Abstract: A fabric article including a design arranged on the outer surface of such fabric article and having conductive composition arranged in registration with the design and with a printed circuit pattern is disclosed. The conductive composition effectively forms part of the electrical system of the interactive fabric article.

Abstract: An electrical system including a multi-layer conductive composition is disclosed. The multi-layer conductive composition includes at least a first composition, which may be a bottom composition layer, and a second composition, which may be a top composition layer, arranged on a substrate. The bottom composition layer has a greater level of conductivity than the top composition layer. In one preferred embodiment, the multi-layer conductive composition may be vertically conductive. In this preferred embodiment, the conductivity of the top composition layer may be selected so that electric current is permitted to flow along the z axis, but not along the x and y axes thereof. The electric current can flow along the x, y and z axes of the bottom composition layer. The top composition layer may mask the bottom composition layer. Further, the top composition may comprise a substantial amount of pigment so that multi-layer conductive composition has a desired color.

Abstract: An illumination device for enhancing the structural and aesthetic appearance of associated articles or substrates and to provide operative coaction with conductive current paths made from conductive paints, inks and the like compositions on such articles and substrates is disclosed. The illumination device comprises an LED having leads, the LED and at least one portion of the leads are encapsulated within a substantially nonconductive relatively transparent or translucent housing. At least a second portion of the leads of the LED extend outside of the housing and are arranged substantially flush along an exterior surface of the housing so that when the housing is connected by suitable connectors to the associated article or substrate, electrical communication with an external power source can be established for operating and actuating the LED.