Abstract: A display device is provided in an embodiment herein, including an open position and a closed position. The device may include a planar body with contiguous panels including a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel, and an attachment component provided on each of the first and third panels. This is such that when the first and third panels are urged together to place the display device in the closed position, the attachment components associate with one another whereby the outer sides of the first and third panels are substantially aligned in the closed position, and the second and fourth panels fold, whereby the outer sides of the second and fourth panels are interior to the attachment components in the closed position. The device may include multiple strata, and light, sound, smell, or taste emitting members. Furthermore, the device may include a textured portion.

Abstract: An outdoor sign assembly includes a perimeter framework with fluid-directing channels to direct water off of the sign during inclement weather, and further includes individually removable sign face panels that are configured to support individual indicia members including lettering, numbers, symbols, designs, or the like, including internally-lighted indicia. The sign face panels cooperate with the framework to direct water around and off of the sign assembly, and may be placed in side-by-side arrangement to achieve any desired length. During assembly or disassembly, the sign face panels are held relatively securely to the framework, even before mechanical fasteners are fully tightened.

Abstract: A pipe accessory mounting apparatus for removable engagement with a substantially horizontally-oriented pipe provides, in at least one embodiment, a display wall and a heat wall substantially linearly aligned with and spaced apart from the display wall. The heat wall is configured for being selectively positioned a distance behind an end of the pipe, in a position between the pipe end and the display wall. An at least one elongate support arm is engaged proximally with each of the heat wall and display wall and configured for being removably secured distally against an outer wall of the pipe. A front surface of the display wall is configured for providing a visual display. During use, where the apparatus is engaged with an exhaust pipe, for example, the heat wall is capable of absorbing and deflecting any hot air emitted from the pipe end, allowing the display to remain substantially unaffected.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a customizable, portable billboard system. The portable billboard has a number of sidewalls enabling advertisement graphic placement. These sidewalls sit upon a support base that has structures, preferably wheels, which help to facilitate movement of the billboard. The advertisement graphical overlay is attached to the sidewalls via framing that surrounds the perimeter of each of the sidewalls. The entire system is self-contained and has a generator to power any lights or speakers or the like that may be required. The system has a hitch attachment so that it may be easily maneuvered or transported to a particular location by motor vehicle.

Abstract: A physically-discrete sign component comprises an internally-electrically-illuminated alphabetic character having a front-facing profile and at least one connecting bar disposed at least substantially horizontally with respect to the front-facing profile of the alphabetic character and at least partially within the front-facing profile of that alphabetic character. By one approach the physically-discrete sign component includes two of the connecting bars. If desired, these two connecting bars are disposed at least substantially parallel to one another. By one approach, a first one of the connecting bars extends partially, but not wholly, above an upper periphery of the aforementioned front-facing profile while the second connecting bar extends partially, but not wholly, below a lower periphery of the front-facing profile. The connecting bars can include a connecting-bar interface configured to physically and electrically interconnect to an adjacent sign component.

Abstract: A GPS enabled relay controller that interfaces with an electronic device, such as a street light, barricade light, refrigerator, and other similar applications for turning off power to an electronic device for energy savings. The relay controller invokes quantification of refractive photon diffusion to switch between on and off an electronic device based upon refracted photons diffused at the surface of the earth at a particular location and based upon sampling at the Earth's surface from before civil twilight start until after sunrise and from before sunset until after civil twilight end.

Abstract: A modular LED light unit for mounting to an object to illuminate distally located objects comprises a circuit board supporting a plurality of LED lights and a light permeable front cover. The circuit board includes a plurality of apertures with the LED lights being reverse mounted to the circuit board such that each LED light is located by and extends into a separate one of the apertures. The front cover includes an outer surface and an inner surface and at least one optical structure located on the outer surface or inner surface. At least one of the LED lights is axially aligned with the optical structure whereby light emitted from the aligned LED lights is directed into the optical structure.

