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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 1995
Filed:
May. 02, 1994
Craig P Nadel, Parsippany, NJ (US);
Dietmar Nagel, Chester, NJ (US);
Other;
Abstract
A light illuminating assembly having at least one light emitting element is operatively associated with an applied or intended decoration on the exterior of wearing apparel includes an improved assembly for securing the light emitting element thereto without the need for predetermined openings in the fabric of the apparel article for accommodating the light emitting elements. The securing assembly includes a two-piece enclosure for the light emitting element. A first piece of the enclosure has a central bore for receiving the light receiving element and defines a base flange portion which is adapted to contact the exterior surface of the apparel article. A second piece of the enclosure defines a recess dimensioned to receive the base flange portion, with a section of fabric interposed therebetween, in a press-fit locking manner. The electrodes of the light emitting element penetrate the fabric and are pressed into engagement with an electrically conductive pattern formed or carried on the interior surface of the interposed section of fabric.