WO2016126287A1 - Sac comprenant un système d'éclairage électroluminescent - Google Patents

Sac comprenant un système d'éclairage électroluminescent Download PDF

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WO2016126287A1
WO2016126287A1 PCT/US2015/048803 US2015048803W WO2016126287A1 WO 2016126287 A1 WO2016126287 A1 WO 2016126287A1 US 2015048803 W US2015048803 W US 2015048803W WO 2016126287 A1 WO2016126287 A1 WO 2016126287A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C15/00—Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups A45C1/00 - A45C11/00, combined with other objects or articles
    • A45C15/06—Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups A45C1/00 - A45C11/00, combined with other objects or articles with illuminating devices

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  • the present invention relates to a bag(s) (in the usual meaning of the term and as defined below) with an electroluminescent light source(s) (in the usual meaning of the term and as defined below) and methods of making the same. More specifically, the invention relates to bags having laminated electroluminescent light source(s).
  • the present invention provides a bag having an electroluminescent lighting system.
  • the system provides a bag with a light protected by lamination, and/or a bag with a light positioned to illuminate the items in a bag and avoid and/or minimize the casting of confusing shadows, and/or a light-containing bag that can be washed, and/or a light for a bag which minimizes or avoids a fire and/or burn risk, and/or a bag having an easily replaceable power source, and/or a bag with a light which avoids wires getting tangled in the bag, and/or a bag with a lighting device that is not bulky, and/or a bag with a light that is stylish and attractive.
  • the present invention provides a bag having a lighting system.
  • the bag having: an exterior surface and an interior surface; a top portion, a bottom portion and one or more side portions; at least one electroluminescent light source; at least one light switch for turning the at least one electroluminescent light source on and/or off; and a laminate covering for the at least one electroluminescent light source.
  • the light given off by the at least one electroluminescent light source is in a hue conducive to enabling vision in the presence of low ambient light.
  • the at least one electroluminescent light source comprises a flexible, elastic material [00010] In another embodiment, the at least one electroluminescent light source is permeable or impermeable.
  • the at least one electroluminescent light source is located on at least one of the one or more side portions proximate the top portion.
  • the laminate covering extends beyond the perimeter of the at least one electroluminescent light source to form an edge of laminating material.
  • the bag also includes an interior liner abutting the interior surface and the edge of laminating material is attached to the interior liner.
  • the interior liner has an opening for displaying at least a portion of the at least one electroluminescent light source.
  • At least one of the at least one light switches is an automatic light switch which automatically turns on at least one of the at least one electroluminescent light sources in response to the bag being opened and/or in response to detecting a predetermined level of ambient light.
  • At least one of the at least one light switches is at least one manual light switch.
  • the bag has at least one opening and at least one of the at least one manual light switches is located at or near at least one of the openings in the bag.
  • the bag also has at least one of a permanent and/or removable battery.
  • the bag also includes a pocket to hold the battery and wherein the battery further comprises a connector to connect the at least one battery to the at least one electroluminescent light source.
  • the pocket has an opening for the connector and/or an object connected to the battery to exit the pocket.
  • the opening in the pocket also includes a protecting device.
  • the protecting device is a grommet.
  • the said light panel showing durability of this light panel, and including the said wiring, are washable, water resistant, and heat resistant (can be placed in a washer and/or dryer) so that a simple removal of the said battery unit is all that is required to wash the whole bag including the light panel.
  • the said at least one mirror is attached to the lining of the flap closure section of a bag, the said laminate covering and the said at least one electroluminescent light source encased in the laminate covering, is placed above, below, or partially or wholly surrounding the perimeter of the at least one mirror.
  • the said at least one electroluminescent light source is located on, or near, the top of the bag, or on more than one side portion, or most, or all of the entire perimeter of the inside of the bag, so to produce light which covers the entire perimeter of the inside and/or top of the bag.
  • FIG. 1 is an open top front perspective drawing illustrating an embodiment of an evening clutch.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view drawing illustrating another embodiment of an evening clutch.
  • FIG. 3 is an open top view perspective drawing illustrating another embodiment of an evening clutch.
  • FIG. 4 is a top view drawing illustrating another embodiment of an evening clutch.
