Patents by Inventor ROBERT JOHN RIFFEL

ROBERT JOHN RIFFEL 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: 12008924
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to illuminated signs (100) having multiple point light sources such as light emitting diode arrays as the illumination source for legend-bearing face panels and particularly to diffuser structure mountable in relation to such an array for facilitating an even distribution of light within such a sign to improve illumination of the typically translucent legend disposed on such a face panel. In particular, the invention employs a clear diffuser holder (120) that is secured to the inside surface of el the face panel thereby providing a means of removeably attaching a diffuser (130). The invention permits interchangeably employing diffusers of different colors while providing resistance to vandalism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING, B.V.
    Inventors: Robert John Riffel, Gary Lauderdale
  • Publication number: 20220309966
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to illuminated signs (100) having multiple point light sources such as light emitting diode arrays as the illumination source for legend-bearing face panels and particularly to diffuser structure mountable in relation to such an array for facilitating an even distribution of light within such a sign to improve illumination of the typically translucent legend disposed on such a face panel. In particular, the invention employs a clear diffuser holder (120) that is secured to the inside surface of el the face panel thereby providing a means of removeably attaching a diffuser (130). The invention permits interchangeably employing diffusers of different colors while providing resistance to vandalism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: ROBERT JOHN RIFFEL, GARY LAUDERDALE