公开(公告)号：US5685098A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-11

申请号：US557902

申请日：1995-11-14

Applicant: Joseph Wegrzyn

Inventor： Joseph Wegrzyn

IPC: G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04

CPC classification number: G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0454 ,  G09F2013/0459 ,  Y10T403/70

Abstract: An illuminated exit sign having at least one chevron-shaped opening on its outer surface and a replaceable directional arrow cover that is substantially similar in shape to the opening and removable from the opening in order to selectively indicate an exit direction. A shoulder which is formed in the cover is adapted to abut with a shoulder formed at the opening. At least two snap tabs located on opposite sides of the arrow cover fit securely within corresponding notches disposed in the shoulder formed at the opening. The opposing configuration of the shoulders and the corresponding configuration of the snap tabs and notches facilitate the removal and replacement of the arrow by a single, quick snapping action which secures the cover in a snug, flush fit.

Abstract translation: 具有在其外表面上具有至少一个人字形开口的照明出口标志和可更换的方向箭头盖，其形状基本上与开口相似，并且可从开口移除以选择性地指示出射方向。 形成在盖中的肩部适于与形成在开口处的肩部抵接。 位于箭头盖的相对侧上的至少两个卡扣突片可靠地配合在设置在开口处形成的肩部中的相应凹口中。 肩部的相对构造以及卡扣突片和凹槽的相应构造通过单个的快速卡扣动作来促进箭头的移除和替换，从而将盖子保持紧密，平齐的配合。

公开(公告)号：US5611163A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-18

申请号：US327487

申请日：1994-10-21

Applicant: Stephen T. Smith

Inventor： Stephen T. Smith

IPC: G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04

CPC classification number: G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0454 ,  G09F2013/0459 ,  Y10T403/1616

Abstract: Detachable chevron-shaped panels that fit within chevron-shaped apertures in the cover of an exit sign. The panels are dimensioned to fit integrally into the apertures in order to withstand years of stress, temperature changes, and wear and tear but continue to perform in a light-fast and reliable manner. Yet they may be easily installed from the exterior of the exit sign, with minimum risk that they will fall into the interior during installation. Surprisingly, the present devices permit such easy installation without the need to use conventional "slide `n` snap" exit sign arrow fasteners that usually allow reliable installation but have proven to be destructive of a secure fit and light fastness. The panel accomplishes this by employing at least three tabs positioned in a certain manner about the perimeter of each wing of the panel which engage the (preferably bevelled) edge of the chevron-shaped aperture. The tabs are disposed in various quadrants around the centroid of each wing of the panel in order to create an integral fit of the long chevron wings to the cover and thus to reduce inadvertent detachment of the whole panel if a part of it is dislodged, or if the cover is deformed through heat or physical stress. Such positioning also provides multiple retention axes between tabs and creates lateral forces and bending moments, should any tab become dislodged, in order to continue securing the wing and the panel in place.

Abstract translation: 可拆卸的V形板，适合在出口标志的盖子内的人字形孔内。 面板的尺寸被设计成一体地装配到孔中，以便经受多年的应力，温度变化和磨损，但是继续以光快速且可靠的方式执行。 然而，它们可以从出口标志的外部容易地安装，最小的风险是它们在安装期间落入内部。 令人惊奇的是，本装置允许这种容易的安装，而不需要使用通常允许可靠安装但已被证明是具有牢固配合和耐光性的破坏的常规“滑动”快门“出口标志箭头紧固件。 该面板通过采用以特定方式围绕面板的每个翼的周边定位的至少三个接片来实现这一点，其接合人字形孔的（优选倾斜的）边缘。 翼片被放置在面板每个翼的重心周围的各种象限中，以便产生长的V形翼片与盖的整体配合，从而减少整个面板如果其一部分被移开的意外脱离，或 如果盖子通过热或物理应力而变形。 这种定位还提供了突片之间的多个保持轴线，并且如果任何突片变得移动，则产生侧向力和弯矩，以便继续将翼片和面板固定在适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US5572819A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-12

