accessory device, a translucent window through the panel, a light source for illuminating the translucent window via the rear surface of the panel, and means facilitating installation of the backlit display. | 11-13-2008 |
20080276506 | Sign Device - A sign device comprises a unitary body which is fully enclosed across a top and sides of a hollow interior so as to be weatherproof. A display supported within the hollow interior is arranged to display alpha-numeric information through a translucent display portion on the front wall of the unitary body in an active state and is arranged to be not externally visible through the display portion in an inactive state. The exterior surface is textured and arranged to resemble a natural rock to further disguise the inactive display. An indicator indicates on the rear wall which one of various modes is being displayed on the front wall by the active display. The display can display an alarm condition, for example a building alarm responsive to a fire or an unauthorized entry into a building or a personal remote alarm activated by a building occupant requiring assistance. | 11-13-2008 |
20080276507 | Lighted signage using reflected light behind the signage - An apparatus and method for displaying back-lighted images to viewers moving along a path of travel past viewing boxes containing transparent images illuminated by substantially vertical light sources which are then reflected to obtain a shallow light box depth relative to the transparent images, the light sources being located behind the transparent images, relative to the viewer. | 11-13-2008 |
20090019744 | Signage retrofit kit for vending machines - A holder of product identification indicia incorporated with a specifically printed illuminated sign in a beverage vending machinc. The holder allows enhanced product identification relating to a separate, existing selection button panel. The holder is securely attached to the back of the illuminated sign that has clear viewing windows registered to the holder. Specifically, it is intended as a retrofit kit for existing beverage vending machines to allow the display of product contained in the machine by use of significantly larger product identification indicia than the existing product identification indicia. The larger display windows may be specifically correlated to the existing selection mechanisms, by way of numbers, letters, symbols, connecting lines and/or colors. | 01-22-2009 |
20090145010 | INNER SCATTERING BILLBOARD - An inner scattering billboard includes a light directing body, an advertising membrane and a light source. The light directing body contains a plurality of light directing particles inside to diffuse and direct light. Thus light rays emitted from the light source into the light directing body are scattered to allow the light directing body to become a planar light source of even luminosity. The advertising membrane has an advertising symbol located on the surface to be evenly illuminated. The billboard can be made thinner. An LED may be adopted as the light source to save electric power and reduce user's operation cost. | 06-11-2009 |
20090158628 | Wet floor caution sign - The wet floor caution sign is either a cone-shaped or paneled sign. The surface of the caution sign has illuminated indicia displayed on it so that pedestrians may quickly become aware of the unsafe condition of the floor. The sign has indicia in the form of either a graphic image or lettering is illuminated by a light source(s). The light source(s) may include circuitry causing the light source(s) to flash. | 06-25-2009 |
20090172980 | Tower light display for gaming machine - An innovative approach to displaying gaming machine events and advertising for a gaming console is provided by replacing the commonly-used tower light with an integrated set of game and machine event indicators. The tower light may be used to display the actual game being played or, for example, the price of the game, and can be made of transparent material with separate indicator sections conveying game machine events and related information. The tower light is preferably controlled by a controller unit, with LED lights to light up the indicators. | 07-09-2009 |
20090172981 | Three-dimensional sign and method of making same - The present invention and associated process is generally related to three-dimensional signage. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention includes a predetermined number of generally flat plates which are separated from each other and secured relative thereto, with a series of spacers and fasteners. This arrangement provides display in the third dimension that will more efficiently display a message to the consuming public. Further, the invention and associated process is adapted to receive a predetermined number of lights and/or mirrored surfaces to increase the advertising effect on the consuming public. | 07-09-2009 |
20090172982 | Freestanding child on board indicator - A free-standing on-board safety device is disclosed. The free-standing on-board safety includes a base portion and a head portion coupled through a tapered body. The head portion is preferably substantially round and brightly colored. In use the free-standing on-board safety device is placed on front seat of the passenger vehicle in an up-right vertical position. In the up-right vertical position, the device is visible to a driver of the passenger vehicle and the head portion is visible to persons outside of the vehicle through one or more windows of the passenger vehicle. When placed in the up-right vertical position, the free-standing on-board safety device indicates the presence of a child, infant or pet in a back seat of the passenger vehicle. | 07-09-2009 |
20090205232 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR ELECTRIFIED SIGN INSERT - A sign holder for supporting electrified sign inserts that may vary in width, comprises a base having a groove into which the sign insert can be placed. In the preferred embodiment, two or more gaskets are positioned in the groove with each gasket including a resilient section adapted to engage the sign insert so as to retain the sign insert securely in place within the groove. Each of the gaskets also includes an electrical conductor, such as an electrical wire, which may be embedded in the gasket, in a position where it makes electrical contact with the electrical terminals on the sign insert. | 08-20-2009 |
20090211130 | THIN INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN - An internally illuminated sign includes a case at least partially lined with highly reflective layer and a display surface. The sign also includes light sources that emit light in directions approximately parallel to the display surface. | 08-27-2009 |
20090235565 | Apparatus and method for displaying an informational carrier - The present invention relates to an apparatus for displaying an information carrier to passers-by in the vicinity, in particular a carrier on which advertising information is visible, comprising: —a stationary support; —an elongate post arranged on the support; —a carrier which is to be provided with the information to be displayed; —translating means for translating the information carrier reciprocally in longitudinal direction along the post; —rotating means for rotating the information carrier relative to the stationary support. | 09-24-2009 |
20090235566 | DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of displaying an image, including an array of cylindrical or tubular members, optionally retained within one or more base and/or header structures, and having an image applied onto some or all of the cylindrical or tubular members. The cylindrical or tubular members, and/or the media onto which the image is applied can be entirely or partially transparent or translucent, so that the image is partially see-through. | 09-24-2009 |
20090313868 | HOUSING FOR REFRIGERATED DISPENSING APPARATUS - A bar-top refrigerated liquid dispenser in which one or more housing walls include integrated back-lighted billboard display panels having side edges with embedded light emitting diodes and other edges with associated reflectors. | 12-24-2009 |
