Patent ID: 7712913
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: A47K,E04H,F21S,F21V,F21W,F21Y

Abstract:
1. A lighted panel system for installation in a tub wall, comprising: a) a light diffusing panel including a front surface and a rear surface; b) a light source including a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) lamps mounted between said front and rear surfaces, said LED lamps oriented to direct light principally parallel to said rear surface to illuminate said panel; and c) a mounting structure for coupling said light diffusing panel to the tub wall, said mounting structure including at least one conduit integrally formed with said light diffusing panel and extending rearwardly from said rear surface for coupling said light diffusing panel to the tub wall, wherein said light diffusing panel and said at least one conduit together define at least one channel, and said at least one channel extends between said front and rear surfaces of said light diffusing panel, and wherein said plurality of LED lamps are operably disposed inside said at least one channel between said front and rear surfaces.