申请号：US296304

申请日：1994-08-25

Applicant: Ferdinand Topinka ,  John A. Jeneral

Inventor： Ferdinand Topinka ,  John A. Jeneral

IPC: G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/06

CPC classification number: G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0459 ,  Y10S362/812

Abstract: A light bulb or lighting element protector apparatus is disclosed which comprises a socket assembly, a cage assembly, wherein the cage assembly further comprises a means for protecting a light bulb, a message area wherein the message area is located on the cage assembly, a word, a message or a logo wherein the word, message or logo is located on or in the message area, and a means for latching the cage assembly to the socket assembly. The light bulb or lighting element protector apparatus may also comprise a socket assembly, wherein the socket assembly comprises a ribbed portion and a cage assembly, wherein the cage assembly further comprises a means for protecting a light bulb, a message area, wherein the message area is located on the cage assembly, a word, a message or a logo, wherein the word, message, or logo is located on or in the message area, and a means for latching the cage assembly to the socket assembly, wherein the latching means further comprises ribbed portions which interengage with the ribbed portion of the socket assembly. The latching means and the socket assembly are movable and/or rotatable relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种灯泡或照明元件保护器装置，其包括插座组件，保持架组件，其中保持架组件还包括用于保护灯泡的装置，消息区域位于保持架组件上的消息区域，一个字 ，消息或标志，其中字，消息或标识位于消息区域上或消息区域中，以及用于将保持架组件锁定到插座组件的装置。 灯泡或照明元件保护器装置还可以包括插座组件，其中插座组件包括肋状部分和保持架组件，其中保持架组件还包括用于保护灯泡的装置，消息区域，其中消息区域 位于笼组件上，单词，消息或徽标，其中单词，消息或标识位于消息区域上或其中，以及用于将保持架组件锁定到插座组件的装置，其中锁定装置 还包括与插座组件的肋状部分相互接合的肋状部分。 闩锁装置和插座组件相对于彼此是可移动和/或可旋转的。

公开(公告)号：US5566484A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-22

申请号：US546118

申请日：1995-10-20

Applicant: Peter F. Wachter

Inventor： Peter F. Wachter

IPC: G08B5/36 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04

CPC classification number: G08B7/062 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/0409 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0454 ,  G09F2013/0459

Abstract: An internally illuminated sign having opposed directional indicating arrow openings including a housing. A light source is mounted in the housing. The housing has a flat stencil with letter openings forming a message. A first directional indicating arrow opening is positioned adjacent to one end of the message and a second directional indicating arrow opening is positioned at the other end of the message. The two arrow openings indicate direction in opposite directions, each away from the message. A first arrow cover is positioned in the first arrow opening and a second arrow cover is positioned in the second arrow opening. A stiff resilient translucent sheet diffuser is mounted on the stencil between the stencil and the light source. The translucent sheet holds the arrow covers in their respective arrow openings. A first open cut in the translucent sheet diffuser is deployed adjacent to a portion of the first arrow cover and a second open cut in the translucent sheet diffuser is deployed adjacent to the second arrow cover. Each of the arrow covers is removable from the respective arrow opening by displacing a portion of the translucent sheet and being removable through the open cut in the displaced portion.

Abstract translation: 具有相对的方向指示箭头开口的内部照明标志，包括壳体。 光源安装在外壳中。 外壳有一个带有字母开口的平面模板，形成一个信息。 第一方向指示箭头开口位于消息的一端附近，并且第二方向指示箭头开口位于消息的另一端。 两个箭头开口指示相反方向的方向，每个远离消息。 第一箭头盖定位在第一箭头开口中，第二箭头盖定位在第二箭头开口中。 坚硬的弹性半透明片漫射器安装在模板和光源之间的模板上。 透光片将箭头盖保持在其各自的箭头开口中。 半透明片漫射器中的第一开放部分邻近第一箭头盖的一部分展开，并且半透明片漫射器中的第二开口部分邻近第二箭头盖展开。 每个箭头盖可以通过移动透明片的一部分并且通过移位部分中的开口切除而从相应的箭头开口移除。

公开(公告)号：US5542201A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-06

申请号：US483257

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Daniel J. Grondal ,  Robert M. Johnstone

