Patent ID: 6244727
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: F21V,F21W,F21Y,G02B,G09F

Abstract:
An optic lens cell for an illuminated sign or signal, comprising:a) a plurality of light sources each having a central axis of light emission; andb) at least one lens spaced apart from said light source, said lens comprising a generally flat lens portion having a plurality of convex portions integrally formed thereon, each of said convex portions having an aperture defined therein with a central axis that is generally parallel to one of said light source central axes;wherein said light sources are capable of being electrically connected to a power source, each of said light sources is capable of emitting light rays with a first portion of said light rays redirected back generally toward said light central axis by said lens convex portion and a second portion of said light rays passing through said aperture.