Abstract: A decorative laminate includes a core layer, a decorative layer and an optional overlay layer. The core layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer includes a dry paper sheet (i.e., one without any resin impregnation). A plurality of geometric patterns is printed on the decorative paper sheet with photoluminescent material of different colors, where the resulting patterns of different colors are simultaneously visible when exposed to ultraviolet light. The optional overlay layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer paper sheet is stacked with the layer and the optional overlay layer, when utilized, and laminated under heat and pressure to form the decorative laminate.

Abstract: A signboard structure includes a base, at least a pair of first electrodes and a pair of second electrodes. The base is formed with plural insertion holes, and includes a tenon and an engaging slot having a contour mated with the tenon. The first electrodes are disposed in the base corresponding to the locations of the insertion holes, and each of the first electrodes is partially exposed outside the base. The second electrodes are disposed in the base, electrically connected to the first electrodes, and each of the second electrodes is partially exposed outside the base. With the first electrodes and the second electrodes, the base is enabled to be electrically connected to another base for extension and expansion, and detachable illumination units are provided which can be freely arranged according to the user's requirement.

Abstract: A multi-directional signal assembly includes a signal display assembly having one or more display surface, and at least one signal indicia affixed to each display surface. The multi-directional display assembly comprises a buoyant construction such that the signal indicia affixed to the display surface(s) are readily visible above the surface of a body of water in which the assembly is deployed. A counterweight assembly is mounted to the signal display assembly to maintain the signal display assembly in a substantially upright, operative orientation when deployed. An illumination assembly comprising one or more illumination member is mounted to the signal display assembly, and is actuated to increase visibility of the signal display assembly while it is deployed n the surface of a body of water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water lantern with flashing light which mainly comprises a water lantern body, a holder, and a graphics card unit. The water lantern body is provided above the holder. The water lantern body comprises a plane portion backward. The holder is provided with a slot backward corresponding to the plane portion. The bottom of the slot is provided with at least one flashing light-emitting element. The graphics card unit is inserted in the slot of the holder, and corresponding to the plane portion of the water lantern body. The graphics card unit obtains the light source from the light-emitting element from the bottom. Therefore, looking back from the front of the water lantern body, the patterns on the graphics card unit allows the water lantern body having enlarged brilliant effects visually.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for advertising (10), which device includes a post (12), which post (12) is configured to have attached thereto a plurality of slats (18) extending horizontally away from the post (12) and in a vertical plane along the post (12) with each slat (18) being pivotably dependable from a horizontal axis (20) to depend in the vertical plane when no wind is present and to be pivoted out of the plane by wind. One embodiment shows a support structure for slats (18) in the form of a frame (30). The device (10) further includes LED lighting strips (32) to illuminate the slats (18), in use, during the night. The device (10) further includes a platform (34) provided with solar panels (36) and chargeable electrical power storage means within the post (12).

Abstract: A display includes an outer casing, two backlight modules, and a flexible display panel. The outer casing includes at least one connecting member having two connecting ends respectively disposed at left and right sides thereof, and two casing panels connected respectively to the connecting ends and respectively having bonding faces. The two backlight modules are disposed respectively on the bonding faces of the casing panels. The flexible display panel includes two side panel sections disposed respectively on the backlight modules, and a foldable intermediate section connected between the side panel sections. The casing panels are pivotal relative to each other to move the backlight modules and the flexible display panel to an unfolded position. The backlight modules coplanarly cover a backside of the flexible display panel in the unfolded position.

Abstract: A presentation banner system is provided which is provided with a strip (13, 14) on the reverse side of the banner (3) extending along at least one and preferably both longitudinal edges, the strip (13, 14) enables more accuracy and precise rolling of the banner (3) within its casing (5).

Abstract: Method and apparatus provide for attaching a planar electroluminescent lamp unit to the side of a billboard, and providing a media adhered to the surface of the lamp unit and to the side of the billboard adjacent the lamp unit, wherein the media has advertising indicia printed thereon. The lamp unit is connected to a source of power on the billboard.

