Light emitting fabric
First Claim
1. A light emitting fabric comprising a woven plurality of optical fibers, each of which fibers is deformed at discrete intervals along the length thereof to allow light to radiate therefrom.
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Abstract
A light emitting fabric (10) in which optical fibers (12, 28, 46, 48) are part of the weave, replacing some of the threaded fibers (27), whereby the fabric is uniformly illuminated and, accordingly, decorated. The individual optical fibers are gathered into a bundle (15) at one end of the fabric and illuminated by a light source (17). Light traveling through the fibers is emitted in small amounts throughout the lengths thereof through small scratches (14) that pierce the outer coating. Uniformity and intensity of light are enhanced by providing a reflective coating (13) on the non-illuminated ends of the optical fibers. This fabric is usable in clothing; such as costumes, high visibility safety clothing, suntan suits (21); rugs, draperies, theater curtains, architectural panels (23), fiberglass boat hulls, and the like.
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35 Claims
- 1. A light emitting fabric comprising a woven plurality of optical fibers, each of which fibers is deformed at discrete intervals along the length thereof to allow light to radiate therefrom.
- 29. A heat emitting fabric comprising a woven plurality of optical fibers, each of which fibers is deformed at discrete intervals along the length thereof to allow infrared radiation to radiate therefrom.
- 33. A garment woven from a plurality of optical fibers, each of which fibers is deformed at discrete intervals along the length thereof to allow ultraviolet radiation to radiate therefrom in a direction toward the interior of said garment.
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