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Luminous panel
Assignee: Lumicae Patent AS
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Filing: 1988-11-25
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Granted: 1991-08-20
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Expires: 2008-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A luminous panel (1) with light channels (3) and wherein the light source preferably is based on gas discharge, comprises a gas tight, shockproof, impact resistant, transparent or translucent material, the light source being designed as a light channel (3) in a matrix (2). The matrix is doped with at least one phosphor, the phosphor having a controlled distribution in the matrix. The light channel (3) is designed integral with the luminous panel (1) and made substantially of the same material as this. The matrix (2) of the luminous panel (1) may be surrounded by sheets or layers (5) of hardened, shockproof, impact resistant, transparent or translucent material. The matrix (2) is preferably of glass, polymer or ceramic material.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius Hartai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J61/00; H01J61/02; H01J61/30; H01J61/32; H01J61/305; H01J61/307; H01J61/302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
Luminous panel with a light source preferably based on gas discharge, wherein the luminous panel comprises a matrix in the form of a gas tight, shockproof, impact resistant, transparent or translucent material, and the light source is designed as at least one light channel in the matrix, wherein the matrix is doped with at least one phosphor, the phosphor having a controlled distribution in the matrix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
Luminous panel with a light source preferably based on gas discharge, wherein the luminous panel comprises a matrix in the form of a gas tight, shockproof, impact resistant, transparent or translucent material, and the light source is designed as at least one light channel in the matrix, wherein the matrix is doped with at least one phosphor, the phosphor having a controlled distribution in the matrix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a plurality of light channels which are separately arranged in one or more layers in the matrix.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1 wherein the luminous panel has an arbitrary, desired external shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1 wherein the light channel is made integral with the luminous panel and of substantially the same material as the luminous panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1 wherein the light channel is embedded in the luminous panel by casting or intrusion, for instance of a gas discharge tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1 wherein the luminous panel further comprises at least one sheet or layer of hardened, shockproof, impact resistant, transparent or translucent material which is joined or laminated to the matrix, preferably by fusion or adhesive bonding.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1 wherein the matrix is made of glass, polymer or ceramic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1 wherein the phosphor is provided on or adjacent to the surface of the light channel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1 wherein the phosphor is provided evenly distributed in the matrix.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
Luminous panel according to claim 6, wherein the sheet is made of glass, polymer or ceramic material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
Luminous panel according to claim 10, wherein the sheet is doped with phosphor.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
Luminous panel according to claim 6 wherein the luminous panel comprises photo-voltaic elements provided in the matrix or in one or more sheet and arranged such that they are facing towards the light channel of the luminous panel or away from the luminous panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
Luminous panel according to claim 12, wherein the photo-voltaic elements are solar cells.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
Luminous panel according to claim 13, wherein the solar cells are provided in a solar cell panel joined to the luminous panel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
Luminous panel according to claim 12 wherein a replaceable and rechargeable electrical battery is provided in the luminous panel and electrically connected with the photo-voltaic elements and the light source, respectively.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
Luminous panel according to claim 2 wherein the luminous panel has an arbitrary, desired external shape.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
Luminous panel according to claim 2 wherein the light channel is made integral with the luminous panel and of substantially the same material as the luminous panel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
Luminous panel according to claim 3 wherein the light channel is made integral with the luminous panel and of substantially the same material as the luminous panel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
Luminous panel according to claim 2 wherein the light channel is embedded in the luminous panel by casting or intrusion, for instance of a gas discharge tube.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
Luminous panel according to claim 3 wherein the light channel is embedded in the luminous panel by casting or intrusion, for instance of a gas discharge tube.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
Luminous panel according to claim 5 wherein the luminous panel further comprises at least one sheet or layer of hardened, shockproof, impact resistant, transparent or translucent material which is joined or laminated to the matrix, preferably by fusion or adhesive bonding.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
Luminous panel according to claim 13 wherein a replaceable and rechargeable electrical battery is provided in the luminous panel and electrically connected with the photo-voltaic elements and the light source, respectively.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
31 words
Luminous panel as in claim 14 wherein a replaceable and rechargeable electrical battery is provided in the luminous panel and electrically connected with the photo-voltaic elements and the light source, respectively.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1 wherein the phosphor is provided evenly distributed in the matrix.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
Luminous panel according to claim 1 wherein the phosphor is provided at or near the surface of the matrix.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4584501A
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