Illumination device for simulation neon lighting
US7506997B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/2054
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An illumination device generally comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs); a housing for receiving the plurality of LEDs; a light-diffusing member positioned adjacent the housing for receiving light emitted from the LEDs; and a slotted and reflective circuit board for operably connecting the LEDs to a power source and/or control system. The flexible substrate can be manipulated from a first, substantially flat position to a second position by folding the substrate along upper and lower longitudinal axes defined by slots oriented longitudinally and along either side of a central longitudinal axis of the substrate, such that the substrate can be inserted into the housing in an approximate U-shape. By manipulating the substrate from the first position to the second position in this manner, light from the LEDs that is not directly emitted into the light-diffusing member is collected and reflected by the circuit board into the light-diffusing member.
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