  • FIG. 5 is an open top and front perspective drawing illustrating another embodiment of an evening clutch.
  • FIG. 6 is an open top view drawing illustrating evening clutch.
  • FIG. 7 is a closed front side view of evening clutch.
  • FIG. 8 is an open top-view drawing illustrating evening clutch.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of an electroluminescent lighting system.
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of another embodiment of a bag with bottom lighting system (lighting system can be sides and/or bottom).
  • FIG. 11 is top view drawing of a hand bag with bottom lighting.
  • FIG. 12 is a front view of another embodiment of a handbag with lighting system under interior zipper and close to top of bag on lining attached to back wall.
  • FIG. 13 is side and front- view drawing illustrating another embodiment of a bag showing a magnet flap in up or open position circle in flap show a magnet placement, it also shows on off switch on opposite side from light system.
  • FIG. 14 top view illustrating another embodiment of a bag with lighting panel on above the middle backside lining of bag, shows wire going through grommet of battery pocket within lining, shows other wire from battery pocket going to magnet switch through lining.
  • FIG. 15 is a front view drawing illustrating another embodiment of a bag showing battery, wire, and light placement.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates another embodiment of an electroluminescent lighting system showing A plug going to light panel, B plug going to switch, shows three sides of battery pack, screw to take apart or hold panel in place.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates an embodiment of an electroluminescent light strip/panel.
  • FIG. 19 shows a wire coming from behind battery pack to magnet closure, shows a mirror placed below the lighting.
  • FIG. 20 shows the light panel surrounding a mirror.
  • FIGS. 21 - 23 show three angles of handbag with lighted mirror.
  • FIG. 24 shows a plug and bag with charging system that connects with plug.
  • FIG. 25 shows a brief case with the invention showing a possible placement.
  • FIGS. 26 - 33 show embodiments of the invention in luggage and depict various views with vertical lighting system. Other embodiments could be horizontal lighting system placement.
  • FIG. 26 is a top open view of lighting system vertical in luggage.
  • FIG. 27 is a left side view of lighting system vertical in luggage.
  • FIG. 28 is a right side view of lighting system vertical in luggage.
  • FIG. 29 is a top closed view of vertical lighting system in luggage.
  • FIG. 31 is a front side angle view of vertical lighting system in luggage.
  • FIG. 32 is a side view of luggage with vertical lighting.
  • FIG. 33 is a front view of luggage with vertical lighting.
  • the bag includes, can be, or is a clutch, a tote, a briefcase, a wallet, a handbag, a shoulder bag, a duffel bag, a garment bag, a suitcase and/or a makeup bag, or luggage.
  • the bag includes a clutch.
  • the bag includes a tote.
  • the bag includes or is a briefcase.
  • the bag includes or is a handbag.
  • the bag includes or is a shoulder bag.
  • the bag includes or is a makeup bag.
  • the bag includes or is a wallet.
  • the bag includes or is a duffel bag. In at least one embodiment, the bag includes or is a suitcase. In at least one embodiment, the bag includes or is a garment bag.
  • the bag is not limited to any design, material, or shape found in any of the drawings of any of the embodiments described herein.
  • the bag includes or is luggage.
  • the battery power pack includes one or more rechargeable batteries, one or more non-rechargeable batteries, or a combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the battery power pack includes one or more rechargeable batteries. In at least one embodiment, the battery power pack includes one or more non-rechargeable batteries. In at least one embodiment, the battery power pack includes one or more rechargeable batteries and one or more non-rechargeable batteries.
  • any or all of the connections and/or wiring to power the light source and/or switch are hidden under the lining.
  • the hidden items are shown with dotted lines to indicate they are not seen.
  • the light source is laminated so it can be safely washed.
  • the electroluminescent light panel includes an inverter battery, an inverter, and one or more electroluminescent materials.
  • the present invention provides a bag having a lighting system.
  • the bag having: an exterior surface and an interior surface; a top portion, a bottom portion and one or more side portions; at least one electroluminescent light source ("Lighting Panel”); at least one light switch (which can be coupled to the light and/or the, magnetic switch) for turning the at least one electroluminescent light source on and/or off; and a laminate covering for the at least one electroluminescent light source (which can be laminated by heat, pressure, ultra violet (UV) light, etc.).
