公开(公告)号：US6069444A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-30

申请号：US28622

申请日：1998-02-24

Applicant: Robert J. Krafcik ,  Douglas T. Wheeler ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ralph McGuigan ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Dee Lynn Johnson ,  Harold T. Munson

Inventor： Robert J. Krafcik ,  Douglas T. Wheeler ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ralph McGuigan ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Dee Lynn Johnson ,  Harold T. Munson

IPC: H05B33/10 ,  B29C51/12 ,  G09F13/12 ,  G09F13/22 ,  G09G3/12 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H01J1/62

CPC classification number: B29C51/12 ,  G09F13/12 ,  G09F13/22 ,  H01H9/0235 ,  H01J61/305 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  G09F2013/227 ,  H01H2009/186 ,  H01H2219/018 ,  H01H2219/066 ,  H01H2229/036 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H05K3/328

Abstract: An electroluminescent lamp assembly includes electroluminescent lamps of selected limited size placed and secured upon a larger printed circuit substrate employing surface mount techniques. The electroluminescent lamp assembly includes a substrate having a relatively large lamp receiving surface and relatively smaller lamps. At least one of these smaller lamps is a multi-layer sheet-form electroluminescent lamp having a sheet-form layer containing electroluminescent particles, the layer disposed between a pair of sheet-form conductive layers, one of which is transparent for transmitting light emitted from the particles. The electroluminescent lamps each have conductors exposed for engagement and connection with conductive traces on the lamp receiving surface of the substrate in a surface mounted face-to-face arrangement and are distributed in spaced-apart relationship according to a preselected illumination pattern and connected to the conductive traces.

Abstract translation: 电致发光灯组件包括使用表面贴装技术放置并被固定在较大的印刷电路基板上的选定的有限尺寸的电致发光灯。 电致发光灯组件包括具有相对较大的灯接收表面和相对较小的灯的衬底。 这些较小的灯中的至少一个是多层片状电致发光灯，其具有含有电致发光粒子的片状层，该层设置在一对片状导电层之间，其中一层是透明的，用于透射从 颗粒。 电致发光灯各具有暴露的导体，用于接合，并且以面对面布置的表面安装在基板的灯接收表面上与导电迹线连接，并且根据预选的照明图案以间隔的关系分布并连接到 导电迹线。

公开(公告)号：US5806954A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-15

申请号：US540058

申请日：1995-10-06

Applicant: James H. Butt ,  Christopher C. Shol ,  Robert J. Krafcik ,  Edward L. Kinnally

Inventor： James H. Butt ,  Christopher C. Shol ,  Robert J. Krafcik ,  Edward L. Kinnally

IPC: G01D11/28 ,  G01D13/28

CPC classification number: G01D11/28 ,  B60K37/02 ,  G01D13/28 ,  B60K2350/203 ,  B60K2350/408

Abstract: A movable pointer includes an elongated, translucent substrate having an EL lamp covering one side of the substrate. The pointer emits light from an adjoining, narrower, front side which is roughened slightly. The ends of the substrate are capped or coated to prevent light emission. A second EL lamp can be attached to a second side of the substrate. The width of the EL lamp can be tapered to provide a pointer which is brighter at one end than at the other. Electrical connection to the EL lamp is made with a compliant ribbon having conductive stripes on one or both sides thereof. The ribbon is mechanically and electrically attached to contacts on the EL lamp.

Abstract translation: 可移动指针包括细长透光性基板，其具有覆盖基板一侧的EL灯。 指针从相邻，较窄的前侧发光，稍微粗糙。 衬底的端部被封盖或涂覆以防止发光。 第二EL灯可以附接到基板的第二侧。 EL灯的宽度可以是锥形的，以提供一端比另一端更亮的指针。 与EL灯的电连接由在其一侧或两侧具有导电条纹的柔性带制成。 色带机械和电气连接到EL灯上的触点。

公开(公告)号：US5780965A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US164142

申请日：1993-12-09

Applicant: Michael W. Cass ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Robert J. Krafcik ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ramona R. Fechter

Inventor： Michael W. Cass ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Robert J. Krafcik ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ramona R. Fechter

IPC: H05B33/00 ,  G09F13/22

CPC classification number: G09F13/22 ,  B29K2995/0036 ,  G09F2013/227

Abstract: A three dimensional electroluminescent display includes a transparent sheet, a translucent layer placed on the transparent sheet, at least one electroluminescent (EL) lamp placed adjacent the translucent layer, and a substrate molded to the EL lamp and transparent sheet to form an integral, molded three dimensional EL display and a method of making the same.

