Lamp Box Patents (Class 40/564)
  • Patent number: 11770951
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device of the present invention comprises: a display panel; an inner plate positioned at the rear of the display panel; a module cover positioned at the rear of the inner plate; electronic components mounted on the rear of the module cover; and a back cover positioned at the rear of the module cover and covering the electronic components, wherein the module cover may include a body portion positioned at the rear of the inner plate, and an extension portion extending from the body portion so as to cover at least a portion of a side surface of the display panel and the inner plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Chunsoo Chang, Heungsu Kim, Hyunsik Kim
  • Patent number: 11559122
    Abstract: A suitcase with portable fan. In some embodiments, the fan is attached to the telescoping arms of the suitcase. In some embodiments, the fan is removable from the telescoping arms of the suitcase. In some embodiments, the fan is embedded in the suitcase. In some embodiments the suitcase has retracting cupholders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventor: Don Sluder
  • Patent number: 11249245
    Abstract: A patterned light guide structure includes a transparent substrate with a first side and with a second side, an anti-reflective layer directly attached to the first side, a first light-shielding layer directly disposed on the anti-reflective layer, a second light-shielding layer directly disposed on the second side, and a protecting layer directly disposed on the first light-shielding layer to keep the first light-shielding layer from any deteriorating damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yu-Jui Hsieh, Po-Nan Chen, Ya-Jing Yang
  • Patent number: 11109677
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes shelf assemblies having illuminated frames for products including appliances such as refrigerators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SCHOTT Gemtron Corporation
    Inventor: Brian Adams
  • Patent number: 11061267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device including an outer frame and a display module disposed in the outer frame and being characterized in that sides of the outer frame are provided with heat radiating outlets, the display module includes a mounting frame, heat radiating structures corresponding to the heat radiating outlets are formed on the mounting frame, and the heat radiating structures communicate with the outside by virtue of the heat radiating outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Keewin Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qianzhong Zhang, Rubin Sun
  • Patent number: 10949943
    Abstract: A controller is detachably attached to a back face of a display device. The controller includes: a housing; a control unit housed in the housing and configured to control the display device; a connecting part configured to electrically connect the control unit to the display device; a fan configured to cool the control unit; and a fan attaching structure provided on the housing and configured to detachably attach the fan to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akira Koizumi, Yasumichi Sakoda, Hiroyuki Suwa, Junichi Sakamoto
  • Patent number: 10894614
    Abstract: A halo light assembly may comprise a laminate transparency and a light source disposed around the laminate transparency. The laminate transparency may comprise a diffusion layer disposed on an internal surface of the laminate transparency. The light source may be disposed adjacent to, and oriented towards, the laminate transparency. The light source may be configured to emit light into the laminate transparency and reflect the light off of the diffusion layer and/or provide a halo effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: John Edquist
  • Patent number: 10767838
    Abstract: A lighting unit includes a board, which supports a lamp and an electronic circuit for activating the lamp. The lamp includes one or more LEDs. The lighting unit further includes a decorative layer, which is applied directly to a surface of the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Würth Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jan Kostelnik
  • Patent number: 10672307
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying a flag on a vehicle while the vehicle moves at a high speed includes a first suction cup assembly adapted to be releasably secured to the vehicle, a second suction cup assembly adapted to be releasably secured to the vehicle, a first attachment device secured to the first suction cup assembly, a second attachment device secured to the second suction cup assembly, and a flag pole secured, at a first location along the flag pole, to the first attachment device and secured, at a second location along the flag pole, to the second attachment device, wherein the first location is spaced apart from the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher G. Kesler
  • Patent number: 10649255
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display apparatus. The display apparatus includes a display panel, a display chassis configured to support the display panel, and a cover provided on a rear side of the display chassis. The cover includes a cover body configured to cover a rear surface of the display chassis, and a plurality of magnets disposed on the cover body and configured to generate an attractive force such that the cover body is attached to the rear surface of the display chassis. The cover is configured to be coupled and fixed to at least a part of peripheries of the display chassis and the cover body. With this configuration, assembly efficiency of the display apparatus may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Boum-Sik Kim, Sang Kyeong Ha, Eun Bi Kang, Myeong Gil Kim, Jin Young Shin, Hyun Jun Jung, Ho Suk Chae, Jong Hee Han
