David W Karr

US Patent:

62171887, Apr 17, 2001

Filed:

Mar 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/262224

Inventors:

Harry Lee Wainwright - Bethlehem PA
David W. Karr - Center Valley PA
Stanley A. Bochenski - Bethlehem PA

Assignee:

ANI-Motion, Inc. - Bethlehem PA

International Classification:

F21V 2108

US Classification:

362103

Abstract:

An illuminated display makes use of optical fibers and a programmable controller for varying the brightness intensities and colors emitted by color changeable LEDs through the optical fibers. The illuminated fiber optic display is carried on a planar surface and may be incorporated on an article of clothing. By using color-variable LEDs suitably connected to corresponding fiber optic bundles, eye-catching, color-changing displays can be created with fewer interconnections, fewer light sources, and fewer optical fibers.