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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7827714 | Pole mounted illuminated sign A lighting unit adapted to be mounted to a vertical member, preferably a pole for use at a checkout counter in a retail service location. The lighting unit includes a substantially polygonal housing secured to the pole. The housing typically includes at least three ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7434976 | Double-side display device with surface light source device having deflection patterns A double-side LCD having a surface light source device including a light guide plate and a light source facing one end face of the light guide plate. A plurality of deflection patterns are formed in a surface facing a light outgoing plane of the light guide plate, t... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7422348 | Lighting apparatus for illumination of removable frame sign A lighting apparatus preferably for use with a removable frame sign includes a light canopy for illuminating the sign when ambient light is less than a predetermined level. The light canopy easily attaches to the frame and illuminates the surfaces of the sign throug... | 09/09/2008 |
| RE40355 | Back light assembly for use with back-to-back flat-panel displays The present invention features a system for uniformly distributing luminance and a high degree of collimation from a back light module for flat-panel, liquid crystal displays (LCDs) simultaneously. A constant and uniform luminance output of the back light module in ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7303309 | Method and apparatus for backlit signs with light emitting diode modules A backlit sign with an LED module, with a housing that includes a top wall having a first length, a bottom wall having a second length, and a pair of opposing sidewalls each having a third length, wherein at least a portion of one of the sidewalls is translucent. On... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7272902 | Bi-directional visual display assembly A visual display mounting assembly has first and second vertical metal plate legs and transverse stop plates extending in cantilever manner from opposite sides of the vertical legs at a position spaced above the lower ends of the leg. A visual display support means ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7237939 | Backlight assembly and liquid crystal display apparatus using the same A backlight assembly includes a light guide plate for emitting a light in two directions and a brightness control member for controlling the brightness ratio of the light emitting in the two directions. An LCD apparatus including first and second LCD panels, display... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231735 | Lighting canopy for advertising sign post A sign assembly includes a fixture capable of being attached to a sign support structure. The sign assembly also includes a canopy which can slideably engage the fixture to provide cover for the sign support structure. The canopy can be foldable and can include ligh... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7210802 | Mirror for improved visibility of danger zone area on right side of school buses The present invention relates to a mirror and mirror system which can be used in connection with large vehicles, such as school buses, to provide the driver of such vehicles with the ability to view the entire side of the vehicle. While such vehicles currently inclu... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207694 | Light emitting diode operating and examination light system A light emitting diode light system has a plurality of light emitting diodes, a focusing member secured at a fixed distance from the light emitting diodes, and a substrate with a central section in a generally rectangular configuration securing the diodes in a commo... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7196950 | Non-volatile semiconductor storage device performing ROM read operation upon power-on A power-on reset circuit has a power-on level detecting circuit which detects a power voltage to output a power-on reset signal and a delay circuit which delays the power-on reset signal output by the power-on level detecting circuit. Two chip address specifying pad... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7181876 | LED sign visibility enhancing device A lighting system for a sign consists of a bracket to be attached to the top of a flat sign, the bracket including a surface supporting a battery, a solar battery charging cell and a circuit connecting the battery to an LED lamp directed to illuminate the message on... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175305 | LED symbol signal A LED symbol signal with LEDs arrayed to correspond to a desired symbol. A mask defines the desired symbol. A diffusion surface on the cover diffuses the display aspect, obscuring the individual LEDs. The mask is spaced a distance from the diffusing surface. The mor... | 02/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7128439 | Multi-use planar photoluminescent lamp and method of making such lamp A planar photoluminescent lamp includes a plurality of glass spacer beads affixed to a first glass plate, and a second glass plate in contact with the glass spacer beads. The glass plates are hermetically sealed to form a chamber, which is filled with a selected gas... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7101056 | Illuminated LED street sign An illuminated street sign illuminated by LEDs. A light engine comprising a light engine carrier, at least one LED, a heat sink and optionally a reflector and/or lens system is used to illuminate a street sign. The light engine can be retrofit into existing illumina... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7095334 | Strip LED light assembly for motor vehicle A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or cullminator, the LED light source being in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply,... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7080927 | Modular lighting with blocks A modular light assembly is provided. The light assembly includes a light housing with sides, an electrical light source inside the housing and connected to a connector on at least one side of the housing, and a pin for pivotally, electrically and detachably connect... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077536 | Double-sided edge lighting-type display light box The double-sided edge lighting-type display sign of the present invention comprises at least two illuminating light sources: two or one display signages; and a light-directing panel. Preferably, a display sign housing accommodates and supports the other elements of ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073728 | Water feature and writing board A combination water feature and writing board has a front displaying a flow of water, and a number of movable writing board segments. These segments can be moved between a stored position in which the segments are stored behind the water feature, and an deployed pos... