Abstract: A combination box and lighting system includes the box having a body forming a cavity between integral side walls; a lid to engage with the body and having a top surface; a visual element secured to the lid; the lighting system carried within the inner cavity of the box, the lighting system having a light source to create beams of light that pass through the lid and illuminates the visual element.

Abstract: Cladding elements are provided to facilitate the creation of crisp joint edges between adjacent tensioned panels on display systems built with round tubular frame members. A cladding element is elongated, and includes a pair of gasket grooves and a frame alignment channel. The alignment channel receivingly engages a portion of the outer surface of a round tubular frame member, and is affixed thereat. Each groove has a mouth portion disposed oppositely of a floor portion, and an inner wall disposed oppositely of an outer wall. The grooves securingly receive a mounting gasket of a respective fabric panel. The grooves are preferably canted toward one another. The outer walls of the grooves may define a unitary slot outward of the mouth portions. The inner walls may intersect one another, and a web portion may extend between the floor portions, thereby defining a closed contour in combination with the two inner walls.

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: Disclosed is a displayed device having a top and bottom elongate rail and a display module for displaying alpha numeric information to passengers on a mass transit vehicle. The display modules may be mounted along a top and bottom edge directly to the top and bottom elongate rails. End caps are mounted to the ends of the elongate rail forming a structurally sound frame about the display module.

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 portable digital display assembly is disclosed. The portable digital display device is configured to be operated by a wired or wireless device. The portable digital display is battery powered and has arrays of LED's configured to creating a display. The portable digital display is configured for rapid assembly and disassembly. The operating system is contained within a frame system of the portable digital display. The portable digital display is preferably comprised with no metal in its infrastructure.

Abstract: Apparatus which can be operated to selectively hide or reveal visual or graphical displays or material. In some embodiments, an apparatus useful for presenting advertising material which can be operated to reveal or display graphical advertising in a display-mode and, conversely, to hide or conceal such graphical advertising when in a conceal-mode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a displayed device having a top and bottom elongate rail and a display module for displaying alpha numeric information to passengers on a mass transit vehicle. The display modules may be mounted along a top and bottom edge directly to the top and bottom elongate rails. End caps are mounted to the ends of the elongate rail forming a structurally sound frame about the display module.

Abstract: An isolated access assembly for a back-to-back electronic display and static display setup. A central housing contains an electronic display with a static display being hingedly attached to the central housing on the opposite side of the electronic display. The static display can rotate to allow access to the rear of the electronic display without permitting access to the static display itself. A front door may be hingedly attached to the central housing and placed in front of the electronic display to allow the front portion of the electronic display to be accessed and serviced. A rear door may be hingedly attached to the static display to allow the static display to be accessed and serviced. A first locking mechanism may control access to the rear portion of the electronic display while a second locking mechanism may control access to the front portion of the electronic display. A first advertising party may be given proper access to the first and second locking mechanisms.

Abstract: An electronic sign with multiple direction positionable rear access doors, wherein sliding rear access doors are utilized to provide for access to the inner regions of the electronic sign while maintaining a thin profile. One or more of a plurality of sliding rear access doors can be disengaged from a back panel and urged rearwardly a minimal distance and then positioned laterally and unobtrusively along the length of a top track opposing a bottom track allowing the electronic sign to maintain a thin and unobtrusive profile.

Abstract: A dual panel-frame interface system for the construction of portable displays comprises one or more frame members and one or more panel members. Each frame member is adapted to accommodate the releasable connection of two general types of panel members. One type of panel member is generally flexible with mounting gaskets flexibly connected to its peripheral edge for receiving engagement by a mounting groove in the frame member. The other type of panel member is a more rigid, face-mounted type that is placed in clinging engagement directly with a lateral wall of the frame member. The frame member is adapted such that when a rigid type panel member is placed in clinging engagement with the lateral wall, the respective unused mounting groove remains visually obscured from a viewpoint outward of the outer surface of the panel member, thus making the system more visually appealing.

Abstract: A decorative light display includes a plurality of light source assemblies, each respective light source assembly of the plurality of light source assemblies having a known power requirement and at least one power supply operably coupled to each respective light source assembly of the plurality of light source assemblies for supplying power from an external power source to each respective light source assembly of the plurality of light source assemblies, the at least one power supply providing power to each respective light source assembly, which power satisfies the known power requirement thereof. A method of displaying decorative lighting is further included.

