Patent ID: 6341441
Filing Date: 2002-01-29
Classification: G09F,Y10S

Abstract:
An illuminated address sign apparatus for holding a light bulb and signage on a structure, said apparatus comprising:a base for mounting on a wall of the structure, said base having a base wall, said base having a plate defining a top wall, said base having two pair of opposing side walls; a plurality of bores in said base wall; a plurality of bores in said top plate for holding the light socket; a light socket for holding the light bulb, said light socket being mounted in one of said bores of said plate; a wire for connecting said light socket to a power source, said wire being operationally coupled to said light socket; a switch for actuating said light bulb; a plurality of fasteners for holding said base to the structure, each of said fasteners being placed through one of said bores in said base wall; a covering removably mounted over said base to enclose said light socket therein, said covering having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion having a shape adapted to fit over said base, said second portion forming an enclosure, said enclosure being hollow, said covering being formed from translucent material; wherein said switch is mounted on said base, said switch being located on one of said side walls of said base, a portion of said switch extending through the first portion of said covering and remaining with said base when said cover is removed from said base.