Patent ID: 7204629
Filing Date: 2007-04-17
Classification: E01C,F21V,G02B,G09F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A self-illuminating fabricated solid object assembly, comprising: a solid object, having: a) at least one visually exposed surface; b) at least one aperture, said aperture opening on an accessible surface; c) at least one optical fiber positioned within said solid object; d) a first end of said optical fiber visually terminating at said visually exposed surface of said solid object; e) a second end of said optical fiber operatively related to said aperture to receive light, f) at least one receptacle operatively relating to said at least one aperture, said receptacle receiving said second end of said optical fiber providing for said second end of said optical fiber to receive light, g) said at least one receptacle receiving an exchangeable light source comprising a light emitting diode providing for transmission of light from said exchangeable light source to said first end of said optical fiber, wherein said light source additionally comprises at least one fiber optic cable, said cable adapted for the transmission of light from said at least one exchangeable light source, wherein said at least one receptacle comprises locking means for securely holding said light source in place.