Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
040582000 | Reflective | 30 |
20090000166 | Day/night safety sign using reflective internal lighting - A safety sign that has a front panel with cut out letters or numbers that form the word or message of the sign. Behind the front panel a predetermined distance can be a reflective panel or other surface. Light from an oncoming vehicle can reflect from this reflective panel through the cut out letters causing the sign to function like any other safety sign when not lighted. One or more light sources like LEDs can be mounted facing the reflective panel at angles so that light from these sources is reflected from the reflective panel and out through the cut out letters causing the sign to increase significantly in visibility at night or in other low light conditions. Further light sources can be located around the periphery of the sign or around the word or words on the sign. All or part of the light sources can be made to blink, and the system can optionally be made to turn off during the daytime. The sign can be run from AC power or battery power. An optional solar panel can charge the battery during the daytime. | 01-01-2009 |
20100058631 | ATTENTION-ATTRACTING DEVICE - An attention-attracting device arranged such that strength can be secured against an external force and a light source can be installed at the upper, middle or lower portion in an envelope where characters, pictures, or the like, are displayed in order to attract attention. The attention-attracting device includes a stand ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100101126 | Reflective Material for Signage, Buildings and Vehicles - A reflective sheet material for use on exterior signs and exposed surfaces includes a sheet member having a series of adjacent, parallel primary grooves extending across at least one surface. Each group is defined by first and second elongate facets forming an angle of at least 90 degrees in a plane perpendicular to the surface and to the length of the facets. A thin opaque, reflective layer extends over the surface in the region of the grooves and conforms to the series of grooves so as to form a series of associated angular grooves. A transparent material extends over and substantially fills these angular grooves, thereby forming a substantially smooth outer surface which is located at or close to the top edges of the grooves. The sheet material can be flexible or rigid. | 04-29-2010 |
20100101127 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) ROAD SIGN PLATE - An improved light emitting diode (LED) road sign plate includes a plate seat, fixed mount, light guide plate, LED lights and graphical text shield. The fixed mount is provided with grooved rail. Several LED lights are embedded into the holding tank, and the light guide plate adhered with graphical text shield is incorporated into the grooved rail. The LED light source emits rays towards the center, and the opening is sealed by the adhesive tape. After being energized, a few LED lights emit light sources for the central graphical road signs, then the light guide plate makes its uniform rays penetrate the graphical text shield for outwards irradiation and clear visualization of the graphical road signs, thus saving the electricity and extending the service life with better assembly. | 04-29-2010 |
20100154263 | Hunter Safety Apparatus - A Hunter Safety Apparatus which includes a Marking Ribbon and a Safety Signage System. The Hunter Safety Signage System includes a Safety Sign and a place to store reflective pins which are used by the hunters to find their way through a hunting area. Hunters stick the reflective pins to trees and branches as they walk through the hunting area to mark their path. The Marking Ribbon is generally a rectangular length of flexible reflective material which is attachable to tree and other support indicate present or future hunting use of a location. | 06-24-2010 |
20100257766 | IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An identification apparatus and methods of use are presented. Embodiments include a loop of flexible material, having an exterior surface. Indicia, identifying an organization, is displayed on at least a portion of the exterior surface. A container is provided to store the loop of flexible material. Some embodiments couple the container with a belt or other article of clothing or clothing accessory. The loop of flexible material may be coupled with the container. The container may serve as an anchoring point for one or more methods of displaying the loop of flexible material. Some methods of use position the loop of flexible material over portions of a user's body. Some methods of use permit one hand operation of the apparatus. | 10-14-2010 |
20110099864 | BACKLIGHT ASYMMETRIC LIGHT INPUT WEDGE - A backlight is disclosed and includes a visible light transmissive body primarily propagating light by TIR with a light input surface and a light output surface and a light guide portion and a light input portion. The light guide portion has a light reflection surface and a light emission surface. The light input portion has opposing side surfaces that are not parallel. One of the opposing surfaces is co-planar with either the light emission surface or the light reflection surface. A light source is disposed adjacent to the light input surface. The light source emits light into the light input portion. A reflective layer is disposed adjacent to or on the opposing side surfaces. | 05-05-2011 |
20110113662 | BARRIER - A barrier for use in a barrier system is described. The barrier is movable to control access past the barrier, and said barrier comprises a media support means arranged to support a removable media to be displayed. The support means defines a media receiving path along which the media is movable to an inserted position in which the media is displayed. | 05-19-2011 |
