Patent ID: 6198233
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: F21V,H05B

Abstract:
A neon sign including a neon tube, the neon sign comprising:a removable transformer module including a high voltage transformer for transforming a primary input voltage into a secondary high voltage output, the removable transformer module including secondary contacts for connecting the secondary high voltage output of the removable transformer module to the neon tube when the removable transformer module is plugged into the neon sign;a receptacle for receiving the removable transformer module, the receptacle being configured to mate with the removable transformer module as the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle in order to connect the removable transformer module to the neon sign, the receptacle including secondary contacts configured to mate with the secondary contacts of the removable transformer module as the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle thereby electrically connecting the secondary high voltage output of the high voltage transformer to the neon tube; anda deactivating arrangement for deactivating the secondary contacts of the removable transformer module in response to and as a result of the removable transformer module being unplugged from the receptacle.