Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
040559000 | External light source | 23 |
20100043264 | PORTABLE ADVERTISING PLATFORM - The portable advertising system of the present invention comprises a body having a first end and a display support, at least one universal attachment system adapted for securing the body to a vehicle proximate the first end, at least one exterior wall arranged to display an advertisement, and the display support securing an illumination source directed towards the at least one exterior wall. The at least one exterior wall and the illumination source may be integrated into an electronic display unit. The at least one exterior wall may also be an advertising sheet composed of vinyl and the illumination source may be a plurality of light emitting diodes. The portable advertising system may include a railroad car arranged to receive the at least one universal attachment system. | 02-25-2010 |
20110154701 | Lacquer Pattern Production Method, Lacquer Pattern Formed By Using The Method, And Lacquer Pattern Display Method - In order to achieve an object of applying easily producible and variable patterns effectively and in widely varying ways, lacquer is applied to a decoration target material ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110185609 | COMPACT LED LIGHT MODULE - A modular LED light unit for mounting to an object to illuminate distally located objects comprises a circuit board supporting a plurality of LED lights and a light permeable front cover. The circuit board includes a plurality of apertures with the LED lights being reverse mounted to the circuit board such that each LED light is located by and extends into a separate one of the apertures. The front cover includes an outer surface and an inner surface and at least one optical structure located on the outer surface or inner surface. At least one of the LED lights is axially aligned with the optical structure whereby light emitted from the aligned LED lights is directed into the optical structure. | 08-04-2011 |
20110219650 | Light Emitting Diode Sign Lighter - A light emitting diode (LED) sign lighter is positioned to illuminate a sign. One or more LED modules on the LED sign lighter are directed toward different portions of the sign. Each LED module is configured with a reflector or over-optic to control the angle of the light emitted toward the sign. Each LED module includes an array of LEDs. The configuration of each LED module within the LED sign lighter helps to reduce the build-up of environmental contaminants on the LED module. The center section of the LED sign lighter includes a compartment for housing electrical components to power the LED modules. Heat sink fins are oriented along the back side of the LED sign lighter to provide thermal efficiency for the LED modules. | 09-15-2011 |
20110219651 | LED TRUCK LOGO LIGHTING - In combination with a highway tractor of the type having an operator's cab mounted on a frame, a vertical pivotal coupling means coupled to the frame behind the cab adapted to be coupled to a trailer, and an aerodynamic structure at the top of the cab which includes a plurality of LED bulbs and a heat generating element in the front of the aerodynamic structure. A front panel of glass or plastic material having information such as a logo containing letters and/or images located on its first surface, second surface or embedded surface covers the LED bulbs with a weatherproof seal. Light from the LED bulbs provides illumination for the information on the front panel to be viewed from the front of the highway tractor and heat from the heat generating element helps to keep the front panel having information such as a logo free of snow and/or ice. | 09-15-2011 |
20110308121 | THERMOPLASTIC DISPLAY - A display sign for use with a display system includes a thermoplastic sheet having a first region having a first thickness, a second region having a second thickness less than the first thickness, and at least one fastener. The second region is adjacent to the fastener. A volume of material in the fastener plus a volume of material in the second region is generally equivalent to a volume of material in an area of the first region, the area of the first region being equivalent to the area of the second region. A method of forming a display sheet includes providing a thermoplastic sheet, and drawing at least one fastener from the thermoplastic sheet while in a plastic state. The material drawn from the sheet to form the at least one fastener results in a region of reduced thickness of the sheet adjacent to the respective fastener. | 12-22-2011 |
20120137552 | PORTABLE ADVERTISING PLATFORM - A portable advertising system well suited for outdoor advertising at night includes a body adapted to be secured to a transportation vehicle and may include a universal attachment system for that purpose. An advertisement may be displayed on an advertising surface mounted on the body. An illumination source is directed towards the advertising surface and may be integrated into an electronic display unit or may be directed at an advertising sheet such as a vinyl sheet. When the advertising sheet is used, a sheet tension system typically maintains tension on the sheet, and an openable protective cover may protect the sheet when not in use. The illumination source may be controlled based on environmental light conditions, sheet tension and/or position of the protective cover. The body may be part of a cargo container such as an ISO container suited for securing to a railroad car or other vehicle. | 06-07-2012 |