  • Patent number: 10451266
    Abstract: Provided is an interior building material having a high decorative presentation effect and an easy replacing capability of an organic EL panel. An organic EL panel is interposed between a mounting member and a decorative member. The mounting member is fixed to a wall surface of a fixed structure. The organic EL panel is directly or indirectly attachable to and detachable from the mounting member with power supply capability from a side of the mounting member. The decorative member covers an emission surface of the organic EL panel with presentation of a first pattern during non-lighting and with expression of a second pattern different from the first pattern during lighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: KANEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Youichi Yamaguchi, Yuzuru Okuyama
  • Patent number: 10360882
    Abstract: A semi-transparent display screen that is foldable like a folio and that can be used to display sheet music or any other material to multiple users such that said displayed material is not visible from the non-user side. A projection of the readable material can be accomplished through a projection array and allows for changes to one device to sync to other devices it is in communication with. A specialized stylus can be used to instantly make annotations, without deleting or otherwise permanently editing or altering the publisher's original copy, and other controls to the device can be made through touch commands. The devices can communicate wirelessly, via radio or can be manually connected to external devices. The devices utilize rechargeable batteries. An integrated motion-sensing system along with group syncing will enable page turn and markup execution from one master device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Inventor: Terence Farmer
  • Patent number: 10221047
    Abstract: Equipment provided with a display device, the equipment including a mechanism that includes a movable portion, an operating device that operates movement of the movable portion, a moving mechanism that moves the movable portion, the display device that makes a display about movement of the movable portion, and a drive control unit that, based on the operation by the operating device, controls operation of the moving mechanism and the display of the display device. The display device is configured to make a display about movement of the movable portion prior to start of the movement of the movable portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Gogoh Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kouji Ogawa, Fujioki Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 10018321
    Abstract: An interior aircraft light unit includes at least one light source, in operation emitting light with a source side light intensity distribution, the source side light intensity distribution having a first intensity region and a second intensity region, with the first intensity region having a higher light intensity than the second intensity region, and a semi-transparent layer, disposed between the at least one light source and an outside of the interior aircraft light unit, for transforming the source side light intensity distribution into an adjusted light intensity distribution, wherein the semi-transparent layer has a transparency distribution having a lower degree of transparency in the first intensity region than in the second intensity region, such that the adjusted light intensity distribution is closer to an even light intensity distribution than the source side light intensity distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Schoen, Stefan Becker, Bjorn Schallenberg
  • Patent number: 9767719
    Abstract: A billboard or other large display for displaying information has a billboard frame, an artwork layer, and either a plurality of columns of LED light plates or vertical strips of LED lights. The LED plates are small backlight panels formed in an array covering large areas suitable for standard billboards. The LED plates are secured to one another to hang from the billboard frame in separate columns. The columns are situated between the artwork layer and the billboard frame to provide a backlight for the artwork layer. The artwork layer can include two or more layers such that different artwork is displayed depending on the ambient lighting conditions as well as the backlight operation. The LEDs are preferably controlled by a controller to provide desired backlight conditions as well as to display content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: METROMEDIA COMPANY
    Inventors: Kenneth Li, Seiji Inatsugu
  • Patent number: 9696009
    Abstract: A filtering media for refrigerated display merchandiser for use with a refrigerated food merchandiser and which is ordinarily exposed to prevailing ambient light. The filtering media is at least a partial a cylindrical element that encircles a fluorescent light or LED light strip disposed within the merchandiser. A translucent sheet which functions as filter media to prevent harmful light from reaching the foods stuffs is disposed about the cylindrical element. The sheet is held in position via an arcuate element or with other means that retains the sheet in position. More than one sheet can be positioned on the cylindrical element which, itself, may be either transparent or translucent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventor: Leo D. LaRose
