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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123373 | People conveyor glass balustrade lighting People conveyor (2) having an endless people transportation band (4) and an endless handrail (6), a glass balustrade (8) arranged laterally to the transportation band (4) and supporting the handrail (6), and a profile (10... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7954973 | Stair lighting system, and method for its implementation A stair lighting system that features: means for sending electrical power from one end to the other end of a stair case down a main line, means for distributing electrical power from the main line to each individual step or tread, and an electrical load in the form ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7934848 | Stair riser light and method for installing same A lighting system for illuminating stairs and a method for installing the same. The wiring for the lighting system may be hidden from view, providing a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Furthermore, the lighting system may be installed simultaneously with the ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7722207 | Baluster lighting assembly and method A baluster lighting assembly and method using illuminated intermediate baluster members in which balusters or pickets can be adjustably spaced along a power cord. A plurality of light sources mounted in each of a plurality of balusters or pickets are electrically co... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7625096 | Platform edge indicator An elongate strip for indicating a platform edge includes a base for resting on a platform; a back and a further surface. The arrangement is such that with the device resting on a platform, the further surface takes the place of the platform surface and includes an ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7420119 | Subterranean electrical hub An exemplary subterranean hub for an outdoor system for distributing electrical power to a plurality of fixtures is provided, the hub having a body, a plurality of electrical connectors disposed on the body and adapted to accept mating connectors from a correspondin... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7404650 | Structural board A structural board includes a pair of intermediate members having plural projections. The intermediate members are positioned in parallel, and the projections are in contact with each other between the intermediate members. At least one of the intermediate members a... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7367699 | Emergency light in a multilevel aeroplane The invention relates to an aeroplane comprising several decks which are arranged above each other, for passengers, freight and/or crew members, also comprising at least one staircase connected to the decks. Said aeroplane is characterized in that the staircase is p... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7347606 | Rope light track system A rope light track system houses a tubular flexible rope light string and can be mounted on or in various interior and exterior structures to protect the light string from damage and provide utilitarian and decorative lighting. The system includes a plurality of elo... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7331686 | Illuminating surface The present invention provides an illuminating surface, e.g. a floor or wall tile, that includes an array of identical circuits (G, K, H, L) that can each be connected to a power source/14). The surface emits light in the presence of an object touching or in ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7297388 | Photo-luminescent pigment application A method of applying photo-luminescent pigment to a substrate, such as an aluminum or metal strip containing channels or depressions, includes preparing a dry powder formulation including a photo-luminescent pigment and a carrier/fixer, depositing the dry powder for... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7264370 | Light emitting diode roadway lighting system A system for lighting roadways utilizes LED lighting systems recessed into roadside barriers. The LED lighting element includes a number of LEDs fixed in an elongated formation. The LED lighting element is inserted into the barrier's recessed area in a generally ver... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7213961 | Low voltage luminaire assembly A low-voltage luminaire assembly is provided with a transformer and a lamp holder, one or more of which have quick-release connections. Methods for installing and servicing the luminaire assembly are also provided. The luminaire assembly may also have a plurality of... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7192154 | LED task light A task light for use in modular office furniture includes a housing having a peripheral frame defining a display area. The frame has a hollow chase. A plurality of circuit boards are mounted to the housing within the display area. Each circuit board has a plurality ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7168843 | Modular lighting bar Modular lighting bar mountable on a surface into which may be mounted one or more miniature light sources and an electrical supply line. The light sources can include light emitting diodes. The lighting bar has alternative single and two-component configurations tha... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7144139 | Flexible surface lighting system A system with a pair of flange extrusions and a base extrusion having a channel for electrical leads and lighting. A preferred embodiment has a base extrusion of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) of 89–98 Duro on the Shore OO scale. The base extrusion is connected, on oppo... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131747 | Length adjustment device for illuminated fascia Apparatus permitting adjustment of the length of a section of an illuminated sign such as is used to provide a visual indication of a particular service provided by a given vendor, such as a vendor of service station products and services, the invention provides for... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7114826 | Light rope crown molding The present invention is an apparatus for providing indirect illumination to a building interior or exterior using crown molding with specialized grooves for holding light ropes or other types of light sources. The invention generally consists of modular pieces of c... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108393 | Lighting system for a moving walkway or escalator installation, and moving walkway or escalator installation with lighting system A lighting system for a moving walkway or escalator installation and a moving walkway or escalator installation with a lighting system is disclosed. The moving walkway or escalator installation comprises a plate belt or step belt and a balustrade. The lighting syste... