Patents by Inventor Michael J. Reidinger

Michael J. Reidinger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5231689
    Abstract: There is disclosed a light transmitting display assembly provided with a source of electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum and comprised of a display board containing information and formed with channels into which ends of optical fibers of an optical fiber bundle are selectively positioned and after positioning the surface of the display board is coated with microbeads wherein the source of electromagnetic radiation is directed into the other ends of the optical fibers of the optical fiber bundle to provide a light transmitting display assembly capable of wide angle viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Tru-Lyte Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Reidinger
  • Patent number: 5101466
    Abstract: There is disclosed a light transmitting display assembly provided with a source of electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum and comprised of a display board containing information and formed with channels into which ends of optical fibers of an optical fiber bundle are selectively positioned and after positioning the surface of the display board is coated with microbeads wherein the source of electromagnetic radiation is directed into the other ends of the optical fibers of the optical fiber bundle to provide a light transmitting display assembly capable of wide angle viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Tru-Lyte Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Reidinger
  • Patent number: 5040320
    Abstract: An illuminated display which utilizes optical fibers to convey visible light from a singular light source to a display board. The display board is provided with channels (apertures) into which ends of optical fibers are inserted and secured. The placement of optical fibers at regular intervals around the perimeter of an alphabetical character and an irregular, random locations within the area defined by the perimeter produces a display with enhanced visual effects, greater reliability, and lower operating costs than conventional illuminated displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Tru-Lyte Systems, Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael J. Reidinger
  • Patent number: 4743090
    Abstract: There is disclosed a novel novel screen assembly comprised of a plurality of optical fiber longitudinally disposed generally in a frame member and having polished surfaces. In one embodiment of the present invention one polished surface is provided with a reflective layer for front projection viewing of an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Assignee: Tru-Lyte Systems, Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael J. Reidinger
  • Patent number: 4569571
    Abstract: There is disclosed a novel light transmitting assembly comprised of a screen assembly having a plurality of generally conically-shaped repeater orifices wherein an optical fiber of an optical fiber bundle is disposed within each repeater orifice and wherein the repeater orifices are enclosed with an optical fiber array disc and wherein the optical fiber bundle is positioned between the screen assembly and a frame member for displaying thereon electromagnetic radiation preferably in the actinic range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Tru-Lyte Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Reidinger