Abstract: Signs including electroluminescent lamps are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a sign includes an electroluminescent lamp integrally formed therewith.

Abstract: Integrated illumination systems employing illumination devices formed onto substrates are described. According to one embodiment, the display system combines an electroluminescent lamp, a photocell, a power supply receiving energy from the photocell and discharging electrical energy to the EL lamp, and, optionally, a control switch to manage the intervals of electrical energy discharge to the EL lamp for illumination; the components of the d lay system combining to provide illumination for an object, such as a sign. According to another embodiment, a photocell, power supply and light emitting device are each formed onto a single substrate to form a totally self-contained, self-powered illuminating device. According to another embodiment, an electroluminescent lamp is provided to form an illuminated decal. The EL lamp may be configured to have a front illumination surface and a back mounting surface, with a decal backing attached to the back mounting surface.

Abstract: Light-emitting substance-coated phosphor particles and light-emitting devices employing phosphor particles and light-emitting substances are provided. Also provided are light-emitting devices employing a layer of phosphor material that is covered by at least one layer of light-emitting polymers and/or light-emitting small molecules, and methods of making same.

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 a sign includes an electroluminescent lamp integrally formed therewith.

Abstract: A method for forming a coating on aluminum by contacting the aluminum with water, at least one multifunctional polymeric organic acid, a monomer of an intrinsically conductive polymer and polymerizing the ICP monomer and forming aluminum oxide by imposing an electrical potential between the aluminum surface as the anode and a cathode. The intrinsically conductive polymer salt and aluminum oxide coating that is formed resists corrosion and is resistant to de-doping during immersion in hot water.

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 emmitting 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: Signs including electroluminescent lamps are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a sign includes an electroluminescent lamp integrally formed therewith.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for protecting a metal surface against corrosion. The method involves applying to the metal surface a coating formulation that comprises a radiation curable resin and a corrosion-responsive agent that is capable of releasing a corrosion-inhibiting ion in response to exposure to ionic species characteristic of those present on a metal surface undergoing oxidative corrosion; and exposing the coating formulation to radiation whereby the radiation curable resin forms a corrosion-resisting coating having a low spontaneous release rate of the corrosion-responsive agent into the environment.

Abstract: A method for forming a coating on aluminum by contacting the aluminum with water, at least one multifunctional polymeric organic acid, a monomer of an intrinsically conductive polymer and polymerizing the ICP monomer and forming aluminum oxide by imposing an electrical potential between the aluminum surface as the anode and a cathode. The intrinsically conductive polymer salt and aluminum oxide coating that is formed resists corrosion and is resistant to de-doping during immersion in hot water.

Abstract: Light-emitting substance-coated phosphor particles and light-emitting devices employing phosphor particles and light-emitting substances are provided. Also provided are light-emitting devices employing a layer of phosphor material that is covered by at least one layer of light-emitting polymers and/or light-emitting small molecules, and methods of making same.

Abstract: A luminescent device comprises an electroluminescent phosphor in operative contact with a light-emitting material wherein excitation of the electroluminescent phosphor by an alternating current electrical field causes the emission of light by the light-emitting material. Methods of making the device and using it in an electroluminescent display are also described.

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: The present invention provides electroluminescent devices including electroluminescent panels that are transparent until illuminated.

Abstract: Integrated illumination systems employing illumination devices formed onto substrates are described. According to one embodiment, the display system combines an electroluminescent lamp, a photocell, a power supply receiving energy from the photocell and discharging electrical energy to the EL lamp, and, optionally, a control switch to manage the intervals of electrical energy discharge to the EL lamp for illumination; the components of the d lay system combining to provide illumination for an object, such as a sign. According to another embodiment, a photocell, power supply and light emitting device are each formed onto a single substrate to form a totally self-contained, self-powered illuminating device. According to another embodiment, an electroluminescent lamp is provided to form an illuminated decal. The EL lamp may be configured to have a front illumination surface and a back mounting surface, with a decal backing attached to the back mounting surface.

Abstract: An integrated helmet illumination system and process for forming thereof is described. The system comprises a protective helmet, a substrate affixed to the helmet, and an electroluminescent lamp positioned between the substrate and the protective helmet. The substrate is configured be affixed to an exterior surface of the helmet to define a helmet outer shell. Also, the substrate is fabricated with a light-transmissive viewing area through which the illumination of the electroluminescent lamp is viewed. Additionally, the substrate can be formed out of a transparent light reflective material to reflect light incident upon the helmet outer shell.

Abstract: Illuminated display solutions for structures, such as tables and vending machines, are described. In one embodiment, an EL lamp is positioned beneath a light-transmissive table panel such that the lamp may be viewed within a viewing area of a table. Alternatively, the panel can be removed and replaced with an integrated table panel formed of an electrolumienscent lamp and surface framing surrounding the panel. In accordance with one embodiment, the table panel is rotatably connected to an underlying structure. The underlying structure is configured to support an EL lamp thereon such that the table panel can be rotated to overlie the EL lamp. The EL lamp is then viewed through the light-transmissive viewing area of the table panel. Optionally, a table base, such as a pedestal or table legs, may be mounted below the underlying structure to support the entire system. In another embodiment, an electroluminescent lamp is positioned at a reserved area of a panel of a vending machine.

Abstract: Processes for the integration of illuminated displays with articles of fabric or textiles are described. In one aspect, a rear electrode of an electroluminescent panel is formed directly onto a fabric section substrate by the following process, a formed image is placed over a fabric section to define an area for display and a catalyst is applied to such display area; the fabric section display area with catalyst thereon is immersed in an electroless plating bath and subsequently removed, allowing a chemical reduction to occur in the aqueous solution; such fabric section is immersed in an electrode bath to form an electrode layer integrated with the fabric section and patterned in the associated image. In another aspect, a process is used to form an insulative layer for encapsulating the fabric section substrate having a rear electrode. In still another aspect, process is used to form the layers of an electroluminescent panel integral with a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention includes a smart controller for electroluminescent lamps which compensates for a range of RC time constants and adjusts its output frequency accordingly such that a relatively uniform light output is obtained on all illuminated areas of large EL display panels. The controller incorporates a device which monitors the current as the pulse train is applied to the EL panel. A sensing circuit determines if the current decayed to zero during the positive portion of the pulse. If the current did not decay to zero, the frequency is decreased until a decay to zero is sensed. Uniform light output is thus maintained from panel to panel, regardless of RC time constant differences between different EL panels, or variations in panel electrical characteristics over time. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, several different frequencies are applied to the EL panel nearly simultaneously.

Abstract: Signs including electrolurninescent lamps are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a sign includes an electroluminescent lamp integrally formed therewith.