Abstract translation: 三维电致发光显示器包括透明片，放置在透明片上的半透明层，邻近透光层设置的至少一个电致发光（EL）灯，以及模制到EL灯和透明片的基底，以形成一体成形 三维EL显示器及其制造方法。

公开(公告)号：US5565733A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-15

申请号：US407269

申请日：1995-03-20

Applicant: Robert J. Krafcik ,  Douglas T. Wheeler ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ralph McGuigan ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Dee L. Johnson ,  Harold T. Munson

Inventor： Robert J. Krafcik ,  Douglas T. Wheeler ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ralph McGuigan ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Dee L. Johnson ,  Harold T. Munson

IPC: H05B33/00 ,  B29C43/10 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C43/20 ,  B29C51/00 ,  B29C51/12 ,  G09F9/30 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/12 ,  G09F13/22 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/06 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H01J1/62 ,  G09G3/12 ,  H01J63/04

CPC classification number: H05B33/12 ,  B29C43/10 ,  B29C43/203 ,  B29C51/12 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/7437 ,  B29C65/7443 ,  B29C66/21 ,  B29C66/304 ,  B29C66/47 ,  B29C66/472 ,  B29C66/73711 ,  B29C66/73713 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/81433 ,  B29C66/81871 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  G09F13/12 ,  G09F13/22 ,  H01H9/0235 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/10 ,  B29C2043/3647 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2995/0006 ,  B29K2995/0026 ,  B29L2031/3041 ,  G09F2013/227 ,  H01H2009/186 ,  H01H2219/018 ,  H01H2219/066 ,  H01H2229/036 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H05K3/328

Abstract: An electroluminescent lamp unit includes a flat deformable substrate of preselected size having smaller sheet-form flexible electroluminescent lamps secured face-to-face at preselected positions on a surface of the substrate, the lamps connected with conductive traces on the substrate. The flat substrate with secured lamps can be deformed into a desired shape to provide a relatively inexpensive and reliable electroluminescent lamp unit applicable for a wide variety of applications. The flexible electroluminescent lamps of the unit can be individually addressable and may have different colors or intensities. A method of manufacture of such units employs surface mount technology in an automated version, pick and place robots select and place the lamps as instructed, followed by ultrasonic welding or mechanical or adhesive fastening.

Abstract translation: 电致发光灯单元包括预定尺寸的扁平可变形基板，其具有在基板的表面上的预选位置处面对面地固定的较小的片状柔性电致发光灯，所述灯与基板上的导电迹线连接。 具有固定灯的平面基板可以变形成所需的形状，以提供适用于各种应用的相对便宜且可靠的电致发光灯单元。 该单元的柔性电致发光灯可以单独寻址并且可以具有不同的颜色或强度。 制造这种单元的方法采用自动化版本的表面贴装技术，拾取和放置机器人按照指示进行选择和放置灯，随后进行超声波焊接或机械或粘合固定。

公开(公告)号：US06465951B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09563546

申请日：2000-05-01

Applicant: Robert J. Krafcik ,  Douglas T. Wheeler ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ralph McGuigan ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Dee Lynn Johnson ,  Harold T. Munson

Inventor： Robert J. Krafcik ,  Douglas T. Wheeler ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ralph McGuigan ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Dee Lynn Johnson ,  Harold T. Munson

IPC: H01J162

CPC classification number: B29C43/10 ,  B29C43/203 ,  B29C51/12 ,  B29C2043/3647 ,  B29L2031/3041 ,  G09F13/12 ,  G09F13/22 ,  G09F2013/227 ,  H01H9/0235 ,  H01H2009/186 ,  H01H2219/018 ,  H01H2219/066 ,  H01H2229/036 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01J61/305 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05K3/328

Abstract: A method for forming an electroluminescent lamp unit. A multi-layer sheet form electroluminescent lamp, the multi-layer sheet form lamp includes a pair of sheet-form conductive layers, one of which is transparent for transmitting light emitted from the particles, an electroluminescent sheet-form layer disposed between the pair of sheet-form conductive layers and having electroluminescent particles, and a carrier substrate for supporting the pair of sheet-form conductive layers and electroluminescent sheet-form layer. The multi-layer sheet form lamp is heated at a temperature sufficient for maintaining the operational integrity of said carrier substrate and said thermoplastic layers. The multi-layer sheet form lamp is them formed into a desired three-dimensional shape.