Abstract: An illuminated point of sale sign is disclosed which includes a frame, a lighting system and a battery electrically connected to the lighting system, the lighting system and the battery being disposed within the frame, and a light sensor disposed outside the frame and electrically connected to the lighting system and the battery. The frame includes projections which define receptacle perimeters adapted to receive and accommodate existing real estate signs made of thin corrugated plastic or lexan.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a simple, inventive sign bracket for use in the creation of signs of surprising structural integrity in a range of dimensions, said bracket characterized by a profile comprising a sign body, a C-bracket, and optionally an interlocking sign hanger and/or an angle retainer.

Abstract: 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 through an arrangement of a plurality of light sources positioned in elongated recesses. The light sources are electrically connected with a rechargeable battery, light sensor, and a solar panel. The solar panel contained in the light canopy is protected and covered by a translucent cover. The lighting apparatus can be readily removed from the sign to allow for interchangeability of the signage and extends the time period for sign visibility during low levels of ambient light.

Abstract: 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 with a suitable liquid plastic adhesive. The new pan face sign construction allows the sign lettering and graphics to be printed on the flat backside of the pan face with a modern ink jet printer and ultraviolet cured inks prior to assembly. After printing, the frame is assembled to the pan face and the sign is ready for installation.

Abstract: An integrated advertisement board includes a frame, several light emitting elements arranged on the frame in a form of a matrix, and a controlling circuit electrically connected to the light emitting element; the controlling circuit is used for making each light emitting element emit light and stop emitting light in an alternate way for the light emitting element to present patterns as well as for the patterns to have constantly changing appearance.

Abstract: An illuminated sign display is mounted on a truck or trailer sidewall. The display includes a four sided frame with one of the frame sides being hinged so that it can be opened to receive an advertising sheet, between a front clear plastic sheet for protecting the advertising sheet, and a rear white translucent sheet. The display also includes a white metal back sheet adjacent the truck wall and an illumination device mounted between the white metal back sheet and the white translucent sheet in a chamber formed between the two.

Abstract: The present invention is for an alpha-numeric character display panel which is a low profile electronic alpha-numeric character display panel which utilizes pre-existing geometrically configured framework members. The low profile electronic alpha-numeric character display panel is of waterproof construction suitable for outdoor use and can be mounted in areas requiring minimal spatial impact with respect to depth.

Abstract: A sign box joining device for slidable engaging and interlocking with at least one extrusion member. The joining device having an elongate, flat, top wall having downwardly extending side walls at opposite sides of the top wall and inwardly extending bottom wall flanges at bottom ends of the downwardly extending side walls. The extrusion member includes an elongate, flat, bottom wall having upwardly extending side walls at opposite sides of the bottom wall, one upwardly extending side wall having an inwardly extending top wall and the other upwardly extending side wall having and outwardly extending top wall. The joining device slidably engages and interlocks the pair of extrusion members when a portion of the top wall is in contact with a portion of the inwardly extending top wall of both extrusion members.

Abstract: An outdoor enclosure for housing electronic display equipment constructed of a plurality of extrusions welded to side plates and top and bottom plates which allows easy access to the electronics through a tethered bottom door. The enclosure can house one or more electronic display faces. The front and rear surfaces can be glass, polycarbonate or metal and are held in place by an elastic cord. The enclosure is sealed on the ends by the use of gasketing between the main housing body and the end panels. The design of the enclosure discourages birds from roosting on the front and rear edges. Internally the enclosure provides for the electronics to be mounted on an easily removable plate which incorporates a unique continuous hook. The electronic sub-assembly plate is held in place by a simple elastic hose retainer. Installation and removal of the electronics sub-assembly requires no tools.

Abstract: An improved display sign (10) comprising an extruded frame (12). A rear panel (14) is provided. An element (16) is for mounting the perimeter of the rear panel (14) in a removable manner to a back portion of the extruded frame (12). An inner transparent panel (18) is placed within a front portion of the extruded frame (12), so that the perimeter (18) will butt against an inner portion of the extruded frame (12). A front transparent panel (20) is also provided. An element (22) is for mounting the perimeter of the front transparent panel (20) in a removable manner to the inner transparent panel (18), so that a sign (24) can fit between the inner transparent panel (18) and the front transparent panel (20). A facility (26) within the extruded frame (12) between the rear panel (14) and the inner transparent panel (18) is for producing light, so as to illuminate the sign (24) therein.