20120216436 | Traffic Control Sign and Communication System - An illuminated construction traffic control system comprising a handheld sign having a first and second side, a two-way communication system for relaying audio signals between paired signs, a power means for illuminating a lighted portion on both sides of the sign and a post for supporting the sign and allow ease of sign rotation. An illuminated indicator light is provided on the sign to correspond with standard traffic light signals and text on the sign to improve clarity for motorists in low light and bad weather conditions, while an attached radio improves coordination between paired construction crew personnel directing traffic through a construction site. Power is provided via an external generator or imbedded battery power for more independent operation. Radio communications function on a radio frequency or similar wireless link between paired signs, wherein audio transmission and receiving is provided. | 08-30-2012 |
20120324772 | LED LIGHT FIXTURE WITH PRESS-FIT FIXTURE HOUSING HEAT SINK - An LED light fixture. A fixture housing includes a socket-receiving cutout section. A socket is held within the socket-receiving cutout section. An LED circuit board is connected to an LED circuit board holder. The LED circuit board holder includes an insertion piece. The insertion piece is inserted into the socket-receiving cutout section and fits over the socket so that the connection pins from the LED circuit board are inserted into the socket. The insertion piece is press-fit into the socket-receiving cutout section and is held in place by friction force between the insertion piece and the socket-receiving cutout section. A thermally conductive pathway is established between the LEDs on the LED circuit board, the circuit board holder and the fixture housing. Heat generated by the LEDs travel through the circuit board and through the fixture housing. In a preferred embodiment a T-slot is cut into the insertion piece to make it more bendable and to facilitate its insertion and removal from the socket-receiving cutout section. | 12-27-2012 |
20130097904 | Illuminated Mattress Foot Protector For A Display Room - A linear array of LEDs or other light emitting device(s) extends across at least a side fabric panel of a display mattress foot protector at a point immediately above visual indicia thereon in such manner as to illuminate the visual indicia. | 04-25-2013 |
20130160336 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A display device for mounting on a vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the display device comprises a plurality of bases removably attached to a vehicle and a display material removably connected to the plurality of bases, wherein content on the display material is visible regardless of the vehicle's velocity. The plurality of bases is adjustable for accommodating display materials of different widths and heights. | 06-27-2013 |
20130291414 | LIGHT APPARATUSES AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS - Light apparatuses and lighting systems are described. According to one aspect, a light apparatus includes a plurality of light sources individually configured to emit light in a respective primary direction, and wherein the light sources are configured such that the primary directions of the light emitted by the light sources are at different angles with respect to a common plane, and a lens configured to direct the light from the light sources to a surface of an object which is to be illuminated. | 11-07-2013 |
20130318843 | Glowing Frame for a Hazardous Warning Placard - A glowing frame for a hazardous material placard is an apparatus used to illuminate the hazardous material placard during the night or dangerous weather conditions. The apparatus is attached to a vehicle carrying hazardous material and includes a frame, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) strips, a drain hole, a pair of wires, and a disconnection mechanism. The hazardous material placard and the LED strips are situated in between a front portion and a back portion of the frame. The drain hole allows moisture to be released from within the frame. The pair of wires is used to complete a circuit between the LED strips and the vehicle's side-marker or tail light system. The disconnection mechanism activates the LED strips and locks the placard in place. In addition, the disconnection mechanism deactivates the LED strips and releases the placard from the frame. | 12-05-2013 |
20140047743 | PORTABLE ADVERTISING PLATFORM - An advertising system and method of use includes a rail car and an advertising billboard mounted thereon. Preferably, the billboard is adjustable so that advertising thereon can be positioned to face desired viewers, such as people traveling on roadways adjacent a railroad track. The billboard may rotate and/or be raised and lowered by a lift, which may include a telescoping post. An onboard electric power source is typically provided to power lights and other electric components. Outriggers may be used to help stabilize the rail car when parked especially for windy conditions. A security fence may be mounted on the rail car to protect various components thereon. The billboard may include one section which can be raised relative to another section for display purposes and lowered to provide a lower height during transport. The rail car may carry an additional billboard. | 02-20-2014 |
