Patent · US Expired

Traffic control sign assembly

US7233259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 2005
Grant dateJun 19, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 18, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G1/0955
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a traffic control sign assembly that comprises a sign having a central opening. Control consoles are positioned on opposite sides of the sign in centered relation to the central opening and are connected to one another and to the sign. A two-sided bread board type LED light panel is mounted in the central opening within the control consoles with light-diffusing panels mounted over the LED light panel. A power source is connected to the LED light panel. A first silk screen with legend “STOP” and a second silk screen with legend “STOP” or “SLOW” is located on the back of each of the light-diffusing panels in alignment with the LED light panel. Switch means for turning said power source “ON” in a holding or a flashing mode or “OFF” is provided. A handle assembly is secured to the sign.

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