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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142044 | Sealed container with glove and lighting means located within a wall A glove box with a sealed containment area delimited at least partially by a wall having a an inner partition facing the sealed containment area, an outer partition spaced from the inner partition and located outside of the containment area, and a lighting means wit... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8113678 | Lighted retail display shelving A retail shelving assembly comprises a plurality of upright posts, each post having upper and lower portions. At least one horizontally disposed shelf if releasably and adjustably connected to the posts. At least some of the posts comprise transparent light transmit... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8057061 | Showcase An object is to provide a showcase capable of improving the appearance of an illumination apparatus itself and improving the illumination effect produced by the illumination apparatus. In the showcase in which the inside of a display chamber disposed in a main body ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8038312 | Showcase An object is to provide a showcase capable of effectively illuminating commodities displayed on a shelf in a display chamber, especially commodities in shelf foremost parts. In the showcase in which the shelf for displaying the commodities is disposed in the display... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8033679 | Self-mounting shelf with light The self-mounting shelf with a light includes a base, an overhead light, and a shelf. The base attaches to a wall or vertical surface via at least one of adhesives, nylon hook and loop strips, or mounting screws. The self-mounting shelf with a light is designed to b... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8002424 | Lighting apparatus for a gaming machine cabinet A lighting apparatus for a gaming machine cabinet comprising: a spot light source which emits light relative to a central emission axis; and a translucent diffuser spaced from the spot light source, the diffuser comprising an inner portion located so as to intercept... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7988315 | Simultaneous multiple light source viewer A device for simultaneously illuminating objects with light from more than one light source for improved color matching and comparison that includes more than one light source, baffles for separating the light sources and for forming viewing slots, and a platform ar... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7976181 | Display cabinet illumination An illuminator comprises an elongate body; and engagement means for engaging a display cabinet shelf at a front edge. Light emitting diodes are mounted on inner surfaces of the body for product illumination. The diodes are mounted for mutually divergent and at least... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7950817 | Lighting assemblies for vending machines Display cases having lighting assemblies and methods of illuminating display cases with such lighting assemblies. Embodiments of the lighting assemblies may be used in display cases of any type and particularly in those where the purchaser selects via an external me... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7931384 | Method and apparatus for object viewing, observation, inspection, identification, and verification In an object verifier having a housing and an object holder, an object may be placed in the object holder for observation by an operator. The object is illuminated using a collimated beam of white light that is generated by a light generator. The collimated beam of ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7887213 | Window light box with blind A window light box with blind. A light source within the light box provides light through a front aperture. A blind is mounted to a light box front, and is extendable over the front aperture. The blind and/or light source may be colored; the blind may be opaque, tra... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7862195 | Multiple positioned light source to achieve uniform or graded illumination An integrated and modular lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes a plurality of modules, each module including at least two echelons of light emitting diodes and a power supply on a common substrate. The modular lighting system is used to provide... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7832888 | Method of displaying illuminated products A method of displaying and merchandising a product that that provides customer interaction and product synchronization is disclosed. The method provides a product display that may include an upright display member having an illuminating member and lighting niches th... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7824057 | Showcase An object is to provide a showcase provided with an illumination device capable of simplifying maintenance operability and effectively illuminating the inside of a display chamber, and the showcase in which the display chamber constituted in a main body is illuminat... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7824055 | Shelf light assembly The present disclosure provides a light assembly (10) for connection to a shelf (16) having a top face (84), a front face (88), and a front edge (80) defined by the intersection of the top face (84) and the front face (88... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7824056 | Refrigerated merchandiser with LED lighting A light assembly for a refrigerated merchandiser that includes a case defining a product display area and that has at least one mullion. The light assembly includes a housing that is attachable to the mullion, a specular member that is coupled to the housing within ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7766502 | Self-illuminated structural panel units and systems including the same Position adjustable self-illuminated panel units may be used in combination with conventional shelf supports. Preferred shelf-units include a light-transmissive panel, a shelf frame holding the panel and having an illumination element for providing a light source to... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7731381 | Lighting device for a household appliance having a treatment chamber A lighting device includes a light channel disposed in a wall or door of a treatment chamber. A light source cooperating with the light channel is disposed outside of the treatment chamber and provides light beams along a first direction. First and second reflectors... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7726831 | Showcase There is disclosed a showcase provided with a light device capable of simplifying a maintenance operation and improving a cooling efficiency in a display chamber. In a showcase 1 of the present invention, a display chamber 11 is formed in an insulating... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7665860 | Illuminated product display with consumer interaction and product synchronization An illuminating product display providing customer interaction and product synchronization is disclosed. The product display may include an upright display member having an illuminating member and lighting niches through which dynamic light shows may be projected. A... