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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7406787 | Illuminated road sign An illuminated sign (2) comprises a sign panel (5) and at least two elements of electroluminescent material (14, 15) each element being individually selectively actuable and arranged to emit light so as to illuminate the sign panel. Each element... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7334852 | Multiple configuration shelving system for displaying audio visual components A shelving system for displaying audio visual components that may be configured into multiple positions is disclosed. The system includes a base that supports a center platform disposed between right and left platforms. The center platform and the right and left pla... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7310901 | Exterior address porch light An exterior address porch light, lantern, device, apparatus, and method of making the light, lantern. The light, lantern can be made from plastics, such as PVC and the like, and have a generally cylindrical configuration, that can be mounted alongside exterior doorw... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7287347 | Hazardous-location-rated exit sign An exit sign for use in hazardous atmospheres including an explosion-proof housing and a sign panel with indicia thereon. The housing prevents the ignition of gas or vapor surrounding the enclosure due to sparks, flashes or an explosion of the gas or vapor within th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7275339 | Pan face sign construction and method of making pan face signs A new pan face sign construction comprises an opaque frame of extruded structural plastic and a pan face of clear plastic, such as acrylic or polycarbonate. Corners of the frame are simply mitered with a common miter saw and the frame pieces and pan face assembled w... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7246911 | Instrument cluster with hidden telltale indicators A display device having a display background and a light. The display background has a decorative field into which an indicator is disposed. The light is disposed rearwardly of the display background such that illumination of the light illuminates the indicator to p... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7204618 | Light with interchangeable panels A light assembly has at least one pane having at least one translucent portion and at least one insert having at least one translucent portion. A retaining means retains the at least one insert relative to the at least one pane, and at least one electrically powered... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7147345 | Themes for flashlight inserts The present invention 10 discloses an embossed lens 20 having properties that when combined and inserted into a flashlight 22 in replacement of the existing flashlights lens, augments the passing light from the flashlight into a projection 12... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7014061 | Glass receptacle for household use A household-use receptacle has a one-piece glass body having a side wall forming an annular upper edge defining an upwardly open mouth and having an inner surface and an outer surface and a floor unitarily joined to a lower edge of the side wall and forming with the... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7000881 | Method and device for merchandising a product An apparatus for merchandising a product. A first merchandising element is detachably engaged with the apparatus. A second merchandising element is detachably engaged to the apparatus. The first and second merchandising elements are coordinated to market the desired... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6968640 | Half mirror reflector having LED road sign Disclosed is a half mirror reflector having an LED road sign, which can be used as a reflector in the daytime and as both a reflector and a road sign in the nighttime. The half mirror reflector comprises: a support plate attached to a support rod; a half mirror fixe... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6934998 | Sash balance shoe jamb attachment A sash balance shoe that draws an extending cord to the shoe by an elastic mechanism in the shoe is hung from a wall of a vertical track of a window jamb by the cord extending through the axis of a convex face of a radially extending annular wall that is on one end ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6637904 | Wireless quick release lighting system with supports, mounting brackets, lights, and accessories A wireless quick release lighting system with portable tripod support powered by either disposable or rechargeable batteries. The tripod is easily collapsed and stored with the light, mounts and accessories and includes a quick release connection for atta... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6629766 | Illuminating address indication device An illuminating mailbox address indication device includes a generally rectangular shaped housing mounted on a top portion of a mailbox wherein at least one longitudinal wall is removable. Enclosed within the housing is a light means powered by at least o... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6473002 | Split-phase PED head signal A split-phase pedestrian head traffic signal having directional light beams and a variable beamwidth. The pedestrian heads are selectively controlled such that half-way through a control cycle, a pedestrian half-way across the street may see a "walk" sign... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6397531 | Ceiling display system Relatively thin collectibles such as movie posters and sports jerseys, as well as relatively thin works of art and the like are displayed through transparent bottom wall regions of relatively thin protective enclosures that are sized the same as and subst... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6299325 | Illuminating address indication device An illuminating mailbox address indication device includes a generally rectangular shaped housing mounted on a top portion of a mailbox. Enclosed within the housing is a light means powered by a set of batteries which are rechargeably energized by a solar... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6271814 | Dual message advertising display system A dual message advertising display system having a variable electronic display and a fixed printed display formed on a shared display screen. The display screen includes fixed information printed thereon, such as an advertisement, logo, or other message. ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6135622 | Changeable visual display lamp An improved changeable visual display lamp, having the ability to accept single piece cylinder sheets of artwork, or other items for display, where the cylinder is able to be inserted into the confines of an annular tubing through the removal of a single ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6009649 | Promotional amusement device A promotional amusement device including a handle element which includes a grip portion at its lower end, and a spherical globe portion at the upper end. A series of three telescopically arranged tubular members are arranged to be nestled within the handl... