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A device and method for making an electroluminescent surface illuminator device comprising electroluminescent panels built into a running board, nerfbar, step or stepside for illuminating the foot/step placement for vehicles, planes, boats, and the like. The panels comprise an electroluminescent ele

A device and method for making an electroluminescent surface illuminator device comprising electroluminescent panels built into a running board, nerfbar, step or stepside for illuminating the foot/step placement for vehicles, planes, boats, and the like. The panels comprise an electroluminescent element, a transparent panel sealing said electroluminescent element therein, and wiring for connection to an external DC/AC power inverter placed between a flexible top panel and a rigid foundational base panel commensurate in size and shape with the flexible top panel. The electroluminescent panels can be illuminated by remote control in a vehicle or a parking light switch, a headlight switch or a dome light switch.

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1. An illuminated step assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a step for attachment to a vehicle, said step having an upper surface; a rigid base securely attached to the upper surface of said step; an electroluminescent panel disposed upon said base, said electroluminescent panel including an ill

1. An illuminated step assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a step for attachment to a vehicle, said step having an upper surface; a rigid base securely attached to the upper surface of said step; an electroluminescent panel disposed upon said base, said electroluminescent panel including an illuminating element; a substantially transparent top sheet of material covering said electroluminescent panel and attached to said base such that said electroluminescent panel is sealed between said top sheet and said base; said top sheet being fabricated of flexible, non-skid material; and wiring means electrically connected to said electroluminescent panel, said wiring means being connectable to an external power source. 2. The illuminated step assembly according to claim 1, wherein said step includes a running board. 3. The illuminated step assembly according to claim 1, wherein said step includes a side step bar. 4. The illuminated step assembly according to claim 1, wherein said step includes a rear step bumper. 5. The illuminated step assembly according to claim 1, wherein said step includes a step side. 6. The illuminated step assembly according to claim 1, wherein said top sheet is fabricated of a rubberized material. 7. The illuminated step assembly according to claim 1, wherein said wiring means is further connected to an external DC/AC power inverter. 8. The illuminated step assembly according to claim 1, wherein the illuminating element of said electroluminescent panel displays an advertisement through said substantially transparent top sheet. 9. The illuminated step assembly according to claim 1, further including means for remotely activating the illuminating element of said electroluminescent panel.