Patent ID: 7009111
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: F21L,F21S,F21Y,H01H,H02G

Abstract:
1. An illuminated switching device for controlling AC powered loads, comprising: a source of AC power; means for switching said source of AC power to at least one load; a face plate member having an outer surface, a rigid perimeter portion, and a flexible portion within said rigid perimeter portion; means for illuminating said outer surface; means for attaching said face plate member to said means for switching so that said means for switching is operable through said flexible portion; at least one rechargeable battery; means for sensing power loss from said source of AC power, said means for sensing power loss electrically connected to said at least one battery and including an inverter electrically connected to said means for illuminating said outer surface; wherein when power from said source of AC power is lost, said outer surface is illuminated by said at least one rechargeable battery.