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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21K—NON-ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES USING LUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING CHARGES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL; LIGHT SOURCES USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AS LIGHT-GENERATING ELEMENTS; LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
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  • This invention relates to an auxiliary or backing sheet for use with writing paper to permit a writer to write legibly by hand in orderly straight line form in the dark.
  • the invention becomes useful in laboratory work where observations are to be conducted in the dark.
  • the invention can be used also in outer space travels where, as in recent travels of astronauts, the electrical systems of the spacecraft were required to be shut down for planned periods to permit recharging of equipment.
  • the invention has practical value in writing in automobiles after dark without need for internal lighting which has a tendency to distract and disturb the driver.
  • the backing sheet which is to be inserted under the writing paper can be provided with guide lines in two different forms.
  • the lines can be provided by phosphorescent lines themselves, while in the other form the sheet is made phosphorescent with lines being nonphosphorescent.
  • a feature of the invention lies in its low cost and ease of use without need for special appliances.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a phosphorescent I backing sheet of this invention in which the guide lines are non-phosphorescent.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of my invention in which the guide lines are of phosphorescent material.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another form of my invention in which the phosphorescent portions are embodied in a plastic sheet.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of still another form of my invention in which guide lines are provided on a transparent sheet assembled with a phosphorescent surfaced backing sheet.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another assembly arrangement of my invention in which guide lines are provided on an overlay sheet interposed between a transparent top sheet and a phosphorescent surfaced member to which it is attached.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a tablet of writing paper 14 having a top sheet 12 lifted and turned back for insertion of a phosphorescent backing sheet 10 of my invention.
  • the backing sheet can be provided with double lines or extra thick lines if desired.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a phosphorescent sheet 20 for use with the writing tablet 14 wherein the phosphorescent portions extend over the major portion of the sheet with lines 24 being non-phosphorescent.
  • This sheet can be formed by applying phosphorescent matter in the form of paint or ink over the entire sheet with the nonphosphorescent lines being formed by the absence of phosphorescent material or by an overlay of nonphosphorescent'material such as ink or narrow strips of tape.
  • This embodiment is a preferred form of the invention in that when viewed through the writing paper, written material above the lines is visible against the phosphorescent backing.
  • the guide lines enable orderly writing in the dark where ordinarily marked lines are ineffective.
  • sharply marked dark lines on the backing sheet over a phosphorescent base provide guides for orderly handwriting both in the presence of light or in darkness.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of the invention wherein the backing sheet 30 is provided with parallel phosphorescent lines 32 while the in between portions 34 are non-phosphorescent.
  • This form of the invention has the advantage of needing only a minimum of phosphorescent material and is accordingly inexpensive.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 may be any of a number of sheet materials such as ordinary paper, vellum, or even cloth
  • FIG. 4 is illustrative of a plastic sheet which may be phosphorescent material itself. It might be transluscent or transparent and thermoplastic, enabling encasement 0f non-phosphorescent line portions, embodied therein. It is preferably smooth and might be thicker and less flexible than the writing paper itself to facilitate easier writing thereon for greater legibility.
  • the horizontal and marginal lines for the written material might be black or a dark color and non-phosphorescent while the remaining portions of the sheet might be of phosphorescent plastic so that the backing sheet might be utilized either day or night for guidance of hand-written material when the writing paper is placed in overlying relation thereto. That is, by making the guide lines of the plastic sheet contrastingly visible through the writing paper, the sheet can be used for guide purposes under ordinary light as well as in darkness.
  • the phosphorescent material As a guide for writing in the dark, it is exposed to a light for a period dependent upon intensity of the light. It is found that a period of only a moment is necessary to provide an adequate charge in ordinary incandescant light or daylight to provide adequate phosphorescence for writing a period of a quarter of an hour or more.
  • a luminescent sheet 51 may be assembled as shown in FIG. 5 with a translucent or transparent overlay sheet 52 having relatively opaque guide lines 53 thereon.
  • the assembly can be clipped, adhesively bonded or otherwise suitably secured together with the luminescent sheet, or as shown in FIG. 6 an overlay sheet 62 having guide lines 63 may be held in place between a translucent or transparent top sheet 64 such as of plastic suitably secured along one marginal or edge region of the luminescent sheet 61.
  • This combination provides a flexibility in that the overlay sheet may be replaced with sheets having any number of guide line arrangements for combination with the phosphorescent sheet, while at the same time being readily placed under writing sheets for guiding application of matter thereto in the dark.
  • vertical and horizontal guide lines or guide lines in the form of grids may be applied to the overlay sheet to permit application of intelligible matter in columns on writing paper in the dark.
