Abstract: An Illuminated display integrated with a fabric substrate, comprising a rear electrode formed on a portion of a front surface of the fabric substrate, the rear electrode being formed on the fabric substrate portion by applying a catalyst to the fabric portion and subsequently immersing the fabric portion in an electroless plating bath followed by immersing the fabric portion in an electrode bath, a dielectric layer formed onto the fabric substrate surface substantially over the rear electrode, a light emitting layer formed onto the dielectric layer, a transparent conductive layer formed onto the light emitting layer; and a front electrode lead electrically connected to the transparent conductive layer to transport energy thereto.

Abstract: The present system provides electroluminescent devices including electroluminescent panels, and more specifically, electroluminescent devices fabricated from materials including light emitting polymers and particles comprising light emitting polymers that have been encapsulated with conductive polymers and/or insulative polymers.

Abstract: Signs including electroluminescent lamps are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, electroluminescent lamps are coupled to a sign by first forming a rear electrode on a front surface of the sign. After forming the rear electrode on the sign, a dielectric layer is screen printed over the rear electrode, and a phosphor layer is screen printed over the dielectric layer. A layer of indium tin oxide ink is then screen printed to the phosphor layer to form an EL lamp.

Abstract: Signs including electroluminescent lamps are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, electroluminescent lamps are coupled to a sign by first forming a rear electrode on a front surface of the sign. After forming the rear electrode on the sign, a dielectric layer is screen printed over the rear electrode, and a phosphor layer is screen printed over the dielectric layer. A layer of indium tin oxide ink is then screen printed to the phosphor layer to form an EL lamp.

Abstract: An illumination system with a panel that is capable of producing electroluminescence as well as reflecting incident light independent of the electroluminescence function of the panel. A layer of phosphor is excited by a power source, and a reflective layer disposed on top of the phosphor layer reflects incident light from an outside light source. The reflective layer is transparent and does not interfere with the electroluminescence of the panel.

Abstract: An illuminated safety helmet incorporating a light panel that is capable of producing electroluminescence, and also, reflecting incident light that is independent of the electroluminescence function of the panel. The light panel is secured to the helmet so as to be visible to an observer, and a power source is secured to the helmet so as not to interfere with the wearing of the helmet. The power source is connected to the light panel, and a control switch may be provided to control the power directed from the power source to the light panel.