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7063440 | LED accent lighting units A lighting unit including at least one elongated substrate having a plurality of light-emitting optoelectronic devices mounted thereon and an elongated housing supporting the elongated substrate. The housing includes integrally-formed reflectors positioned adjacent ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052170 | Super bright LED utility and emergency light Lighting system mountable on a surface and including one or more miniature light sources and a multi-part housing including recesses for accepting the light sources and an electrical supply line. The light sources can include light emitting diodes. Separate parts of... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036951 | Swimming pool steps with light A light assembly for a swimming pool which has a stair assembly and a pump recirculating water in the swimming pool, the system comprising a motion detector which is located proximate the stair assembly, a light mounted proximate the stair assembly, and a generator ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6964130 | Combination planter and step-light A combination planter and step-light has a portable, open topped receptacle having a base and a plurality of sidewalls upstanding therefrom. The sidewalls are a minor rear end wall and major outer wall forming a corner seating adjacent a corner of a step and an oute... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6951406 | Led task light A task light for use in modular office furniture includes a housing having a peripheral frame defining a display area. The frame has a hollow chase. A plurality of circuit boards are mounted to the housing within the display area. Each circuit board has a plurality ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6935032 | Razor cartridge A razor cartridge is provided that includes a subframe, a frame, and one or more razor blades attached to the frame. The frame includes a cap, a forward end, and a cap end. The frame is mounted on coengaging bearing surfaces on the frame and the subframe to pivot ab... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6916103 | Illuminated guard rail The present invention relates to a method of illuminating bridge and road guard rails. The outside of the rails are coated with a reflective material and then co-extruded with an acrylic material surrounding the rail. Alternatively, two or more acrylic materials or ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6874919 | Emergency lighting An emergency lighting system for an aircraft has photoluminescent material arranged to define an escape path to the exits. The photoluminescent material is encapsulated within a track of predetermined length for securing to the floor of the aircraft. The track compr... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6848805 | Illumination device for pedestrian conveyor systems An illumination device for a pedestrian conveyor system having a glass balustrade includes a lighting element arranged on the glass balustrade. An electric strip conductor is printed on the glass balustrade and coupled to the lighting element for supplying power to ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6783254 | Light guide and line illuminating device A light guide 1 is provided at the reverse side thereof with triangular uneven surfaces 1b at a predetermined pitch. The uneven surfaces 1b are integrally formed with the light guide 1 when the latter 1 is injection-m... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6712489 | Portable outdoor lighting fixture A portable outdoor lighting fixture which includes a base with a post extending vertically therefrom with a telescoping tube therein with a compression nut to lock the tube at the desired height, with a flexible arm connecting the tube to a switchable shade assembly... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6692133 | Plane light source apparatus, light guide plate and display A plane light source apparatus having a lamp as light source and a light guide plate for directing and emitting the light from the lamp, wherein said light guide has a light incident surface opposed to said lamp and where the light from the lamp enters, a... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6685332 | Stair stringer light set A light rope runs along the stringer of a stairway and is concealed by in-fill panels fitted into a groove on a frame rail running along the wall or stringer adjacent to the stairway. A light grille having a square frame and a patterned grille insert is s... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6606827 | Lit-up marking device for steps and grandstands This device has a principal section (1) and an auxiliary section (6) with means of attachment and detachment under pressure. The auxiliary section (6) has guides (61) for fitting an advertising support (7). The section (1) defines two wings (11 and 12), a... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6554446 | Step illumination apparatus A step lighting apparatus comprising a coextrusion of a light reflective gray strip with a dark plastic body. The apparatus is mountable to the nose of a stair step where the reflective strip is located at the edge of the step. The strip is made from a ma... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6505950 | Lighted newel post A newel post system contains a light emitting source, such as a halogen and/or fluorescent bulb, for example. The system includes a newel post with a central bore for installing the light source and openings which permit the light to be emitted external o... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6447136 | Light guide plate for a backlight system In a backlight system of a liquid crystal display, a light guide plate includes a plurality of reflector units. The light guide plate is in wedge or flat shape, which has a front surface, a back surface, and four side surfaces. The plurality of reflector ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6425676 | Illuminated exterior railing systems An outdoor railing system includes a substantially waterproof illumination device mounted in a railing system for illuminating the railing. The illumination device could comprise a plurality of low voltage light bulbs which are spaced at intervals inside ... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6416200 | Surface lighting system A tread area and step edge illumination system is disclosed which comprises a base member configured for attachment to an exposed edge or surface of a step or stair. The base member has a downwardly projecting rearward wall and a forwardly and downwardly ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6213622 | Step lighting for theaters and the like There is disclosed herein a new form of stair lighting system and fixtures. A wire way is disposed along the sides of a stairway, and lighting fixtures each preferably with a plurality of light sources are suitably affixed to the riser sections of the sta... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6145996 | Theater lighting system There is disclosed herein several lighting system particularly for theater stairs, aisles, floors and the like which both provide suitable lighting for patrons walking along these areas but without generating light that may be obtrusive to those sitting i... | 11/14/2000 |
