Patent ID: 7264366

Claim:
An illumination device for simulating neon or similar lighting comprising: a light source for emitting light of a predetermined first hue; a light-transmitting medium having a predetermined density of phosphorescent dye, said light-transmitting medium positioned adjacent said light source for receiving said light of said first hue, converting a portion of said light of said first hue to a second hue, emitting light of said second hue, and transmitting a portion of said light of said first hue without conversion by said dye; and an elongated, rod-like waveguide positioned adjacent said light-transmitting medium, said waveguide having a light-receiving surface and a light-emitting surface, said waveguide having both optical waveguide and light scattering properties, whereby said light of said first hue and light of said second hue are received by said light-receiving surface, mixed to create a perceived hue and a substantially uniform intensity, and emitted at said light-emitting surface to simulate neon lighting.