  • Lighting Panel at least one light switch (which can be coupled to the light and/or the, magnetic switch) for turning the at least one electroluminescent light source on and/or off
  • a laminate covering for the at least one electroluminescent light source which can be laminated by heat, pressure, ultra violet (UV) light, etc.
  • the light given off by the at least one electroluminescent light source is in a hue conducive to enabling vision in the presence of low ambient light.
  • electroluminescent lights are available in most any color.
  • the at least one electroluminescent light source comprises a flexible, elastic material. This enables the light source to mold to the shape of the bag and freely move with the material of the bag. In at least one embodiment, the light source covers the bottom of the bag and is molded upward to cover the bottom portion of one or more sides of the bag.
  • the at least one electroluminescent light source is located on at least one of the one or more side portions proximate the top portion.
  • the laminate covering extends beyond the perimeter of the at least one electroluminescent light source to form an edge of laminating material.
  • the edge of laminating material enables easy attachment of the light source to the bag.
  • the bag also includes an interior liner abutting the interior surface and the edge of laminating material is attached (using any means or any device for attaching, e.g., glue, sewing thread, Velcro, snaps, zippers) to the interior liner.
  • any means or any device for attaching e.g., glue, sewing thread, Velcro, snaps, zippers
  • the light source and/or its laminated edge can be attached by any means or device to any part of the bag, not just the interior liner.
  • the at least one electroluminescent light is located between the interior surface and the interior liner.
  • the at least one electroluminescent light is mounted on the interior liner on the surface of the liner opposite the surface facing the interior surface of the bag.
  • the interior liner has an opening for displaying at least a portion of the at least one electroluminescent light source.
  • At least one of the at least one light switches is an automatic light switch which automatically turns on at least one of the at least one electroluminescent light sources in response to the bag being opened and/or in response to detecting a predetermined level of ambient light.
  • At least one of the at least one light switches is at least one manual light switch.
  • the bag has at least one opening and at least one of the at least one manual light switches is located at or near at least one of the openings in the bag.
  • the bag also has at least one of a permanent and/or removable battery.
  • the bag also includes a pocket (which can be affixed to the outside of a bag to minimize the number of items in the main section of the bag) to hold the battery and wherein the battery further comprises a connector to connect the at least one battery to the at least one electroluminescent light source.
  • the pocket has an opening for the connector and/or an object connected to the battery to exit the pocket.
  • the opening in the pocket also includes a protecting device.
  • the protecting device is a grommet (which can be of any protective material, e.g., metal, plastic, rubber, fabric, wood, etc.)
  • the figures may have all, some, or none of the numbers associated with the descriptions below, if the numbers are not located on a particular figure then ignore them as if not here as they plan to be inserted for the non-provisional filing.
  • FIG. 1 is an open top front view of an evening clutch.
  • the clutch can be made of any desired material, such as metal, leather, fabric, wood, straw, etc.
  • the clutch includes a first shell, a second shell a first interior liner, a second interior liner, a manual push-button on/off switch, a battery and/or battery power pack, an electroluminescent light strip shown with dotted lines as it is hidden from view here, and a latch or closing/opening device.
  • the battery power pack is located between the interior surface of first shell and the first surface of the interior liner and is hidden from view.
  • the electroluminescent light strip is located on the second surface of the second interior liner also hidden from view on outside of clutch.
  • first shell and the second shell are symmetrical. In one embodiment, first shell and the second shell are not symmetrical.
  • the electroluminescent light strip includes a protective covering.
  • the protective covering includes a transparent fabric covering. In at least one embodiment, the protective covering includes a transparent plastic covering. In at least one embodiment, the protective covering includes a laminating material.
  • the manual push-button on/off switch, the battery power pack, and the electroluminescent light strip are each electrically coupled together with one or more wires.
  • the battery power pack may include one or more batteries. In at least one embodiment, the one or more batteries are rechargeable batteries. In at least one embodiment, the one or more batteries are non- rechargeable batteries.
