Patent ID: 8098172
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: G08B,G08G

Abstract:
1. An adaptable illuminated or non-illuminated portable traffic control sign to be used , comprising: a. a pole with a distal end and a proximal end; b. an interior frame attached to said proximal end of said pole, said interior frame includes an octagonal-shaped outer support structure and an a diamond-shaped, -inner support structure, said outer support structure includes an inside support flange member and said inner support structure being located substantially within said outer support structure; c. a first array of LED bulbs attached to one side of said outer support structure; d. a sign panel made of retro-reflective material and disposed on one side of said interior frame and over said first array of LED bulbs, said first traffic display panel including the word STOP surrounded by a transparent window located around the perimeter edge of said sign panel that is aligned and registered over said first array of LED bulbs thereby protecting said first array LED bulbs and enabling light from said first array of LED bulbs to be seen when position in front of said sign panel; e. a second array of LED bulbs attached to said inner support structure on said interior frame said second array of LED bulbs being located on a side of said inner support structure opposite said first array of LED bulbs; f. a second sign panel made of retro-reflective material and disposed over said interior frame on the side opposite said first sign panel, said second sign panel including the word SLOW by a transparent window that is aligned and registered over said second array of LED bulbs thereby protecting said second array of LED bulbs and enabling light from said second array of LED bulbs to be seen when position in front of said second sign panel; g. a main control unit connected to said first array of LED bulbs and said second array of LED bulbs; h. a battery pack located inside said pole is attached to said main control unit; and, i. an LED array control switch is connected to said main control unit and used to selectively control the activation and deactivation of said first array of LED bulbs and said second array of LED bulbs.