Abstract: A radiation-emitting device comprising a side-emitting optoelectronic device having an upper surface and a heat sink in thermal conductivity with the side-emitting optoelectronic device. A reflector at least partially surrounds the side-emitting optoelectronic device. The reflector is positioned and shaped to reflect the emitted light substantially in an output direction. A reflective, non-transparent layer is disposed adjacent the upper surface of the side-emitting optoelectronic device.

Abstract: A lighted sign for application to a vehicle surface includes first and second metallic layers with a magnetic plate sandwiched therebetween. The second metallic layer includes a circumference smaller than that of the magnetic plate such that it is pressed against a vehicle surface when the magnetic plate is magnetically adhered thereto. A light source is coupled to the magnetic plate with a positive wire connected to the first metallic layer and a negative wire connected to the second layer such that the light source emits light when the first metallic layer is energized by a vehicle electrical power source and is grounded when the second metallic layer is pressed against the vehicle metallic surface. The magnetic plate and first metallic surface include cutouts so that light may be emitted by the light source therethrough. The lighted sign 10 include a microcontroller and environmental sensors for advanced lighting control.

Abstract: The invention provides a light fixture for illuminating a sign. The light fixture has a lamp and one or more reflectors to provide for substantially uniform illumination of a sign with a minimum number of light fixtures. One or more of the reflectors of some embodiments can formed from a material having predetermined pattern for reflecting and transmitting light from the lamp. For example, the reflectors can be made from a neutral density polymeric material consisting of a translucent or substantially transparent polymeric substrate with a pattern of reflective media disposed on or within the substrate. In some embodiments, one of the reflectors can be a specular reflector. Some embodiments of the light fixture can also include a thermal shield to at least partially prevent thermal convection along a portion of the lamp.

Abstract: A traffic control signal has a structure upon which traffic control indicia are formed. At least one LED is formed upon the structure so as to attract attention to the indicia. The LED(s) have a brightness of at least 6,000 millicandella and preferably have a brightness of between approximately 6,000 millicandella and approximately 60,000 millicandella.

Abstract: A channel letter lighting unit according to the present invention comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) having a plurality of linearly mounted light emitting elements. Input wires transmit a power signal to the PCB to illuminate the plurality of light emitting elements, and output wires transmit the power signal from the PCB. The PCB is mounted in the extrusion and the light emitting elements transmit light away from the extrusion. The extrusion promotes the dissipation of heat from the light emitting elements. A mounting mechanism is included for mounting the extrusion within a housing. A further embodiment according to the invention comprises a plurality of channel lighting units electrically connected to one another so that a power signal applied to the lighting system is transmitted to each of the plurality of lighting units. A still further embodiment according to the invention comprises an illuminated channel letter system having a housing in the shape of a letter.

Abstract: A Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator that more efficiently dissipates heat generated by LEDs and other circuit components is provided. The LED indicator includes a housing and a printed circuit board contained within the housing. The printed circuit board includes first and second sides with two or more LEDs attached to the first and second sides of the printed circuit board and a regulating circuit for regulating current supplied to the LEDs. The regulating circuit includes a linear voltage regulator. The printed circuit board includes first and second thermal dissipation sections. The first thermal dissipation section is thermally connected with the two or more LEDs and the second thermal dissipation section is thermally connected with the linear voltage regulator. The housing is at least partially lined with a plurality of reflectors for reflecting light generated by the LEDs through a lens.

Abstract: Luminaires for illumination of vertical surfaces of predetermined dimensions such as billboards or similar signs, the invention in several embodiments takes the form of reflector assemblies capable of directing light from a light source disposed within each of said luminaires either directly to the vertical surface or to refractive structures located on the luminaires for redirection of light to the vertical surface for even illumination of said surface with minimal light pollution from “spill” light. Lamps used in embodiments capable of providing asymmetrical light distributions are located toward one or the other of side portions and are preferably vertically oriented. A main reflector is curvilinear in conformation and functions in concert with a secondary reflector located directly behind the lamp to direct light onto desired portions of a vertical surface.