20090313869 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING LIGHT AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO LIGHTING AND LIGHTED SIGNAGE - The light production device includes at least one first light source associated with a principal waveguide. The principal waveguide includes an envelope for the propagation of the light, that has an index of refraction higher than the index of refraction of the internal part of the principal guide in contact with the envelope; the device includes optical injection means that are difference from the principal waveguide, the length of which is less than the length of the principal waveguide, and which allow at least a part of the light produced to be injected into said envelope of the principal waveguide, and diffusion means suitable for diffusing toward the exterior of the envelope, on at least a portion of the envelope of predefined length, at least a part of the light circulating in the envelope of the principal guide. | 12-24-2009 |
20100050488 | SIGNAGE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a signage system ( | 03-04-2010 |
20100139135 | RETRACTABLE BANNER STANDS WITH COOPERATING BANNERS - A display comprising a retractable banner stand assembly has a base with a pair of banners extendable therefrom, each banner having a forward surface and a rearward surface. When extended, the banners are arranged in a spaced back face to front face visually overlapping relationship with each banner having graphics on the forward sides of the banner. A forward banner having a different shape than a rearward banner whereby significant portions of the rearward banner may be viewed from directly in front of the banner stand assembly. The precise portion of the rearward banner viewable being dependent upon the viewing angle in front of the display. The base including a housing with each banner being retractable into said housing. In a preferred embodiment the graphics will be aesthetically complementary from the forward banner to the rearward banner; for example, a portion of the graphics on one banner may continue on another banner. An object partially portrayed on one screen can be continued on another screen as a different “depth” or distance from the viewer and may be a different color, shading, or size. | 06-10-2010 |
20100154261 | ILLUMINATED TRIM PANELS - A vehicle trim panel is illuminated from behind to create an illuminated design (e.g., logo and/or lettering) includes a transparent layer and an opaque layer with an opening(s) in the shape of the design. An opaque or partially opaque design piece may be placed over the opening(s) in the opaque layer and be lit around its edges. The vehicle trim panel may be formed by forming a panel with a transparent layer and an opaque layer. An opening in the opaque layer may be formed by removing opaque material (e.g., by machining or laser etching) or by masking (the mask is placed between the opaque layer and transparent layer and removed taking a portion of the opaque layer with it). A design piece may be placed over the location of the opening in the opaque layer. | 06-24-2010 |
20100218406 | Shaped LED Light Bulb - An LED light bulb where the LED light bulb itself is molded into various shapes. The plastic lens used to surround the diode is shaped when manufactured to resemble various items, such as stars, crosses, hearts, trees, pinecones, bulbs, flat panels with designs, or any other shape the user desires. Because the entire light bulb is the LED, uniform and consistent light can be emitted from every part of the plastic lens that makes up the shaped LED light bulb, allowing the user to view the shaped LED light bulb from any angle. The shaped LED light bulb can be used individually, or strung together to form a strand of shaped lights. | 09-02-2010 |
20100257764 | APPARATUS OF GENERATING MESSAGES - A message generating apparatus is disclosed. A message generating apparatus, comprising: a message generating panel, the message generating panel comprising a first layer and a second layer, the first layer comprising a first base substance and a first see-through pattern. a light transparency of the first see-through pattern being higher than a light transparency of the first base substance, the second layer comprising a second base substance and a second see-through pattern, a light transparency of the second see-through pattern being higher than a light transparency of the second base substance is provided. The message generating panel can be configured to generate a message by a light having passed through the first see-through pattern and the second see-through pattern. The first see-through pattern and the second see-through pattern can be configured to generate a plurality of messages according to an angle of the light incident to the message generating panel. | 10-14-2010 |
20100263246 | TRANSPARENT SIGNBOARD AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A transparent signboard and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The transparent signboard includes: a transparent substrate; an electrode layer made of polymer or carbon nanotube and comprising a plurality of conducting parts separated from each other with respect to a predetermined pattern region interposed therebetween, and a non-conducting part formed on the predetermined pattern region and integrally formed with the conducting parts; and a light-emitting device configured to connect the separated conducting parts to each other. | 10-21-2010 |
20100269383 | POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROLLER - An apparatus and method provides for managing solar power to a LED illumination device such as a street sign so that the power from a power storage device is monitored and variations in applied power to the LED device can be dynamically made to preserve power or increase power as appropriate. A controller may control the power management based on preprogrammed time periods, environmental factors, and solar availability. Historical tracking of available power may provide a basis for computing available power. | 10-28-2010 |
20100275477 | TRANSPARENT DISPLAY BOARD - A transparent electrically-illuminated sign is disclosed. The transparent electrically-illuminated sign includes a first transparent board, a second transparent which is installed apart from the first transparent board at a certain distance, facing the first transparent board, a plurality of LEDs, a transparent electrode, a filling material which is transparent and filled between the transparent electrode and the second transparent board, and a controller. The transparent electrode is formed on one of both faces of the first transparent board as the transparent electrode is coated thereon, in which the face coated by the first transparent electrode faces the second transparent board. The transparent electrode forms at least more than one close circuit plate which is divided into a cathode plate and a plurality of anode plates. The cathode plate is connected by each cathode lead of the plurality of LEDs, which are separated from each other by a certain distance. The cathode plate forms a cathode power supply terminal at a certain position thereof to input power from the outside. The anode plates are correspondingly connected by the anode leads of the LEDs, respectively. Each of the anode plates forms an anode power supply terminal at a predetermined position thereof to input power from the outside. The controller is connected to the anode power supply terminals, such that it can control power supplied to the cathode and anode plates to turn on and off the LEDs. Therefore, the transparent electrically-illuminated sign configured to be thin and transparent can display moving images, as each LED is turned on and off, consuming low power. | 11-04-2010 |
20100281721 | MULTI-FUNCTION SOLAR-POWERED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A solar-powered lighting system includes a substrate, wherein at least one solar chip is disposed on one lateral side of the substrate, and at least one light source is disposed on one lateral side of the substrate. Solar light enters the substrate and propagates therein. Solar light energy is collected by the at least one solar chip which transforms the solar light energy into electrical power for the at least one light source to emit light to the substrate, before propagating therein and leaving the substrate. | 11-11-2010 |
