Patent ID: 6242872
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: H05B,Y02B,Y10S

Abstract:
A programmable gradual illumination device for use in combination with a conventional light fixture having a female socket and a conventional light bulb having a threaded male base end wherein the device comprises:a housing unit including a generally cylindrical housing member having a lower externally threaded base element adapted to be received in the female socket of the conventional light fixture and having an upper internally threaded female socket element dimensioned to receive the threaded male base end of the conventional light bulb;a timer unit associated with the housing unit and including a programmable timer switch;a variable resistance unit including a manually operated rheostat switch member operatively connected to the housing unit and operatively associated with the programmable timer switch; anda control unit including a three position selector switch coupled to internal circuitry including an automatic resistance varying circuit disposed within the housing unit whereby the selector switch is movable from an off position to a timer position to an automatic dimming position to control the supply of electrical current from the light fixture to the light bulb.