Patent ID: 6555215
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: B32B,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
A luminescent composite laminate structure for utility accessories and service hardware having luminosity for emergency and non-lighted conditions in which to illuminate the outer surface of such hardware and accessories, comprising:a) a composite laminate structure having a plurality of layers for the protection of the luminescent outer surface of the laminated hardware or accessories; b) said plurality of layers including an outer first layer, an inner second layer and an inner core third layer for covering the outer surface of such hardware or accessories; c) said outer first layer being a plastic protective covering for resistance to wear and impact; and said outer first layer covering said inner second layer and having an inner surface wall in contact with said inner second layer; d) said inner second layer being a plastic micro-thin covering having a plurality of micro-hole openings for the transfer of oxygen (O2) through said micro hole openings in order to increase visibility of said luminescent outer surface: and said inner second layer covering said inner third layer and having an inner surface wall in contact with said inner core third layer; and e) said inner core third layer being a luminescent material coating for providing luminosity to the outer surface of such hardware or accessories; and said inner core third layer coating the outer surface of such hardware and accessories.