20100293825 | ADAPTER WITH AT LEAST ONE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - An adapter ( | 11-25-2010 |
20100299981 | Display for dispensing maching - An improved display is disclosed for a dispensing machine having a plurality of switches for dispensing a plurality of products. The improved display comprises a plurality of illuminators located in proximity to the plurality of switches. A decorative panel indicates the types of the plurality of products for dispensing by the dispensing machine. A mounting fixes the decorative panel for enabling the plurality of illuminators to illuminate the decorative panel. A control is connected to the plurality of switches for energizing the plurality of illuminators in response to an actuation of a selected one of the plurality of switches for indicating the dispensing of one of the plurality of products by the dispensing machine. | 12-02-2010 |
20110088298 | 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. The printed sheets may be provided with price carriers to permit personnel to change just food prices without the requirement to replace the entire printed sheet. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a free-standing unitary LED backlighted sign, employs the magnet-based features hereof to secure an advertising display in a framed configuration wherein a magnet-secured frame adds to securely positioning a printed sheet. | 04-21-2011 |
20110088299 | PLASTIC SHEET, AND DECORATIVE ILLUMINATION SIGNBOARD - An object of the present invention is to provide a decorative illumination signboard capable of effectively downwardly emitting light while suppressing an upward emission of light with a simple configuration and a plastic sheet used in the decorative illumination signboard. | 04-21-2011 |
20110113661 | Signage apparatus having simple magnet-based structure for ease of modification - A readily modifiable modular sign apparatus is especially useful for use as easily changed advertisement media such as in department stores and retail stores. In one embodiment, 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. The printed sheets may be provided with indicia carriers to permit personnel to change just numerical data such as prices without the requirement to replace the entire printed sheet. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, such indicia carriers are affixed directly to the front surface of the printed sheets by a separate magnetic structure that provides easy access to the numerical indicia. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119972 | SAFETY KICK PLATE DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHODS - The present invention is a safety kick plate device and improved manufacturing thereof. The safety kick plate device includes a base component including a communication element through which a light emission component is visible. A communication protection element provides reinforcement and strength to the communication element as well as mitigates damage to the light emission component. | 05-26-2011 |
20110119973 | INVISIBLE, LIGHT-TRANSMISSIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. Substantially invisible holes penetrate through at least a portion of the light resistant material in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern. | 05-26-2011 |
20110138663 | MODULAR LED LIGHT-EMITTING MARKER - A modular LED light-emitting marker having a pedestal with a back side, a light-emitting marking side and a holding space. At least a LED circuit board is accommodated into the holding space of the pedestal. The LED circuit board contains a LED setup surface, which faces the light-emitting marking side of the pedestal. The LED circuit board also contains an electrical connecting line penetrating out of the pedestal. A waterproof cladding is assembled between the LED circuit board and the pedestal, and used to fully seal the LED circuit board. A reflecting surface is set onto the light-emitting marking side of the pedestal. The reflecting surface is provided with LED through-holes. A protruding LED unit is arranged onto the LED setup surface The exterior of the protruding LED unit is protruded out of the waterproof cladding and reflecting surface. | 06-16-2011 |
20110138664 | FRAME WITH REMOVABLE SIGN - A frame with removable sign has a rectangular opaque housing, a translucent cover, two parallel rails spaced apart upon the longitudinal edges of the cover and a stile connecting to the ends of the rails upon one lateral edge of the cover, a face panel sliding over the cover where the face panel includes various indicia, and magnets and adhesive for non-mechanical securement of the sign. The face panel sliding engages the cover and remains in place using friction or a mechanical means. The face panel has its indicia as transparent upon an opaque background. The housing also includes an embodiment capable of attachment to a vehicle. The frame with removable sign fits upon a housing that suspends from a window, door, fence rail, or other linear shape. | 06-16-2011 |
20110146120 | EMERGENCY EXIT INDICATOR INCORPORATING LED UNIT - An emergency exit indicator includes a flat housing and a light source received in the housing. The housing has a length greater than a width thereof. The housing includes a panel provided with a sign thereon to indicate emergency exit. The light source includes a plurality of LEDs each being covered by a lens. Light of the LED goes through the lens and is then illuminated on the sign to cause the sign to be visible. The lens has two opposite sides along a lengthwise direction of the housing longer than other two opposite sides along a widthwise direction of the housing, such that the light through the lens along the widthwise direction of the housing is converged in a narrower manner than the light through the lens along the lengthwise direction of the housing. | 06-23-2011 |
20110154700 | ILLUMINATED SIGN FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An illuminated sign for various electronic devices comprising: a plurality of LED lights on a first side, where the lights provide a customized display; an adhesive backing on a second side, where the backing provides a means to attach the sign to an external panel; a means to supply power to the plurality of LED lights; and an internet connection, where a user submits design requirements prior to installing the sign. The customized display may include at least one of a sign depicting text, a logo or other artistic design. In one particular embodiment, the input means for customizing the sign are accessible via an internet connection. | 06-30-2011 |
20110167688 | TRAILER HITCH LIGHTED DISPLAY WITH INTEGRAL STEP - A lighted display for mounting upon a vehicle having a trailer hitch receiver. The lighted display includes an elongated base member with a trailer hitch mount affixed midway along the base member. The base member also incorporates a horizontal step plate extending outward from upper edge of the base member allowing easier access to the rear of the vehicle. The base member is configured to receive multiple lighting elements within an elongated vertical channel. The lighting elements are connected to a trailer wiring plug which is configured to engage the vehicles trailer wiring connector. A message board is positioned within the vertical channel of the base member. The message board is made of a semi-translucent material which allows a portion of the light from the lighting elements to pass. The message board is partially masked with an opaque material, the unmasked portions forming the desired message for display. Upon illumination of the vehicle driving lights, one or more of the lighting elements are illuminated at the low light intensity level. Upon illumination of the vehicle brake light, one or more of the lighting elements are illuminated at the high light intensity level. And upon illumination of the vehicle turn signal light one or more of the lighting elements are illuminated at the high light intensity level in coordination with and on the corresponding side of the vehicle as the vehicle turn signal light. | 07-14-2011 |