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5598652 | Lamp with changeable display base A lamp base comprising an external transparent sleeve and an interior, outwardly tensioning rigid or semi-rigid thin flexible sleeve or sheet which bears upon the interior of the external transparent sleeve due to outward tension. The rigid or semi-rigid ... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5572819 | Light bulb or lighting element protector apparatus with rotatably adjustable cage assembly and which provides information A light bulb or lighting element protector apparatus is disclosed which comprises a socket assembly, a cage assembly, wherein the cage assembly further comprises a means for protecting a light bulb, a message area wherein the message area is located on th... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5536558 | Illuminated display using ambient natrual or artificial light A display is constructed from translucent fluorescent plastic sheet material providing an ambient light capturing and intensifying light conduit. Area dimensions are selected appropriate to a sign or other display and a thickness is selected for structura... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5420763 | Lighting fixture A lighting fixture disclosed is designed for installation in a cove of a public transit vehicle providing ready access to a space behind it, without requiring a variety of specially designed fixtures for special access requirements. The fixture comprises ... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5365378 | Convex reflective sign The invention is a convex mirror for surveillance purposes, in combination with an advertising message, and the method of fabricating same. A removable mask is attached to the interior of the surface to be mirrored, and a non-reactive removable liquid mas... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5282331 | Display module A display module for attachment to the framing members adjacent a lighting fixture. The module is comprised of a light transmissive trough which is suspended beneath the lighting fixture and receives its light from the fixture without substantially impair... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5025355 | Combination lighting fixture and graphic display means A combination lighting fixture and graphic display means is disclosed for suspension from a ceiling having a concealed raceway for wiring and lighting transformers, while at the same time having an integral lighting track to which may be mounted track lig... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4969282 | Glass block illuminated display An illuminated display or sign includes a hollow glass block defining a closed chamber. One or more block walls are severable for access to the chamber. A neon display or other light source of any configuration is mounted upon the glass block and includes... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4947570 | Display unit A display unit having at least five translucent panels on which messages can be printed, including end panels, side panels and bottom panels. The side panels are adapted to support the bottom panel and the end panels are adapted to support both the side a... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4940301 | Method and apparatus for enhancing a holographic image by candlelight A method and apparatus for enhancing a holographic image in order to create an eerie spiritual visual image which can be used in conjunction with religious pictures in hologram form or an eerie visual image of decorative scenes for home or office furnishi... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4924363 | Attention-attracting device for use beneath a display shelf An attention-attracting device for use e.g. beneath a supermarket shelf has light-emitting diodes at the front of the device for presenting a visually noticeable signal to persons in the vicinity of the device, the light-emitting diodes being intermittent... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4901461 | House identification fixture A system for identifying a house includes a display unit mounted outside the house, the display unit housing a plurality of bulbs for back lighting a translucent panel, with numbers affixed thereto. A combined control module/power pack within the house an... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4837569 | Traffic signal directional indicator device An improved traffic signal directional indicator device comprises a housing which may be mounted onto a conventional traffic signal and be illuminated to provide indicia pertaining to a motorist's particular direction of travel, i.e. North, Northeast, Sou... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4805329 | Self-powered computerized advertisement board A self-powered computerized advertisement board is disclosed which utilizes a plurality of wind-driven illuminating units to provide the requisite electrical power. The invention includes an electrical power handling circuit and a control circuit to store... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4638605 | Mounting mechanism for connecting light box to telephone enclosure A mounting mechanism for connecting a light box to a telephone enclosure includes a first bracket, a second bracket and an optional back plate. The device permits installation of a light box in the field by one individual working alone, using no tools oth... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4611265 | Lighted address display with emergency signal system An emergency light (48) is mounted within a central rear portion of a housing (12). The emergency (48) is positioned closely adjacent the central portion of a planar reflective surface (52) which is parallel to a translucent wall (30) of the housing (12) ... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4587597 | Emergency exit light or the like An emergency light, designed primarily for use in residences, comprises a trapezoidal-shaped box to be mounted above an exit door or other emergency object and having a downwardly and inwardly inclined front face formed of a translucent material bearing t... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4528764 | Suspended ceiling sign A suspended ceiling sign is provided for suspension within a vacant panel area, under a light fixture, in a suspended ceiling of a regular array of ceiling panels with each panel being peripherally supported within a suspended grid structure. The ceiling ... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4290218 | Ceiling module A three dimensional internally illuminated advertising device is sized the same as the panels forming a suspended ceiling and is used in place of one of the panels and is supported by the suspended ceiling grid network.... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4236335 | Display device A miniaturized housing or display device including at least one electric circuit adapted to be connected to an electric current supply. The electric circuit includes at least one switch. The housing further is adapted to receive a mechanical alarm clock t... | 12/02/1980 |