  • Patent number: 9651215
    Abstract: To address one or more problems with conventional lightbox displays, particularly those suitable for use during holidays and other special occasions, the present inventor devised, among other things, lightboxes with integrated storage for graphic image sheets that are not in use. Some embodiments include removable base structures with storage for power cords and adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ronald E. Britten, John D. Coffin
  • Patent number: 9514662
    Abstract: A system for selectively revealing indicia to an observer comprises a transitioning window having a receiving surface and a viewing surface. The receiving surface is positioned in optical communication with an indicia holder that is configured to removably retain indicia, such as information content. During operation, the transitioning window transitions from a substantially opaque state to a substantially transparent state so as to reveal or otherwise display the indicia to an observer via the viewing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Allen Pelfrey, Jackson W. Wegelin
  • Patent number: 9361814
    Abstract: A backlit sign exhibiting a uniform illumination intensity pattern is achieved in a structure having a light transmissive front panel, a back panel, and a plurality of backlight modules disposed on a surface of the back panel that faces the front panel, wherein the backlight modules are spaced apart in an array, and each module includes at least one LED and a lens member having a lens portion that collects light from the LED and redirects the light into a generally square illumination pattern on the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: CoreLED Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Derek Mallory, Brian Wells
  • Patent number: 9326398
    Abstract: An electronic sign includes a planar lighting module emitting visible light. A cabinet supportingly engages the lighting module. An air chamber is between the cabinet and the lighting module. A vertical partition is within the air chamber and extends between a bottom wall and a top wall of the cabinet, and between the lighting module and a rear wall of the cabinet. The partition divides the air chamber into first and second sections. An electric fan is within the cabinet and transfers air from the first to the second section. The cabinet and/or the lighting module include a plurality of throughholes fluidly interconnecting the air chamber to ambient air. A first subset of the throughholes are more closely fluidly connected to the first section than to the second section. A second subset of the throughholes are more closely fluidly connected to the second section than to the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: WatchFire Signs, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Messmore, Byron Hall, Larry Smith, Jeff Koebrich
  • Patent number: 9230458
    Abstract: A support for plural display modules each including a rearwardly extending heat sink includes a compound structural frame that defines a frame frontside, a frame backside, and a vertical cooling conduit, the frame backside for mounting the structural frame to a mounting structure, the frame frontside defining a bay member, the bay member defining an opening that couples to the vertical cooling conduit, the bay member configured to receive and support one of the display modules with the heat sink extending through the opening and into the vertical cooling conduit whereby the display module is convectively cooled by the vertical motion of air through the cooling conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: ADTI MEDIA, LLC
    Inventors: David Franklin Cox, Arne E. Carlson
  • Patent number: 9160997
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed. Particularly, a display device including a wavelength conversion layer is disclosed. The display device includes a first light source including a substrate, a light emitting device disposed on the substrate and emitting light having a first wavelength band, and a wavelength conversion layer disposed on the light emitting device, at least partially absorbing the light having a first wavelength band, converting the absorbed light into a second wavelength band, and including at least two phosphors emitting substantially the same color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Younggil Yoo, Myeonchang Sung, Joongnyon Kim
  • Patent number: 9153151
    Abstract: An electronic sign includes a planar lighting module emitting visible light. A cabinet supportingly engages the lighting module. An air chamber is between the cabinet and the lighting module. A vertical partition is within the air chamber and extends between a bottom wall and a top wall of the cabinet, and between the lighting module and a rear wall of the cabinet. The partition divides the air chamber into first and second sections. An electric fan is within the cabinet and transfers air from the first to the second section. The cabinet and/or the lighting module include a plurality of throughholes fluidly interconnecting the air chamber to ambient air. A first subset of the throughholes are more closely fluidly connected to the first section than to the second section. A second subset of the throughholes are more closely fluidly connected to the second section than to the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Time-O-Matic, LLC.