20110173853 | BILLBOARD SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed herein is an improved billboard system and method of use thereof. One or more vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) are mounted onto the top portions of posts supporting new or previously constructed billboards. The vertical axis wind turbines, which are configured to rotate regardless of the direction of the wind, generate electrical power that is used to provide the power needs of lighting display elements (lights, screens, etc.) found on the billboard. The turbines are also used to charge batteries that may later be used to supply power to the billboard during periods when the turbines do not generate sufficient power or when one or more of the turbines are not operational. Surplus power not used to power the display elements or charge the batteries may be transmitted to the utility power grid. The billboard system may be monitored and controlled from a remote location via a communications network. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179683 | Efficient LED sign or display illumination methods using overlapped modules on grids to increase sign or display surface brightness while obtaining better thermal management - A concept for reducing the distance between LED lamps and illuminated surface to produce high-brightness signs is disclosed. Currently, most electric-signs place LED modules at the cabinet enclosure base. Since enclosures are deep, surface illumination from LEDs drops significantly. LEDs are therefore driven at high currents for adequate brightness, degrading their lifetime. This invention reduces the gap G between LEDs and the sign-face, increasing surface illumination exponentially. Another benefit: light forwarded from LEDs produces no heat! No frontal thermal management is needed and a small G suffices. However, LEDs produce heat at the back, requiring thermal management. By placing LEDs closer to the sign-face, the distance increases between LEDs and the base, allowing for air flow and heat-sinking room. The proposed method increases LED-module density by overlapping two modules on a grid-node; these modules are mutually orthogonal, while both are orthogonal to the surface-normal. The higher density provides uniform illumination. | 07-28-2011 |
20110203147 | LIGHTING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A CARPET WITH BACK LIGHTING FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC LIGHT EFFECTS WITH THE CARPET - The invention provides a lighting arrangement comprising a carpet structure, and a control unit, The carpet structure comprises a carpet back lighting system comprising a carpet back lighting unit having a lighting unit front face and a unit back face. The lighting unit front face comprises a light source arranged to generate light. The carpet back lighting system comprises a plurality of said light sources. The carpet structure comprises a light transmissive carpet unit comprising a carpet unit front face and a carpet unit back side. The light transmissive carpet unit is selected from the group consisting a carpet and a carpet tile. The lighting unit front face of the carpet back lighting unit and the carpet unit back side of the light transmissive carpet unit are adjacent. The light transmissive carpet unit is arranged to transmit at least part of the light travelling in a direction from the carpet unit back side to the carpet unit front face. The control unit is configured to receive one or more input signals and is configured to generate, in response to the one or more input signals, one or more output signals to control the light generated by the light sources. Such lighting arrangement can fulfil all kinds of functions. | 08-25-2011 |
20110239501 | SIGNAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE ON SHELVES - A signage system comprises a plurality of signs adapted to be mounted on a shelf or other such merchandise display device. The signs include a mounting portion, for attaching to the shelf, and a sign portion. The sign portions are provided with a shape corresponding to common shapes of traffic or road signs. The system of the invention may therefore be used to attract or direct customers to certain specific products. | 10-06-2011 |
20110239502 | VISUAL PRESENTATION CLIP ASSEMBLY - A visual notification device comprising a clip having a visual presentation may be attached to a food or drink container to indicate that a consumer who has temporarily left their seating or standing location, or food or drink container unattended, will return thereby avoiding the loss of a seating or standing location, or the disposal of unconsumed food or drink. The clip includes head with a front and rear face for displaying visual information such as text, an image, a logo, a trade name, an emblem, etc., an elongated body, a clip leg extending from the back of the clip behind the body, and a cap for connecting the assembly to a key ring or other attachment device. | 10-06-2011 |
20110265360 | Light film device - A light film apparatus having an illuminated graphics panel with at least two segments that can be individually powered. A controller manages a power which is delivered from a power supply to each of the segments, so that each of the segments is either powered on, powered off or powered to an intermediate level. With the independent control of power to the different segments, it is possible to create a three-dimensional appearance of a moving image from a generally two-dimensional panel arrangement. A housing can be mounted so that the graphics panel abuts or is closely mounted to a mounting surface. | 11-03-2011 |
20110277360 | System and Method for Mounting a Badge on a Vehicle - A system and method for mounting a badge to a component of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a mounting base including first and second fastening apertures defined therein, and a trim ring coupled with the mounting base having an opening defined therein. The badge is adapted to be securely mounted between the trim ring and the mounting base so that the badge is positioned within the opening in the trim ring. The system further includes a flexible fastening member that is configured to be positioned within the first and second fastening apertures, positioned around at least a portion of the component of the vehicle, and between the mounting base and the badge to fasten the badge to the vehicle. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277361 | SIGN COMPRISING A FILM-BASED LIGHTGUIDE - A device includes a light transmitting film defining a lightguide region. A first region is defined within the lightguide region representing a region of one or more of an indicia, a graphic, and an image that is visible by light extraction when illuminated by light propagating within the film in a waveguide condition, wherein the first region includes a plurality of light extraction features that redirect a portion of light traveling within the film in a waveguide condition out of a first face of the opposing faces of the film in the first region, and the first region has a luminance less than 50 cd/m | 11-17-2011 |
20110283575 | TUBE-LIKE ADVERTISING DEVICE THAT IS FIXED BETWEEN TWO STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND INCLUDES A CLEAR OUTER MEMBER - An advertising device, where one exemplary use is as a “stripper pole” having associated ad material. The ad material can be placed inside a portion of the pole and be visible through a protective cover, and be dynamic. Additionally, the stripper pole may be in a variety of sizes and shapes and may include lighting, rotating mechanisms, engraving and suspended objects. The advertising device includes a connecting element that attaches to at least one end, and optionally between two ends, with a gap between an inner element and an outer element where advertising material can be placed in the gap. | 11-24-2011 |
