# US 8,783,891 B2 · Device and system for illuminated apparel

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- Number: US 8,783,891 B2
- Document ID: US8783891B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/235,136
- Filed: 2011-09-16
- Published: 2012-03-15
- Granted: 2014-07-22
- Earliest claimed: 2010-08-12
- Assignees: I Pee Holding LLC
- Applicants: Michael L. Schrimmer
- Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8783891B2

## CPC

- F21V 21/0808: {Adhesive means}
- A41D 27/085: {Luminous ornaments}
- A45F 5/02: Fastening articles to the garment
- F21V 21/0832: {Hook and loop-type fasteners}
- F21V 33/0008: {Clothing or clothing accessories, e.g. scarfs, gloves or belts}
- A45F 5/1566: {Holders or carriers for tubular, rod-shaped articles, e.g. batons}
- F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY

## Abstract

A system for creating a lighted apparel design includes a light element and a securing member for securing the light element to the apparel item. The securing member is an adhesive. The securing member secures the light element to an associated apparel item at a desired location on the apparel item to create a lighted design on the apparel item.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A system for creating a lighted apparel design, comprising:
a light element; and
at least two securing members for securing the light element to the apparel item, the securing members being an adhesive and being spaced apart from one another,
wherein the securing members secure the light element to an outer surface of an associated apparel item at a desired location on the outer surface of the apparel item to create a lighted design on the apparel item.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The system in accordance with claim 1 wherein the adhesive is a spray adhesive, the spray adhesive being applied in at least two locations.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The system in accordance with claim 1 wherein the adhesive is a liquid adhesive, the liquid adhesive being applied in at least two locations.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The system in accordance with claim 1 wherein the adhesive is tape adhesive, the tape adhesive being applied in at least two locations.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The system in accordance with claim 4 wherein the tape adhesive is a double sided tape.

### Claim 6

A lighted apparel item, comprising:
an apparel item;
a light element; and
at least two securing members, the securing members being an adhesive,
wherein the securing members secure the light element to an outer surface of the apparel item at a desired location on the outer surface of the apparel item to create a lighted design on the apparel item.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The apparel item in accordance with claim 6 wherein the securing members are a spray adhesive.

### Claim 8 (depends on 6)

The apparel item in accordance with claim 6 wherein the securing members are a liquid adhesive.

### Claim 9 (depends on 6)

The apparel item in accordance with claim 6 wherein the securing members are a tape adhesive.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The apparel item in accordance with claim 9 wherein the tape adhesive is a double sided tape.