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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
May. 29, 2002
Michael A. Herold, Akron, OH (US);
Other;
Abstract
A simulated neon-light tube assembly ( ) that is comprised of four major elements: a transparent tube ( ) having a closed front end ( ) and an open rear edge ( ), a light-diffusing material ( ), a light source ( ) and a power source ( ). The light-diffusing material ( ) consists of stacks of thin acetate, or a like material, which are rolled and inserted into the tube ( ) through the tube's open rear edge ( ). The light source ( ) can consist of a single LED ( ) or an LED cluster. In either case, the LED(s) are located within a light-power assembly ( ) that encloses the LED ( ). The power source ( ) for the LED can consist of an internal battery located within the assembly ( ) or the assembly ( ) can include a cable that is connected to an external battery. In either design, when the LED ( ) illuminates, the light travels through the light emitting material ) to cause the simulation of a neon-light.