Illuminated indicia

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G09F 13/20 (2006.01) G09F 13/02 (2006.01) G09F 13/04 (2006.01)

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CA 2544998

The present invention relates to an illuminated indicia (4) formed from a material capable of absorbing light and transmitting light to an exposed edge. The material is preferably a fluorescent plastic material such as fluorescent acrylic sheets or molded members. The indicia (4) has a light absorbing section and a display section. The light absorbing section is exposed to a light source and the absorbed light is transmitted to the exposed edge (18) of the display section. The thickness of the exposed edge (18) of the display section is less than the length of the light absorbing section. Under typical indoor and outdoor lighting conditions, a constant passive illumination is created by the exposed edge of the display section. In a preferred embodiment the indicia is formed from material containing a light stimulating agent or additive. When the intensity of the light is sufficient, a halo effect may be achieved at the exposed edge.

La présente invention concerne un symbole lumineux (4) fabriqué à partir d'un matériau capable d'absorber la lumière et de la transmettre vers un bord exposé. Ce matériau est composé de préférence d'un matériau plastique fluorescent, tel que des pellicules ou des éléments moulés acryliques fluorescents. Ce symbole lumineux (4) comporte une section qui absorbe la lumière et une section d'affichage. La section qui absorbe la lumière est exposée à une source lumineuse et la lumière absorbée est transmise vers le bord exposé (18) de la section d'affichage. L'épaisseur du bord exposé (18) de la section d'affichage est inférieure à la longueur de la section qui absorbe la lumière. Dans des conditions d'éclairage intérieures et extérieures normales, le bord exposé de la section d'affichage du symbole lumineux (4) produit un éclairage passif constant. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, le symbole lumineux (4) est fabriqué à partir d'un matériau contenant un agent ou un additif photostimulant. Lorsque l'intensité de la lumière est suffisante, un effet de halo peut être obtenu au niveau du bord exposé.

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