  • block sections of relatively opaque material might be provided on the overlay sheet to indicate preselected areas on writing paper or sheets which are not used while intelligible matter is applied to other areas in the dark.
  • Figures or drawings might also be applied to the overlay sheet to provide guide lines for drawing pictures in the dark. ln addition a number of games can be devised for playing in the dark and magic tricks can be devised based upon the performers or audiences ability to observe material in the dark.
  • the underlying phosphorescent surface might be provided with non-phosphorescent regions which cooperate with the various opaque lines on the overlay sheet.
  • the light passing overlay sheet can also be provided with phosphorescent guide lines or guide areas of luminescent material giving off light of different and contrasting color from the light given off by the underlying surface.
  • a number of different opaque of luminescent guide line arrangements or grids can be cooperatively associated with the framework set out by the phosphorescent sheet to provide order to a series of sheets on which intelligible matter can be applied with the guide line combinations.
  • phosphorescent material Although the light emitting substance is referred to herein as phosphorescent material," it will be understood that the invention may utilize any of a number of substances which will glow or emit light and accordingly the terminology phosphorescent material,” as used herein is meant to include chemiluminescent and bioluminescent materials and any substance which will emit light without any apparent rise in temperature after exposure to a stimulus such as heat, light or electric discharge.
  • a luminescent backing sheet assembly for guiding the application of matter on writing sheets in darkness comprising;
  • a backing sheet having a luminescent surface.
  • said overlay sheet having areas of light contrasting material which in combination with the luminescent surface of said backing sheet provide a visible contrast in the dark defining a guide for application of intelligible material to sheets placed over the backing sheet assembly.

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A lined phosphorescent backing sheet for use in underlying relation with writing paper or drawing sheets permitting a writer to write in orderly lined form in the dark without need for external light.

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United States Patent 1191 Schroeder Apr. 22, 1975 LUMINESCENT BACKING SHEET FOR [56] References Cited WRITING IN THE DARK UNITED STATES PATENTS [76] Inventor: Becky J. Schroeder. 2317 1.253.758 1/1918 Wilkes 35/37 Valleybrook Dr.. Toledo. Ohio l.35l.935 9/1920 Willis l 250/462 43615 2.883.770 4/1959 Lieb 250/462 X 3,514.874 6/1970 Strohl 35/37 [22] Filed: Aug. 19, 1974 121] Appl. No.: 498,705 Primar Examiner-Archie R. Borchelt Related US. Applicafion Data Attorney. Agent. or Firm-Char1es F. Schroeder :63] Continuation-impart of Ser. No. 428.339. Dec. 26.
1973. Pat. No. 3.832.556. which is a continuation of [57] ABSTRACT Scr. No. 288.148. Sept. ll. 1972. abandoned. A lined phosphorescent backing sheet for use in underlying relation with writing paper or drawing sheets 52] [1.8. CI 250/462; 35/37 permitting a writer to write in orderly lined form in 51] Int. Cl. l-lOlj 1/62 the dark without need for external light. 58] Field of Search 250/462; 35/36, 37
8 Claims, 6 Drawing Figures PATENTEDAPRZZIQYS SHEET 2 of 2 Fig.6.
LUMINESCENT BACKING SHEET FOR WRITING IN THE DARK This is a continuation-in-part application of may copending application Ser. No. 428.339, filed Dec. 26. 1973, now U.S. Pat. No. 3,832,556, which in turn was a continuation of my application Ser. No. 288.148. filed Sept. 1 l, 1972, now abandoned.
This invention relates to an auxiliary or backing sheet for use with writing paper to permit a writer to write legibly by hand in orderly straight line form in the dark.
If one attempts to write in the dark, I have found that although the mechanics of writing can be accomplished with little more than usual effort, writing in straight lines with uniform spacing between lines and without overlap is difficult in the absence of some guide means. According to my present invention I have found that guide lines for material written in the dark can be provided with very little light, and that as little light as is given off by a backing sheet having phosphorescent lines applied thereto is all that is necessary to enable one to write with a pencil or pen in orderly and neat form in the dark.
Furthermore, l have found that when a sheet, to which lines of commercially available phosphorescent paint is applied, is charged by even a brief exposure to light, may be seen clearly in the dark through one or more sheets of ordinary writing paper. For example, I have found that a one minute charge of light from an ordinary light bulb will provide visible phosphorescent lines which can be seen through ordinary writing paper in the dark for periods of minutes or more.
