Edge-illuminated sign

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1985-09-25

1987-10-06

Swiatek, Robert P.

Card, picture, or sign exhibiting

Illuminated sign

Edge illuminated

G09F 1318

Patent

active

046973656

ABSTRACT:
An improved edge-illuminated sign includes a transparent plate, a hollow housing secured to one or more edges of the transparent plate, and a light source disposed within the housing for illuminating an edge of the transparent plate. The housing can take the form of a frame surrounding the transparent plate on four sides, allowing operative elements of a light unit to be disposed inside of one or more hollow frame sections. According to a further aspect of the invention, the light source housing includes a pair of elongated members releasably fastened together. The edge-illuminated sign of the invention is simple to construct, light in weight, compact, and has an attractive appearance.

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patent: 2564110 (1951-08-01), Howenstine et al.
patent: 2566458 (1951-09-01), Macau
patent: 2611981 (1952-09-01), Whitebread
patent: 3591941 (1971-07-01), Jaffe, Jr.
patent: 4255873 (1981-03-01), Eberle

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