US4601120A
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Flexible illuminated display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-11-09
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Granted: 1986-07-22
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Expires: 2004-11-09
Abstract
Abstract An illuminated sign is formed on a flexible substrate and installable onto a garment or an umbrella having a deployable frame with a web member extending thereover. The illuminated sign is provided with a plurality of lamps, which may be light-emitting diodes, arranged to correspond with the shape of the symbols on the illuminated sign. The electrically interconnected lamps are electrically connectable to a battery via a switch which controls conduction of electrical energy to the lamps. Additionally, a flasher circuit may be provided for causing the lamps to flash on and off periodically. When installed on an umbrella, the switch may be located at a distance from the illuminated sign, such as on the handle thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Levin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:03
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/04; A; A45; A45B; A45B25/00; A45B25/18; A45B3/00; A45B3/02; A45B3/04; G09F21/00; G09F21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
An arrangement for protecting a user from the elements while simultaneously displaying a message, the arrangement comprising: depolyable umbrella means having a web member attached to a deployable ribbed frame, whereby when said ribbed frame is deployed, said webbed member is extended thereover; display substrate means for supporting the message to be displayed, said display substrate means being flexible and having a plurality of apertures therethrough; second substrate means disposed on said display substrate means and configured in the shape of at least one symbol which forms the message, said second substrate means being flexible and having a plurality of apertures therethrough, said apertures being in registration with said apertures through said display substrate means; a plurality of illumination members arranged to enter through said apertures in registration through said display substrate means and said second substrate means, respectively, whereby said illumination members are secured therein, and visible at said second substrate means; flexible conductor means for coupling said illumination members electrically to one another; and affixation means for joining said display substrate means to said deployable umbrella means selectably in a first position where the message on said display substrate means is to be displayed, and in a second position when the message is desired not to be displayed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
An arrangement for protecting a user from the elements while simultaneously displaying a message, the arrangement comprising: depolyable umbrella means having a web member attached to a deployable ribbed frame, whereby when said ribbed frame is deployed, said webbed member is extended thereover; display substrate means for supporting the message to be displayed, said display substrate means being flexible and having a plurality of apertures therethrough; second substrate means disposed on said display substrate means and configured in the shape of at least one symbol which forms the message, said second substrate means being flexible and having a plurality of apertures therethrough, said apertures being in registration with said apertures through said display substrate means; a plurality of illumination members arranged to enter through said apertures in registration through said display substrate means and said second substrate means, respectively, whereby said illumination members are secured therein, and visible at said second substrate means; flexible conductor means for coupling said illumination members electrically to one another; and affixation means for joining said display substrate means to said deployable umbrella means selectably in a first position where the message on said display substrate means is to be displayed, and in a second position when the message is desired not to be displayed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein there is further provided, terminal means for receiving electrical energy for energizing said plurality of illumination members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The arrangement of claim 2 wherein there is further provided switch means for controlling conduction of electrical energy to said plurality of illumination members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The arrangement of claim 2 wherein said plurality of illumination members comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes, each connected electrically to said flexible conductor means and said terminal means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The arrangement of claim 4 wherein said light-emitting diodes are arranged to form shapes of alphanumeric symbols.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The arrangement of claim 2 wherein there is further provided periodic interruption means electrically coupled to said plurality of illumination members for periodically permitting conduction of said electrical energy to said illumination means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein sid affixation means comprises a hook-and-loop fasterner for affixing said display means to said web member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein said affixation means comprises a stitched joining of said display means to said web member.
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