Patent ID: 8752972
Filing Date: 2014-06-17
Classification: H02J,H05B

Abstract:
1. A lighting system for mounting in a single gang electrical box having a normal power supply, the system comprising: A faceplate sized to cover the electrical box, the faceplate having a means to mount approximately flush to the electrical box and having a plurality of voids for securing to the electrical box, the voids being horizontally centered and spaced approximately 2.25 inches apart; a lighting component permanently affixed to the faceplate, the lighting component including a light emitting device in a first portion of the faceplate such that when illuminated light may emit away from the electrical box; a common electrical component, the common electrical component being mounted in a second portion of the faceplate; a battery, the battery connected to the light emitting device in order to provide power to the light emitting device when the normal power supply is unavailable, the battery also being configured to receive and store power from the normal power supply; a means for sensing the unavailability of the normal power supply and a means for triggering a connection between the battery and the lighting emitting device upon the unavailability of the normal power supply; a means for displaying on the faceplate whether the battery is charged; and a means on the faceplate for triggering a test of the light emitting device and the battery.