WO1998057097A1 - Electroluminescent lamps for vehicle lighting - Google Patents

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WO1998057097A1
WO1998057097A1 PCT/US1997/010234 US9710234W WO9857097A1 WO 1998057097 A1 WO1998057097 A1 WO 1998057097A1 US 9710234 W US9710234 W US 9710234W WO 9857097 A1 WO9857097 A1 WO 9857097A1
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William Charles Stevenson
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
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    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/30—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
    • B60Q1/301—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces by means of surfaces, e.g. metal plate, reflecting the light of an external light source
    • B60Q1/3015—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces by means of surfaces, e.g. metal plate, reflecting the light of an external light source combined with a lamp
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/32—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/10—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards
    • B60Q3/14—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting through the surface to be illuminated
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/70—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose
    • B60Q3/74—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lighting; for overall compartment lighting in combination with specific lighting, e.g. room lamps with reading lamps
    • B60Q3/745—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lighting; for overall compartment lighting in combination with specific lighting, e.g. room lamps with reading lamps using lighting panels or mats, e.g. electro-luminescent panels, LED mats
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/32—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights
    • B60Q1/325—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights on or for running boards or steps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/50—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
    • B60Q1/544—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating other states or conditions of the vehicle occupants, e.g. for indicating disabled occupants

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  • the present invention relates to electroluminescent lamps, and more
  • Electroluminescent Lamp filed on April 28, 1995 and Serial Number
  • electroluminescent lamps and the inability to easily construct lamps and systems for use with vehicle lighting products.
  • the current invention comprises the combination of low cost
  • electroluminescent lamps for vehicle lighting products for improved
  • An embodiment of the current invention of the use of electroluminescent lamps for vehicle lighting products incorporates a rear split electrode electroluminescent lamp construction. O 98/57097
  • electroluminescent lamp having a parallel plate construction for vehicle lighting products.
  • Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of a parallel plate
  • Fig. 2 is a top view of the embodiment of a parallel plate constructed
  • electroluminescent lamp for use in the current invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of a rear split electrode constructed lamp for use in the current invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a top view of the embodiment of a rear split electrode
  • Fig. 5 illustrates the current invention on an automobile.
  • Fig. 6 illustrates the current invention on motorcycle.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the current invention on an
  • Fig. 8 illustrates the current invention generally in the interior of an automobile.
  • Fig. 9 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the current invention on a O 98/57097
  • Fig. 10 illustrates ⁇ a schematic of the present invention.
  • Fig. 1 1 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 12 illustrates the current invention in a cross-sectional view.
  • FIG. 1 a cross sectional view of a first exemplary
  • electroluminescent lamp (EL) lamp 100 constructed in accordance with
  • Lamp 100 includes paper
  • plastic core stock 102 plastic core stock 102, rear capacitive electrode 104, EL Phosphor layer
  • Capacitive electrode 104 is permanently bonded to paper or plastic core stock 102 using a nonconducting bond
  • EL phosphor layer 106 provides a precise definition of the area O 98/57097
  • Fig 2 is a top view of lamp 100. As shown in fig 2, capacitive electrode 104 and EL phosphor ink layer 106 define a rectangular area of
  • conductors 1 12 and 1 14 are used to provide electrical power to rear
  • AC alternating current
  • a lighting source which is light-weight and flexible.
  • FIG 3 a cross-sectional view of a second
  • exemplary EL lamp 200 is constructed where lamp 200 includes paper or
  • plastic core stock 202 rear capacitive electrode 204, EL phosphor layers 208 and 210, front conductive ITO layers 212 and 214 and clear electrical
  • Rear capacitive electrode 204 is permanently bonded to paper or plastic core stock 202 using a non-conducting bonding compound.
  • EL phosphor layers 208 and 210 provide a precise definition of the area of O 98/57097
  • Fig. 4 provides a top view of exemplary EL lamp 200. As shown in
  • capacitive electrode 204 may define the area of illumination.
  • a automobile 300 has EL Lamps 301 , 302 and 303
  • License Plate 305 has its letters and numbers illuminated and powered when either the parking lights or
  • the lighted license plate indicia 306 makes it
  • the EL lamps will also improve the decorative appeal of the automobile.
  • Fig. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the EL lamps 98/57097
  • the location of the EL lamps are for illustrations and could be
  • the EL lamps could be placed on various other locations on the motorcycle.
  • the EL lamps could be placed on various other locations on the motorcycle.
  • the EL lamps could be
  • Fig. 6 is a helmet 450 with EL Lamps 451 and 452. The position and
  • the power supply could be in the helmet or
  • the EL lamps 401 , 402 are hooked into the motorcycles electrical system.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the present invention
  • the indicia could not only be police, but also could be for other
  • the EL lamps could be from the vehicle or batteries or solar cells
  • Fig. 8 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the rocker panel 603 has EL lamp 604 to light the entryway or
  • the interior 61 1 of door 610 can be
  • the vehicle could be accent illuminated. This use is easily transferrable
  • vehicle 600 has an illuminated license
  • Fig. 9 is another embodiment of the current invention having an
  • illuminated dashboard panel 700 having illuminated areas 702, 703, 704
  • dashboard could be animated with various read-outs.
  • the style of dashboard is for
  • Fig. 10 illustrates a typical schematic of the lamp system 800
  • Fig 1 1 illustrates another embodiment, an encapsulated EL Lamp
  • the power supply could also be an inverter O 98/57097
  • This unit 900 could be
  • the encapsulation can take on various methods of encapsulation using
  • plastics such as extrusion.