  • At least one electroluminescent light strip is a flexible electroluminescent light panel. In at least one embodiment, the electroluminescent light strip is non-flexible, electroluminescent light panel. In at least one embodiment, the electroluminescent light strip includes an inverter battery (not shown), an inverter (not shown), and one or more electroluminescent materials (not shown). In at least one embodiment, the first shell and the second shell are each a rigid metal shell. In at least one embodiment, the first shell and the second shell are each a flexible metal shell. In at least one embodiment, an optional handle is a flexible optional handle. In at least one embodiment, the optional handle is a rigid optional handle.
  • the rigid optional handle may be a rigid metal optional handle, a rigid wood optional handle, a rigid plastic optional handle, a rigid leather optional handle, or the like.
  • the optional handle is a flexible optional handle.
  • the flexible optional handle may be a rope, chain, strap, etc.
  • the handle may be metal, wood, plastic, leather or the like.
  • the latch is used to secure the contents of the metal purse by interfacing with notch after the purse is closed. When the purse is open, the user depresses the manual push-button on/off switch and the power flows from the battery power pack to electroluminescent light panel that lights up the interior of the purse.
  • FIG. 2 is a top-view drawing illustrating an evening clutch.
  • the clutch includes a first shell, a second shell a first interior liner, a second interior liner, a manual push-button on/off switch, a battery and/or a battery power pack, an electroluminescent light, an optional handle (not shown here), and a latch.
  • the manual push-button on/off switch, the battery power pack, and the electroluminescent light are each electrically coupled together with one or more wires.
  • the battery power pack includes one or more batteries.
  • first shell and the second shell are symmetrical. In one embodiment, first shell and the second shell are not symmetrical.
  • the latch is used to secure the contents of the purse by interfacing with notch after the purse is closed.
  • the user depresses the manual push-button on/off switch and the power flows from the battery power pack to electroluminescent light panel that lights up the interior of the purse.
  • FIG. 3 is an open top view drawing illustrating a metal clutch.
  • the clutch includes a first shell, a second shell, a first interior liner, a second interior liner, magnetic contact on/off switch, a battery power pack, an electroluminescent light, and a latch.
  • the battery and/or battery power pack is located between the interior surface of first shell and the first surface of the interior liner.
  • the electroluminescent light is located on the second surface of the second interior liner.
  • the electroluminescent light includes a protective covering.
  • the protective covering includes a transparent fabric covering.
  • the protective covering includes a transparent plastic covering and/or a laminated covering.
  • metal shell and the second shell are symmetrical.
  • first shell and the second shell are not symmetrical.
  • the magnetic contact switch, the battery power pack, and the electroluminescent light are each electrically coupled together with one or more wires.
  • the battery power pack includes one or more batteries.
  • the latch is used to secure the contents of the purse by interfacing with notch after the purse is closed. When the purse is open, the connection between the magnetic contact on/off switch and the magnetic contact connector is broken and the power flows from the battery power pack to electroluminescent light and lights up the interior of the purse.
  • FIG. 4 is a top-view drawing illustrating a metal clutch.
  • the clutch includes a first shell, a second shell, a first interior liner, a second interior liner, magnetic contact on/off switch, a battery power pack, an electroluminescent light, an optional strap (not shown), and a latch.
  • the battery power pack is located between the interior surface of first shell and the first surface of the interior liner.
  • the electroluminescent light is located on the second surface of the second interior liner.
  • first shell and the second shell are symmetrical. In one embodiment, first shell and the second shell are not symmetrical.
  • the magnetic contact switch, the battery power pack, and the electroluminescent light are each electrically coupled together with one or more wires.
  • the battery power pack includes one or more batteries.
  • the latch is used to secure the contents of the purse by interfacing with notch after the purse is closed.
  • the connection between the magnetic contact on/off switch and the magnetic contact connector is broken and the power flows from the battery power pack to electroluminescent light panel and lights up the interior of the purse.
  • FIG. 5 is open top and front view illustrating a metal clutch.
  • the clutch includes a first shell, a second shell a first interior liner, a second interior liner, manual push button on/off switch, a battery power pack, an electroluminescent light, and a latch.
  • the battery power pack is located between the interior surface of first shell and the first surface of the interior liner.
  • the electroluminescent light is located on the second surface of the second interior liner.