Inventor： Daniel J. Grondal ,  Robert M. Johnstone

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/02 ,  G09F13/04

CPC classification number: G09F13/02 ,  G02B6/0055 ,  G09F13/14 ,  G02B6/003 ,  G02B6/0046 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0459 ,  Y10S362/80

Abstract: An internally illuminated sign having indirect illumination provided by light emitting diodes (LED). A plurality of LED's are mounted on a printed circuit board (PC board) and mounted within the sign. The PC board is offset to a side of the sign housing with the somewhat directional LED light source directed toward a reflector. The reflector is angled to convert the generally narrow directional light source of an LED into a substantially even, diffused and non-uniform light distribution pattern.

公开(公告)号：US5365411A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-15

申请号：US1393

申请日：1993-01-06

Applicant: David J. Rycroft ,  Abi F. Madadi

Inventor： David J. Rycroft ,  Abi F. Madadi

IPC: G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/22 ,  F21V19/04 ,  G09F13/18

CPC classification number: G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/22 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0422 ,  G09F2013/0459 ,  G09F2013/145 ,  G09F2013/222 ,  Y10S362/80 ,  Y10S362/812

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 translation: 用于点亮标志组件的灯单元具有带有后壁，直立相对的侧壁以及从邻近侧壁的上端向内延伸的屏蔽元件的壳体。 沿着侧壁延伸的光阵列具有以隔开的关系设置在后壁上方并在屏蔽元件下方的发光二极管，并且扩散器在屏蔽元件上方延伸穿过壳体。 后壁被配置为相对均匀地将从二极管发出的光反射穿过扩散器，这进一步有助于光的相对均匀透射。 电源可以包括将交流电线电压转换成用于二极管的降低的直流电压的电路，并且当电力中断时，电源还可以从电池电源向二极管提供直流电流。

公开(公告)号：US5303322A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-12

申请号：US29883

申请日：1993-03-11

Applicant: Roland Winston ,  Benjamin A. Jacobson ,  Robert L. Holman ,  Neil A. Gitkind

Inventor： Roland Winston ,  Benjamin A. Jacobson ,  Robert L. Holman ,  Neil A. Gitkind

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  F21V5/02 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/13357 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/18 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/0046 ,  F21V5/02 ,  G02B6/005 ,  G02F1/133615 ,  G09F13/0409 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/0053 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0459 ,  G09F2013/1827 ,  Y10S385/901

Abstract: An optical device for collecting light and selectively outputting or concentrating the light. A wedge layer has an optical index of refraction n.sub.1, and top, bottom and side surfaces intersecting to define an angle of inclination d. A back surface spans the top, bottom and side surface. A first layer is coupled to the bottom surface of the layer and has an index of refraction n.sub.2. The first layer index n.sub.2 causes light input through the back surface of the layer to be preferentially output into the first layer. A second layer is coupled to the bottom of the first layer and selectively causes output of light into ambient. Additional layers, such as an air gap, can be provided adjacent to the wedge shaped layer. The wedge shaped layer can also have a variable index of refraction n (x,y,z).

Abstract translation: 一种用于收集光并选择性地输出或集中光的光学装置。 楔形层具有折射率n1的光学折射率，并且顶部，底部和侧面相交以限定倾斜角度d。 背面横跨顶部，底部和侧面。 第一层耦合到层的底表面并且具有折射率n2。 第一层索引n2使通过层的背面的光输入优先地输出到第一层。 第二层耦合到第一层的底部，并且选择性地使光输出到环境中。 可以在楔形层附近提供诸如气隙的附加层。 楔形层也可以具有可变的折射率n（x，y，z）。

公开(公告)号：US5105568A

公开(公告)日：1992-04-21

申请号：US693930

申请日：1991-04-29

Applicant: Lester W. Branning

Inventor： Lester W. Branning

IPC: G09F9/33 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/22

CPC classification number: G09F9/33 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/22 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0422 ,  G09F2013/0454 ,  G09F2013/0459 ,  G09F2013/145

Abstract: An illuminated sign comprising a housing, illumination component within the housing and electrical components for powering the illumination component. The housing has a front wall with apertures representing information to be illuminated, sidewalls, a bottom wall, a back wall, an upper wall, the housing also has interior thereof a translucent panel positionable behind the front wall, a stencil panel with the apertures representing the information to be illuminated mounted behind the translucent panel, and a reflector within the housing. The illumination component is mounted on the rear of the stencil panel facing the back wall whereby illumination of the illumination component will reflect light from the back through the stencil panel, translucent panel, and the front wall. Electrical components feed current from the battery to the illumination component for effecting the illumination of the sign.