Abstract

The invention comprises the incorporation of an electroluminescent lamp (100) or lamps for vehicle lighting products for improved safety and decorative appeal. The electroluminescent lamp (100) being of either the parallel plate or split electrode configuration with a power supply or a means for supplying power incorporated therewith.

Description

ELECTROLUMINESCENT LAMPS FOR
VEHICLE LIGHTING
1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to electroluminescent lamps, and more
particularly, the to use of electroluminescent lamp systems for, and in
combination with,vehicle light.
2. Continuation
This application is a continuation of Serial Number 08/393,084 for
Method for Manufacturing Electroluminescent Lamps, filed 2/22/95;
3. Description of the Prior Art
The prior art and its uses are discussed in detail in the current
inventor's pending applications Serial Number 08/393,084 for Method for
Manufacturing Electroluminescent Lamps, filed 2/22/95; Serial Number
08/431019 for Illuminated License plate Frame using an
Electroluminescent Lamp, filed on April 28, 1995 and Serial Number
08/482,302 for Method for Manufacturing Electroluminescent Lamps
systems.fϊled on June 7, 1 996. Those application discuss the conventional
manufacturing methods of silk screening and a continuous method
lamination process resulting in a parallel plate and a rear split electrode
construction and the current inventors inventions regarding methods for O 98/57097
manufacturing electroluminescent lamps and lamps systems with this
application being a continuation of Serial Number 08/393,084 for Method for Manufacturing Electroluminescent Lamps, filed 2/22/95.
Prior uses of electroluminescent materials for use in and for
vehicle lighting has been more of a curiosity with little or no commercial application and use because of the cost prohibitive nature of
electroluminescent lamps and the inability to easily construct lamps and systems for use with vehicle lighting products.
The current invention uses the low cost method of the above noted application for cost effective and ease of use of electroluminescent lamps
for use in combination with their application and use appealing to safety
and decorative needs for price sensitive consumer applications such as
vehicle lighting products. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The current invention comprises the combination of low cost
electroluminescent lamps for vehicle lighting products for improved
safety and decorative appeal. An embodiment of the current invention of the use of electroluminescent lamps for vehicle lighting products incorporates a rear split electrode electroluminescent lamp construction. O 98/57097
An alternative embodiment of the invention combines the use of an
electroluminescent lamp having a parallel plate construction for vehicle lighting products.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of a parallel plate
constructed electroluminescent lamp for use in the current invention.
Fig. 2 is a top view of the embodiment of a parallel plate constructed
electroluminescent lamp for use in the current invention.
Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of a rear split electrode constructed lamp for use in the current invention.
Fig. 4 is a top view of the embodiment of a rear split electrode
constructed lamp for use in the current invention.
Fig. 5 illustrates the current invention on an automobile.
Fig. 6 illustrates the current invention on motorcycle.
Fig. 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the current invention on an
automobile
Fig. 8 illustrates the current invention generally in the interior of an automobile.
Fig. 9 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the current invention on a O 98/57097
dashboard.
Fig. 10 illustrates ^a schematic of the present invention.
Fig. 1 1 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 12 illustrates the current invention in a cross-sectional view.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The following exemplary discussion focuses on the use of the low
cost electroluminescent lamp produced by the method of the parent
application for low cost consumer applications such as vehicle lighting products.
Referring to Fig. 1 , a cross sectional view of a first exemplary
electroluminescent lamp (EL) lamp 100 constructed in accordance with
the method disclosed in the parent, where Lamp 100 includes paper or
plastic core stock 102, rear capacitive electrode 104, EL Phosphor layer
106, front conductive Indium-Tin-Oxide (ITO) layer 108 and clear electrical insulator 1 10. Note that layers 106 and 108 both overlap rear
capacitive electrode 104 in order to provide electrical isolation between
layers 106 and 108, while allowing layer 108 to make contact with a
metal foil power conductor. Capacitive electrode 104 is permanently bonded to paper or plastic core stock 102 using a nonconducting bond
compound. EL phosphor layer 106 provides a precise definition of the area O 98/57097
of illumination, while avoiding any waste of the expensive phosphor ink.
Fig 2 is a top view of lamp 100. As shown in fig 2, capacitive electrode 104 and EL phosphor ink layer 106 define a rectangular area of
illumination. However, the specific shape of the area of illumination is
not limited to simple rectangles, circle or polygons. Any pattern with
which phosphor ink may be printed onto capacitive electrode 104 may
define the area of illumination. Continuing with Fig. 2, metal foil
conductors 1 12 and 1 14 are used to provide electrical power to rear
capacitive electrode 104 and front conductive ITO layer 108. When