Abstract: A planar light emitting device has a planar light emitter. It has a layered structure composed of a transparent body and a semi-transparent body. The transparent body is made of a transparent synthetic resin containing no light scattering material. The semi-transparent body is made of a semi-transparent synthetic resin containing a light scattering material. The transparent body and the semi-transparent body are joined to form a diffusion layer therebetween. An LED array is disposed at one side of the planar light emitter. The diffusion layer has a sea-islands structure. An island resin has a dimension of 0.1 to 50 microns. The light entering the island resin attenuates therein without reflecting at once due to its complicated shape. Namely, the light entering the diffusion layer generates uniform brightness.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus that includes a housing, at least one light source and a light-altering device. The light-altering device is positioned relative to the housing and the light source for receiving and altering light from the light source such that the altered light illuminates at least one of a portion of the housing and a portion of a surface supporting the illumination apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an illuminated logo device positioned in a display. The display has a light source and a light guiding plate, and the illuminated logo device has a logo, a casing, a lid, and a light transmitting device. The casing has an encapsulating space, and a groove with a first opening is arranged on the casing for receiving the logo. The lid is positioned above and a predetermined distance away from the casing. Moreover, the lid has a through hole corresponding to the first opening. The light transmitting device is positioned in the through hole and the first opening, and the light transmitting device has a first end surface and a second end surface. The first end surface of the light transmitting device is faced to the first opening and the second end surface contacts the light guiding plate for guiding lights of the light source to the logo via the light transmitting device and the light guiding plate, such that the logo is illuminated without any additional light source.

Abstract: A solid transparent acrylic letter comprising a light source and sign board with said letter having on all the entire edges surround with flexible material with said flexible material containing said light source with a reflective material on one side of said letter, said sign board attaches said letter with studs, and electrical wiring joins said solid transparent acrylic letters.

Abstract: A decorative article is provided having an optically transparent solid material, having top, bottom, front, back and side surfaces, an opaque material covering the back, side and top surfaces, and an image inside the transparent material defined by etch points having a convex exterior surface facing the back surface and a concave interior surface facing the front surface.

Abstract: An emergency lighting fixture combining the functions of an illuminated sign such as an exit sign and an emergency lighting unit integrated into one housing onto which one or more emergency lights can be mounted at predetermined locations of the housing, the combined emergency lighting structure providing both exit location information and ambient emergency lighting in a single cooperatively operating device.

Abstract: A street graphic cage for a post top light wherein the cage is installed around a globe positioned on said post. The street graphic cage has an upper frame element defining a plurality of panel apertures. The panel apertures receive translucent panels therein such that they may be backlit and illuminated. The panels are readily removable without entry into the globe or electrical system of the post top light and may contain user defined indicia thereon. The upper frame element may also have a plurality of logo block apertures which can receive either translucent logo blocks or decorative die-cast aluminum blocks. The cage may also have a lower circular frame element for affixing the cage to the post top light below the globe.

Abstract: A lighted hat is provided that in one embodiment includes a crown, a bill extending from the crown, and at least one light source positioned to direct light through a light-transmissive portion of the bill. The light-transmissive portion may include one or more indicia which are highlighted by light from the light source.

Abstract: A backlit display system including a main body which is formed from a single sheet of flexible light-transmissive material. The display system can be shifted from a compact, substantially flat collapsed position to an assembled position with minimal effort by simply folding the main body along predetermined bend lines. Once the main body is assembled, hooks can be attached to the ends of the main body, and the hooks used to couple the display system to a suspended ceiling under a light source. Graphical and/or textual information on or in the main body is illuminated by light emitted from the light source for easy viewing by persons traveling under the display system.

Abstract: An LED night light has a body 10 with side walls 20, 22 and end walls 12, 13. The body is made of translucent or clear or colored resin and the circuit components 30 and LED 32 can be seen through the clear resin. A safety tang 50 extends from inside the body and has a hole for receiving the mounting screw of an outlet. The light may be secured to the outlet to prevent a child or other person from removing it. A pair of prongs 18, 19 extend from the circuit components to the outside and fit into a conventional 120 volts ac receptacle. A name plate 24 is embedded in the body and captures the light from LED 32 to illuminate the name on the plate. The name may be the name of a person or a product, so that advertisements are embedded in the resin and illuminated by the LED.

