Lighting arrangement using LEDs
First Claim
1. A simulated neon light comprising,at least one elongated translucent diffuser having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a hollow interior wherein the outer surface has a flat top portion extending substantially over the length of the elongated translucent diffuser, and wherein the elongated translucent diffuser has a pair of parallel, opposing side wall portions extending over the length of the elongated translucent diffuser and which extend upwardly from a bottom of the elongated translucent diffuser;
- a housing that is configured for attachment to the translucent diffuser;
a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) aligned with a long axis of the elongated translucent diffuser whereby the light emitting diodes when energized emit light striking the inner surface of the elongated translucent diffuser wherein a portion of the light striking the inner surface is diffused and emitted by the flat top portion of the outer surface; and
an electrical power source for energizing the light emitting diodes.
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Abstract
A lighting arrangement using LEDs that has an elongated translucent diffuser having a flat upper surface along the length of the diffuser. The transverse cross-section of the elongate translucent diffuser may have various shapes, all having substantially flat tops, including but not limited to quadrangular, rectangular, trapezoidal, and non-isosceles variations of these shapes. The elongated translucent diffuser is mounted on an elongated housing of substantially the same length to support the diffuser. The elongated housing may be solid or hollow and may contain the LEDs and circuit board, or the LEDs and circuit board may be contained within the elongated translucent diffuser. The LEDs are configured to transmit light through the diffuser so that the emitted light simulates light from a traditional neon tube.
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24 Claims
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1. A simulated neon light comprising,
at least one elongated translucent diffuser having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a hollow interior wherein the outer surface has a flat top portion extending substantially over the length of the elongated translucent diffuser, and wherein the elongated translucent diffuser has a pair of parallel, opposing side wall portions extending over the length of the elongated translucent diffuser and which extend upwardly from a bottom of the elongated translucent diffuser; -
a housing that is configured for attachment to the translucent diffuser; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) aligned with a long axis of the elongated translucent diffuser whereby the light emitting diodes when energized emit light striking the inner surface of the elongated translucent diffuser wherein a portion of the light striking the inner surface is diffused and emitted by the flat top portion of the outer surface; and an electrical power source for energizing the light emitting diodes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A simulated neon light comprising:
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at least one elongated translucent diffuser having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a hollow interior, wherein the outer surface has a flat top portion extending substantially over the length of the elongated translucent diffuser, wherein the elongated translucent diffuser further has an open side extending substantially over the length of the elongated translucent diffuser; a housing that is configured for attachment to the translucent diffuser; a plurality of light emitting diodes contained within the housing and aligned with a long axis of the elongated translucent diffuser whereby the light emitting diodes when energized emit light striking the inner surface of the elongated translucent diffuser, wherein a portion of the light striking the inner surface is diffused and emitted by the flat top portion of the outer surface; and an electrical power source for energizing the light emitting diodes. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A simulated neon light comprising:
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at least one elongated translucent diffuser having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a hollow interior, wherein the outer surface has a flat top portion extending substantially over the length of the elongated translucent diffuser, and wherein the elongated translucent diffuser has a pair of side walls extending over the length of the elongated translucent diffuser, wherein the side walls have different heights; a housing that is configured for attachment to the translucent diffuser; a plurality of light emitting diodes contained within the housing and aligned with a long axis of the elongated translucent diffuser whereby the light emitting diodes when energized emit light striking the inner surface of the elongated translucent diffuser, wherein a portion of the light striking the inner surface is diffused and emitted by the flat top portion of the outer surface; and an electrical power source for energizing the light emitting diodes.
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