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Tubular electro-luminescent light device

  • US 6,976,762 B2
  • Filed: 11/04/2002
  • Issued: 12/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A tubular EL light device comprising:

  • an inner member;

    at least one electro-luminescent (EL) panel including a substrate, at least one phosphor area on the substrate, and etched electrodes for connection to an electric power source by conductive means connected to the electrodes, said conductive means being connected to a signal means for causing said phosphor areas to emit light, and said panel having a predetermined width and length; and

    an outer member surrounding said EL panel and inner member to enable said light device to be attached to a main object, wherein said EL panel is wrapped around said inner member, said inner member providing cushioning for said EL panel, and wherein sufficient space is provided around the EL panel to permit bending of said EL panel and said EL light device.

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