Abstract: A combination emergency light fixture having a housing constructed to have a minimum footprint or overall configuration for housing the required components and still conform to the code requirements for such emergency fixtures. The housing includes an annular body member having a front and rear opening defining a light chamber covered by a removable sign panel and/or a mounting panel. An interior lamp source and a pair of operating batteries are disposed within the light chamber in a manner to minimize the overall footprint of the housing. Disposed between the operating battery source is a triangular shaped component compartment having light reflecting surfaces to reflect the light rays generated by the internal light source outward toward the sign panel to enhance the illumination thereof. The fixture may also include external light sources.

Abstract: A board is made of translucent material and has two connecting plates formed on a side face of the board and a pattern formed on the board. A night light has five pairs of sockets adapted to connect to five plugs, two ears formed on opposite side faces of the night light to correspond to the connecting plates, a set of connecting pins formed on a rear side face of the night light to adapt for connecting to a wall outlet and a bulb received inside the night light. When the night light is connected to the wall outlet via the set of connecting pins, the bulb is lit to present the pattern of the board through the translucent board.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an illuminated logo device positioned in a display. The display has a light source and a light guiding plate, and the illuminated logo device has a logo, a casing, a lid, and a light transmitting device. The casing has an encapsulating space, and a groove with a first opening is arranged on the casing for receiving the logo. The lid is positioned above and a predetermined distance away from the casing. Moreover, the lid has a through hole corresponding to the first opening. The light transmitting device is positioned in the through hole and the first opening, and the light transmitting device has a first end surface and a second end surface. The first end surface of the light transmitting device is faced to the first opening and the second end surface contacts the light guiding plate for guiding lights of the light source to the logo via the light transmitting device and the light guiding plate, such that the logo is illuminated without any additional light source.

Abstract: A unique, solid flat panel lighting emitting luminaire has been created that utilizes a light source remote from the luminaire coupled with a hollow light pipe. The light panel luminaire is fed light flux via a hollow light pipe system into one or two edges of the flat panel. The light panel has imbedded irregular tapered tetrahedron light guides that emit light in a uniform controlled fashion over the length of the emitting surface. The subject lighting luminaire provides light emitted from an adjacent High Intensity Discharge (HID) light source. The luminaire is specifically designed to provide light over a large surface for backlit billboard applications without the limitations of traditional fluorescent light source light boxes. The luminaire does not require any maintenance to its interior as the light source is remote from the emitting surface.

Abstract: An exit sign comprising a housing and a plurality of red and green color LEDs having the capability of being selectively activated to produce either red light or green light. The plurality of LEDs are mounted in a mutual lighting association in the housing. A switch is manually operable to selectively activate the plurality of red color LEDs to produce the red light and in the alternative, to selectively activate of the plurality of the green color LEDs to produce the green light. Means for passing light from the selected red light or selected green light in the form of indicia symbolizing an exit enables viewing by an observer, such means include a stencil having four independent letters forming the word EXIT. DC circuitry is in operative electrical connection with the plurality of LEDs. A source of DC electrical power activates the DC circuitry.

Abstract: The invention is titled Light Emitting Diode Address Number Sign and is a new concept for the illumination of house or building numbers for easy recognition at night. The new invention utilizes battery powered light emitting diodes forming individual numbers which, when combined in the proper sequence in a frame, provide the whole number designating the street number of the house or building. This new invention employs a new concept encompassing the manufacture and assembly of pre-wired number modules ready for insertion into a pre-wired frame. The numbers in the sign are available in a choice of colors; white, yellow, red and green.

Abstract: An apparatus for recreating and simultaneously illuminating the visual features of a substantially planar visual image using illumination devices, the United States flag being a visual image utilized in one embodiment.

Abstract: A licence plate adapted for illumination, which has an opaque face plate having outward-facing and inward-facing faces, and cut-out areas corresponding to numerals, letter, symbols or designs; and a translucent, heat-deformable backing plate heat-pressed against the inward-facing face of the face plate to force portions of the backing plate into the cut-out areas, such that when the licence plate is illuminated from a point inward of the backing plate, the portions of the backing plate within the cut-out areas are illuminated for viewing from a point outward of the face plate.

