US 8,024,880 B2 · Combination exit sign and emergency light bar

Abstract

A combination exit sign and emergency light is provided, wherein the emergency light is disposed along a bottom, portion of the exit sign. The bottom portion of the housing is formed with a recessed section intermediate opposing side flange portions, with a light bar incorporating LEDs being mounted in the recess section to provide emergency lighting during power outages and emergency situations. The bar is white in color on the outside, except a bottom portion of the bar is left clear for the free transmission of light. With this construction, at least a substantial majority of fight generated by the LEDs will be directed out of the bottom portion, while the side portions are also preferably lit thereby providing a more intense light out of the bottom portion to assure adequate illumination leading to a suitable exit.

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Dependent claims

A combination exit sign and emergency light comprising:

a housing having a front face, opposing lateral sides and a bottom edge
portion defined by opposing side flange portions spaced by an intermediate, recessed section establishing an elongated cavity;
symbols provided on the front face adapted to be illuminated;
and
a lighting system including a light bar mounted within the elongated cavity, said light bar including:
a main body having a top portion, side portions and a bottom portion, at least said bottom portion being transparent;
an elongated channel formed in the top portion;
and
a strip of LEDs projecting into the channel wherein, during emergency situations, the LEDs are activated to direct light into the main body of the light bar, with at least a substantial majority of the light being directed out the bottom portion of the main body.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Combination exit sign and emergency light bar

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Combination exit sign and emergency light bar

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Abstract

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