IP Library Granted Patent US 9,702,097
Granted Patent B2
US 9,702,097 · App. 15/394,287 · Granted Jul 11, 2017

Limited view dynamic message sign for traffic information

Inventor: Philippe Perut (Providence, RI)
E01F9/00G08G1/09G09F9/33G09F11/00G09F13/22G09F2013/222
View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 9,702,097
App. No.
15/394,287
Granted
Jul 11, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

A dynamic message sign includes a front housing defining a viewing window and an interior. A LED assembly is in the interior for displaying a message within a cone of vision. A louver assembly limits the cone of vision. The dynamic message sign may also include a back frame for supporting the front housing and a bracket for setting the front assembly at an angle with respect to the back frame. The LED assembly can include a plurality of LED pixels arranged in rows and columns. The louver assembly can include a plurality of louver racks, each louver rack extending adjacent to a column of LED pixels.

Claims (14)

1. A dynamic message sign comprising:

a front housing defining a viewing window and an interior;

a LED assembly in the interior for displaying a message;

a back frame for supporting the front housing; and

a motor connected between the back frame and front housing for selectively setting the front assembly at an angle with respect to the back frame.

2. A dynamic message sign as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a louver assembly for limiting a cone of vision of the dynamic message sign.

3. A dynamic message sign as recited in claim 2 , wherein the louver assembly includes a plurality of louver racks, each louver rack having a plurality of louvers extending adjacent to a column of LED pixels.

4. A dynamic message sign as recited in claim 1 , wherein the LED assembly includes a plurality of LED pixels arranged in rows and columns.

5. A dynamic message sign comprising:

a front housing defining a viewing window and an interior;

a LED assembly in the interior for displaying a message within a cone of vision;

a louver assembly for limiting the cone of vision;

a back frame for supporting the front housing; and

a motor connected between the back frame and front housing for selectively setting the front assembly at an angle with respect to the back frame.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 16, 2020
From: SESA ACQUISITION CO., INC.
To: EASTERN BANK
Reel/Frame 053225/0758 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 2, 2017
From: PERUT, PHILIPPE
To: SES AMERICA, INC.
Reel/Frame 042576/0454 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 14970287 · Dec 15, 2015
Provisional Application 62218937 · Sep 15, 2015
Related Publication 20170107677A1 · Apr 20, 2017