20110296724 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PATTERN-DISPLAYING FUNCTION - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing defining a chamber and at least one light source. The housing has an inner surface and an opposite outer surface. The outer surface defines a plurality of light-transmitting recesses that have been configured in a desired pattern. Each of the recesses has a gradually changing thickness. The at least one light source is fixed in the chamber and transmits light to the recesses, thereby displaying the desired pattern of the recesses on the outer surface of the housing. | 12-08-2011 |
20110308120 | LED ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED VISIBILITY, ITS ATTACHING METHOD AND BANNER USING IT - The present invention relates to an LED assembly and a banner using the same. In particular, the present invention relates to an LED assembly, an attaching method of the same, and a banner using the same to prevent light from scattering by covering an LED with a light-permeable part which comprises light-permeable thin and thick films and to limit light emission range to the size of the light-permeable part, wherein the light-permeable thin film transmits light a long distance and also releases intense light directly in front of the front side of the LED, and the light-permeable thick film transmits the light laterally by reflecting a part of the light, which passes through a medium, inside, because the medium is thick, thereby improving shapability and visibility from a long distance to a short distance. | 12-22-2011 |
20120000104 | LED STRIP FOR SMALL CHANNEL LETTERS - A light emitting diode, LED, strip ( | 01-05-2012 |
20120011753 | POLYGONAL ILLUMINATED HAND SIGN - An illuminated hand sign system for providing traffic information when there is no availability of permanently installed sign, for example at a traffic accident or a short term road construction site. The system containing a handle supporting a two-sided sign portion formed of two sign halves each providing a different bit of traffic information, and an illuminating element located in between the two sign halves, and a power source for the illuminating element. A switch is provided to activate the illuminating element so as to render the traffic information more visible both during the day and at night. | 01-19-2012 |
20120011754 | ILLUMINATION PANEL - An illumination panel comprising a transparent core having opposing surfaces, a matrix of light releasing dots substantially covering one surface, and a protective layer in abutting contact with said surface whereby the dots act as an adhesive bonding the core to the protective layer. | 01-19-2012 |
20120023792 | FLOOR DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a floor display comprising a floor panel, which panel comprises an upper surface, which upper surface of the panel mostly follows a line from the front of the bottom surface to the top of the side surface, hereby forming an inclined panel. It is the object of the invention to achieve a floor display at the floor in shops or supermarkets. This object can be achieved with a floor display if the upper surface of the panel forms a display area, which display surface comprises a transparent cover, which transparent cover is fixed to the panel at the panel front and at the side surface against the wall or shelf. It can hereby be achieved that the floor near walls or shelves is used for advertisement. As for all customers in shops or supermarkets, the floor is a very important place to use for advertisement. | 02-02-2012 |
20120036748 | DIY LED sign panel arrangement - A DIY LED sign panel arrangement for use as an illuminative signboard includes a LED supporting frame which includes a plurality of module holders and a wire arrangement interconnecting the module holders for electrical communications, a power unit for providing power, and a plurality of LED modules. The LED module includes a casing, a LED unit having an illuminating surface for providing illumination, and a module connector on the casing for securing the LED units into position. The LED modules are arranged for forming an adjustable LED module pattern on the LED supporting frame as a text object or a graphical object serving as a sign, such that a user can design his own LED signboard simply by placing the LED modules onto the LED supporting frame as desired. | 02-16-2012 |
20120042549 | LED illuminated header valance with front illumination and downward directional lighting - A LED Illuminated header valance system to provide front illumination for graphic communication and downward lighting may include a transformer housing to power a LED light array, an extension arm housing to house the LED light array to provide a downward projecting light, a header mounting assembly to detachably connect the header valance system to the retail environment. The transformer housing may include a power cord to connect to a second header valance system, and the transformer housing may include a power outlet to connect to the power cord and the LED edge-lit panel. | 02-23-2012 |
20120066945 | ADVERTISING DISPLAY AND METHOD - A poster clamp comprising first and second members, the members comprising first and second gripping surfaces, respectively, for gripping opposing sides of a poster or a like, and a poster mounting system comprising a hoarding and a plurality of such clamps, and a wire on which the clamps are to be mounted for tightening a poster within the frame of the hoarding. | 03-22-2012 |
20120085006 | LIGHTING FIXTURE COMPRISING INTEGRATED TILE ARRAY - A lighting fixture comprising a mounting frame adapted to be mounted to a vertical mounting surface. The mounting frame supports a panel. The panel may include decorative indicia on a front surface thereof. Further, the panel may include an array of tiles thereon. The lighting fixture also comprises a mounting frame adapted to support the panel and a plurality of support arms projecting from the mounting frame. Each of the arms supports at least one lamp socket. The lighting fixture further comprises a secondary light source coupled to the mounting frame at a location between the front surface of the panel and the wall. The lighting fixture comprises control electronics adapted to selectively apply power to the light source and the at least one lamp socket. In some embodiments, the secondary light source is responsive to an activation signal from at least one of a presence detector and a photodetector. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090206 | HitchPix - The invention displays manually inserted themed artwork in a plastic unit which is inserted into a standard 2″ hitch box at rear of vehicle. The full color themed artwork is visible when brake light is off and enhanced when brake light is on. The unit body contains the LED light, reflective background, red colored plastic light diffuser, and electrical pigtail connector which plugs into the vehicle's 12 volt DC receptacle. Unit has a unique clear acrylic swing-down door that holds the acetate artwork in a built-in channel immediately behind the door. Unique acetate artwork is manually interchangeable. A square foam washer takes up tolerance between the metal hitch box and the plastic unit body. An O-ring mounted around the inside of the clear acrylic door provides a weather-tight seal protecting internal parts and artwork acetates. | 04-19-2012 |
20120102797 | LED ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED DISCERNIBILITY, AN ATTACHMENT METHOD FOR THE SAME, AND A SIGNBOARD AND TRAFFIC SAFETY DISPLAY BOARD TO WHICH THE SAME HAS BEEN ATTACHED - The present invention relates to an LED assembly and products using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to an LED assembly having improved discernibility from the far distance and near distance and from the front and sides, which is covered with a light-passing unit having a thin-film light-passing part and a thick-film light-passing part such that scattering of light is prevented and in which the light irradiation range is specified by the size of the light-passing unit such that light can penetrate far from the thin-film light-passing part but, even so, glare directly in front of the front surface of the LED is softened and, because the medium in the thick-film light-passing part is thick, some of the light passing through the medium is reflected on the inside and the light can also reach the side surfaces. The present invention also relates to signboards and traffic safety display boards using the LED assembly. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102798 | LIGHTING DEVICE - The lighting apparatus | 05-03-2012 |
