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Illuminated information display assembly

Assignee: TRU-LYTE SYSTEMS Inc
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Filing: 1986-02-10
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Granted: 1991-08-20
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Expires: 2006-02-10
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Abstract

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.

Inventors

  • 👤 Michael J. Reidinger

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 12:27
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/04; G02B6/06; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/04; G09F13/0418; G09F2013/05

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim 186 words
An illuminated information display assembly, which comprises: a display board including information formed thereon; a plurality of channels in close array outlining alphabetical characters depicting "EXIT" formed in said display board; a source of illumination comprised of diode laser emitting light in wavelengths of from 610 to 660 nm.; and a plurality of optical fibers, each optical fiber having one end disposed in and fixed to a channel of said plurality of channels in said display board and the other end disposed proximate to said source of illumination, said ends of said optical fibers disposed in said channels being formed with an enlarged portion of a size larger than said channels, said ends of said optical fibers disposed proximate said source being formed into a bundle of closely packed optical fibers and forming a transversely oriented common plane with said ends of said optical fibers along said common plane being polished, an area defined by said channels being provided with channels formed in random array. Reconsideration and allowance of this application are respectfully requested in view of the foregoing amendment to the claim and following remarks.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1994-08-19 1995-02-18 1995-08-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1998-08-19 1999-02-18 1999-08-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2002-08-19 2003-02-18 2003-08-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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