Abstract: A display includesa display lightguide, on which a shape of a display character is formed in three dimensions, a light source, emitting a light toward the display lightguide, anda light collection portion, provided between the light source and the display lightguide, and having a light reflection face formed like a parabolic face which employs a straight line perpendicular to a light receiving face of the display lightguide as an axis thereof.

Abstract: The cylindrical miniature-LED light-emitting device. The device is provided on a front end of a metal cylinder thereof having therein an LED assembly and a battery assembly with a socket to receive the LED. The LED assembly is constructed from the LED and a push switch is mounted in the metal cylinder. The LED protrudes from the socket to a section on the front end of the metal cylinder. By pressing the LED on the front end of the metal cylinder and then touching the push switch, turning on/off of the light of the LED can be effected. Particularly, the LED light-emitting device works through the action of directly touching the push switch by the LED without providing additional components for turning on/off by triggering.

Abstract: Lighting fixtures for illuminating vertical surfaces of predetermined dimensions such as billboards or similar signs, the invention in several embodiments takes the form of primary reflector structures capable of directing light from a light source disposed within each of said fixtures either directly to the vertical surface or to refractive structures located on the fixtures for redirection of light to the vertical surface for even illumination of said surface with minimal light pollution from “spill” light. The primary reflector structures of the invention are curvilinear in conformation and extend from above a light source to a location between the source and the vertical surface, the reflector structures being smoothly contoured or formed into a plurality of reflective segments.

Abstract: A lighted sign having raised letters or other shapes. The letters are lighted from within and have more than one color visible from the outside of the letter. Each letter has a peripheral translucent wall of a first color and a translucent face plate of a second color. An LED holding frame is held within the peripheral wall and has LED's of the same color as the face plate held within the peripheral wall. At the back of the peripheral wall LEDs of a color the same as the peripheral side wall are held.

Abstract: The invented decorative lamp includes a graphic designed surface, fiber optics, light sources, a control unit, and an AC (alternated current) pigtail. The graphic designed surface has embedded many small clear glass balls. When the light is on, the clear glass balls reflect the light and make the lamp even more colorful. The outline of the graphic design patterns is defined by many see-through holes. These holes allow lights to shine through. The fiber optics transmits the light. One end of the fiber optics is mounted to these see-through holes that define the lamp graphic pattern. The other end of the fiber optics is assembled and bundled into groups. Each group is then attached to a light source. The light sources are single-colored light emitted diodes (LEDs). A control unit modulates the light emitting pattern and sounds. The control unit is attached to an AC pigtail. The AC pigtail is a connection for AC power source.

Abstract: The present invention includes an illuminated sign display assembly comprising: a transparent panel having two oppositely facing planar surfaces separated by a surface forming a linear edge between said oppositely faced surfaces, one of said oppositely facing surfaces adapted to support a sign; a light source on or adjacent to said linear edge for transmitting light between said opposite facing surfaces; characterised in that at least one of said oppositely facing surfaces has applied thereon at least one single continuous line forming a matrix extending substantially over the entire surface of said at least one of said oppositely facing surfaces. The applicants have found that the sign display assembly of the present invention enables even distribution of transmitted light and effectively illuminates the entire panel even at distances remote from the light source.

Abstract: A sheet of material and package made using the sheet of material. The sheet of material having an having an outer diffuse layer and an inner light piping layer adjacent the diffuse layer. The sheet transmits light to the outer surface of the outer diffuse layer. The outer diffuse layer has a specular area formed thereon through which light from the light piping layer can exit in a substantially non-diffuse manner from the outer surface of the outer diffuse layer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retrofitting a backlit sign with an LED module. The housing includes sidewalls with translucent portions. The LED module includes linear arrays of LEDs supported by support arms having mounting mechanisms for engaging with the housing sidewalls. The mounting mechanisms include scissor arms rotatably attached together about mid-portions thereof, and a tightening screw that adjusts the distance between the scissor arm ends to press engagement surfaces of the scissor arms against the housing sidewalls. Adjustment screws at the lower ends of the support arm can be adjusted to further extend the engagement surfaces, so that a single LED module can be installed inside a wide range of backlit sign sizes. The retrofit method includes removing the conventional fluorescent lamp from the backlit sign, and installing the LED module using the scissor arm mounting mechanisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chemiluminescent light element having at least two chambers, filled with an oxalate solution and an activator solution, or variations of known chemiluminescent light materials including dyes. The oxalate solution is placed within a tight-sealed pouch made of thin aluminum foil lined on its interior side by a polymer, for instance a polyolefin, and so forms the first chamber. This latter is enclosed in a bigger tight-sealed pouch made of translucent polymer film forming the second chamber, which also contains the liquid activator. The outer pouch consists of two polymer films sealed together along their periphery and contain a ball able to pierce the inner pouch by manual action from the user.

