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Nexxus Lighting granted three new patents for array lighting |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ###### Nexxus Lighting granted three new patents for array lighting Charlotte, NC – April 29, 2009 – Nexxus Lighting, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: NEXS) today announced that it has been issued three new design patents related to its new Array Lighting LED replacement light bulb product line. US Design Patent No. D590,077 - LIGHT (Par 30); US Design Patent No. D590,076 - LIGHT (MR16) and US Design Patent No. D590,075 - LIGHT (MR16 G-10) cover the unique fin / air flow design, overall shape and led configurations of the new Array Par 30, Array MR16 bi-pin and Array MR16 with a GU10 pin base lamps. "We believe that these designs along with several other patent pending technologies related to our Array products unique 'selective heat sink - SHS technology' provide extensive intellectual property coverage for the company's new direct replacement LED product offerings used in commercial lighting applications, including down lighting, track lighting, accent lighting and retail display lighting," stated Mike Bauer, President and CEO. "With several additional patents pending related to the Array Lighting product offering we are very excited to have the first three patents issue related to our product design. As solid-state lighting expands its penetration into white light general illumination applications, we feel that our Array replacement lamp line is at the forefront of the technology curve and we are excited about its growth potential even in these challenging economic times," continued Mr. Bauer. Nexxus Lighting now holds 29 issued patents with 40 patents pending. Through its research and development efforts Nexxus is continually evaluating new intellectual property ideas that have the potential to be incorporated into advanced solid-state light bulbs, lighting fixtures and control systems. Nexxus Lighting is a leader in advanced lighting technology, including solid-state LED and fiber optic lighting systems and controls used in commercial, architectural, signage, swimming pool, entertainment and retail lighting. Nexxus Lighting sells its products through its Commercial Lighting, Lumificient and Nexxus Lighting Pool & Spa divisions under the Array(TM) Lighting, Savi(R), eLum(TM), LiveLED(TM), Super Vision(R) and Lumificient(TM) brand names. ###### Certain of the above statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Reference is made to Nexxus Lighting’s filings under the Securities Exchange Act for factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Nexxus Lighting undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. |