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7625095 | Multi-purpose holiday display light box A multi-purpose holiday display light box that is equipped with an interchangeable holiday indicia for use as a lawn ornament or decoration. ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7600895 | Light display unit with fixture and light strand A light display unit includes a display fixture and a light strand. The display fixture includes an elongated support and a plurality of receptacles coupled to the support. The support defines a chamber. Each of the receptacles defines an aperture. The light strand ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7600887 | Edge mount shelf light assembly The present disclosure provides a light assembly (6) for connection to a shelving unit having an elongated housing (10). The elongated housing (10) includes a mounting face (12), an outer face (16) formed opposite the mounting face... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7588342 | Lighted refrigerated display case with remote light source Lighted refrigerated display case with remote light source comprises a closed container with an interior of the container refrigerated to a temperature below 7 C. The container is thermally insulated from ambient, having internal and external walls. A solid fiber op... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7513636 | Point of sale display for lighting fixtures A plurality of lighting fixtures with interchangeable sensors and transmitters are displayed for sale to the consuming public such that a customer of such a display may easily choose a specific lighting fixture and combine it with a specific sensor and/or transmitte... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7391337 | Interactive LED display network for retail environment A bi-directional communication system communicates between a control station, which receives and outputs control signals, and one or more display cabinets. LEDs illuminate objects disposed about the cabinets. Addressable nodes interactively communicate with the cont... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7367685 | Lighted cabinet assembly A lighted cabinet assembly includes a pair of spaced apart sidewalls and a top wall interconnecting the sidewalls. The sidewalls define an interior space therebetween and at least one shelf is supported between the sidewalls. The cabinet assembly further includes a ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364317 | Method and apparatus for object viewing, observation, inspection, identification, and verification In an object verifier having a housing and an object holder, an object may be placed in the object holder for observation by an operator. The object is illuminated using a collimated beam of white light that is generated by a light generator. The collimated beam of ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360915 | Illuminated modular display A plurality of separate display modules are interchangeably installed on a shelf of a cooperating cabinet structure and arranged to provide concavely curved display panels mounting selected arrangements of illuminated sample chips, an interactive video display, and ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360929 | Luminaire with multi-purpose mounting feature A luminaire including a housing and a multi-purpose mounting feature formed at an interior of the housing, where the mounting feature is configured to receive and retain a mount for mounting of the luminaire on a vertical surface, and where the mounting feature is c... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7331696 | Method and apparatus for mounting a task light A light fixture for mounting to the underside of a furniture element. The light fixture includes a housing with a first side and a second side opposed to and approximately parallel with the first side. The first side has a first spring latch at one end of the first ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7287871 | Light box display with bracket assembly and signage method for back-to-back vending devices A lightbox and bracket assembly for use preferably as a display at the end of a bank of devices, such as gaming devices is disclosed. The lightbox has an easily removable, magnetically secured cover. The lightbox includes features for reducing display installation t... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284876 | Display system for gaming cabinets There is provided a display system for gaming cabinets comprising a backlit display and a mounting plate. The backlit display comprises a lighting source, an arcuate translucent face sheet, and a support frame for supporting said lighting source and said face sheet,... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7264383 | Lighting element with a light emitting device A lighting element with a light emitting device preferably in the form of a light emitting diode, can be fitted in a light carrier. The lighting element has a light-transmissive lens body with a lens-shaped light entry surface and a light exit surface and the light ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258459 | Adjustable illuminating lamp for aquarium An adjustable illuminating lamp for an aquarium that mainly has an illuminating main body for receiving a lamp pipe. The illuminating main body is provided on its two lateral ends each with an extendible rod. The extendible rods can be adjusted in their distances fr... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252127 | Reflecting bicycle tires Bicycle wheels have integral reflective areas to increase visibility of the bicycle. These areas show through portions of the wheel tread, so that the tread protects the reflector material from wear. The reflecting areas are scattered over the wheel and situated at ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252406 | Fluorescent lamp system using reflectors A gas discharge lamp includes a plurality of gas discharge bulbs arranged on a base along a perimeter defining a middle region and at least one reflective mirror positioned in the middle region and operative to reflect light outward from the middle region. Alternati... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240506 | Illuminated canopy for a refrigerated display case A refrigerated display case including a case that defines a product display area adapted to support and display food product to be visible from the front of the case. The case includes a canopy positioned above the product display area with at least one display pane... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229195 | Lamp standard A lamp standard for mounting in an air handling system composed of a stand having a plurality of channels wherein the channels span along the longitudinal axis of the stand and a plurality of lamp modules positioned over the channels. The lamp modules include a hous... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7182486 | Halogen floor lamp with ambient light display A lamp assembly for providing ambient light display includes an intermediate hollow cylinder. A front hollow cylinder is removably attached and extends from one end of the intermediate cylinder. A rear hollow cylinder is integrally joined to and extends from an oppo... | 02/27/2007 |