In this regard, the invention becomes useful in laboratory work where observations are to be conducted in the dark. The invention can be used also in outer space travels where, as in recent travels of astronauts, the electrical systems of the spacecraft were required to be shut down for planned periods to permit recharging of equipment. Still further, the invention has practical value in writing in automobiles after dark without need for internal lighting which has a tendency to distract and disturb the driver.
In view of the foregoing it is an object of the present invention to provide means in the form of a luminescent backing sheet for Writing paper which will provide visible guide lines in the dark, permitting a writer to write in straight lines without additional light.
In general according to my invention the backing sheet which is to be inserted under the writing paper can be provided with guide lines in two different forms. In one form, the lines can be provided by phosphorescent lines themselves, while in the other form the sheet is made phosphorescent with lines being nonphosphorescent.
A feature of the invention lies in its low cost and ease of use without need for special appliances.
Other objects and structural features which are believed to be characteristic of my invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. My invention, however, both in organization and manner of construction, together with further objects and features thereof may be best understood by reference to the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a writing tablet with a backing sheet of this invention in partially inserted position under the first paper sheet of the tablet.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a phosphorescent I backing sheet of this invention in which the guide lines are non-phosphorescent. I
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of my invention in which the guide lines are of phosphorescent material.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another form of my invention in which the phosphorescent portions are embodied in a plastic sheet.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of still another form of my invention in which guide lines are provided on a transparent sheet assembled with a phosphorescent surfaced backing sheet.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another assembly arrangement of my invention in which guide lines are provided on an overlay sheet interposed between a transparent top sheet and a phosphorescent surfaced member to which it is attached.
Referring to the drawings in greater detail, FIG. 1 illustrates a tablet of writing paper 14 having a top sheet 12 lifted and turned back for insertion of a phosphorescent backing sheet 10 of my invention. As may be seen, the backing sheet can be provided with double lines or extra thick lines if desired.
FIG. 2 illustrates a phosphorescent sheet 20 for use with the writing tablet 14 wherein the phosphorescent portions extend over the major portion of the sheet with lines 24 being non-phosphorescent. This sheet can be formed by applying phosphorescent matter in the form of paint or ink over the entire sheet with the nonphosphorescent lines being formed by the absence of phosphorescent material or by an overlay of nonphosphorescent'material such as ink or narrow strips of tape. This embodiment is a preferred form of the invention in that when viewed through the writing paper, written material above the lines is visible against the phosphorescent backing.
Whether or not the writing paper backed by the luminescent sheet of the present invention is lined or an lined, the guide lines enable orderly writing in the dark where ordinarily marked lines are ineffective. Where the writing paper is unlined, sharply marked dark lines on the backing sheet over a phosphorescent base provide guides for orderly handwriting both in the presence of light or in darkness.
FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of the invention wherein the backing sheet 30 is provided with parallel phosphorescent lines 32 while the in between portions 34 are non-phosphorescent. This form of the invention has the advantage of needing only a minimum of phosphorescent material and is accordingly inexpensive.
While the phosphorescent backing sheets illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 may be any ofa number of sheet materials such as ordinary paper, vellum, or even cloth, FIG. 4 is illustrative of a plastic sheet which may be phosphorescent material itself. It might be transluscent or transparent and thermoplastic, enabling encasement 0f non-phosphorescent line portions, embodied therein. It is preferably smooth and might be thicker and less flexible than the writing paper itself to facilitate easier writing thereon for greater legibility. The horizontal and marginal lines for the written material might be black or a dark color and non-phosphorescent while the remaining portions of the sheet might be of phosphorescent plastic so that the backing sheet might be utilized either day or night for guidance of hand-written material when the writing paper is placed in overlying relation thereto. That is, by making the guide lines of the plastic sheet contrastingly visible through the writing paper, the sheet can be used for guide purposes under ordinary light as well as in darkness.
To activate the phosphorescent material as a guide for writing in the dark, it is exposed to a light for a period dependent upon intensity of the light. It is found that a period of only a moment is necessary to provide an adequate charge in ordinary incandescant light or daylight to provide adequate phosphorescence for writing a period of a quarter of an hour or more.
As still another form of the invention, a luminescent sheet 51 may be assembled as shown in FIG. 5 with a translucent or transparent overlay sheet 52 having relatively opaque guide lines 53 thereon. The assembly can be clipped, adhesively bonded or otherwise suitably secured together with the luminescent sheet, or as shown in FIG. 6 an overlay sheet 62 having guide lines 63 may be held in place between a translucent or transparent top sheet 64 such as of plastic suitably secured along one marginal or edge region of the luminescent sheet 61. This combination provides a flexibility in that the overlay sheet may be replaced with sheets having any number of guide line arrangements for combination with the phosphorescent sheet, while at the same time being readily placed under writing sheets for guiding application of matter thereto in the dark.