  • the electroluminescent light includes a protective covering.
  • the protective covering includes a transparent fabric covering.
  • the protective covering includes a transparent plastic covering and/or a laminating material.
  • first shell and the second shell are symmetrical.
  • first shell and the second shell are not symmetrical.
  • the manual push button on/off switch, the battery power pack, and the electroluminescent light are each electrically coupled together with one or more wires.
  • the battery power pack includes one or more batteries.
  • the latch is used to secure the contents of the purse by interfacing with notch after the purse is closed. When the purse is open, the user depresses the manual push-button on/off switch and the power flows from the battery power pack to electroluminescent light and lights up the interior of the purse.
  • FIG. 6 is an open top-view drawing illustrating an exemplary metal clutch.
  • the clutch includes a first shell, a second shell, a first interior liner, a second interior liner, manual push button on/off switch, a battery power pack, an electroluminescent light, an optional strap, and a latch.
  • the battery power pack is located between the interior surface of first shell and the first surface of the interior liner.
  • the electroluminescent panel is located on the second surface of the second interior liner.
  • first shell and the second shell are symmetrical.
  • first shell and the second metal are not symmetrical.
  • the manual push button on/off switch, the battery power pack, and the electroluminescent light are each electrically coupled together with one or more wires.
  • the battery power pack includes one or more batteries.
  • the latch is used to secure the contents of the purse by interfacing with notch after the purse is closed. When the purse is open, the user depresses the manual push-button on/off switch and the power flows from the battery power pack to electroluminescent light and lights up the interior of the purse.
  • FIG. 7 is a closed front and side view of an exemplary metal clutch.
  • the clutch includes a first shell a second shell, a first interior liner, a second interior liner, magnetic contact on/off switch, a battery power pack, an electroluminescent light, and a latch.
  • the battery power pack is located between the interior surface of first shell and the first surface of the interior liner.
  • the electroluminescent light is located on the second surface of the second interior liner.
  • the electroluminescent light includes a protective covering.
  • One example of the protective covering is a laminating material and the light is sandwiched between two sections of laminating material and laminated by pressure, heat, etc.
  • first shell and the second shell are symmetrical.
  • first metal and the second are not symmetrical.
  • the magnetic contact on/off switch, the battery power pack, and the electroluminescent light are each electrically coupled together with one or more wires.
  • the battery power pack includes one or more batteries.
  • the latch is used to secure the contents of the purse by interfacing with notch after the purse is closed. When the purse is open, the connection between the magnetic contact on/off switch and the magnetic contact connector is broken and the power flows from the battery power pack to electroluminescent light and lights up the interior of the purse.
  • FIG. 8 is an open top-view drawing illustrating an exemplary metal clutch.
  • the clutch includes a first shell, a second shell, a first interior liner, a second interior liner, magnetic contact on/off switch, a battery power pack, an electroluminescent light, an optional strap (not shown), and a latch.
  • the battery power pack is located between the interior surface of first shell and the first surface of the interior liner.
  • the electroluminescent light is located on the second surface of the second interior liner.
  • first shell and the second shell are symmetrical.
  • first shell and the second shell are not symmetrical.
  • the magnetic contact on/off switch, the battery power pack, and the electroluminescent light are each electrically coupled together with one or more wires.
  • the battery power pack includes one or more batteries.
  • the latch is used to secure the contents of the purse by interfacing with notch after the purse is closed. When the purse is open, the connection between the magnetic contact on/off switch and the magnetic contact connector is broken and the power flows from the battery power pack to electroluminescent light panel and lights up the interior of the purse.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary electroluminescent lighting system 900.
  • the electroluminescent lighting system 900 includes an electroluminescent light strip 901, a transparent protective cover 902, a power system 903, a magnetic contact switch 904, and wires 905 that connect the power system 903 to the electroluminescent light strip 901 and the magnetic contact switch 904, respectively.
  • the power system 903 includes a battery pack 905 (not shown) and a controller 906 (not shown).
  • the controller 906 includes an integrated circuit board 907 (not shown) that regulates the power flowing from the battery pack 905 (not shown) to the electroluminescent light strip 901.