20110167690 | Light-Emitting Device - The present invention relates to the fields of illuminated signs and displays, and to decorative and specialist lighting fixtures. A light transmissive device ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110197480 | Wire frame for attaching a free swinging sign panel made from corrugated plastic, paper card stock or similar materials - An outdoor sign having a wire supporting frame for a sign panel, the sign panel being attached to the supporting frame with cable ties in a manner to allow free movement of the sign panel within the supporting frame. | 08-18-2011 |
20110283577 | MIRROR UNIT COMPRISING A MIRROR SURFACE AND A LIGHTING UNIT - The invention provides a mirror unit having a mirror unit front with a mirror surface and having a lighting unit comprising a plurality of light sources and a lenticular lens array. The light sources and the lenticular lens array are arranged to provide mirror unit light in a space in front of the mirror unit front. | 11-24-2011 |
20120096749 | Display Structure - A double-sided display structure comprising a light transmitting element comprising a light transmitting material. The light transmitting element has a pair of opposed light receiving faces ( | 04-26-2012 |
20120117838 | Portable Message Panel System - A portable message panel system is provided, comprising at least one message panel, wherein each panel includes a coilable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material covers selected portions of the frame member to form the panel, the fabric material held taut within the frame member when assuming the unfolded orientation of the frame member, so that the fabric material extends in a flat planar configuration when the frame member is in its unfolded orientation. A message is located on the fabric material and comprises one or more alphanumeric characters, symbols, or icons. Fasteners on each panel enable more complex, multi-panel messages to be formed as needed. | 05-17-2012 |
20120144705 | SHOWCASE DISPLAY BADGE - A vehicle showcase display badge is provided which includes a bezel, a substantially transparent front lens, and a rear lens comprising a light transparent front surface and a colored reflective rear surface. The badge also includes a graphic assembly disposed between the front lens and the rear lens, wherein the rear lens provides a three-dimensional appearance of the graphic assembly. The badge further includes an attachment for attaching the badge to a vehicle such that the graphic assembly is viewable. One or more curved surfaces may be employed on the rear lens to provide a shadow effect. One or more of the lenses may be overmolded. | 06-14-2012 |
20120260545 | RESCUE LOCATOR SIGNAL - A rescue locator signal is provided that includes a central member with a first arm extending therefrom in a first direction. A second arm extends from the central member in a second direction that is completely opposite to the first direction, and a third arm extends from the central member in a third direction. A fourth arm extends from the central member in a fourth direction that is completely opposite to the third direction. A plurality of reflective members are located on upper surfaces of the first arm, second arm, third arm, and fourth arm. | 10-18-2012 |
20120260546 | BACKLIT LOGO DEVICE - A backlit logo device includes an elongated light guiding member and two sources. The two light sources are arranged at opposite ends of the light guiding member. The light guiding member includes a display surface. The display surface includes a transparent logo so light from the light sources passes through the logo. The light guiding member further includes a light reflecting surface opposite to the display surface. The light reflecting surface includes a plurality of light diffusing portions formed in a middle portion of light reflecting surface. The light diffusing portions are configured to diffusely reflect the light from the light sources to the display surface. | 10-18-2012 |
20130067782 | Traffic Signs Optimized for Night Vision Based Navigation - This invention relates to traffic signs which are optimized for night vision based navigation. The symbol/word of the traffic sign is designed to have a thick outline with different reflectivity relative to the background in the infrared wavelength region. As a result, the traffic signs are not only visible to the human eyes but also discernible under night vision equipment. | 03-21-2013 |
20130118048 | IMAGE DISPLAY PANEL, IMAGE DISPLAY PANEL INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR IMAGE DISPLAY PANEL - Provided is an image display panel, image display panel installation equipment, and a manufacturing method for an image display panel, which display an image by using reflective light and realize a high reproducibility of a base image with a simple method. An image is displayed by a plate-like body processed through carving work. The plate-like body has a main portion made of a metal reflecting light and a surface layer portion made of a material absorbing light more than the main portion. The carving work forms linear V-shaped grooves on the front surface side of the plate-like body such that each minute section includes a plurality of grooves. Shading of the image is expressed by the depths of the V-shaped grooves. The image is displayed by light absorption on the surface layer portion and light reflection on the V-shaped grooves. | 05-16-2013 |
20130145661 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - Apparatus which can be operated to selectively hide or reveal visual or graphical displays or material. In some embodiments, an apparatus useful for presenting advertising material which can be operated to reveal or display graphical advertising in a display-mode and, conversely, to hide or conceal such graphical advertising when in a conceal-mode. | 06-13-2013 |
20130152437 | WARNING TRIANGLE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A warning triangle for a motor vehicle includes at least one light-emitting diode, which emits light when in operation, and a light guide, which guides light emitted by the light-emitting diode to a front portion of the warning triangle and to a back portion of the warning triangle. | 06-20-2013 |