Abstract: A digital price indicator is provided. In the digital price indicator, a display body is disposed on a front side of a fence installed on a shelf, a battery is disposed on a back side of the fence and supplies power to the display body, and a connection unit is installed at the display body and the battery to connect power between the display body and the battery and secure the display body and the battery to the fence. Accordingly, the display body can have a slim profile, an improvement in design and ease of battery change can be achieved, and battery capacity can be extended.

Abstract: In one embodiment a child safety sign device is composed of a substrate that may be curved and secured to a post or other structure. Fasteners are provided to affix the sign around mail box posts, sign posts, to provide a message to operators of motor vehicles and or pedestrians.

Abstract: A method and system for an illuminated display. The display can include a first image that may be illuminated by a light source and a second image that may be illuminated by a light source. The light source may be a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and the LEDs and uniform illumination may be achieved through the use of waveguides. Additionally, the display may be such that it is flexible and that it may be mounted in any of a variety of locations and onto any of a variety of objects.

Abstract: An indoor photovoltaic flasher has a photovoltaic panel to collect ambient indoor light and convert the light into energy; the energy from the photovoltaic panel is stored as voltage in a capacitor; current will flow from the capacitor through a MOSFET to the light emitting diodes display, with the MOSFET being an on/off switch for the light emitting diodes display; and a voltage divider and an integrated circuit will control the MOSFET and determine whether there is sufficient voltage in the capacitor to power the light emitting diodes in the display.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a reusable and energy-saving LED sign board. The LED sign board includes an LED array board (120) which is provided with a plurality of LEDs and is disposed in a frame (100), a front panel (130) which is provided on a front surface of the frame and includes an advertising design having a transmitting area (131) and a non-transmitting area (133), a memory unit (140) which stores LED activation information and LED operation information therein, and a control unit (150) which identifies activated LEDs of the LEDs, provided on the LED array board, based on the LED activation information and controls the operation of the activated LEDs based on the LED operation information. In the present invention, the LED activation information and the LED operation information can be created by user software which is installed in a computer of a user.

Abstract: A billboard capable of automatically changing display contents includes a board base, and a plurality of light emitting units flexibly arranged on the board base. The board base includes a plurality of slots formed on a surface of the board base, and two conductive spring plates installed in the slots. Each light emitting unit includes an insert portion, a light emitting portion disposed above the insert portion, and two conducting terminals contained in the insert portion, and the insert portion of each light emitting unit is pluggable into each slot for respectively and electrically connecting the conducting terminals to the conductive spring plates, such that each light emitting unit is pluggable into each slot to flexibly select each desired slot to be plugged in order to flexibly change the display contents by users.

Abstract: A foldable display device includes a first display panel which displays a portion of an image; a second display panel which displays a second portion different from the first portion of the image; a first protecting window on the first display panel; a second protecting window on the second display panel; and a flexible material layer between the first and second protecting windows. Side surfaces of the first and second protecting windows which contact the flexible material layer, respectively, are inclined with respect to a surface of each of the first and second protecting windows.

Abstract: Light apparatuses and lighting systems are described. According to one aspect, a light apparatus includes a plurality of light sources individually configured to emit light in a respective primary direction, and wherein the light sources are configured such that the primary directions of the light emitted by the light sources are at different angles with respect to a common plane, and a lens configured to direct the light from the light sources to a surface of an object which is to be illuminated.

