Patent ID: 6240665
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: G02B,G09F

Abstract:
An illuminated sign comprising first and second frame members;at least said first frame member having a central opening formed therein;said first and second frame members each having complementary peripheral edge portions, said first frame member having an inner face surrounding said opening and said second frame member having an inner face portion; andilluminating means;said inner face of the first frame member and the inner face portion of the second frame member being complementary and including mirror image mounting means for mounting the illuminating means between the frame members; andsaid illuminating means including a support channel;said mirror image mounting means and channel including cooperating means for mounting the channel between the frame members;wherein said cooperating means comprise i) projections extending from the inner face and inner face portion of said first and second frame members and ii) recesses in the exterior of said channel dimensioned to frictionally receive said projections;said channel being mounted between said frames to open towards the opening in said first frame.