20130205627 | Day/Night Safety Sign Using Reflective Internal Lighting - A safety sign that has a front panel with cut out letters or numbers that form the word or message of the sign. Behind the front panel a predetermined distance can be a reflective panel or other surface. Light from an oncoming vehicle can reflect from this reflective panel through the cut out letters causing the sign to function like any other safety sign when not lighted. One or more light sources like LEDs can be mounted facing the reflective panel at angles so that light from these sources is reflected from the reflective panel and out through the cut out letters causing the sign to increase significantly in visibility at night or in other low light conditions. Further light sources can be located around the periphery of the sign or around the word or words on the sign. All or part of the light sources can be made to blink, and the system can optionally be made to turn off during the daytime. The sign can be run from AC power or battery power. An optional solar panel can charge the battery during the daytime. | 08-15-2013 |
20140026452 | Portable Message Panel System - A portable message panel system is provided, comprising at least one message panel, wherein each panel includes a coilable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material covers selected portions of the frame member to form the panel, the fabric material held taut within the frame member when assuming the unfolded orientation of the frame member, so that the fabric material extends in a flat planar configuration when the frame member is in its unfolded orientation. The fabric material includes one or more reinforced holes formed into the fabric material, and includes one or more quick-release buckles adapted to engage other panels to form a multi-panel assembly. The system further includes one or more mounting brackets, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a base having one or more suction devices adapted for adhering to a surface, and a clamping device adapted to grip the panel. A message is located on the fabric material and comprises one or more alphanumeric characters, symbols, or icons. Fasteners on each panel enable more complex, multi-panel messages to be formed as needed. | 01-30-2014 |
20140053438 | Retro-reflective Graphic Display - An improved reflective yard sign that allows a user to select their own message and gives a user the option of choosing different interchangeable messages and different interchangeable reflectors. The sign includes at least one interchangeable reflector, at least one interchangeable graphic, and a least one clear lens. Front and back covers are fastened together to retain the reflector, graphic and lens. At least one of the covers includes an aperture through which the lens, graphic, and reflector may be viewed. | 02-27-2014 |
20140196329 | Multi-Paneled Signage Substrate and Method for Making the Same - An article ( | 07-17-2014 |
20140325882 | SELF ILLUMINATED SHAPED AND TWO-SIDED SIGNAGE FOR PRINTED GRAPHICS - Self illuminated back and front lit shaped and two-sided signage. The signage includes a turning film having a structured surface for redirecting light and a diffuser providing for diffusion. The shape of the signage from a viewer's perspective provides the content, such as letters, to be conveyed to the viewer. Two-sided signage includes two signs arranged back-to-back, each including a turning film having a structured surface for redirecting light, a diffuser providing for diffusion, and a printed graphic. In the two-sided signage, the turning films receive light from an ambient light source and direct the light via the structured surfaces toward viewers of the two graphics in order to passively illuminate the signage. The two-sided signage can be shaped to provide content via the shape and graphics. | 11-06-2014 |
20150121732 | HYBRID SELF ILLUMINATED AND ACTIVELY BACK LIT SIGNAGE FOR PRINTED GRAPHICS - Hybrid signage capable of self illumination and having an active backlight. The signage includes a turning film having a structured surface for redirecting light in order to passively illuminate a printed graphic or shaped sign when the backlight is off. In the shaped sign, the shape provides the content, such as letters, to be conveyed to the viewer instead of a graphic. The signage can be actively illuminated when the backlight is on to supplemental the passive illumination. | 05-07-2015 |
20150348454 | SIGNAGE OVERLAY ARTICLE - A signage overlay article includes a polymeric substrate having a thickness in a range from 75 to 1000 micrometers, an optically active sign sheeting fixed to the polymeric substrate, and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer adhered to the polymeric substrate. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a thickness in a range from 350 to 3000 micrometers. | 12-03-2015 |
20160111030 | MULTI-PANELED SIGNAGE SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An article ( | 04-21-2016 |
20160253931 | Material to Increase Traffic Sign Awareness | 09-01-2016 |
040583000 | Reflectors arranged in the outline of indicia | 1 |
20130074385 | Anti-Skid High Retroreflectivity Performed Thermoplastic Composites for Runway Applications - Disclosed is an alkyd or hydrocarbon resin-based pre-manufactured thermoplastic airport runway signage that is applied in relatively large sections onto an airport runway where the alkyd or hydrocarbon resin-based composite includes a functionalized wax incorporated in the resin-based composite within the range of 0.2 to 3 percent by weight, thereby allowing the resin-based composite to exist in a molten state within a viscosity range of between 35,000 and 85,000 centipoise and wherein the top surface provides an area for surface indicia materials existing on the top surface together with retroreflective glass beads with an index of refraction of 1.9 such that when the beads are suspended in and applied on the surface of the resin-based composite in a molten state the beads do not sink into the resin-based composite provide for allowing and maintaining an overall retroreflectivity of about 1000 millicandellas/m | 03-28-2013 |