Patent ID: 6010228
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: F21S,F21V,F21Y,H02J,Y10S

Abstract:
A housing for an emergency light source which is mechanically connectable to an electrical switch having a switch actuator or a plug receptacle for providing power to a light fixture or other electrical load, comprising:a) a replacement housing for replacement of a conventional switch plate or conventional plate for a plug receptacle, said replacement housing having at least one opening for receiving said switch actuator of said electrical switch or for receiving said electrical plug receptacle; means for mechanically connecting said replacement housing to said electrical switch or said plug receptacle; said replacement housing having no electrical connection to said conventional switch plate or to said plug receptacle;b) at least one compartment in said replacement housing for receiving batteries;c) a second compartment in said replacement housing for receiving an emergency light source adapted to be connected to said batteries; andd) wireless means for sensing the loss of electrical power to said electrical switch or said plug receptacle and, in response thereto, for actuating said emergency light source.