Patent ID: 8485689
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: F21S,F21V,G01J,G06F,G09F,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: providing a first light-emitting the having a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed thereon and a first connecting member attached adjacent to an edge thereof; providing a second light-emitting tile having a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed thereon and a second connecting member attached adjacent to an edge thereof, wherein the first connecting member comprises a clip and the second connecting member comprises a receptacle, wherein the clip comprises a hook and a lever, the receptacle comprises a dowel, the lever is configured to engage the hook, and the hook is configured to engage the dowel, wherein the hook, the lever, and the dowel are each configured to be movable between an engaged position and a nonengaged position, and wherein in the engaged position, the lever engages the hook such that the hook applies a force to the dowel, and the dowel then engages an alignment hole formed within the clip; coupling the first light-emitting tile and the second light-emitting tile together so the first connecting member can connect with the second connecting member such that a side of the first light-emitting tile abuts a side of the second light-emitting tile; and configuring the first connecting member to removably connect with the second connecting member.