Patent ID: 7108396

Claim:
A method of making an illuminated signage system, comprising: providing a sign member configured according to a desired illumination shape; providing a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules, each of the LED modules comprising: a plurality of LEDs; a plurality of electrically conductive contacts, each of the LEDs electrically communicating with at least one of the contacts; a dielectric layer having a first side and a second side, the contacts being connected to the first side; and a heat conductive body communicating with the second side of the dielectric layer, the heat conductive body configured to absorb heat generated by the LEDs; providing an adhesive portion configured to connect the LED module to the sign member, the heat conductive body being disposed between the dielectric layer and the adhesive portion; electrically connecting the plurality of LED modules to each other; and adhering the adhesive portion of each module to a surface of the sign member.