Abstract: A surface covering, which may be a non-skid covering such as a traction pad for use on a surface of a boat, kayak, watercraft, recreational vehicle, golf cart, pool deck, spa surface, swim spa surface, floor or wall surface, spa cabinet or other structure which has glow in the dark or photo-luminescent properties. The surface covering material may comprise one or more layers of material attached to each other. The surface covering material may comprise EVA foam, which may be routed. Photo-luminescent materials are applied to any surface of the surface covering. The photo-luminescent material may be mixed with a bonding agent prior to being applied to the surface covering. In an embodiment, photo-luminescent are applied to a route in the surface covering. The photo-luminescent materials may comprise a rare earth metal. The invention comprises a method for manufacturing the photo-luminescent surface covering.

Abstract: A structure for retaining an object such as a lighting element, comprising a base structure having at least one surface and a retaining cavity disposed in a surface of the base structure, wherein the retaining cavity cross section comprises opposing tapered window retention surfaces and opposing bevel surfaces disposed between the surface opening and each of the opposing tapered window retention surfaces. A lighting element may be disposed in the retaining cavity. The retaining cavity may have a cross section that is complementary to a cross section of an object to be retained. A lighting system for a base structure comprising a plurality of stacked planar sheets, having a lighting element disposed between a top sheet and the next planar sheet below the top sheet in the stack of sheets, oriented such that a portion of the light emitted by the lighting element passes through said top sheet.