Lamp element comprising three dimensional plastic colored article, e.g., reproduction of a cartoon character and the like, in the form of a clear transparent polyester cast resin body having a colored fiber glass paper inlay embedded in the resin, such inlay preferably being a silk screened multicolored configuration, the cast resin body having an external shape corresponding to the external shape of the colored inlay, forming a three dimensional plastic duplicate of the colored inlay having the...

Laminar translucent artwork is displayed by back-lighting it substantially uniformly for viewing by transmitted light, bordering it with an opaque border, and decoratively framing it along the outside edge, and preferably also along the inside edge, of the border. Preferred display apparatus includes a shallow light-box containing a light source and flanged to provide the border, a light-diffusion sheet overlying the light-box and underlying the artwork, a transparent cover sheet for the artwork...

An apparatus for illuminating diapositives, negatives or the like for inspecting the same which comprises a box-shaped housing the open upper side of which is covered by a plate of opal glass or the like and carries a supporting frame the lateral sides of which are provided with index studs upon which a flat, partly transparent, pocketlike element for holding one or more diapositives or the like may be applied in different positions. This frame is adapted to receive a cover frame for holding dow...

An illuminated display device includes a molded housing receiving therein a circuit board having light elements thereon projecting forwardly therefrom, the housing being closed by a transparent front cover. Embossments on the housing and the front cover cooperate firmly to position the circuit board therebetween in the housing. The cover also has forwardly projecting embossments defining recesses to accommodate the light elements. A display sheet may be disposed in the housing in front of the ci...

A display device which is provided with one or more opaque display frames for mounting information to be displayed. The or each display frame is provided with one or more transparent areas at which display members containing selected information for display are detachably secured. The display members are opaque with the exception of the information contained thereon to block-off light passing through the transparent areas but not through the information on the members so that the opaque masking ...

A system and method of backlighting a display is disclosed in which one or more light sources may be used to provide substantially appropriate uniform backlighting of a display medium and simultaneously provide a visually pleasing light source for a decorative display frame. The disclosed system and method provide for one or more light sources, a lightbox for the light sources, a light mask to provide uniform distribution of the illumination provided by the light sources, a display media contain...

A display arrangement for illuminating posters and other non-opaque planar artwork comprising an item of artwork affixed to an essentially transparent mounting member, and a plurality of precisely configured neon light tubes mounted behind the item of artwork. The light tubes are arranged in a predetermined pattern consonant with the subject matter of the artwork, with each of the light tubes being positioned behind a selected portion of the artwork, to illuminate and enhance such selected porti...

A system or kit for creating readily changeable messages is provided. The system includes a plurality of letter boxes, a plurality of removably mountable and interchangeable letter panels and a plurality of lights. Each letter box has an opening for receiving a light such that when the panel is attached thereto, the panel is backlit so that an image imprinted on the panel will be visually perceptible. The letter boxes can be arranged in any order to create any desired design or message. The mess...

A fastening system and method to secure a light panel to the rear of a picture frame through the use of dual locking refittable fasteners in combination with retainers of the frame. The versatile thin illumination assembly system, consisting of the combination of the light panel and mounting system, can be applied to most existing display frames, thus converting a non-illuminated picture frame to an illuminated picture frame. The system when coupled with a frame creates an open backing that main...

A picture display assembly comprises: (a) a rectangular, upright base frame having front and back sides, (b) structure on the base from which it is connectible to a wall, (c) first horizontal ledge structure on the base frame and exposed at the front side thereof, the first ledge structure having at least one upwardly projecting, horizontally elongated tongue, (d) an upright picture display plate having front and back sides, and a transparent medial section adapted to register with said base fra...