For example, vertical and horizontal guide lines or guide lines in the form of grids may be applied to the overlay sheet to permit application of intelligible matter in columns on writing paper in the dark. Still further, block sections of relatively opaque material might be provided on the overlay sheet to indicate preselected areas on writing paper or sheets which are not used while intelligible matter is applied to other areas in the dark. Figures or drawings might also be applied to the overlay sheet to provide guide lines for drawing pictures in the dark. ln addition a number of games can be devised for playing in the dark and magic tricks can be devised based upon the performers or audiences ability to observe material in the dark.
Still further, the underlying phosphorescent surface might be provided with non-phosphorescent regions which cooperate with the various opaque lines on the overlay sheet. The light passing overlay sheet can also be provided with phosphorescent guide lines or guide areas of luminescent material giving off light of different and contrasting color from the light given off by the underlying surface. Thus where a standard framework is desired for guiding the application of intelligible matter on writing or drawing sheets, a number of different opaque of luminescent guide line arrangements or grids can be cooperatively associated with the framework set out by the phosphorescent sheet to provide order to a series of sheets on which intelligible matter can be applied with the guide line combinations.
Although the light emitting substance is referred to herein as phosphorescent material," it will be understood that the invention may utilize any of a number of substances which will glow or emit light and accordingly the terminology phosphorescent material," as used herein is meant to include chemiluminescent and bioluminescent materials and any substance which will emit light without any apparent rise in temperature after exposure to a stimulus such as heat, light or electric discharge.
In view of the foregoing it will be understood that many variations of the arrangement of my invention can be provided within the broad scope of principles embodied therein. Thus, while particular preferred embodiments of my invention have been shown and described, it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications which fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
l claim: 1. A luminescent backing sheet assembly for guiding the application of matter on writing sheets in darkness comprising;
a backing sheet having a luminescent surface. an overlay sheet of material through which luminescent light can pass overlying said backing sheet,
said overlay sheet having areas of light contrasting material which in combination with the luminescent surface of said backing sheet provide a visible contrast in the dark defining a guide for application of intelligible material to sheets placed over the backing sheet assembly.
2. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 1 wherein the light contrasting material of said overlay sheet is opaque material.
.3. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 2 wherein said luminescent sheet has non-luminescent areas which cooperate with the opaque areas of said overlay sheet in guiding the application of intelligible matter to writing sheets.
4. A backing sheet assembly according to claim l wherein the light contrasting material of said light passing overlay sheet is luminescent material which will emit light of different color from that of said luminescent surface.
5. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 1 wherein the backing sheet assembly includes a transparent top sheet overlying said overlay sheet.
6. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 5 wherein said top sheet and luminescent surface sheet are secured together at one edge which acts as a guide stop for insertion of said overlay sheet.
7. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 1 wherein said backing sheet is flexible.
8. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 1 wherein said backing sheet is rigid.

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1. A luminescent backing sheet assembly for guiding the application of matter on writing sheets in darkness comprising; a backing sheet having a luminescent surface, an overlay sheet of material through which luminescent light can pass overlying said backing sheet, said overlay sheet having areas of light contrasting material which in combination with the luminescent surface of said backing sheet provide a visible contrast in the dark defining a guide for application of intelligible material to sheets placed over the backing sheet aSsembly.
1. A luminescent backing sheet assembly for guiding the application of matter on writing sheets in darkness comprising; a backing sheet having a luminescent surface, an overlay sheet of material through which luminescent light can pass overlying said backing sheet, said overlay sheet having areas of light contrasting material which in combination with the luminescent surface of said backing sheet provide a visible contrast in the dark defining a guide for application of intelligible material to sheets placed over the backing sheet aSsembly.
2. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 1 wherein the light contrasting material of said overlay sheet is opaque material.
3. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 2 wherein said luminescent sheet has non-luminescent areas which cooperate with the opaque areas of said overlay sheet in guiding the application of intelligible matter to writing sheets.
4. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 1 wherein the light contrasting material of said light passing overlay sheet is luminescent material which will emit light of different color from that of said luminescent surface.
5. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 1 wherein the backing sheet assembly includes a transparent top sheet overlying said overlay sheet.
6. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 5 wherein said top sheet and luminescent surface sheet are secured together at one edge which acts as a guide stop for insertion of said overlay sheet.
7. A backing sheet assembly according to claim 1 wherein said backing sheet is flexible.
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