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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4583151 | Illuminated display An illuminated display forming part of a twist type switch is disclosed. An operator display is formed from a transparent material having a high index of refraction. A cylindrical portion is formed on the back of the operator display which is mounted on t... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4575783 | Reflector for illuminating signs In a luminaire for illuminating signs, a reflector having segments for redirecting light to various areas of the sign so as to create a uniformly illuminated sign.... | 03/11/1986 |
| 4561043 | Decorative light display A light display is disclosed herein for decorative purposes including a light source emitting light rays through a dichroic filter for removing undesired color and infrared rays followed by introducing the filter rays into a selected, polished end of a li... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4532579 | Illuminated interconnectable sign module An illuminated module connectable with similar modules to form an illuminated sign, especially an address or like location sign, comprises an enclosure for an illumination source having an indicia-bearing surface and a plurality of electrical and mechanic... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4484104 | Solar-powered lighting system A solar-powered lighting system suitable for signs or hoardings (10), navigation beacons or as an emergency supply for hotels, cinemas, hospitals or other services. The system incorporates solar cell arrays (17) which generate electricity which is stored ... | 11/20/1984 |
| 4466050 | Light display assembly A back light display assembly is disclosed comprising a dielectric body having a cavity extending therethrough profiled for accepting a pair of contact components. The contact components each comprise a planar body having an upwardly-directed resilient fi... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4456126 | Safety kit A safety kit comprising a housing or box structured to compactly contain warning devices to give notice of a vehicle in distress and to display certain of the warning devices in an emergency situation. The box includes means to prominently and firmly supp... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4449167 | Adjustable vehicle safety light The object of the present invention is an auxiliary safety rear light assembly for vehicles which can be adhesively mounted at any position on the rear window of a car or truck. Another object of the present invention is an auxiliary safety rear light ass... | 05/15/1984 |
| 4443835 | Apparatus for creating an even illumination of a plurality of title blocks A diaphragm having a plurality of apertures each associated with a title block on the front panel of an indicator unit is provided to cause the various title blocks to be illuminated evenly from a light source positioned behind the diaphragm. The size, nu... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4441143 | Photo voltaic lighting for outdoor telephone booth A free standing outdoor telephone booth is provided with a photo voltaic (PV) array, one or more rechargeable storage batteries and electrical control circuit which includes a temperature compensated control for limiting the supply of electrical energy fr... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4435743 | Edge lighted sign A lighted exit sign comprising a light transmitting plate having a viewing side and upper and lower edges onto which light can be projected for transmission into the plate for viewing from the viewing side. Upper and lower printed circuit boards are suppo... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4413311 | Connection system for joining illuminated modules A connection system comprising a variety of metal connectors, a plurality of illuminated modules insertable into the connectors, and electrical leads hidden within the connectors to electrically join the modules in series relationship, and a step-up trans... | 11/01/1983 |
| 4410930 | Photo voltaic lighting for outdoor telephone booth A free standing outdoor telephone booth is provided with a photo voltaic (PV) array, one or more rechargeable storage batteries and electrical control circuit which includes a temperature compensated control for limiting the supply of electrical energy fr... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4384317 | Solar powered lighting system A solar powered lighting system including a light emitting unit electrically connected to a rechargeable power storage unit, a solar powered recharger connected to that power storage unit, means to prevent discharge of that power storage unit through the ... | 05/17/1983 |
| 4319310 | Solar signs Self-contained solar signs utilizing incident solar energy employing solar cells or thermal absorbers for generating electricity which is stored and later used for energizing sign illuminating lamp or lamps.... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4283758 | Encapsulated neon lamps A light module comprises several neon lamps and resistors encapsulated in a translucent plastic material. Terminals accessible for impressing a voltage across the lamps are also provided. Preferably the lamps are provided on one side of a printed circuit ... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4271408 | Colored-light emitting display A plurality of cellular concave mirror surfaces are formed on a plate-like reflector unit, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes are disposed on these cellular concave mirror surfaces to jointly form a colored light source. Connection wirings to be con... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4264945 | Vertical indicia displaying and energy supply column A vertical indicia displaying and electric energy supply column which includes a tubular column, a light fixture carried by the column and which is formed at least in part of a light transmitting material having indicia thereon. Electric wiring for the li... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4254457 | Illuminated display for house number or the like An illuminated sign construction for displaying house numbers or the like that is constructed from simplified multiple function extruded and moulded components that are assembled in sealed relationship, and which are adapted for the mounting of selected i... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4234907 | Light emitting fabric A light emitting fabric (10) in which optical fibers (12, 28, 46, 48) are part of the weave, replacing some of the threaded fibers (27), whereby the fabric is uniformly illuminated and, accordingly, decorated. The individual optical fibers are gathered in... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4218603 | Switching assembly equipped with display means installed behind the switching assembly Contact patterns are formed on a transparent substrate to introduce information or a command into a system. A display means, responsive to the opening and closing of the contact patterns, is installed behind the transparent substrate, thereby indicating a... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4201005 | Emergency illumination apparatus The invention is an emergency illumination apparatus for use in areas where the presence of gases, vapors, dust, or combustible matter makes the use of conventional apparatus hazardous. The apparatus has a front compartment and a rear, explosion proof com... | 05/06/1980 |
| 4200903 | Compact portable indirect lighting fixture with acoustical control A free standing indirect lighting fixture utilizing a one-piece molded reflector and a diagonally mounted high intensity discharge lamp has a frosted diffuser over the lamp. Acoustic material on the fixture absorbs ballast hum as well as adding acoustic a... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4177506 | Illuminated bar for an advertising sign An illuminated bar for a sign embodying a housing having side members spaced from each other with a lamp mounted therebetween. Magnifying lenses are carried by the side members at opposite sides of the lamp in position to transmit and magnify light emitte... | 12/04/1979 |
| 4173035 | Tape strip for effecting moving light display A flexible lighting strip including a circuit of modular construction formed thereon, light emitting diodes connected to said circuit, and the circuit being connectable to control circuitry which provides selected energization to said circuit and the ligh... | 10/30/1979 |
| 4141058 | Light diffusing device A light diffusing device for obtaining a surface uniform in the brightness by using a luminous flux narrow in the radiating angle comprising a flat smooth transparent base plate having a favorable transparency and including a luminous flux incident area d... | 02/20/1979 |
| 4097632 | Product for constructing three-dimensional sign character A three-dimensional sign character is formed with improved circumscribing opaque metal sheet strip siding. The sign, typically having an interior light source, includes a translucent plastic face circumscribed by opaque sheet metal strip siding. The sheet... | 06/27/1978 |
| 3974584 | Light enclosure for suspended ceiling The lighted sign enclosure has a transparent, or translucent hollow body, reaching down from the ceiling, and inside the body a U-shaped fluorescent light tube, extending essentially as far down as the hollow body and back up. The body has a top rim, held... | 08/17/1976 |
| 3968584 | Illuminated sign A very thin and rugged illuminated sign has a transparent, light-source plate with cavities in its edges to receive light bulbs. One side of the plate is covered with opaque material and the other with translucent material. Both surfaces are internally re... | 07/13/1976 |
| 3957351 | Backlighted display apparatus A backlighted display apparatus including a light source, and a display means having both transparent areas and light diffusing areas. Located therebetween is light refractive means for concentrating and controlling light illuminating the display means. L... | 05/18/1976 |