  • the electroluminescent light strip 901 includes an inverter battery 908 (not shown), an inverter 909 (not shown), and one or more electroluminescent materials 910 (not shown).
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of an embodiment of a handbag 10.
  • the light source 3 for example, an electroluminescent light
  • the on/off switch 5 is connected through wiring 6 (a type of connecting device) within the lining of the bag 10 to a battery power pack 1 (a type of power source).
  • the battery power pack 1 includes at least one disposable or rechargeable power cell connected through wiring 2 (a type of connecting device) within the lining of the bag 10 to light source 3.
  • a protective covering 4 (such as a clear plastic layer, or mesh or fabric) protects the light source 3 from damage.
  • FIG. 11 shows an embodiment of the invention from a top view.
  • the on/off switch 5 is connected through wiring 6 (not shown) within the lining of the bag 10 to a battery power pack 1 (a type of power source).
  • the battery power pack 1 includes at least one disposable or rechargeable power cell connected through wiring 2 (not shown) within the lining of the bag 10 to light source 3.
  • a protective covering 4 (such as a clear plastic layer, or mesh or fabric) protects the light source 3 from damage.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional side view of an embodiment of a handbag closed.
  • the on/off switch is connected through wiring (not shown) to a battery power pack (a type of power source).
  • the battery power pack includes at least one disposable or rechargeable power cell connected through wiring (a type of connecting device) within the lining of the bag to light source.
  • a protective covering (such as a clear plastic layer, or mesh or fabric) protects the light source from damage.
  • a cloth lining covers the battery power pack, as well as the wiring.
  • the light source for example, an electroluminescent light
  • the light source is on the bottom of bag Grommet shown.
  • FIG. 14 is an open top view of an embodiment of a hand bag.
  • magnetic clasp triggers the light source through wiring (not shown) in the lining of bag
  • the battery power pack includes at least one disposable or rechargeable power cell. It is possible to use other types of clasps or even use the handle of a bag to trigger a light source.
  • FIG. 15 is a front view of an embodiment of a handbag 15.
  • light source is connected through wiring 152 (a type of connecting device) in the lining of the bag 15 to battery power pack.
  • battery power pack is a battery driver and it has a circuit controller (not shown).
  • Battery power pack is also attached through wiring 156 (a type of connecting device) in the lining of the bag 15 to an on/off switch 157.
  • switch 157 is in the form of a thin magnetic induction tube. It operates to automatically turn on light source when the bag 15 is opened.
  • Both the magnetic induction tube 157 and the light source are very thin and generally range from about 0.2 mm to about 0.5 mm thick. This varies such that in one example it is 0.18 mm thick and in another it is 1mm thick. These varying levels of thickness are considered thin.
  • both the magnetic induction tube 157 and the light source are flexible so that they can be bent into any shape and adapt to the shape and movement of the bag it is in. The light source is low in power consumption and can have a lifespan up to 25,000 hours.
  • FIG. 16 is a view of only a battery pack with A and B connection jacks (ports).
  • a battery pack or driver It has ports labeled "A" and "B".
  • One port receives wire 152 to connect the light source to the battery driver to power the light source (as shown in FIG. 15).
  • the other port receives wire 156 to connect the magnetic induction tube 157 to the battery driver to power the magnetic induction tube 157 (as shown in FIG. 15).
  • FIG. 17 is an embodiment of an electroluminescent lighting system.
  • This example includes electroluminescent light strip, which is both heat resistant and machine washable to make it easier to clean the bag containing lighting system.
  • Light strip is thin and flexible so that it can be bent into any shape and adapt to the shape and movement of the bag it is in. Additionally, in this example light strip has a protective UV laminated film covering. Light strip is ready to be connected by wire to battery driver via connection device. In this example, wire is about 250 mm long. When lighting system is used in a bag, it is helpful to conceal wire in the lining of the bag, so that it is hidden from view and does not get tangled with any of the items in the bag.
  • Connection device is labeled "A” to indicate it should be plugged into port "A" of battery driver which is labeled for ease of usage.
  • a magnetic induction tube is ready to be connected by wire to battery driver via connection device.
  • wire is about 500 mm long.
  • connection device is labeled “B” to indicate it should be plugged into port "B” of battery driver, which is labeled for ease of usage.