appropriate alternating current (AC) power source is connected to
conductors 1 12 and 1 14, current flows through EL phosphor ink 106, thus providing illumination. The mechanical structure of EL lamp 100 provides
a lighting source which is light-weight and flexible.
Referring now to Fig 3, a cross-sectional view of a second
exemplary EL lamp 200 is constructed where lamp 200 includes paper or
plastic core stock 202, rear capacitive electrode 204, EL phosphor layers 208 and 210, front conductive ITO layers 212 and 214 and clear electrical
insulator 216. Rear capacitive electrode 204 is permanently bonded to paper or plastic core stock 202 using a non-conducting bonding compound.
EL phosphor layers 208 and 210 provide a precise definition of the area of O 98/57097
illumination, while avoiding any waste of the expensive phosphor ink.
Fig. 4 provides a top view of exemplary EL lamp 200. As shown in
Fig. 4, rear capacitive electrode 204 and EL phosphor ink layers 208 and
210 define a pair of rectangular areas of illumination. However, the
specific shape of the areas of illumination is not limited to simple
rectangles, circles or polygons. Any pattern with which EL phosphor ink
may be printed onto capacitive electrode 204 may define the area of illumination.
Referring to Fig. 5, a automobile 300 has EL Lamps 301 , 302 and 303
attached to the automobile being power by the electrical system of the
automobile with elements not shown. License Plate 305 has its letters and numbers illuminated and powered when either the parking lights or
headlights are turned-on. The lighted license plate indicia 306 makes it
easier for vehicles to be identified at night. The EL lamps 301 , 302 and
303 are placed on the location on the automobile for purpose of
illustration and not limitation. The use of the EL lamps in this embodiment will improved the ability to see the automobile at night and
in bad weather and fog, thereby, improving vehicle safety. The EL lamps will also improve the decorative appeal of the automobile.
Fig. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the EL lamps 98/57097
incorporated on a motorcycle 400 at 401 and 402. As with the automobile
above, the location of the EL lamps are for illustrations and could be
placed on various other locations on the motorcycle. The EL lamps could
be powered by the electrical system of the motorcycle or an alternative
power source such as a battery or solar cells and battery. Also illustrated
in Fig. 6 is a helmet 450 with EL Lamps 451 and 452. The position and
location of these EL Lamps are for illustration and could be placed
anywhere on the helmet 450. The power supply could be in the helmet or
hooked into the motorcycles electrical system. The EL lamps 401 , 402,
451 and 452 in this manner would improve night safety and improve the
decorative appeal of the helmet 450 and motorcycle 400.
Fig. 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the present invention
where it is used to create lighted indicia 501 on door 502 of automobile
500. The indicia could not only be Police, but also could be for other
municipal vehicles, taxis, limos and for advertising on autos, truck and
buses. Again, the lighted indicia would make municipal vehicle stand-out
at night for easier identification for those in danger and the lighted
indicia would improve advertising on vehicles. As above the power to
light the EL lamps could be from the vehicle or batteries or solar cells
with batteries. O 98/57097
Fig. 8 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention with
automobile 600 having its interior speaker grills 601 illuminated by EL
lamps 602. The rocker panel 603 has EL lamp 604 to light the entryway or
illuminate the manufacturer of the vehicle or whatever indicia that an
owner or manufacturer would desire. The interior 61 1 of door 610 can be
illuminated with an EL lamp as well as area 607. The entire interior of
the vehicle could be accent illuminated. This use is easily transferrable
to a bus or truck interior . Again vehicle 600 has an illuminated license
plate indicia 605.
Fig. 9 is another embodiment of the current invention having an
illuminated dashboard panel 700 having illuminated areas 702, 703, 704
and 706 with power and data supply cords 705 and 706. The dashboard
could be animated with various read-outs. The style of dashboard is for
illustration and other styles are obviously possible.
Fig. 10 illustrates a typical schematic of the lamp system 800
having lamp 805, power supply 801 , illuminated area 803 and adhesive or
mounting side 804.
Fig 1 1 illustrates another embodiment, an encapsulated EL Lamp
System 900 having EL lamp 902 with power supply 901 with transparent
or translucent cover 910. The power supply could also be an inverter O 98/57097
circuit to use the vehicle's electrical system. This unit 900 could be
mounted as molding on a vehicle, as safety light or as decorative lighting.
The encapsulation can take on various methods of encapsulation using
plastics such as extrusion.
Thus, the low cost vehicle lighting EL Lamp items will improve the
safety of the participants by making them more noticeable and will also
improve the decorative appeal of the items.
The foregoing description includes what are at present considered to
be the preferred embodiments of the invention. However, it will be
readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the various changes and
modifications may be made to he invention. Accordingly, it is intended
that such changes and modifications fall within the spirit and scope of the
invention, and that the invention be limited only by the following claims.