Abstract: An improved light emitting diode (LED) illuminating assembly is provided with a multiple sided LED lighting bar, also referred to as a multi-sided LED light bar, comprising a non-curvilinear LED luminary for enhanced LED lighting. The LED illuminating assembly can be used for overhead ceiling lighting, menu boards and other LED illuminating signs, as well as for other uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor display comprising a floor panel, which panel comprises an upper surface, which upper surface of the panel mostly follows a line from the front of the bottom surface to the top of the side surface, hereby forming an inclined panel. It is the object of the invention to achieve a floor display at the floor in shops or supermarkets. This object can be achieved with a floor display if the upper surface of the panel forms a display area, which display surface comprises a transparent cover, which transparent cover is fixed to the panel at the panel front and at the side surface against the wall or shelf. It can hereby be achieved that the floor near walls or shelves is used for advertisement. As for all customers in shops or supermarkets, the floor is a very important place to use for advertisement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display device, a system for creating a display, and a process of creating a display. The process includes providing image data to a first spectator display device, the first spectator display device including one or more light emitting elements, providing image data to a second spectator display device, and activating at least one of the one or more light emitting elements based upon the image data. The first spectator display device is positioned within a spectator region of a venue and creates a display having an illusion of a continuous image.

Abstract: An LED lighting device with backup switching function has a device main body, configured with at least one LED fitting part and one power supply part. At least one LED component is configured on the LED fitting part and has a main lighting circuit. A backup lighting circuit is fitted inside the same LED component as the main lighting circuit or inside a different LED component. A backup switching processor is electrically connected to and fitted between the main lighting circuit and backup lighting circuit and is connected to the power supply. Based on the automatic detection function of the backup switching processor, in case of short circuit or broken circuit of the main lighting circuit, the switching processor will automatically switch to the backup lighting circuit and maintain continuous lighting of the LED component, and consequently increase the lifecycle of the LED component and reduce repair frequency and cost.

Abstract: A warning triangle for a motor vehicle includes at least one light-emitting diode, which emits light when in operation, and a light guide, which guides light emitted by the light-emitting diode to a front portion of the warning triangle and to a back portion of the warning triangle.

Abstract: A light guide module capable of illuminating and being applied in a device for decoration is provided. The light guide module includes a reflective layer, a light guide with a plurality of diffusing particles, and a light source. The light guide has a side surface, a reflective surface and a light-exiting surface, thereby allowing a light from the light source to enter and reflect and exit the light guide respectively. The reflective layer is disposed on the reflective surface of the light guide for reflecting the light to the light-exiting surface. The light guide forms a portion of an outer surface of the device.

Abstract: A frame mounts to a display surface for supporting an interactive sign with a first surface and a second surface, which faces the display surface. The frame includes a front and back side. The back side faces the display surface. The front side includes an opening that covers at least two opposite edges of the interactive sign. The frame includes a top, bottom, right, and left edges. The frame includes a lip portion positioned along at least one edge of the frame. An adhesive material connects to the back side of the frame. The adhesive material forms a connection to the display surface. The adhesive material is applied to at least two edges of the frame. At least part of the lip portion of the frame is sized so a combined thickness of the lip portion and the adhesive material is greater than a thickness of the interactive sign.

Abstract: An energy-saving billboard module includes a solar energy module, a billboard, a light-emitting element, a storage cell, and a controller, which are accommodated in an outer frame. The billboard is adhered on the solar energy module and has transparent patterns. A light sensor is disposed on a top of the outer frame for sensing the luminance of sunlight to generate a sensing signal. The solar energy module receives sunlight and generates an electric power to charge the storage cell for outputting another electric power. The controller and the light sensor are supplied with the electric power outputted from the storage cell. The electric power of the storage cell is controlled by the controller based on the sensing signal so as to enable the light-emitting element to generate an emitting light for irradiating onto the billboard, so that the patterns of the billboard can be displayed.

Abstract: A display system for use with an end stand or end cap shelving system is provided. The display system is formed from a first blank of material and a second blank of material. The blanks are cut and provided with fold lines, score lines and perforations necessary to fold the blanks into a set up display system. A lighting system can be incorporated into the display system. A side saddle display and product holder is also provided.