Abstract: A light unit for use in lighted sign assemblies has a housing with a rear wall, upstanding opposed side walls, and shield elements extending inwardly from adjacent the upper ends of the side walls. Light arrays extending along the side walls have light emitting diodes disposed in spaced relationship above the rear wall and below the shield elements, and a diffuser extends across the housing above the shield elements. The rear wall is configured to reflect light emitted from the diodes relatively uniformly across the diffuser which further contributes to relative uniform transmission of light therethrough. The power supply may include a circuit to transform alternating current line voltage into a reduced direct current voltage for the diodes, and the power supply may also provide direct current to the diodes from a battery power source when power is interrupted.

Abstract: A wall system for partitioning floor space includes a framework comprising top and bottom horizontal rails interconnected by a plurality of vertical struts. The wall system further includes the use of diagonal support bars for open frame structures and the use of side and septum display panels for closed frame structures.Also, structural inserts may be inserted between adjacent struts to reinforce open framed structures. Such inserts are planar members with an irregular perimeter edge which defines an aesthetic design for use in assembling attractive displays. Additionally, such inserts may be used in conjunction with translucent panels and lighting fixtures to create a silhouette affect for the assembled display.

Abstract: A sign box for an illuminated sign, having side walls, namely top and bottom walls and end walls, and having a front face frame movably attached to one of the side walls, the four side walls each defining a generally-planar wall panel with front and rear edges and a forwardly-directed hinge formation, offset from the plane of the planar wall panel, and a junction wall formation formed between the hinge formation and the planar wall, and extending forwardly, and having a rear junction formation formed along the rear edge of the wall panel, one of the front and rear junction members being interengageable with the other of the front and rear junction formations on another wall panel, so that two wall panels may be joined together forming the side walls of the sign box.

Abstract: An illuminated sign structure is fabricated from a plurality of individual components. A main frame, box or housing includes top, bottom and side members which define an enclosure for a light source. The top member of the body defines a peripheral face flange which forms a semicircular hinge groove and an elongated, generally U-shaped drain channel. A face frame includes a top frame member having a horizontally extending hinge flange which terminates in a hinge bead. The bead is disposed within the hinge groove. A plurality of fasteners positioned through apertures in the hinge flange capture the hinge bead within the hinge groove. Either a rigid or flexible sheet signal face is supported on the face frame. A plurality of elongated tension rails disposed within tension channels defined by the face frame support the flexible sign face. Adjustable fasteners contact the tension rails and stretch the sign face over sign face lips defined by the face frame structure.

Abstract: An intermediate frame for a sign box of the type having a first hinging member around its perimeter, and having an outer face frame for supporting a face panel, the intermediate frame having a generally rectangular construction with two ends, and a top and bottom joining at corners, each of them having an outer wall, a face panel support connected with the outer wall and extending inwardly, for supporting a face panel, a first hinging portion connected to the outer wall, and extending in a rearward direction for hinging interengagement with the first hinging member on the sign box, a second hinging member connected to the outer wall, and extending in a forward direction, to receive a second hinging portion carried on the outer face frame.Also included are a series of face frames for supporting a panel of flexible sign material, and panel tensioning members for use therewith. Such face frames may be hingedly mounted to a sign box, fixed to a vertical structure, and retrofitted to an existing sign box.

Abstract: An intermediate frame construction for use in association with a sign box of the type having a box hinge recess around its perimeter and a front frame for supporting a face panel, the front frame having a front hinge, the intermediate frame comprising, a generally rectangular frame having two end members, and top and bottom members, joining one another at corners, each of the members having an outer wall, face panel support connected with the outer wall and extending inwardly for supporting a face panel therein, an intermediate hinge connected to the outer wall, and extending in a rearward direction for hinging interengagement with the box hinge recess in the sign box, and, a wall defining an intermediate hinge recess connected to the outer wall, and extending in a forward direction, and adapted to receive the front hinge carried on the front frame whereby such front frame is hingedly connected to such intermediate frame, and such intermediate frame is in turn hingedly connected to such sign box.

Abstract: A sign structure is shown for universal mounting on generally vertically extending support means. The body of the sign is simple to manufacture and is formed of extruded aluminum bar stock in a manner to have a rigidifying mounting flange surrounding the perimeter of the sign, the flange being also provided for attaching the sign to the support means. The sign is fully sealed against the elements and may be illuminated by suitable means preferably positioned within the inside of the body of the sign.

Abstract: A cabinet for warning blink lights is built up of two identical half parts comprising a shroud (1), a bottom (2) with a holding part (3) for a stand or column, said half parts also being provided with a projection (12) and corresponding recess (13), and also a high internal rib (6) and a cooperating low rib (7) which have a projection (9) and a recess (10) at their respective end surfaces, thus allowing the half parts to be interlocked, in that the projection (12) is engaged with the recess (13) and the projections (9) go down in the recesses (10). Any mutual displacement between the half parts is thus prevented.In addition, a bolt assembly is possible through a tubular stub (11), said stub having end surfaces which slope upwards towards the top of the half part, whereby the half parts are effectively secured together when the bolt is tightened.