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7064674 | Replaceable LED modules A modular warning signal light system comprising at least one support. The at least one support having at least one module receiving port. The module receiving ports constructed and arranged to removably receive the support engagement member of a module. Each module... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7047679 | Molded sign facing plate A mold for stepwise molding, using two different plastics, signage composed of a plurality of symbols surrounded by a continuous matrix including a first mold member having a first cavity defining surface including at least one first gate for admitting a first plast... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7046160 | LED warning light and communication system A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light and communication device comprising a controller for generating a first observable light signal and a second non-observable light signal within said first light signal. The second light signal is formed of packets of... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7038593 | Strip LED light assembly for motor vehicle A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or cullminator, the LED light source being in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply,... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7024808 | Neon sign arrangement A neon sign arrangement includes a supporting frame, a displaying cover, and a neon light unit. The supporting frame has a first displaying side and an opposed second displaying side. The displaying cover has a displaying character mounted on the first displaying si... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7020992 | Message display assembly for a vehicle A message display assembly for a vehicle that includes a display for displaying illuminated letter and numeral indicia. The display includes a housing that has a top wall, a bottom wall and a display screen that is mounted in the housing and extends between the top ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7005973 | Electrical actuator assembly for hinged vehicle safety devices A school bus has a stop sign hinged on an electrical actuator assembly that is attached to the side of the bus. The actuator assembly includes an electric motor that pivots the hinged stop sign from a stored position adjacent the bus to an operative position extendi... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994448 | Solar powered illuminated devices A solar powered illuminated device is provided with a power module electrically connected to an illuminated module, the power module having a solar cell array electrically connected to a battery array having at least one rechargeable battery, the battery array being... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6976329 | Illuminated sign unit A sign unit includes a translucent holder unit which has a solar-powered lighting unit supported thereon. A container is mounted on one side of the holder unit and is adapted to contain printed information. Anchor stakes support the holder unit. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6955449 | LED symbol signal A LED symbol signal with LEDs arrayed to correspond to a desired symbol. A mask defines the desired symbol. A diffusion surface on the cover diffuses the display aspect, obscuring the individual LEDs. The mask is spaced a distance from the diffusing surface. The mor... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6904866 | Indicator An indicator having a character plate capable of making indicative characters emit light is provided, wherein a metal character plate 30 is provided with cut-out portions 30a being cut out along the peripheries of respective indicative character... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6698122 | Illuminated banner display device An illuminated display device includes an upper horizontal mount and a lower horizontal mount supported by a vertical pole with two opposite-facing translucent banners suspended between the mounts. The upper mount supports an enclosure which includes illu... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6598328 | Sign faces having reflective films and methods of using same A lighted sign housing is provided having a sign face with both light-transmissive portions and light-blocking portions; and a reflective film applied to at least a portion of the light-blocking portions toward the interior of the sign housing. A method o... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6578301 | Bi-directional visual display assembly A visual display mounting assembly has first and second vertical metal plate legs and transverse stop plates extending in cantilever manner from opposite sides of the vertical legs at a position spaced above the lower ends of the leg. A visual display sup... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6457270 | Universal emergency sign An emergency sign including a vertically extending sign body having a lower panel portion and an upper container portion. The panel portion includes laterally spaced right and left panels where at least one of the panels has a stencil forming the sign dis... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6449888 | Display frame A device for displaying signs, posters and the like for promotional and informational purposes. More particularly, adjustable display devices for holding and displaying changing signs for showing merchandise information in business establishments.... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6354028 | Rotatable multi-faced sign A multi-sided display includes a frame and a display sign housing having at least two display surfaces. The housing is supported on an extendable-retractable base which rotatably supports the sign. The display sign can be rotated when the support base is ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6273597 | Roadside warning sign system A roadside warning sign system including sign support comprised of a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed side walls, an open front face, and an open back face. The housing has a light source disposed interiorly thereof. The light source has ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6263601 | Lighted real estate sign and method of marketing real estate A lighted real estate sign having at least one translucent face with indicia to convey marketing information pertaining to a parcel of real estate. An internal light illuminates the translucent face and clearly displays the indicia at night. The sign is p... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6240665 | Illuminated sign A thin illuminated sign is described which is formed of two essentially mirror image frame members at least one of which has a central opening therethrough to expose a translucent sign element including signage indicia associated therewith. The frame elem... | 06/05/2001 |
