Display sign

An exit sign comprising a housing having a frame, circuit means, a plurality of light pipes, and power supply means:

• a) said light pipes of a suitable material of substantially uniform index of refraction, having a longitudinal axis of extension comprising plastic portions having at least two ends and having disposed in at least one end thereof light sources, the light sources directed towards the other end of the light pipe in the direction of the longitudinal axis of extension of the light pipe, said light pipes being manufactured from transparent material and having a portion of the outer surface of said pipe being translucent permitting light to exit therefrom in use, said multiplicity of light pipes displaying the word "exit" and being interconnected with said circuit means and mounted therewith;
• b) circuit means comprising normal low voltage A/C power input means connected to a rectifying means and regulation means which energize the light pipes during normal operation of said exit sign, emergency power supply means in conjunction with rectification means which energize said light pipes during emergency situations, control means for engaging the emergency circuit within said circuit means, said control means being accessible remotely to engage the functions of said control means said circuit means being mountable within said housing;
• c) said housing comprising a frame within which said circuit means is contained and having disposed proximate said light pipes a singular sheet of material through which the word "EXIT" may be read clearly, said housing further comprising a mounting means fastened to said frame for mounting said exit sign;
• d) power supply means for providing power to said exit sign;
• whereby the letters of the exit sign are formed of illuminated light pipes.