Abstract: This invention relates to on premise display sign cabinets having a main frame and a support frame formed by an extended box beam, the latter being rectangular in cross section, said support frame being disposed along the periphery of the main frame and being of sufficient structural strength to substantially reduce the need for support braces and carrying a plurality of individual slidable clamping assemblies in a raceway at one side of the beam to secure and maintain a polyvinyl chloride sign face under tension sufficient to withstand wind forces exceeding 50 pounds per square foot on the sign face.

Abstract: An illuminated sign comprises a casing having a front wall comprising a frame supporting a light-transmitting panel. The front wall is pivoted about its upper edge where it is connected to the top wall of the casing. The front edge of the top wall has a C-shaped groove extending along it which opens to the front of the casing. The upper frame element of the front wall has a generally L-shaped flange extending towards the groove, the distal limb of that flange being directed upwardly and terminating in a longitudinally extending bead which, cooperating with the interior surface of the C-shaped groove of the front edge of the top wall, constitutes a hinge about which the front wall can be swung to allow access to the interior of the casing. The L-shaped flange of the top frame element of the front wall provides a drainage channel along which rain water, which might otherwise stain the panel, is conducted.

Abstract: A fabric is stretched across a sign framework to serve as a display face. Forming the framework are upper, lower and respective side support elements. Depending upon the particular version, a hinge or saddle is affixed to one or more of the support elements. A hinge pin tensioner has limited rotation and is coupled to a marginal portion of the farbric. In some versions, such hinge assemblies are included along more than one side of the framework. In others, different fasteners are employed along some of the support elements. In one particular approach, the fabric is stretched directly across a separate frame that, in turn, is hinged along a support element of the main framework, so that the frame may be swung away for the purpose of obtaining access to the interior of the main framework that usually encloses a source of illumination.

Abstract: Roadway traffic and/or warning signs are provided with the construction thereof being such so as to provide flexible and/or pliable structures which are simultaneously lightweight for easy handling, but are of substantial strength. The signs of the invention are, preferably, comprised of molded polyurethane foam of integral structure which will give upon impact without damage, and will revert to their previous position once the forces causing the impact are removed.

Abstract: A method of producing a corner in thermoplastic flexible channel material having a base portion and at least one leg comprises flattening the leg portion outwardly while folding the material with a "U" bend upon itself to provide an overlapped base and leg portion. Ultrasonic energy is applied to the overlapped flattened leg portion for simultaneously sealing and cutting the overlapped leg portion at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the channel material. Upon releasing the channel material, the material is restored to its original shape, but exhibiting a formed corner.

Abstract: A display sign including a frame member extending around the perimeter of the sign and with the sides of the frame member parallel to a common axis, at least one face member having a copy area located in a plane substantially perpendicular to the common axis, the face member including flange portions angularly disposed to the copy area and with the flange portions extending in a direction toward one edge of the frame member, and a retainer member extending along the one edge of the frame member and including an opening for receiving the flange portions and with the opening substantially aligned with the sides of the frame member and the flange portions of the one face member for providing the copy area of the one face member substantially coextensive with the sides of the frame member.

Abstract: An illuminated display means is shown having, in combination, a support and a double faced sign frame. The structure includes a support having rigid arms for holding the sign frame in a generally vertical position for display of both of the faces thereof. The sign frame is formed of an extruded aluminum strip that is shaped to have protruding flange means adapted to slide into engagement with rigid arms on the support to permit easy and quick assembly of the sign frame on its support means. Preferably, a vertical support post is provided having the rigid arms extending horizontally therefrom on both sides of the post to provide a balanced multiple sign display.

Abstract: A sign structure comprises a housing with linear extrusion side members interconnected and separated by curved corner members which are telescopically received in the ends of those side members. A front panel or frame for such a sign is similarly formed from linear extrusion frame members interconnected and separated by curved frame corner members, the various frame members being co-extensive in elevation with the corresponding housing members. Forwardly facing channels are formed along the front edges of the housing side members for receiving rearwardly projecting J-shaped flanges provided on the linear frame members, such flanges being retained in position by screws. Any of the J-shaped flanges can rotate in its housing channel to permit the front panel to be hinged open when the screws along all the other edges are loosened to allow the other J-shaped flanges to leave their housing channels.