    Inventors: Ryan Messmore, Byron Hall, Larry Smith, Jeff Koebrich
  • Patent number: 9103523
    Abstract: A two-sided airfield runway sign with direct illumination by a single LED lamp. Light is produced by a linear array of white-light LEDs. A cylindrical lens is mounted longitudinally adjacent to the LEDs, and collects a central portion of the light emitted from the LEDs. A pair of inclined surfaces extend from the lateral edges of the LEDs to respective lateral edges of the cylindrical lens. The inclined surfaces have a rough surface texture and reflect light diffusely. The inclined surfaces collect a peripheral portion of the light emitted from the LEDs, and direct the reflected light toward the cylindrical lens. The LEDs, cylindrical lens and inclined surfaces are all mechanically supported by a heat sink. The replacement lamp is placed into a runway sign near its top or bottom edge, and illuminates both viewing surfaces of the runway sign simultaneously without a diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Tessnow, Kim Albright, Ronald E. Boyd, Jr., Aaron Plaza
  • Publication number: 20150096210
    Abstract: A message box for presenting messages, such as advertising material to target consumers. The message box is suitable for being integrated into existing infrastructure. Further, the message box includes an electronic illumination source that can be pulsed on or off, and at varying intensity levels so as to maximize or increase the ability to attract the attention of the target consumers. Other controls can be applied in operation of the illumination sources so as to create additional attractions to target consumers. The messages can be manually or automatically changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Peter J Monti
  • Publication number: 20150068081
    Abstract: An internally illuminated sign device according to an embodiment includes a sign panel and a lighting unit that applies light from the rear side to the sign panel. The sign panel includes a prism layer, an air layer disposed on an interface on the rear side of the prism layer, a first colored display layer of optical transparency disposed on the front side of the prism layer and having a predetermined shape, and a second colored display layer of optical transparency disposed on the rear side of the air layer in a shape visible the same as the first colored display layer. The second colored display layer is disposed at a position laid over the first colored display layer when the sign panel is seen in front.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Ikuo Mimura, Masatoshi Sanagawa
  • Publication number: 20140317975
    Abstract: A backlighting system for a cabinet sign may include a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) attached to the panel. The diode has a box sign depth factor of less than about 1.4. An integrated circuit may also be located on the panel. A wire physically connects adjacent panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Kevin Carpenter, Koushik Saha, Chenyang Li, Ronald K. Brengartner, JR., Xin Wang, Tamislav J. Stimac
  • Publication number: 20140298697
    Abstract: An LED Signage system having an LED cabinet and top and bottom plates secured along the top and bottom of the cabinet, and each having a channel aligned towards each other configured to receive a safety screen to protect the LED screen. A base supports the bottom plate and has pairs of rearwardly and forwardly extending arms each with a roller. Rear hinges secure the bottom plate to the base, such that when a force impacts the system the cabinet is configured to move at the rear hinges from an upright position to a collapsed position. Pads are positioned along the top and/or rear of the cabinet and/or secured by front hinges to a front edge of the bottom plate to help protect the system if collapsed from an impact. The system may include a platform with tracks configured to support the base and rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: TGI SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vince Spina, Chris J. Brennan, Jason Machiela, John Thomas Lawrence, II
  • Publication number: 20140215873
    Abstract: A message box for presenting messages, such as advertising material to target consumers. The message box is suitable for being integrated into existing infrastructure. Further, the message box includes an electronic illumination source that can be pulsed on or off, and at varying intensity levels so as to maximize or increase the ability to attract the attention of the target consumers. Other controls can be applied in operation of the illumination sources so as to create additional attractions to target consumers. The messages can be manually or automatically changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Peter J. Monti
  • Patent number: 8793909
    Abstract: An illuminated display mirror includes a frame having panel receiving area defined by a front retaining portion and a side retaining portion extending rearwardly from the front retaining portion, a transparent panel to be held within said panel receiving area and having a highly reflective coating at least partially on a surface thereof and at least part of the surface free of any reflective coating and defining an image receiving area, and having a registration indicia, a light transmissive substrate having a printed image thereon and having a corresponding registration indicia formed thereon for registering the printed image in the image receiving area and a light emitting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: John A. Cole
  • Patent number: 8789299
    Abstract: An internally illuminated sign includes a case at least partially lined with highly reflective layer and a display surface. The sign also includes light sources that emit light in directions approximately parallel to the display surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hoffman, Ellen O. Aeling, Michael A. Meis
  • Publication number: 20140182177
