US5237765A
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Illuminated display sign
Assignee: Vargish Ind
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Filing: 1991-08-20
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Granted: 1993-08-24
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Expires: 2011-08-20
Abstract
Abstract An illuminated display includes a neon tube and a power supply with flasher mounted on a removable backboard within a transparent tube. The removability of the backboard permits changing the message on the display. The display can be secured to a wall, floor, or any other suitable display location. The display can also be mounted in a movable pedestal for portable applications. Opaque appearance materials conceal internal components of the display. Controls permit varying the color intensity and flash rate of the neon tube.
Inventors
- 👤 II George Vargish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:03
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
An illuminated display, comprising: a transparent tube; means for supporting said transparent tube on a surface; first and second channels oppositely disposed within said transparent tube; a backboard supported in said first and second channels and dividing a portion of said transparent tube into a front part and a rear part; a neon tube; means for mounting said neon tube on said backboard facing said front part; a neon power supply with flasher mounted on said backboard facing said rear part; means for connecting power from said power supply with flasher to said neon tube; an opaque layer covering said rear part, whereby visual access to said power supply with flasher is blocked; and said first and second channels providing means for removing said backboard, with said neon tube and said power supply with flasher attached, to permit replacement thereof with another backboard, neon tube and power supply with flasher, whereby a message on said neon tube may be changed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
An illuminated display, comprising: a transparent tube; means for supporting said transparent tube on a surface; first and second channels oppositely disposed within said transparent tube; a backboard supported in said first and second channels and dividing a portion of said transparent tube into a front part and a rear part; a neon tube; means for mounting said neon tube on said backboard facing said front part; a neon power supply with flasher mounted on said backboard facing said rear part; means for connecting power from said power supply with flasher to said neon tube; an opaque layer covering said rear part, whereby visual access to said power supply with flasher is blocked; and said first and second channels providing means for removing said backboard, with said neon tube and said power supply with flasher attached, to permit replacement thereof with another backboard, neon tube and power supply with flasher, whereby a message on said neon tube may be changed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, wherein said means for supporting includes: a base fitted into a bottom of said transparent tube; a mounting flange connected to said base; and said mounting flange including means for permitting attachment thereof to said surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An illuminated display according to claim 2, further comprising: a cap fitted on a top of said transparent tube; and said cap being removable for permitting said backboard, with said neon tube and power supply with flasher, to be removed and replaced through said top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, further comprising means for varying a color intensity of said neon tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, further comprising means for flashing said neon tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, wherein said means for flashing is effective for flashing said neon tube at rates from steady state to stroboscopic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of means for varying a color intensity of said neon tube, and a means for flashing said neon tube, is contained in said transparent tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, further comprising removable means for connecting said illuminated display to an external power source.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, wherein said backboard is opaque.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, wherein said opaque layer is a black plastic layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, wherein said transparent tube is a cylinder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
An illuminated display according to claim 1, wherein said transparent tube is parallelipiped.
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