2. Continuation This application is a continuation of Serial Number 08/393,084 for Method for Manufacturing Electroluminescent Lamps, filed 2/22/95; 3. Description of the Prior Art The prior art and its uses are discussed in detail in the current inventor's pending applications Serial Number 08/393,084 for Method for Manufacturing Electroluminescent Lamps, filed 2/22/95; Serial Number 08/431019 for Illuminated License plate Frame using an Electroluminescent Lamp, filed on April 28, 1995 and Serial Number 08/482,302 for Method for Manufacturing Electroluminescent Lamps systems,filed on June 7, 1996. Those application discuss the conventional manufacturing methods of silk screening and a continuous method lamination process resulting in a parallel plate and a rear split electrode construction and the current inventors inventions regarding methods for manufacturing electroluminescent lamps and lamps systems with this application being a continuation of Serial Number 08/393,084 for Method for Manufacturing Electroluminescent Lamps, filed 2/22/95.

Prior uses of electroluminescent materials for use in and for marine products has been almost non-existent with little or no commercial application and use because of the cost prohibitive nature of electroluminescent lamps and the inability to easily construct lamps and systems for use with marine products.

The current invention uses the low cost method of the above noted application for cost effective and ease of use of electroluminescent tamps for use in combination with their application and use appealing to safety and decorative needs for price sensitive consumer applications such as marine products.

SUMMARY Of THE INVENTION The current invention comprises the combination of low cost electroluminescent lamps for marine products for improved safety and decorative appeal. An embodiment of the current invention of the use of electroluminescent lamps for marine products incorporates a rear split electrode electroluminescent lamp construction.

An alternative embodiment of the invention combines the use of an electroluminestent lamp having a parallel plate construction for marine products.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of a parallel plate constructed electroluminescent lamp for use in the current invention.

Fig. 2 is a top view of the embodiment of a parallel plate constructed electroluminescent lamp for use in the current invention.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of a rear split electrode constructed lamp for use in the current invention.

Fig. 4 is a top view of the embodiment of a rear split electrode constructed lamp for use in the current invention.

Fig. 5 (a) - (d) are a illustrations of the current invention.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention In use with a boat dock.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention with the interior of a boat or ship.

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention for the rub rail of a boat.

Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the present invention used on a boat.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The following exemplary discussion focuses on the use of the low cost electroluminescent lamp produced by the method of the parent application for low cost consumer applications such as marine products.

Referring to Fig. 1 , a cross sectional view of a first exemplary electroluminescent lamp (EL) lamp 100 constructed in accordance with the method disclosed in the parent, where Lamp 100 includes paper or plastic core stock 102, rear capacitive electrode 104, EL Phosphor layer 106, front conductive Indium-Tin-Oxide (ITS) layer 108 and clear electrical insulator 11 0. Note that layers 106 and 108 both overlap rear capacitive electrode 104 in order to provide electrical isolation between layers 106 and 108, while allowing layer 108 to make contact with a metal foil power conductor. Capacitive electrode 104 is permanently bonded to paper or plastic core stock 102 using a nonconducting bond compound. EL phosphor layer 106 provides a precise definition of the area of illumination, while avoiding any waste of the expensive phosphor ink.

Fig 2 is a top view of lamp 100. As shown in fig 2, capacitive electrode 104 and EL phosphor ink layer 106 define a rectangular area of illumination. However, the specific shape of the area of illumination is not limited to simple rectangles, circle or polygons. Any pattern with which phosphor ink may be printed onto capacitive electrode 104 may define the area of illumination. Continuing with Fig. 2, metal foil conductors 11 2 and 114 are used to provide electrical power to rear capacitive electrode 104 and front conductive ITO layer 108. When appropriate alternating current (AC) power source is connected to conductors 11 2 and 114, current flows through EL phosphor ink 106, thus providing illumination. The mechanical structure of EL lamp 100 provides a lighting source which is light-weight and flexible.

Referring now to Fig 3, a cross-sectional view of a second exemplary EL lamp 200 is constructed where lamp 200 includes paper or plastic core stock 202, rear capacitive electrode 204, EL phosphor layers 208 and 210, front conductive ITO layers 212 and 214 and clear electrical insulator 216. Rear capacitive electrode 204 is permanently bonded to paper or plastic core stock 202 using a non-conducting bonding compound.

EL phosphor layers 208 and 210 provide a precise definition of the area of illumination, while avoiding any waste of the expensive phosphor ink.

