Abstract:
Disclosed herein is an optical device having a light source and a viscoelastic lightguide. Light from the light source enters the viscoelastic lightguide and is transported within the lightguide by total internal reflection. The viscoelastic lightguide may comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive. The optical device may be used in a variety of constructions wherein the device emits light being transported within the viscoelastic lightguide. Constructions include those used for signs, markings, illumination devices, display devices, keypad assemblies and tail light assemblies for vehicles.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is an optical device having a light source, a viscoelastic lightguide and a retroreflective film suitable for retroreflecting light. Light from the light source enters the viscoelastic lightguide and is transported within the lightguide by total internal reflection. The transported light is extracted from the lightguide and retroreflected at a structured surface of the retroreflective film. The optical device may have a "front lit" or a "back lit" configuration depending on the relative positioning of the lightguide and the retroreflective film. The retroreflective film may include prismatic retroreflective sheeting, holographic film or film structured with diffraction gratings. The optical device may be used, for example, as a sign or marking, a license plate assembly, a tail light assembly for vehicles, a security laminate for protection of documents against tampering, or an illumination device.
Abstract:
The present application is directed to a method of producing a multilayer circuit. The method comprises providing a first electrically insulating layer comprising apertures through the layer and bonding the first electrically insulating layer with a first conductive layer. The first conductive layer is bonded to the first electrically insulating layer in register to the apertures in the electrically insulating layer and the multilayer circuit is produced at a sustained rate. In another embodiment, the method comprises providing a second electrically insulating layer and bonding the second electrically insulating layer with the first conductive layer opposite the first electrically insulating layer.
Abstract:
An LED assembly may include a substrate, an elongate mounting structure that is formed in or on the substrate, and an LED that is mechanically secured to the elongate mounting structure. A light producing apparatus may include a substrate, an elongate mounting structure that may be formed in or on the substrate, and a plurality of LEDs that may be removably secured to the elongate mounting structure. A light producing array may include a substrate, a first elongate mounting structure that is formed in or on the substrate, and a second elongate mounting structure that is formed in or on the substrate. A first plurality of LEDs may be removably secured to the first elongate mounting structure. A second plurality of LEDs may be removably secured to the second elongate mounting structure.
Abstract:
An internally illuminated sign includes a case at least partially lined with highly reflective layer and a display surface. The sign also includes light sources that emit light in directions approximately parallel to the display surface.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is generally directed to illumination devices, and particularly directed to illumination devices utilizing light transmissive layers and methods for making the same. An illumination device and method for making the device are disclosed. The device, in particular, includes a substrate and conductive region disposed on the substrate. One or more light sources, such as LEDs, are disposed on a surface of the substrate and electrically coupled to the electrically conductive region for supply of electric current. The device also includes one or more light transmissive layers disposed on the substrate and the at least one light source to encapsulate light sources and also to control characteristics of light delivery from the light sources as light passes through the light transmissive layers.