20140208624 | SELF ILLUMINATED SIGNAGE FOR PRINTED GRAPHICS - Self illuminated back and front lit signage for a printed graphic. The signage includes a turning film having a structured surface for redirecting light, a diffuser providing for diffusion, and a printed graphic. The turning film receives light from an ambient light source and directs the light via the structured surface toward a viewer of the graphic in order to passively illuminate the signage. | 07-31-2014 |
20140259829 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR NIGHTTIME SCENE MANAGEMENT - A collapsible lighting system for nighttime or low-light scene management has a collapsible frame moveable from a first collapsed configuration to a second, non-collapsed configuration and at least one light support member coupled to the collapsible frame for supporting one or more lights that can be angled at least generally downward from the light support member when the collapsible frame is in the non-collapsed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140290104 | AIRFRAME DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area. | 10-02-2014 |
20140360066 | DEPLOYABLE COLLAPSIBLE INDOOR-OUTDOOR SIGN ASSEMBLY - A collapsible and deployable indoor-outdoor sign assembly that can easily and quickly be installed, taken down, and transported, and still have excellent stability, strength, and longevity. | 12-11-2014 |
20150033603 | ADVERTISING PANEL - An advertising panel is disclosed which is a lightweight, portable, and foldable substrate which accepts and retains high quality graphics and photographic advertising images. The advertising panel can be used for providing advertising on the inner surface of the windshield of a vehicle. The advertising panel includes a substrate with an advertising image printed on the substrate and a light source. The light source illuminates the advertising panel from behind. A viewer exterior to the vehicle is able to see the advertising image at night because a portion of the light emitted from the light source is transmitted through both the advertising panel substrate and the advertising image. | 02-05-2015 |
20150068080 | SELF ILLUMINATED SIGNAGE FOR PRINTED GRAPHICS - Self illuminated back and front lit signage for a printed graphic. The signage includes a turning film having a structured surface for redirecting light, a diffuser providing for diffusion, and a printed graphic. The turning film receives light from an ambient light source and directs the light via the structured surface toward a viewer of the graphic in order to passively illuminate the signage. | 03-12-2015 |
20150113842 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ILLUMINATING A SPORTS FIELD - A system for illuminating a sports field covered with turf. The system includes: a plurality of light arrays configured to be positioned in a spaced-apart manner under a portion of the turf and oriented to emit light upwards through the turf; and a control system for selectively controlling activation of the light arrays to provide illuminated advertising on the sports field. | 04-30-2015 |
20150364066 | BACK-LIT PRINTED PANEL - A printed panel for displaying an image includes at least one printed image formed by a plurality of opaque parallel strips that are evenly spaced from one other and separated by transparent strips; an optical system formed by the juxtaposition of two flat lenses, the flat lenses of the optical system being arranged in parallel to the plurality of opaque and transparent strips of the printed image; and at least one photovoltaic panel having a surface for collecting sunlight that is arranged opposite a rear surface of the optical system. | 12-17-2015 |
040561000 | Concentration of natural light | 1 |
20110296726 | LAMINATE STRUCTURE WITH EMBEDDED CAVITIES AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An integrated laminate structure adapted for application in the context of solar technology, wafer technology, cooling channels, greenhouse illumination, window illumination, street lighting, traffic lighting, traffic reflectors or security films, including a first carrier element optionally including optically substantially transparent material enabling light transmission therethrough, a second carrier element including at least one surface relief pattern including a number of surface relief forms and having at least one predetermined optical function relative to incident light, the second carrier element optionally including optically substantially transparent material enabling light transmission therethrough, the first and second carrier elements being laminated together such that the at least one surface relief pattern has been embedded within the established laminate structure and a number of related cavities have been formed at the interface of the first and second carrier elements. An applicable method of manufacture. | 12-08-2011 |