Patent ID: 8109020
Filing Date: 2012-02-07
Classification: G09F

Abstract:
1. An illuminated sign comprising: a base configured to face a front direction and configured to be placed in a first orientation and a second orientation when the base faces the front direction; a light source coupled to the base; a translucent output coupled to the base and configured to transmit light generated by the light source; a first character configured to be illuminated by the light source, the first character configured to rotate with respect to the base between a first position facing the front direction and a second position facing the front direction; a second character configured to be illuminated by the light source, the second character configured to rotate with respect to the base between the first position facing the front direction and the second position facing the front direction; and a rotation mechanism configured to enable the first character to rotate between the first and the second positions, wherein the first character is disposed on a first carrier and the first character is independently rotatable with respect to the second character by the rotation mechanism, and wherein the second character is disposed on a second carrier and the second character is independently rotatable with respect to the first character.