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an advertising lightbox including a source of background lighting for a transparent or translucent panel, which includes advertisement indicia and/or graphics. The background light source includes an LED array that extends along a longitudinal axis. The light source also includes a reflector having a plurality of planar sections elongated substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the LED array. The elongated planar sections of the reflector are positioned on both sides of the LED array at different offset positions along a lateral axis, and are inclined at different angles of inclination in a positive vertical axis towards the panel. The desired illumination effect upon the advertisement panel depends on the type or characteristics of the LED array, the parameters (number of sections, angles of inclination, height, width, reflective material, etc.) of the reflector, and the distance between the panel and the LED array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: He Wang
  • Publication number: 20140130387
    Abstract: A graphic display device illuminates interchangeable graphic panels and is mountable to a translucent mounting surface. The graphic display device includes a housing assembly, a light source assembly, a light guide assembly, and device-to-surface mounts. The housing assembly includes a housing back, a housing front, and peripheral housing edging. Together, the housing back and housing edging define a panel-receiving volume. The light source assembly includes a power source, a light source, and circuitry. A light guide of the light guide assembly is positionable within the panel-receiving volume for guiding light from the light source in an anterior direction. The device-to-surface mounts fasten the graphic display device to a translucent mounting surface, and are cooperably associated with the peripheral housing edging for supporting the housing assembly such that the light from the light source is guided in an anterior direction through the translucent mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: George O. Pod
  • Patent number: 8702249
    Abstract: An optical device includes an optical monolith having inclusions for diffusing light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Staco Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Helstern
  • Patent number: 8646194
    Abstract: A light film apparatus having an illuminated graphics panel with at least two segments that can be individually powered. A controller manages a power which is delivered from a power supply to each of the segments, so that each of the segments is either powered on, powered off or powered to an intermediate level. With the independent control of power to the different segments, it is possible to create a three-dimensional appearance of a moving image from a generally two-dimensional panel arrangement. A housing can be mounted so that the graphics panel abuts or is closely mounted to a mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: George O. Podd
  • Publication number: 20140007474
    Abstract: A thin wall modular display (TWMD) useful for signs, lighting fixtures etc. is disclosed wherein a back-lit sign, light fixture or TWMD is created using a plastic multi-chambered thin-walled panel and light strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Nicholas G Varveris
  • Patent number: 8590196
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Elliott, Robert Murray, Ryszard Kisiel
  • Publication number: 20130255117
    Abstract: A display device includes an inner base shell, a backlight panel, a frame unit and an outer base shell. The inner base shell includes a base wall; a surrounding wall extending from the circumference of the base wall at an angle therewith; and, a containing space cooperatively defined by the base and the surrounding walls. The backlight panel is disposed in the containing space. The frame unit formed of plastic and fixed around the surrounding wall has an inner side surface contacting the surrounding wall; an outer side surface opposite to the inner side surface; and, a front side surface connected to front side edges of the inner and the outer side surfaces. The outer base shell covering the inner base shell and the outer side surface of the frame unit has a front opening for exposing the backlight panel and the front side surface of the frame unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Top Victory Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhi-Wei Lai
  • Publication number: 20130255118
    Abstract: An outdoor sign, which can be formed in a any desired shape corresponding to a sports team logo, political party logo or an event mascot. The outdoor sign has a planar front panel and a planar back panel securable in parallel relationship with their inner surfaces facing each other. The back panel has a total surface area greater than the front panel. The inner surface of the back panel is formed light-reflective to reflect the light generated by light members secured to the inner surface of the front panel. An upright support is detachably securable to the front panel and the back panel to support the sign above the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Kelly Warren
  • Patent number: 8539702
    Abstract: A light source comprises a blue emitting LED operable to generate blue excitation light and a light emitting surface comprising a light transmissive substrate and a phosphor. The LED is configured to irradiate the light emitting surface with excitation light such that the phosphor emits light of a second wavelength and wherein light emitted by the source comprises a combination of blue light from the LED and the second wavelength light from the phosphor. The light emitting surface is interchangeable thereby enabling the source to generate different selected colors of light using the same LED. The phosphor can be provided as a layer on the substrate or incorporated within the light transmissive substrate. The light emitting surface can be configured as a waveguide or as a light transmissive window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Intematix Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Qun Li, Yi Dong, James Caruso, Charles Edwards
  • Patent number: 8499479
    Abstract: A portable advertising system well suited for outdoor advertising at night includes a body adapted to be secured to a transportation vehicle and may include a universal attachment system for that purpose. An advertisement may be displayed on an advertising surface mounted on the body. An illumination source is directed towards the advertising surface and may be integrated into an electronic display unit or may be directed at an advertising sheet such as a vinyl sheet. When the advertising sheet is used, a sheet tension system typically maintains tension on the sheet, and an openable protective cover may protect the sheet when not in use. The illumination source may be controlled based on environmental light conditions, sheet tension and/or position of the protective cover. The body may be part of a cargo container such as an ISO container suited for securing to a railroad car or other vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Freight Train Media LLC