Abstract translation: 一种形成电致发光灯单元的方法。 一种多层片状电致发光灯，所述多层片状灯包括一对片状导电层，其中一层是透明的，用于透射从颗粒发射的光;电致发光片状层，设置在一对 具有电致发光粒子的片状导电层，以及用于支撑一对片状导电层和电致发光片状层的载体基板。 多层片状灯在足以维持所述载体基底和所述热塑性层的操作完整性的温度下被加热。 多层片状灯形成为所需的三维形状。

公开(公告)号：US5811930A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-22

申请号：US731519

申请日：1996-10-15

Applicant: Robert J. Krafcik ,  Douglas T. Wheeler ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ralph McGuigan ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Dee Lynn Johnson ,  Harold T. Munson

Inventor： Robert J. Krafcik ,  Douglas T. Wheeler ,  Walter J. Paciorek ,  Ralph McGuigan ,  Rodney T. Eckersley ,  Dee Lynn Johnson ,  Harold T. Munson

IPC: H05B33/00 ,  B29C43/10 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C43/20 ,  B29C51/00 ,  B29C51/12 ,  G09F9/30 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/12 ,  G09F13/22 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/06 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H01J1/62 ,  G09G3/12 ,  H01J63/04

CPC classification number: H05B33/12 ,  B29C43/10 ,  B29C43/203 ,  B29C51/12 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/7437 ,  B29C65/7443 ,  B29C66/21 ,  B29C66/304 ,  B29C66/47 ,  B29C66/472 ,  B29C66/73711 ,  B29C66/73713 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/81433 ,  B29C66/81871 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  G09F13/12 ,  G09F13/22 ,  H01H9/0235 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/10 ,  B29C2043/3647 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2995/0006 ,  B29K2995/0026 ,  B29L2031/3041 ,  G09F2013/227 ,  H01H2009/186 ,  H01H2219/018 ,  H01H2219/066 ,  H01H2229/036 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H05K3/328

Abstract: An electroluminescent lamp unit includes a flat deformable substrate of preselected size having smaller sheet-form flexible electroluminescent lamps secured face-to-face at preselected positions on a surface of the substrate, the lamps connected with conductive traces on the substrate. The flat substrate with secured lamps can be deformed into a desired shape to provide a relatively inexpensive and reliable electroluminescent lamp unit applicable for a wide variety of applications. The flexible electroluminescent lamps of the unit can be individually addressable and may have different colors or intensities. A method of manufacture of such units employs surface mount technology in an automated version, pick and place robots select and place the lamps as instructed, followed by ultrasonic welding or mechanical or adhesive fastening.

Abstract translation: 电致发光灯单元包括预定尺寸的扁平可变形基板，其具有在基板的表面上的预选位置处面对面地固定的较小的片状柔性电致发光灯，所述灯与基板上的导电迹线连接。 具有固定灯的平面基板可以变形成所需的形状，以提供适用于各种应用的相对便宜且可靠的电致发光灯单元。 该单元的柔性电致发光灯可以单独寻址并且可以具有不同的颜色或强度。 制造这种单元的方法采用自动化版本的表面贴装技术，拾取和放置机器人按照指示进行选择和放置灯，随后进行超声波焊接或机械或粘合固定。

公开(公告)号：US5780975A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US731063

申请日：1996-10-09

Applicant: Robert J. Krafcik

Inventor： Robert J. Krafcik

IPC: G09G3/34 ,  H05B33/08 ,  G09G3/12 ,  G09G19/32

CPC classification number: H05B33/08 ,  Y02B20/325

Abstract: An inverter for powering an electroluminescent lamp includes a supply terminal, a ground terminal, a first switching transistor, an inductor, and a second switcing transistor connected in series between the supply terminal and the ground terminal. As implemented in a semiconductor device, one of the switching transistors in a discrete device and the other of the switching transistors is included in the same die as the driving circuit for the switching transistors. The sum of die cost, packaging cost, and external device cost is a minimum for a single, external power transistor.

Abstract translation: 用于为电致发光灯供电的逆变器包括串联连接在供电端子和接地端子之间的供电端子，接地端子，第一开关晶体管，电感器和第二开关晶体管。 如在半导体器件中实现的，离散器件中的开关晶体管之一和开关晶体管中的另一个与用于开关晶体管的驱动电路相同。 单个外部功率晶体管的裸片成本，封装成本和外部器件成本的总和是最小的。