Multipurpose optical display for articulating surfaces
Patent 5128843 Issued on July 7, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 13, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 13, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesElectrically controlled optical display apparatus for an article of clothing Jacket with programmable lights Clothing with illuminated display Lighted display including led's mounted on a flexible circuit board Illuminated article Fabric with illuminated changing display Patent #: 4875144 InventorApplicationNo. 698824 filed on 05/13/1991US Classes:362/103, WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT362/108, Shoulder suspension or torso encircling (e.g., vest, neck-sling)362/800, LIGHT EMITTING DIODE362/806ORNAMENTAL OR DECORATIVEExaminersPrimary: Lazarus, Ira S.Assistant: Hagarman, Sue Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassF21L 015/08AbstractAn optical display device capable of securing to active limbs of a body in motion whereby body movement enhances optical display thereby illumiunating the wearer for ornamental or safety purposes. The device consists of a plurality of incandescent lamps, or the like, which are coupled to four flexible strip circuit boards. Each circuit board has a translucent shield placed on, or formed over, the length of the circuit board to cover the lamps for protection from moisture, impact, and provide alternative colored illumination. Placement of the device is on each upper arm of the user with a second circuit board positioned on each portion of a person's lower arm, all electrically components are coupled together by flexible wire or conductor tape. A control circuit provides a means for energization of the lamps by use of an integrated circuit. | |