Abstract: A backlit logo device includes an elongated light guiding member and two sources. The two light sources are arranged at opposite ends of the light guiding member. The light guiding member includes a display surface. The display surface includes a transparent logo so light from the light sources passes through the logo. The light guiding member further includes a light reflecting surface opposite to the display surface. The light reflecting surface includes a plurality of light diffusing portions formed in a middle portion of light reflecting surface. The light diffusing portions are configured to diffusely reflect the light from the light sources to the display surface.

Abstract: A light box (10), for illuminated advertising, has at least one transparent front face (FS), which is illuminated by at least two lamps, includes at least two lighting devices (La1, La2), at least two operating devices (BG1, BG2) for operating each lighting device (La1, La2), wherein the operating devices (BG1, BG2) each have a first interface (IN11, IN12) and the first interfaces (IN11, IN12) are connected to each other and to a control device (SG). Two different sensors (SE1, SE2) are connected to the control device (SG) and the lighting devices (La1, La2) are actuated by the operating devices (BG1, BG2) according to the control signals received via the first interface (IN11, IN12).

Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a transparent panel and a display system for displaying information through a light emitting array that is enclosed within the transparent panel.

Abstract: A showroom display device for utilization with mattress foot protectors in which various types of light emitting units may be used in conjunction with a media display panel in order to highlight or enhance the display panel or various areas thereon.

Abstract: An LED light module and a backlit sign using at least one of the LED light modules are described. The LED light module comprises at least two LED light sources that are spaced apart from each other. Each of the LED light sources is covered by a lens and at least two of the lenses have a different shape than each other. The LED light module produces a uniform intensity of light on a backlit surface. The LED light module can include three LED light sources. Two of the lenses covering the LED light sources emit light that is distributed off-axis and a third of the lenses covering the LED light sources emits light that is distributed substantially on-axis. The backlit sign comprises a housing, at least one LED light module disposed in the housing and a backlit surface on the housing extending over the LED modules.

Abstract: An illuminated sign that includes a base configured to face a front direction and configured to be placed in a first orientation and a second orientation when the base faces the front direction. A first character is configured to rotate with respect to the base between a first position facing the front direction and a second position facing the front direction. A second character is configured to rotate with respect to the base between the first position facing the front direction and the second position facing the front direction. A rotation mechanism is configured to enable at least one of the first character and the second character to rotate between the first and the second positions.

Abstract: A sign for the displaying of a number of characters in either a first orientation or at least one additional orientation. The sign includes a frame and a series of characters, including at least one variable position character, mounted to the frame. The variable position character is movable relative to the frame such that it may be read in different positions, to display a message when the variable position character is either in a first orientation or a second orientation. The variable position character may be interconnected with the frame via a pivoting mechanism for adjusting the orientation of the variable position character. The pivoting mechanism may include a latching mechanism that secures the variable position character in a selected orientation. The characters may each include a source of illumination, such as LEDs, that are interconnected with a power supply for selectively illuminating the LEDs.

Abstract: A louver panel for an electronic sign incorporating multiple spaced primary and secondary louvers extending outwardly from a configured substantially planar panel to provide direct shading of the structure adjacent to an LED, to the structure of the louver panel including the louvers and the panel, and to provide shading for all or part of an LED. Spacings of the louvers provide for regions of shade which improve contrast and which in transition between panels camouflage horizontal seams.

Abstract: An integral battery, light and light switch assembly can be removably fitted within a light-transmitting pocket on an article of clothing, such as a glove. Alternatively, the assembly can be mounted to virtually any surface with an adhesive or hook and loop fastener. In one application, the assembly can be attached to fishing tackle to attract fish. The assembly is particularly useful for nighttime use by those in the vicinity of traffic, including police, fire and ambulance workers as well as runners and cyclists. The assembly can also be used to mark a trail or identify a location in the dark. Infrared lighting can be used for tactical operations.

