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A display case having lenses mounted in the case that distribute or direct light emitted by fluorescent tubes located near the ends of display shelves toward the shelves in order to provide a more uniform light distribution along the length of the shelves. The lenses facilitate the illumination of i

A display case having lenses mounted in the case that distribute or direct light emitted by fluorescent tubes located near the ends of display shelves toward the shelves in order to provide a more uniform light distribution along the length of the shelves. The lenses facilitate the illumination of items placed on the shelves near the front and middle of the shelves. Light-directing portions of the lenses distribute or direct light emitted from the fluorescent tubes located inside the lenses toward the display case shelves. In another embodiment of the display case, the lenses are mounted horizontally inside the case, and used to direct light toward the interior of the case and toward the shelves inside the case. In still another embodiment of the display case, the lenses are mounted vertically inside the case and at the corners of the case.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A display case used for displaying items, said display case comprising:a surrounding frame;a shelf mounted inside said display case for supporting items on the shelf so that the items may extend vertically;a light source mounted horizontally inside said display case; anda lens moun

[ We claim:] [1.] A display case used for displaying items, said display case comprising:a surrounding frame;a shelf mounted inside said display case for supporting items on the shelf so that the items may extend vertically;a light source mounted horizontally inside said display case; anda lens mounted inside said display case and adjacent said light source in order to direct light emitted from said light source toward said shelf to provide a more uniform light distribution over an item on the shelf than would exist without said lens.