Abstract: A frame and a method of making a frame for supporting a sign having a gas discharge tube. The frame includes a plurality of frame members. Each of the frame members is made entirely of extruded plastic. A plurality of tube hangers are coupled to the frame members for supporting the tube. At least some of the frame members are made of extruded polycarbonate, extruded polyvinyl chloride, or other suitable plastics. The method includes extruding a length of plastic and forming the sign from the length of extruded plastic. The forming step can include cutting the length of plastic into a plurality of plastic members and securing the plurality of plastic members together to form the frame.

Abstract: A portable wordsign arrangement includes a wordsign supporter, a power supply supported by the wordsign supporter, a word character arrangement, which is formed by a plurality of illuminating characters, comprising at least a rope light having an electric connector end electrically connected to the power supply, wherein the rope light is shaped into the illuminating characters for increasing a visibility of the word character arrangement at a low light condition, and a plurality of mounting elements securely mounting the illuminating characters of the word character arrangement on the wordsign supporter. Therefore, the word character arrangement enables the user to customize each of the illuminating characters via the rope light to form as an indication sign.

Abstract: An address illumination assembly includes first and second end elements, a sensor element, and at least one alphanumeric element. The first and second end elements are configured to secure together the sensor element and the alphanumeric elements. The sensor element includes a sensor cover, a sensor base, and a sensor printed circuit board positioned therebetween. The sensor base includes electrical contacts to pass electric current from the sensor element to another element. The sensor printed circuit board includes an electrical circuit that includes a photo sensor, a bipolar switch, a potentiometer switch, and associated electrical elements and wiring. The alphanumeric element includes an alphanumeric cover, an alphanumeric base, and an alphanumeric light board positioned therebetween. The alphanumeric base of the alphanumeric element includes electrical contacts to pass electric current from the alphanumeric element to another element.

Abstract: A structure of an advertisement board is disclosed. The advertisement board comprises a case, a display module, two illumination modules and a power supply module. The display module comprises a transparent element having the advertisement pattern and/or letters thereon, and a reflection layer positioned on a back surface of the transparent element. The light from the illumination modules and/or an external source such as, sunlight, enters the transparent element from the sides and get reflected by the reflection layer to clearly display the advertisement pattern and/or letters. Thus the advertisement board of the present invention not only has a capability to perform excellent display functions but also has the capability to reduce the power consumption.

Abstract: A safety sign and methods are shown with advantages such as being more visible in poor conditions such as snow, dust, fog, low light, etc. Safety signs as shown can be seen from farther away than conventional signs. Safety signs as shown eliminate problems associated with point source lighting.

Abstract: A safety sign and methods are shown for use on an oversized load with advantages such as being more visible in poor conditions such as snow, dust, fog, low light, etc. Safety signs as shown can be seen from farther away than conventional signs. Safety signs as shown eliminate problems associated with point source lighting.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) illumination structure has a button-sized battery, a circuit board, an LED chip and a contact switch. A positive electrode of the LED chip electrically connects to a positive electrode of the button-sized battery, and a negative electrode of the LED chip electrically connects to the circuit board via a conductive wire. A transparent molding material encapsulates the LED chip and the conductive wire. One terminal of the contact switch electrically connects to the circuit board while the other terminal connects to a negative electrode of the button-sized battery. Direct attachment of the positive electrode of the LED chip to the positive electrode of the button-sized battery provides electrical connection and heat dissipation from the LED chip through the button-sized battery to stabilize the high brightness characteristic. The LED illumination structure is thereby constructed with a reduced size.