20120110881 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device includes a display panel for irradiating light, a transparent substrate comprising an active portion for passing through the image light and a decoration portion surrounding the active portion, and a decoration layer filling a groove at the decoration portion. | 05-10-2012 |
20120137550 | Lighted Signage Structure - A signage structure includes a first drum, a valance and a plurality of bracket assemblies. The first drum is suspended from a ceiling and includes a first frame supporting a first material having an outer circumferential surface for displaying indicia. The first frame has an upper frame ring and a lower frame ring. The valance is located outwardly from the outer circumferential surface of the first drum and includes at least one curved section having a plurality of spaced apart lights positioned along the interior side of the valance. The plurality of bracket assemblies include arms that couple the upper frame ring of the first drum to the valance. A first end of each arm is configured to attach to the upper frame ring of the first drum and a second end of each arm is configured to attach to the valance. | 06-07-2012 |
20120159818 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A SIMULATED NEON SIGN - A lighting apparatus for simulating a neon sign and method of making is provided. An outer housing having a central opening and defining a perimeter of the lighting apparatus can be connected with an inner housing configured as a plurality of symbols for conveying a message. Mounted within the interior of the outer and inner housing can be a series of lighting units such as SMD light emitting diodes. Respective outer housing and inner housing can have a cross-sectional inverted U-shape capped by a base member with the upper member having a curved diffuser for transmitting light through a transmissive plastic resin while integrally mounted black or opaque straight legs of a U-shape can enhance the simulated neon glow. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159819 | Angle and Alignment Adjusting Method for a Display - A light-emitting display system has an alignment mechanism to align or angle light-emitting tiles of the display. A first tile connects to a second tile by joining a first clamp portion on the first tile with a second clamp portion on the second tile. In an implementation, the alignment mechanism includes a replaceable angle adjustment insert that is inserted into at least one of the clamp portions, such as the first clamp portion. When the first and second clamp portions are joined, a surface of the second clamp portion presses against the insert and a desired angle between the first and second tile is formed. The insert can have any angle so that any desired angle can be formed between the first and second tiles. | 06-28-2012 |
20120186117 | Open/closed sign(s) - The purpose of this invention is to allow one to determine is a sign is an “open” sign or a “closed” sign from a greater distance than would be possible if one had to rely on the ability to read said sign. By incorporating the colors “red” and “green” the sign's written message doesn't have to be read. | 07-26-2012 |
20120222340 | SOLAR RECHARGEABLE SELF ILLUMINATED TAG - A self illuminated display board attached to a transparent material, like a window. The board contains a message or logo or picture illuminated by one or more light sources. When lighting conditions are strong, a solar panel tied to the main board recharge an energy storage device. When lighting conditions are low, the energy storage device powers the light source. | 09-06-2012 |
20120240434 | 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. | 09-27-2012 |
20130042510 | LED LIGHT MODULE FOR BACKLIGHTING - An LED light module and a backlit sign using at least one of the LED light modules are described. The LED light module comprises at least two LED light sources that are spaced apart from each other. Each of the LED light sources is covered by a lens and at least two of the lenses have a different shape than each other. The LED light module produces a uniform intensity of light on a backlit surface. The LED light module can include three LED light sources. Two of the lenses covering the LED light sources emit light that is distributed off-axis and a third of the lenses covering the LED light sources emits light that is distributed substantially on-axis. The backlit sign comprises a housing, at least one LED light module disposed in the housing and a backlit surface on the housing extending over the LED modules. | 02-21-2013 |
20130074384 | METHOD FOR ILLUMINATING A LIGHT BOX - A light box ( | 03-28-2013 |
20130097903 | End Stand Display System and Side Saddle Display and Product Holder - A display system for use with an end stand or end cap shelving system is provided. The display system is formed from a first blank of material and a second blank of material. The blanks are cut and provided with fold lines, score lines and perforations necessary to fold the blanks into a set up display system. A lighting system can be incorporated into the display system. A side saddle display and product holder is also provided. | 04-25-2013 |
20130111790 | ENERGY-SAVING BILLBOARD MODULE - An energy-saving billboard module includes a solar energy module, a billboard, a light-emitting element, a storage cell, and a controller, which are accommodated in an outer frame. The billboard is adhered on the solar energy module and has transparent patterns. A light sensor is disposed on a top of the outer frame for sensing the luminance of sunlight to generate a sensing signal. The solar energy module receives sunlight and generates an electric power to charge the storage cell for outputting another electric power. The controller and the light sensor are supplied with the electric power outputted from the storage cell. The electric power of the storage cell is controlled by the controller based on the sensing signal so as to enable the light-emitting element to generate an emitting light for irradiating onto the billboard, so that the patterns of the billboard can be displayed. | 05-09-2013 |
20130205626 | LED LIGHTING DEVICE WITH BACKUP SWITCHING FUNCTION - An LED lighting device with backup switching function has a device main body, configured with at least one LED fitting part and one power supply part. At least one LED component is configured on the LED fitting part and has a main lighting circuit. A backup lighting circuit is fitted inside the same LED component as the main lighting circuit or inside a different LED component. A backup switching processor is electrically connected to and fitted between the main lighting circuit and backup lighting circuit and is connected to the power supply. Based on the automatic detection function of the backup switching processor, in case of short circuit or broken circuit of the main lighting circuit, the switching processor will automatically switch to the backup lighting circuit and maintain continuous lighting of the LED component, and consequently increase the lifecycle of the LED component and reduce repair frequency and cost. | 08-15-2013 |
20130232832 | DISPLAY DEVICE, SYSTEM FOR CREATING A DISPLAY, AND PROCESS OF CREATING A DISPLAY - Disclosed is a display device, a system for creating a display, and a process of creating a display. The process includes providing image data to a first spectator display device, the first spectator display device including one or more light emitting elements, providing image data to a second spectator display device, and activating at least one of the one or more light emitting elements based upon the image data. The first spectator display device is positioned within a spectator region of a venue and creates a display having an illusion of a continuous image. | 09-12-2013 |