Claims

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What is Claimed is :
1. A improved safety lighting comprising:
(a) an electroluminescent lamp;
(b) a vehicle
(c) a power supply for said lamp.
2. The invention of claim 1 where said lamp is attached to the surface
of the vehicle.
3. The invention of claim 1 where said lamp is attached to the exterior
surfaces of said vehicle.
4. The invention of claim 1 where said lamp is incorporated in the
molding around said vehicle.
5. The invention of claim 1 where said lamp is incorporated for
mounting in the interior of said vehicle.
6. The invention of claim 1 where said lamp is attached to the door of
said vehicle
7. The invention of claim 6 where said lamp is attached to said door
and said door has illuminated indicia.
8. The invention of claim 3 where said lamp has illuminated indicia.
9. The invention of claim 5 where said lamp has illuminated indicia.
<K). The invention of claim 1 where said lamp is encapsulated in a
transparent or translucent material for attachment to the exterior of said
vehicle.
1 1. The invention of claim 1 where said vehicle is a automobile.
1 . The invention of claim 1 where said vehicle is a bus.
13. The invention of claim 1 where said vehicle is a truck.
14. The invention of claim 3 where said vehicle is a automobile.
15. The invention of claim 3 where said vehicle is a truck.
16. The invention of claim 3 where said vehicle is a bus.
17. The invention of claim 9 where said vehicle is a automobile.
18. The invention of claim 9 where said vehicle is a truck.
19. The invention of claim 9 where said vehicle is a bus.
20. Vehicle decorative light comprising:
a EL lamp incorporated with a vehicle;
a power supply.
21. The invention of claim 20 where said lamp is attached to the surface
of the vehicle.
22. The invention of claim 20 where said lamp is attached to the surface
of the vehicle.
23. The invention of claim 20 where said lamp is attached to the
exterior surfaces of said vehicle.
24. The invention of claim 20 where said lamp is incorporated in the
molding around said vehicle.
25. The invention of claim 20 where said lamp is incorporated for
mounting in the interior of said vehicle.
26. The invention of claim 20 where said lamp is attached to the door of
said vehicle.
27. The invention of claim 26 where said lamp is attached to said door
and said door has illuminated indicia.
28. The invention of claim 23 where said lamp has illuminated indicia.
29.. The invention of claim 25 where said lamp has illuminated indicia.
30. The invention of claim 20 where said lamp is encapsulated in a
transparent or translucent material for attachment to the exterior of said
vehicle.
31. The invention of claim 20 where said vehicle is a automobile.
32. The invention of claim 20 where said vehicle is a bus.
33. The invention of claim 20 where said vehicle is a truck.
34. The invention of claim 23 where said vehicle is a automobile.
35. The invention of claim 23 where said vehicle is a truck.
36. The invention of claim 23 where said vehicle is a bus.
37. The invention of claim 29 where said vehicle is a automobile.
38. The invention of claim 29 where said vehicle is a truck.
39. The invention of claim 29 where said vehicle is a bus.
40. A vehicle light comprising:
a electroluminescent lamps having indica incorporated in a dash board for vehicle information;
a power supply to illuminate said lamps; and a data supply to illuminated said lamps with said vehicular
information.
41. The invention of claim 40 where said vehicle is a automobile.
42. The invention of claim 40 where said vehicle is a truck.
43. The invention of claim 40 where said vehicle is a bus.
44. A vehicle light comprising: a license plate having said plate's indica illuminated by
electroluminescent illumination for improved visibility of said plate.
45. The invention of claim 44 where said vehicle is a aut'omobile.
46. The invention of claim 44 where said vehicle is a truck.
47. The invention of claim 44 where said vehicle is a bus.
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