Patent ID: 7364315
Filing Date: 2008-04-29
Classification: A41D,A42B,A43B,A45C,B60Q,F21S,F21W,F21Y,G09F

Abstract:
1. A tubular electro-luminescent (EL) panel light device, comprising: at least one flexible electro-luminescent panel having a predetermined width and length; at least one soft tube, said flexible electro-luminescent panel being positioned within said soft tube and twisted around an inner member to form at least two coils such that a surface of said panel emits light through said at least one soft tube in multiple directions; and means for attaching the electro-luminescent panel light device to a main object, wherein said at least one soft tube and said EL panel each have a length of greater than six inches, wherein adjacent edges of said coils are spaced from each other to permit bending of said inner member and said panel in any direction, and wherein said inner member is selected from the group consisting of a cushioning member, a protection member, an electrically conductive member, and a source of electrical signals for said electro-luminescent panel.