    Inventor: Theodore C. Johnson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8458938
    Abstract: A bus stop sign and notification device is powered by an electric circuit that includes a solar panel and battery mounted in a battery box on a bus shelter or vertical support pole. The vertical support secures first and second signs and first and second illuminators for information dissemination and visual attraction. Long lasting light-emitting diodes in various colors are mounted on an adjustable or swivel hood that is used to aim the lights. The lights can include a flashing strobe light for attracting the attention of a bus driver at a distance. A reflector shield on the pole can protect wires and reflect different color light when the sign is illuminated and attract attention to the sign at night. The illuminators are activated by a button switch by bus passengers for reading the signs and notifying a driver to stop for passengers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventors: Aaron J. Tucker, Khadijah Nashid-Tucker
  • Publication number: 20130118046
    Abstract: A channel sign assembly is provided having a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides which define the figuration of the sign assembly or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a screw-less retainer cap secured to the sign assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Clyde H. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20130097905
    Abstract: A message box for presenting messages, such as advertising material to target consumers. The message box is suitable for being integrated into existing infrastructure. Further, the message box includes an electronic illumination source that can be pulsed on or off, and at varying intensity levels so as to maximize or increase the ability to attract the attention of the target consumers. Other controls can be applied in operation of the illumination sources so as to create additional attractions to target consumers. The messages can be manually or automatically changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Peter J. Monti
  • Patent number: 8418387
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Swatt, William R. Dunn
  • Patent number: 8418385
    Abstract: A lighting device configured for projecting a unique lighting to illuminate letters, figures and shapes displayed on the top of the device is disclosed. The letter and figures are interchangeable and maybe customized to individual tastes and interests. The lighting device comprises a chamber containing a light source and a plurality of reflector strips disposed in the inner portion of the chamber. The letters and figures are inserted into a longitudinal aperture at the top of the chamber and snapped onto a lip that protrudes from an aperture wall. An inclined reflector strip comprising of a plurality of flat portions and angled portions directs the light toward the bottom and sides of the letters and figures that permeates through the substantially transparent material the letters and figures comprise to produce the unique lighting effect. Alternatively, angled reflector tabs are used in lieu of the inclined reflector strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Roger Olson
  • Patent number: 8403511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly, a backlight unit, and a display apparatus thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical assembly includes a first layer; a plurality of light sources disposed over the first layer; and a second layer that is disposed above the first layer and cover the plurality of light sources on the first layer, wherein the plurality of light sources are disposed as a first light source array and a second light source array, the first light source array including first lines of light sources among the plurality of light sources, the second light source array including second lines of light sources among the plurality of light sources, the first and second lines being alternatively disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seung Choon Bae, Sung Woo Kim, Soon Hyung Kwon, Bup Sung Jung, Sang Tae Park, Bu Wan Seo
  • Publication number: 20130008063
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: John D. Martin, Aaron W. Smith, Chamy Chiachen Lutz, Lisa M. Small
  • Patent number: 8302336
    Abstract: A light emitting sign comprising a light box housing a plurality of blue LEDs operable to generate blue excitation light and a light emitting display surface overlaying the light box opening. The light emitting display surface comprises a light transmissive substrate configured as a light transmissive window such that light generated by the sign is emitted from the substrate and a phosphor overlaying at least a portion of one face of the substrate. The phosphor is configured to absorb at least a portion of the blue light generated by the LEDs and, in response, to emit light of a selected color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Intematix Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Qun Li, Yi Dong, James Caruso, Charles Edwards
  • Patent number: 8296977
    Abstract: An emergency-light indicator includes an emergency light module and an indication light module includes a front cover module, a frame, a PCB module configured in the frame, multiple battery modules configured in the frame and a back panel module. A latching groove is configured on top and bottom of the frame. An emergency sign is displayed on either or both the front cover module and the back panel module. The emergency light module includes multiple LED modules and a bracket set. Each of the LED modules is structured by a lens, a reflect-light ring, a first spring, a second spring, a LED PCB, a right cover and a left cover. Multiple latching blocks are configured on the bracket set. The latching blocks are corresponding to the latching groove. The emergency light module is installed to the indication light module via a latch of the latching blocks and the latching groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Sung-Keun Lee