20130263484 | FLOOR DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a floor display comprising a floor panel, which panel comprises an upper surface, which upper surface of the panel mostly follows a line from the front of the bottom surface to the top of the side surface, hereby forming an inclined panel. It is the object of the invention to achieve a floor display at the floor in shops or supermarkets. This object can be achieved with a floor display if the upper surface of the panel forms a display area, which display surface comprises a transparent cover, which transparent cover is fixed to the panel at the panel front and at the side surface against the wall or shelf. It can hereby be achieved that the floor near walls or shelves is used for advertisement. As for all customers in shops or supermarkets, the floor is a very important place to use for advertisement. | 10-10-2013 |
20130312299 | BILLBOARD CAPABLE OF AUTOMATICALLY CHANGING DISPLAY CONTENTS - A billboard capable of automatically changing display contents includes a board base, and a plurality of light emitting units flexibly arranged on the board base. The board base includes a plurality of slots formed on a surface of the board base, and two conductive spring plates installed in the slots. Each light emitting unit includes an insert portion, a light emitting portion disposed above the insert portion, and two conducting terminals contained in the insert portion, and the insert portion of each light emitting unit is pluggable into each slot for respectively and electrically connecting the conducting terminals to the conductive spring plates, such that each light emitting unit is pluggable into each slot to flexibly select each desired slot to be plugged in order to flexibly change the display contents by users. | 11-28-2013 |
20130312300 | REUSABLE AND ENERGY-SAVING LED SIGN BOARD - Disclosed herein is a reusable and energy-saving LED sign board. The LED sign board includes an LED array board ( | 11-28-2013 |
20140020271 | CHILD SAFETY POST SIGN - In one embodiment a child safety sign device is composed of a substrate that may be curved and secured to a post or other structure. Fasteners are provided to affix the sign around mail box posts, sign posts, to provide a message to operators of motor vehicles and or pedestrians. | 01-23-2014 |
20140053436 | Roller Banners - A presentation banner system is provided which is provided with a strip ( | 02-27-2014 |
20140196327 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL ASSEMBLY - A multi-directional signal assembly includes a signal display assembly having one or more display surface, and at least one signal indicia affixed to each display surface. The multi-directional display assembly comprises a buoyant construction such that the signal indicia affixed to the display surface(s) are readily visible above the surface of a body of water in which the assembly is deployed. A counterweight assembly is mounted to the signal display assembly to maintain the signal display assembly in a substantially upright, operative orientation when deployed. An illumination assembly comprising one or more illumination member is mounted to the signal display assembly, and is actuated to increase visibility of the signal display assembly while it is deployed n the surface of a body of water. | 07-17-2014 |
20140202053 | SIGNBOARD STRUCTURE - A signboard structure includes a base, at least a pair of first electrodes and a pair of second electrodes. The base is formed with plural insertion holes, and includes a tenon and an engaging slot having a contour mated with the tenon. The first electrodes are disposed in the base corresponding to the locations of the insertion holes, and each of the first electrodes is partially exposed outside the base. The second electrodes are disposed in the base, electrically connected to the first electrodes, and each of the second electrodes is partially exposed outside the base. With the first electrodes and the second electrodes, the base is enabled to be electrically connected to another base for extension and expansion, and detachable illumination units are provided which can be freely arranged according to the user's requirement. | 07-24-2014 |
20140215872 | MULTI-COLORED DECORATIVE LAMINATE - A decorative laminate includes a core layer, a decorative layer and an optional overlay layer. The core layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer includes a dry paper sheet (i.e., one without any resin impregnation). A plurality of geometric patterns is printed on the decorative paper sheet with photoluminescent material of different colors, where the resulting patterns of different colors are simultaneously visible when exposed to ultraviolet light. The optional overlay layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer paper sheet is stacked with the layer and the optional overlay layer, when utilized, and laminated under heat and pressure to form the decorative laminate. | 08-07-2014 |
20140237871 | APPARATUS PERTAINING TO PHYSICALLY-DISCRETE SIGN COMPONENTS - A physically-discrete sign component comprises an internally-electrically-illuminated alphabetic character having a front-facing profile and at least one connecting bar disposed at least substantially horizontally with respect to the front-facing profile of the alphabetic character and at least partially within the front-facing profile of that alphabetic character. By one approach the physically-discrete sign component includes two of the connecting bars. If desired, these two connecting bars are disposed at least substantially parallel to one another. By one approach, a first one of the connecting bars extends partially, but not wholly, above an upper periphery of the aforementioned front-facing profile while the second connecting bar extends partially, but not wholly, below a lower periphery of the front-facing profile. The connecting bars can include a connecting-bar interface configured to physically and electrically interconnect to an adjacent sign component. | 08-28-2014 |
20140259825 | PIPE ACCESSORY MOUNTING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - A pipe accessory mounting apparatus for removable engagement with a substantially horizontally-oriented pipe provides, in at least one embodiment, a display wall and a heat wall substantially linearly aligned with and spaced apart from the display wall. The heat wall is configured for being selectively positioned a distance behind an end of the pipe, in a position between the pipe end and the display wall. An at least one elongate support arm is engaged proximally with each of the heat wall and display wall and configured for being removably secured distally against an outer wall of the pipe. A front surface of the display wall is configured for providing a visual display. During use, where the apparatus is engaged with an exhaust pipe, for example, the heat wall is capable of absorbing and deflecting any hot air emitted from the pipe end, allowing the display to remain substantially unaffected. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259826 | CUSTOM BUILT PORTABLE BILLBOARD - The present disclosure provides for a customizable, portable billboard system. The portable billboard has a number of sidewalls enabling advertisement graphic placement. These sidewalls sit upon a support base that has structures, preferably wheels, which help to facilitate movement of the billboard. The advertisement graphical overlay is attached to the sidewalls via framing that surrounds the perimeter of each of the sidewalls. The entire system is self-contained and has a generator to power any lights or speakers or the like that may be required. The system has a hitch attachment so that it may be easily maneuvered or transported to a particular location by motor vehicle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259827 | SIGN ASSEMBLY - An outdoor sign assembly includes a perimeter framework with fluid-directing channels to direct water off of the sign during inclement weather, and further includes individually removable sign face panels that are configured to support individual indicia members including lettering, numbers, symbols, designs, or the like, including internally-lighted indicia. The sign face panels cooperate with the framework to direct water around and off of the sign assembly, and may be placed in side-by-side arrangement to achieve any desired length. During assembly or disassembly, the sign face panels are held relatively securely to the framework, even before mechanical fasteners are fully tightened. | 09-18-2014 |
