Patent ID: 6091200
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: F21V,F21Y,H05B,Y02B

Abstract:
A fluorescent lighting fixture for a controlled area, comprising:a fluorescent lamp;a base for establishing electrical connections with a source of electrical power, comprising mechanical connections for mounting said base, mechanical connections adapted to receive said fluorescent lamp, and having a first threaded plug connector;means for detecting occupancy in said controlled area, said occupancy detecting means having a second threaded plug connector for connecting with said first threaded plug connector on said base, a wire support segment attaching the occupancy detecting means to said second threaded plug connector, and said occupancy detecting means adapted to receive said electrical power from said base and switch said electrical power to said lamp when said occupancy is detected; and,one of said base or said occupancy detecting means having a threaded female plug connector, and the other of said base or said occupancy detecting means having a threaded male plug connector matching said threaded female plug connector.