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Clothing with Removable Electroluminescent Panels

  • US 20110025195A1
  • Filed: 07/28/2009
  • Published: 02/03/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for illuminating clothing comprising in combination:

  • a t-shirt formed from a machine washable cotton, the t-shirt having a front panel with interior and exterior surfaces, a centrally positioned opening formed through the front panel, a circular band of a hook and pile fastener positioned about the opening upon the exterior surface, a pocket sewn to the interior surface, the opening being accessible from the pocket;

    a battery pack including a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the battery pack including a button for selectively activating and deactivating the battery, indicators for providing a visual indication when the battery is charging and when the battery is fully charged, a USB port for coupling the battery to an external power supply and a female connector, the batter pack positioned within the pocket;

    an electroluminescent device having a front side and a back side, hook and pile fasteners formed upon the back side, a logo formed upon the front side, cabling including a first end secured to the electroluminescent device and a second end comprising a male connector, whereby the electroluminescent device is removably secured to the front panel of the t-shirt via the hook and pile fasteners, and wherein the cabling is routed through the opening in the T-shirt and coupled to the female connector of the battery pack to thereby power the electroluminescent device.

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