20140298695 | FOLDABLE AND SECURABLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device is provided in an embodiment herein, including an open position and a closed position. The device may include a planar body with contiguous panels including a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel, and an attachment component provided on each of the first and third panels. This is such that when the first and third panels are urged together to place the display device in the closed position, the attachment components associate with one another whereby the outer sides of the first and third panels are substantially aligned in the closed position, and the second and fourth panels fold, whereby the outer sides of the second and fourth panels are interior to the attachment components in the closed position. The device may include multiple strata, and light, sound, smell, or taste emitting members. Furthermore, the device may include a textured portion. | 10-09-2014 |
20140310998 | BANNER - The invention provides a banner comprising: | 10-23-2014 |
20140317973 | Three-dimensional signboard and a method for manufacturing the same - A three-dimensional signboard and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The signboard comprises: an upper-layer unit and a lower-layer unit connected to each other. The upper-layer unit comprises a main body portion ( | 10-30-2014 |
20140331532 | FLEXIBLE CLEAR AND TRANSPARENT LIGHTING STRIPS AND SIGNAGE - Lighting strips and signs are produced using a flexible, clear and transparent substrate that is a good dielectric, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Flexible metallic power bus traces are formed on at least one surface of the substrate, extending along opposite edges of the strip, or to define the shape of alphanumeric letters or graphic designs on a sign. Conductive traces electrically coupled to the flexible power bus traces are electrically connected to a plurality of light emitting devices, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). The flexible, clear and transparent lighting strips or signs can then be mounted or hung on a window or in a display case and provide decorative lighting and illumination without obscuring objects, since light is transmitted through the substrate. The light emitted by the light sources can be white or selected to be of one or more other colors for enhanced visual and decorative effect. | 11-13-2014 |
20140345174 | PANELS | 11-27-2014 |
20150040444 | Apparatus Pertaining to Physically-Discrete Sign Components - A physically-discrete sign component comprises an internally-electrically-illuminated alphabetic character having a front-facing profile and at least one connecting bar disposed at least substantially horizontally with respect to the front-facing profile of the alphabetic character and at least partially within the front-facing profile of that alphabetic character. By one approach the physically-discrete sign component includes two of the connecting bars. If desired, these two connecting bars are disposed at least substantially parallel to one another. By one approach, a first one of the connecting bars extends partially, but not wholly, above an upper periphery of the aforementioned front-facing profile while the second connecting bar extends partially, but not wholly, below a lower periphery of the front-facing profile. The connecting bars can include a connecting-bar interface configured to physically and electrically interconnect to an adjacent sign component. | 02-12-2015 |
20150047237 | LIGHTED SIGNS FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES - A lighted sign for a passenger vehicle includes a decal affixed to an exterior of a window and a lamp housing affixed to an interior surface of the vehicle window immediately opposite the decal. The lamp housing includes an electronics module that illuminates the decal only when the vehicle is moving and when there is insufficient exterior light to clearly see the exterior decal. The decal and design are removable and replaceable. | 02-19-2015 |
20150089849 | COMPOSITE STREET SIGN WITH INTEGRAL ELECTRICAL WIRING - A street sign fabricated from a composite material having at least on panel for displaying indicia such as street names. Electrical conductors may be embedded into the panel to permit attachment and electrical coupling of lights and other electrical devices thereto. A battery may be installed in a hollow post supporting the panel to provide power to the electrical devices. The battery can be recharged using a solar panel mounted proximate the top of the sign. | 04-02-2015 |
20150101222 | VEHICLE PARKING SPACE BUMPER SIGN SYSTEM - A parking space sign system that is mountable to existing parking bumpers or includes a flexible support structure for placement in parking spaces with parking bumpers, a frame mount having at least one transparent frame sleeve formed by sleeve flanges, at least one panel with indicia on its face and at least one mounting aperture for mounting the frame to a parking bumper with hardware or slotted end caps instead of mounting apertures in the frame mount for sealing the ends of the frame mount and securing it to a parking bumper. | 04-16-2015 |
20150121731 | Traffic Control Paddle With Extendable Rod Handle - A paddle for traffic control having a display sign having two opposing display sides; a unitary handle comprising a plurality of telescoping tubes, the handle having opposing ends, the first end reversibly attachable to the display sign, said handle adjustable between a fully extended position and a plurality of collapsed positions; handle adjustment means comprising a twist lock mechanism to convert the paddle between discrete positions; one or more LED lights attached to the handle; and a base plate attached to the second end of the handle. | 05-07-2015 |
20150317923 | INCONSPICUOUS OPTICAL TAGS AND METHODS THEREFOR - Tags are made from optical films to provide a pattern that is inconspicuous to ordinary observers, but that is detectable by a camera or other imaging device. The pattern is provided by first and second portions of a patterned layer, the first portions selectively filtering at least a portion of blue visible light from other visible light wavelengths. Filtering in the portion of the blue region helps make the pattern inconspicuous. The tags may also include an indicia layer configured to mark a location of the pattern, and a contrast enhancing layer disposed behind the patterned layer and configured to enhance a contrast of the pattern. In some cases, the first portions of the patterned layer may filter optical wavelengths other than blue, such as near-infrared light. The pattern may comprise machine-readable information, e.g., a linear bar code or a 2-D bar code. Associated methods and systems are also disclosed. | 11-05-2015 |
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20160377796 | MARKETING STRIP WITH VISCOELASTIC LIGHTGUIDE - Marketing strips having a light source and a flexible viscoelastic lightguide for displaying products or product related information, or illuminating a graphic on the marketing strip and products adjacent it. Light from the light source enters the viscoelastic lightguide and is transported within the lightguide by total internal reflection until the light exits from surfaces of the lightguide and through the graphic. The viscoelastic lightguide can include a pressure-sensitive adhesive, which adheres the lightguide to the marketing strip and enhances structural support for it. The light from the lightguide can illuminate products and labels on the marketing strip. The lightguide can also include a bevelled edge with light exiting the edge downward and backward from the marketing strip to illuminate products it. | 12-29-2016 |