  • magnetic induction tube is thin and measures approximately 20 mm wide by about 50 mm long by about
  • FIG. 19 shows a wire coming from behind battery pack to magnet closure, shows mirror.
  • FIG. 20 shows the light panel top of a mirror.
  • FIGS. 21 - 23 show three angles of a handbag with lighted mirror.
  • FIG. 24 shows a plug charger.
  • FIG. 25 shows a brief case.
  • FIG. 26 is a top open view of lighting system vertical in luggage.
  • FIG. 27 is a left side view of lighting system vertical in luggage.
  • FIG. 28 is a right side view of lighting system vertical in luggage.
  • FIG. 29 is a top closed view of vertical lighting system in luggage.
  • FIG. 30 is a front view of vertical lighting system in luggage.
  • FIG. 31 is a front side angle view of vertical lighting system in luggage.
  • FIG. 32 is a side view of luggage with vertical lighting.
  • FIG. 33 is a front view of luggage with vertical lighting.
  • the type of light source can be in panel, wire and strip form. Any of these forms can be used in the invention as well as other forms not yet conventionally used.
  • a single substance or component may meet more than a single functional requirement, provided that the single substance fulfills the more than one functional requirement as specified by claim language.
  • battery pack refers to a battery or a set of any number of (preferably) identical batteries or individual battery cells and additionally may comprise at least one of a housing, battery door, screw, wiring, wiring and/or plug(s), jacks, circuitry, plug device.
  • the term “purse” refers to a container made of paper, cloth, mesh, metal, plastic or other flexible material.
  • the term “coupled” means the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature and/or such joining may allow for the flow of fluids, electricity, electrical signals, or other types of signals or communication between two members. Such joining may be achieved with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another. Such joining may be permanent in nature or alternatively may be removable or releasable in nature.
  • mechanically coupled refers to bringing two or more items together or into relationship with each other in any number of ways including a direct or indirect physical connection that may be releasable (snaps, rivets, screws, bolts, welds, etc.), movable (rotating, pivoting, oscillating, etc.), or a combination thereof.
  • operatively coupled refers to bringing two or more items together or into relationship with each other such that they may operate together or allow transfer of information between the two or more items.
  • the terms "preferred” and “preferably” refer to embodiments of the invention that may afford certain benefits, under certain circumstances. However, other embodiments may also be preferred, under the same or other circumstances. Furthermore, the recitation of one or more preferred embodiments does not imply that other embodiments are not useful, and is not intended to exclude other embodiments from the scope of the invention.
  • the term “purse” refers to a receptacle, such as a handbag, pocketbook, or wallet that is used by a person to carry money and other small objects.
  • a purse can include, for example, a clutch, a tote, a briefcase, a handbag, a shoulder bag, or a makeup bag.
  • the terms “front,” “back,” “rear,” “upper,” “lower,” “side”, “right,” and “left” in this description are merely used to identify the various elements as they are oriented in the FIGS, with “front,” “back,” and “rear” being relative apparatus.
  • bag means any type of container handbag, purse, tote bag, briefcase, backpack.
  • a bag can be described as a container of flexible and/or inflexible material, such as paper, plastic, or leather, that is used for carrying or storing items
  • panel generally refers to a flat or curved component, typically rectangular, that forms or is set into the surface of a door, wall, or ceiling and/or is any shape, rectangular, square, triangular, circular.
  • strip refers to a component that is more narrow and smaller than a panel.
  • electroluminescent and “electroluminescent light(s)” means a panel or strip or wire or other form, and can be an LED, LED light source, LED light panel, electroluminescent light source, edge-lit panel and/or a combination thereof.
  • the term "hue” means a gradation or variety of a color.
  • ambient light means the light surrounding an environment or subject, and can also be called available light or existing light.

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Abstract

La présente invention comprend un ou plusieurs sacs (dans le sens habituel du terme et tel que défini ci-dessous) comprenant une ou plusieurs sources de lumière électroluminescente (dans le sens habituel du terme et tel que défini ci-dessous) et leurs procédés de fabrication. Plus spécifiquement, l'invention concerne des sacs comportant une ou plusieurs sources de lumière électroluminescente stratifiées.
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