Patent ID: 8988635
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: F21V,F21W,G07F,G09F,G09G

Abstract:
1. A lighting system for a transparent LCD having opposing vertical edges, the system comprising: a mullion lighting assembly positioned adjacent to each vertical edge of the transparent LCD, each mullion lighting assembly having sidewalls defining an enclosed center channel and; a plurality of LEDs positioned along the sidewall of each mullion lighting assembly and on a side of the sidewall that opposes the center channel, said LEDs placed in conductive thermal communication with the sidewall; a fan positioned to draw cooling air through the center channel; and a dividing element positioned near a mid-point of the center channel, which divides the center channel into a first and a second portion; and a plurality of apertures in the sidewall which allow cooling air to enter and exit the center channel; wherein the fan is positioned to draw cooling air through the first portion and a second fan is positioned to draw cooling air through the second portion.