Fig. 4 provides a top view of exemplary EL lamp 200. As shown in Fig. 4, rear capacitive electrode 204 and EL phosphor ink layers 208 and 210 define a pair of rectangular areas of illumination. However, the specific shape ofsthe areas of illumination is not limited to simple rectangles, circles or polygons. Any pattern with which EL phosphor ink may be printed onto capacitive electrode 204 may define the area of illumination.

Referring now to Fig 5 illustrating the invention herein involving marine products. Fig S(a) illustrates boat 300 having EL lamp 301 attached and/or connected to boat hull 302. The power supply (not shown) is incorporated as part of the boat's electrical system or can be provided independent of the boat's electrical system. The EL lamp 301 can be in a plane horizontal to the water line or vertical to the water line or create a pattern desired that could include multiple EL lamps.

Fig. 5(b) illustrates an EL lamp 311 attached to the edge 31 2 of a boat pier and/or dock 310. The lamp 311 can be incorporated as part of the boat docking/pier rub rail used in boat docks to prevent damage to boat hulls such as illustrated at 302 and in Fig. 5(a). Also, the EL lamp could be applied to the other surfaces of the pier and/or dock 31 0.

Fig. 5(c) illustrates the use of EL lamps 322 and 321 on personal watercraft 320 as weli as an EL lamp incorporated into Life Vest 326. EL lamps 322 and 321 can be utilized either horizontally, vertically, or in patterns utilizing multiple EL lamps to create the desired pattern on watercraft 320.

Fig. 5(d) illustrates the utilization of EL lamp 401 which can be incorporated in the boat's rub rail attached to the hull 402 of boat 400. In addition, there is EL lamp 440 on the exterior of cabin 410. Also, in cutaway, there are lamps 420 and 422 attached to the interior of boat 400's walts and cabinets respectively at 421 and 22. Obviously, the EL lamps on the boating can be used in various patterns and configurations, both horizontally and vertically, in singular EL lamps or by using multiple EL lamps.

Fig. 6 illustrates the encapsulation or enclosing of lamp 311 behind translucent and/or transparent cover 31 3 that would snap into mating section 312 attached to the edge of dock 310. The EL lamp 31 1 could be encapsulated in tubing or co-extruded with elements that could be attached to the edge of a boat dock and/or pier in a similar fashion, using bolts, adhesives, and the like.

Fig. 7 illustrates lamp 420 attached to the interior of the boat at 421 behind a transparent and/or translucent housing 425 that is incorporated either through the use of adhesives or in a snap fit into receiving eiement 424 that would snap or be adhered to joined to railing 427 that would be attached typically with adhesive 429 to wailing and/or cabinet area 421 of the interior of boat 400. As with the railing along the pier noted above, there are numerous ways, including co-extrusion, of the lamp 420 with a flexible material that could be hot melted directly to the walls and/or cabinets of the interior of boat 400.

Fig. 8 illustrates the incorporation of lamp 401 into a transparent and/or translucent housing 404 having receiving channel 403 that is attached to the boat 400's hull at 402 by means of adhesive 405. The construction of Fig. 8 would be sufficient for the housing of 404 and 403 to act as a rub rail for the boat with its translucent or transparent material, enabling the out lightput of lamp 401. Figs. 6, 7, and 8 would use the electrical power means of the boat or could incorporate a solar power system to charge up during the day for use at night. Any other alternative power source could be used for lighting EL lamps 311, 401 and 420.

Fig. 9 shows in cross-section a lamp 302 having a water-resistant coating 303 attached using an adhesive at 303 to the hull 302 of boat 300.

Again, the cross-sectional view in Fig. 9 could be accomplished by utilizing lamp 302 in a co-extrusion with a water-resistent hot melt or another attaching means around the water line of the boat or above the In all instances, the EL lamps set forth above would act as an improved safety means for the boat because of the ability for the EL lamps to have improved visibility through fog as opposed to other lighting systems such as incandescent lamps. Also, the EL lamps will have a beautifying and decorative appeal for the marine dock/piers and the boats Thus, the marine products will improve the safety of the participants by making them more noticeable and will also improve the decorative appeal of the items.

The foregoing description includes what are at present considered to be the preferred embodiments of the invention. However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the various changes and modifications may be made to he invention. Accordingly, it is intended that such changes and modifications fall within the spirit and scope of the invention, and that the invention be limited only by the following claims.