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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2007
Marni Markell Hurwitz, Far Hills, NJ (US);
Marni Markell Hurwitz, Far Hills, NJ (US);
Nite Glow Industries, Inc., Far Hills, NJ (US);
Abstract
An illuminated sport board/skateboard emits light from both the top and bottom of the board to yield a significant quantum of light for optimal visibility and safety. A base panel is provided having an underside surface with at least one transparent segment aligned with an inlay cavity within the base's interior core. A battery powered lighting source containing a plurality of light emitting diodes or an electroluminescent lighting strip is housed within the inlay cavity. A top shell having at least one transparent display is attached to the base panel in a manner that aligns the transparent display with the LED emitted or electroluminescent lighting. Light is emitted from both the top and bottom of the board owing emission through the transparent display of the top shell and the transparent segment of the base panel. The illuminated sport board may be constructed as a skateboard, snowboard, or skis to provide safety from vehicles and other recreational participants.