Abstract: Safety vests, highway traffic signs and other articles having reflective or fluorescent surfaces for the purpose of enhanced visibility at night when oncoming vehicle are given a substantially higher level of night visibility by the incorporation of candescent light-emitting diodes integrally into the reflective surfaces.

Abstract: An article of clothing with an LED display is provided. The article of clothing includes a plurality of LEDs forming nomenclature that provides identifying information, such as a word or symbol. A strobing unit is connected to the display, such as through a flexible circuit board. The strobing unit provides one or more power signals that cause the LED display to generate strobed light, so that emergency workers can be readily identified by an observer even in darkness, rain, smoke, fog, or other conditions where visibility is limited.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for integrating an illuminated sign system with a dasher board in a hockey rink. The illuminated sign system includes an outer frame with an impact resistant transparent sheet secured to a front surface of the outer frame. The sign system includes a display panel member having a white front surface and a plurality of apertures therein. The display panel member includes a circuit board assembly having a plurality of LED trios positioned proximate the rear surface of the display panel member so that LED trios register and protrude through a corresponding aperture in the display panel member. The illuminated sign system includes a power supply and a controller for controlling the power supplied to specific LEDs in each of the LED trios. In addition, the controller controls the intensity emitted by the LEDs to thereby manipulate the color contrast with the white front surface of the display panel member.

Abstract: A sign letter includes a front plate, a back plate, and a side wall sandwiched between the front and back plate. The side wall includes a plurality of cavities formed by removal of side wall material for allowing the side wall to be easily bent to the shape of the sign letter. The side wall also comprises one-piece construction and includes at least one feature integral thereto that allows joining of the side wall with either the front plate or the back plate. The sign letter is automatically formed on a router with computer instructions to cut the front plate, the back plate and the side wall and to remove unnecessary material therefrom. The sign letter also includes a lighting system for illuminating the sign letter.

Abstract: A traffic control signal has a structure upon which traffic control indicia are formed. At least one LED is formed upon the structure so as to attract attention to the indicia. The LED(s) have a brightness of at least 6,000 millicandella and preferably have a brightness of between approximately 6,000 millicandella and approximately 60,000 millicandella.

Abstract: A luminous electric display unit is disclosed in which glass tubing containing inert gas such as neon is entirely or substantially enclosed within a protective housing, thereby providing protection both for the glass tubing and the public.

Abstract: An electrical light device suitable for an illuminated sign or for a lighting fixture comprising a relatively thin plate made of a unitary sheet of transparent or translucent material and having a peripheral edge and flat front and rear surfaces. A plurality of spaced-apart, light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted along the peripheral edge and are arranged to transmit light into the plate. A light reflecting, opaque layer covers the rear surface of the plate and a light reflecting, opaque strip is affixed to the peripheral edge and extends along this edge. The opaque strip is arranged to reflect light that has passed through the plate back into the plate. A front sheet or layer, that is at least partially opaque or translucent, extends over the front surface of the plate and provides a lighting effect. Preferably the front sheet is a plastic film attached by repositionable or pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A portable message sign having a housing and a front surface angled with respect to a rear surface and an array of light emitting devices (such as LEDs) being angled so that the LEDs are parallel to the horizon. The LEDs are mounted at an angle to a printed circuit board (PCB), which is mounted between the front and rear surfaces. In one embodiment, the pins of the LEDs are of different lengths so that when mounted to the PCB the lens of the LED directs light at an angle with respect to the PCB. In another embodiment, a strip of hard material is laid down next to the holes in the PCB that through mount LEDs are inserted, which cause the LED to mount at an angle.

Abstract: An illuminated back-lighted display unit that is capable of displaying a variety of different types of artwork, messages, logos, or pictures in various applications within a home, commercial building, vehicle, or anywhere a miniature back-lighted display is desired. The display unit has a main housing which contains a light source that may include a diffuser and a cover lens or glass that includes one or more layers of the artwork to be displayed. The cover glass is trimmed with a trim bezel, and when assembled, the unit is provided with some means of mounting the assembly to the window or other structure through which it will be viewed.