EP0334799A2
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Electroluminescent dome light for a convertible automobile
Assignee: ASC Inc
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Filing: 1989-01-19
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2009-01-19
Abstract
Abstract The invention is an electroluminescent dome light for a convertible vehicle. The lighting element consists of a thin piece of electrically conductive material, which is specially treated with an electroluminescent coating. The element is enclosed in a phosphorous treated laminate which provides structure and diffuses the light emitted, giving it qualities of incandescent light. Two electrical connectors attach to the element to provide a means for generating an electrical current though the conductive material. The lighting element is held in place on the headliner of the convertible by a housing, with a means of attachment.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen Tokarz
- 👤 Edward L. Speck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:02
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B33/00; H05B33/12; B; B60; B60Q; B60Q3/00; B60Q3/40; B60Q3/49; B60Q3/70; B60Q3/74; B60Q3/745; H05B1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An electroluminescent dome light for a convertible-type vehicle comprising: a) a lighting element comprising: 1) an electrically conductive material having an electroluminescent coating on one side, of the material; 2) an electrically conductive coating disposed about the periphery of the electroluminescent coating; 3) an insulating material disposed about the periphery of the electrically conductive coating; and 4) a laminate having a light diffusing coating encapsulating the electrically conductive material, the light diffusing coating having contact with the electroluminescent coating; and b) means for generating an electric current through the conductive material; and c) a housing for the lighting element, the housing including a means for attachment to a convertible top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An electroluminescent dome light for a convertible-type vehicle comprising: a) a lighting element comprising: 1) an electrically conductive material having an electroluminescent coating on one side, of the material; 2) an electrically conductive coating disposed about the periphery of the electroluminescent coating; 3) an insulating material disposed about the periphery of the electrically conductive coating; and 4) a laminate having a light diffusing coating encapsulating the electrically conductive material, the light diffusing coating having contact with the electroluminescent coating; and b) means for generating an electric current through the conductive material; and c) a housing for the lighting element, the housing including a means for attachment to a convertible top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The dome light of Claim 1 wherein: a) the electrically conductive material is aluminum; and b) the electroluminescent material is a blend of phosporescent elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The dome light of Claim 2 further comprising electrically conductive coating disposed about the periphery of the electrically conductive coating.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dome light of Claim 3 further comprising: an insulating material disposed about the periphery of the electroluminescent coating.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The dome light of Claim 4 wherein the laminate material is mylar or arlar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The dome light of Claim 5 further comprising: a phosphorous coating on the laminate which defines a light diffusing coating.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dome light of Claim 6 futher comprising: a pair of electrical connectors for connecting the lighting element to a power source.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
The dome light of Claim 7 further comprising: a housing comprising: a) a back wall and two side walls; b) an opening to receive the lighting element; and c) a pin comprising a flexible metal material having an outwardly pointed terminus that projects from the housing into the convertible top headliner to secure the housing to the headliner of the vehicle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The housing of Claim 8 further comprising: a tab comprising a flexible plastic material, having an outwardly pointed terminus, for securing the housing to the headliner of the vehicle.
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