Abstract: An apparatus and method for backlighting a translucent image. At least one polymer thick film conductive strip is applied to a glass substrate, connecting a plurality of light emitting devices, a dropping resistor, and a power supply connection. The glass substrate is positioned behind a translucent image that is backlit by the light emitting devices. The method includes applying a conductive polymer thick film ink to a substrate to form conductive traces, applying at least one light emitting device to the substrate, applying a dropping resistor to the substrate, and curing the ink.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for backlighting a translucent image. At least one polymer thick film conductive strip is applied to a glass substrate, connecting a plurality of light emitting devices, a dropping resistor, and a power supply connection. The glass substrate is positioned behind a translucent image that is backlit by the light emitting devices. The method includes applying a conductive polymer thick film ink to a substrate to form conductive traces, applying at least one light emitting device to the substrate, applying a dropping resistor to the substrate, and curing the ink.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for attaching a heating element to a glass substrate. The heating element is formed of a plurality of conductive polymer thick film inks screen printed on the substrate. The heating element includes a resistive strip or resistor, conductive strips or conductors, and terminal portions, which form part of an electrical circuit. Electrical power applied to the terminal portions causes current to flow through the resistive strip, which generates heat through resistive heating. The heat is transferred to the substrate. The method of applying the heating element to the substrate includes, in one embodiment, screen printing polymer thick film materials onto a surface of a glass substrate to form the circuit conductors and resistive elements and surface mounting other components of the circuit on the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing lighted areas on a surface. The apparatus comprises a glass substrate having at least a first surface that includes a substantially clear substantially conductive layer, and a second surface that does not include a substantially clear substantially conductive layer. The present apparatus also includes a polymer thick film phosphor ink layer applied to the first surface of the glass substrate, a polymer thick film dielectric layer applied to at least a portion of the phosphor ink layer, and a polymer thick film conductive layer applied to at least a portion of the dielectric layer. Further, the apparatus includes power connectors for connecting electrical power to the polymer thick film conductive layer and to the substantially clear substantially conductive layer of the glass substrate. When power is applied to the power connectors, the polymer thick film phosphor ink layer illuminates and light substantially shows through the second surface of the glass substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying power to and for holding an electrical or electronic device. The apparatus generally comprises a glass substrate having at least a surface. The apparatus of the present invention also includes a conductive strip applied to the surface of the glass substrate and a second strip applied to the surface of the glass substrate wherein the second strip covers at least a portion of the conductive strip and wherein the second strip is selected from the group consisting of a conductive strip, a resistive strip, and an insulating strip. The apparatus of the present invention further includes device connective means for connecting the electrical or electronic device to the apparatus and power connective means. The device connective means is in direct contact with at least a portion of the conductive strip and receives power for the electrical or electronic device from the power connective means through the conductive strip. A method for producing such an apparatus is also provided.