Abstract translation: 一种照明标志，包括壳体，壳体内的照明部件和为照明部件供电的电气部件。 壳体具有前壁，其具有表示要照明的信息的孔，侧壁，底壁，后壁，上壁，壳体还具有可定位在前壁后面的半透明面板，其中孔的表示 将要照明的信息安装在半透明面板后面，以及反射器在壳体内。 照明部件安装在面板后壁上的模板面板的后部，照明部件的照明将通过模板面板，半透明面板和前壁从背面反射光。 电气部件将电流从电池馈送到照明部件，以实现符号的照明。

公开(公告)号：US5034864A

公开(公告)日：1991-07-23

申请号：US512447

申请日：1990-04-23

Applicant: Makoto Oe

Inventor： Makoto Oe

IPC: G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/14

CPC classification number: G09F13/0409 ,  G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0422 ,  G09F2013/0459 ,  G09F2013/145

Abstract: A box-type planar light-source device has incorporated therein a linear light source and is provided with a reflecting surface and a multi-prism sheet. The reflecting surface has such function that a major portion of a light reflected by the reflecting surface is obliquely incident upon the multi-prism sheet. The multi-prism sheet has its inner surface formed with a group of prisms so arranged as to extend in parallel relation to the light source and having such function that the light incident directly or obliquely in reflection outgoes in concentration toward a predetermined direction. Accordingly, so as to eliminate portion by the fact that the light outgoing at an angle separated from the normal direction converges at the dark portion. A dark-portion removing sheet for eliminating a dark portion at a location immediately above the light source is arranged on the side of the front face of the multi-prism sheet. An illumination apparatus can satisfactorily exhibit its optical performance by incorporation of the planar light-source device as illumination apparatuses of various display devices. The display devices include an internal-illumination type display device, a liquid-crystal display device, a display device mounted to an automatic vending machine, an observation device for a film, or an illumination apparatus mounted to a wall surface of a building.

公开(公告)号：US4969282A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-13

申请号：US278915

申请日：1988-12-02

Applicant: Wolfgang R. Eberhart

Inventor： Wolfgang R. Eberhart

IPC: G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/26

CPC classification number: G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/26 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F2013/0459

Abstract: An illuminated display or sign includes a hollow glass block defining a closed chamber. One or more block walls are severable for access to the chamber. A neon display or other light source of any configuration is mounted upon the glass block and includes tubular extensions sealed through one wall of the block enclosing electrodes within the chamber. A transformer is enclosed within the chamber with output leads connected to the electrodes. A switch is mounted upon the block and projects into the chamber with a exterior control. Electric leads are connectable to a power source then into the block and are connected to the transformer with a switch interposed in one of the electrical leads within the chamber. As a modification, a display sign is supported within the chamber. As a further modification, two or more glass blocks are arranged in a row or intersecting rows to form a panel, with an independent display in each block or a unit display extending into and enclosed by a plurality of adjacent blocks.

Abstract translation: 照明显示或符号包括限定封闭室的中空玻璃块。 一个或多个隔墙可以分开进入腔室。 任何构造的霓虹显示器或其他光源安装在玻璃块上，并且包括通过腔室中封闭电极的一个壁密封的管状延伸部。 变压器封装在腔室内，输出引线连接到电极。 开关安装在块体上，并通过外部控制器投入到室内。 电引线可连接到电源，然后连接到块中，并且通过插入在腔室内的电引线之一中的开关连接到变压器。 作为修改，在室内支持显示符号。 作为进一步的修改，两个或更多个玻璃块被布置成行或相交行以形成面板，每个块中具有独立显示器或延伸到多个相邻块中并由多个相邻块包围的单元显示器。