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Optic lens cell and illuminated signage having a cell array

  • US 6,244,727 B1
  • Filed: 09/27/1999
  • Issued: 06/12/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An optic lens cell for an illuminated sign or signal, comprising:

  • a) a plurality of light sources each having a central axis of light emission; and

    b) at least one lens spaced apart from said light source, said lens comprising a generally flat lens portion having a plurality of convex portions integrally formed thereon, each of said convex portions having an aperture defined therein with a central axis that is generally parallel to one of said light source central axes;

    wherein said light sources are capable of being electrically connected to a power source, each of said light sources is capable of emitting light rays with a first portion of said light rays redirected back generally toward said light central axis by said lens convex portion and a second portion of said light rays passing through said aperture.

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