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Method of making electroluminescent panels

US4647337A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1985
Grant dateMar 3, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49156
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Flexible, electroluminescent panels or lamps employ a phosphor which is embedded in a coating formulation, in which a polyester laminating resin has been activated by a catalyst containing toluene diisocyanate or diphenylmethane diisocyanate, to provide a relatively high dielectric constant and to provide a flexible panel which is resistant to shorting, due to trimming, cutting or puncturing. The panel is characterized by relatively high efficiency and high light output.

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