Patent ID: 7453419
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: G02B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An edge lighting system comprising: (a) a plurality of light sources that are electrically coupled into an electric circuit so that the light sources can be energized with an electrical current; (b) an elongate support having a plurality of orifices formed therein at spaced-apart locations along a length of the elongate support, each of the plurality of orifices being sized to receive and support a different light source from the plurality of light sources to define a generally linear array, each of the plurality of light sources being inserted through the orifices and being free to move within the orifice, a front portion of each light source extending outwardly from the elongate support; and (c) an elastomeric member that is disposed behind a rear portion of each of the plurality of light sources, said elastomeric member providing a force directed against the rear portion of each of the plurality of light sources that are free to move within the orifice into which the light source is inserted, to bias the front portion of each of the plurality of light sources against an edge into which the light emitted by the light source is directed.