Illumination – Light fiber – rod – or pipe – Light emitting diode
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Phan, Tho (Department: 2821)
Illumination
Light fiber, rod, or pipe
Light emitting diode
C362S219000, C362S231000, C362S240000, C315S2090SC, C315S219000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10678971
ABSTRACT:
Provided herein are methods and systems for preparing signs and displays. The methods and systems include using a light engine for generating light of a plurality of colors to illuminate the body of a flexible conduit that receives light from the light engine. The conduit can be used as a sign, display, or similar lighting facility in many applications that traditionally used neon signs and displays.
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Cella Charles H.
Dowling Kevin J.
Lys Ihor A.
Mueller George G.
Color Kinetics Incorporated
Phan Tho
Tran Chuc
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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