Abstract: Presented is a variety of products and apparatuses employing a conductive nonwoven web. Products and apparatuses include an RFID system, a radiofrequency shielding system, a flexible electronic circuit component, a heating element, an antenna, an electromagnetic energy shield, a membrane switch, a keypad, and a packaging system. In one embodiment, the conductive nonwoven web contains conductive carbon fibers in combination with pulp fibers and/or synthetic fibers. Electric pathways are formed into the conductive material using ultrasonic energy. The electric pathways can be used to produce various electronic devices.

Abstract: An illuminating device is provided, including a first informational block and a second informational block. The first informational block may include an informational communication. The informational communication may include at least one graphic illustration having a defined graphic area. The panel may be positioned such that at least a portion of the informational communication is substantially visible through the viewing plane. The second informational block may include a sponsor communication. The information blocks may be encompassed by a frame and be illuminated by a light emitting source within the frame.

Abstract: A solar-powered lighting system includes a substrate, wherein at least one solar chip is disposed on one lateral side of the substrate, and at least one light source is disposed on one lateral side of the substrate. Solar light enters the substrate and propagates therein. Solar light energy is collected by the at least one solar chip which transforms the solar light energy into electrical power for the at least one light source to emit light to the substrate, before propagating therein and leaving the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display device, including a display plate having a front surface and a back surface located on a side opposite to the front surface, a transparent material through which a light is transmissive being formed into the plate-like display plate; a printed member disposed on the back surface of the display plate so as to have a display portion formed therein, a first portion through which a light is transmissive and a second portion through which the light is non-transmissive being formed in the printed member by carrying out printing, the display portion being composed of at least one of a symbol, a character and a pattern by the first and second portions; and a radiating portion for radiating a light to the display portion from a portion on a side opposite to the display plate with respect to the printed member.

Abstract: A system for displaying an illuminated image which includes (1) a frame kit with interchangeable components and an assembled electric cord set and (2) a flexible sheet imprinted with an image which combine to make a unit for display of the image as on a table lamp or hanging lamp. The printed sheet is art paper or other media formed into a closed shape defined by the shape of the frame rims to which it is attached at both ends. One of the frame rims includes provision for the attachment of legs which connect the rim to a central hub, which provides support for a lamp holder. A slot is provided in the central hub so the complete electric cord set with the lamp holder attached can be inserted without disassembly. A website is set up whereby institutions or businesses can upload selected images with instructions for formatting for printing on the flexible sheet.

Abstract: A self illuminated display board attached to a transparent material, like a window. The board contains a message or logo or picture illuminated by one or more light sources. When lighting conditions are strong, a solar panel tied to the main board recharge an energy storage device. When lighting conditions are low, the energy storage device powers the light source.

Abstract: A clear sign rider. The novel clear sign rider is designed for attaching a secondary sign to a frame for holding a primary sign, and includes a sheet of transparent plastic folded over to form two parallel layers adapted to receive and hold the secondary sign therebetween, and a feature formed in the plastic for attaching the plastic to the frame. In an illustrative embodiment, the clear sign rider is adapted to be inserted in and fastened to a sign rider slot attached to the frame. At least one layer of the clear sign rider includes a hole for engaging a screw that attaches the layer to the slot. In a preferred embodiment, the clear sign rider also includes a circuit for wirelessly transmitting data to nearby mobile devices.

Abstract: Method and apparatus provide for attaching a planar electroluminescent lamp unit to the side of a billboard, and providing a media adhered to the surface of the lamp unit and to the side of the billboard adjacent the lamp unit, wherein the media has advertising indicia printed thereon. The lamp unit is connected to a source of power on the billboard.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable multi-purpose sign and device having a housing with a proximal end and a distal end, a support member positioned on one side of the housing, a collapsible tripod assembly pivotally attached to the proximal end of the housing, a cover having substantially the same shape and configuration as the housing and pivotally attached to the proximal end, and a removable display device removably mounted on the support member and stored between the housing and the cover in a collapsed configuration. The collapsible tripod assembly further includes a plurality of leg extensions pivotally attached one to another and nestable within one another in a collapsed configuration to house within the housing.