Patents Assigned to XS Energy International, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6205690
    Abstract: A panel, page or substrate is provided having a tier of electroluminescent (EL) material which forms a pattern corresponding to a series of images. When illuminated in accord with a predetermined sequence, the series of images provide an illusion of movement. A sound generator is provided to produce a predetermined audible response associated with the predetermined sequence. One or more flexible membrane switches are coupled to simultaneously activate both the EL material and the sound generator when depressed. A layer bearing a plurality of icons, with each of said plurality of icons being associated with one of a first and second set of icons. The first set of icons is adapted to be viewable with an unaided eye on a continuous basis, and the second set of icons comprises the pattern of the EL material and are selectively viewable with the unaided eye, when the EL material illuminates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: XS Energy International, Inc.
    Inventors: George W. Heropoulos, Tamas L. Torma