Illuminated grate

摘要

A grate body contains a plurality of open slot areas receiving translucent inserts, and a lighting unit is arranged below the grate for illuminating the inserts. The lighting unit includes a sealed hollow housing having a transparent upper surface, and at least one lighting device mounted in the housing. The housing electrically insulates the components contained therein while allowing sufficient heat transfer to cool the neon tube. A circular grate embodiment is also disclosed having a lighting unit contained therein for illuminating the circumference of the grate.