Flexible, frameless display module, device and method
US7200962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F11/15
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A display module for an illuminated display device is provided having a flexible, non-self-supporting, at least substantially translucent sheet and a plurality of spaced apart, horizontally disposed divider members positioned on one side of the sheet. Each of the divider members may include a retaining structure for retaining portions of display members in a predetermined position. A plurality of display members having translucent portions are positioned between spaced apart sets of divider members. An illuminated display device is also provided which includes a housing having an opening, at least one lighting source inside the housing for projecting light through the opening, and a display module. A method of assembling a display module in accordance with the invention is further provided.
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