Apparatus and methods for providing emergency safety lighting
US7045975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention transforms existing electrical wall outlets into an emergency lighting system for homes, hospitals, hotels, nursing homes and businesses. The lighting device, designed as a replacement electrical wall outlet or receptacle, simply plugs into an existing dual outlet after removal of its faceplate. The lighting device continues to function as an electrical outlet, however, also comprises a local power source such as a constant charge lithium ion battery; a motion sensor for initiating a low level of lighting for darkened room or corridor transit; a power sensor for activating a high level of light when electrical service is disrupted, thereby broadcasting a wash of light over an otherwise darkened room or corridor; and a photoelectric cell which detects daylight or otherwise provided lighting of the room or corridor and thereby prevent unnecessary power usage.
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