Patent ID: 7327930
Filing Date: 2008-02-05
Classification: F21K,F21S,F21V,F21W,F21Y

Abstract:
1. A modular light system for a spa where replacement of at least one of a light emitter and a cable is accomplished without needing access to an area around a tub in said spa and replacing said cable and light emitter can be accomplished individually, said system comprising: a light emitter having an attachment element; a controller to regulate at least power and a signal that are provided to the light emitters, the controller having at least one attachment element; a plurality of cables that electrically couple the light emitter and the controller; and at least one coupler that is provided between the light emitter and the controller, wherein the at least one coupler is configured to detachably couple at least two cables, wherein said at least one coupler is configured to have a coupler size that is similar to a cable size of at least one of said cables detachably coupled thereto, wherein one of the at least two said cables includes a first connector that detachably couples to the light emitter attachment element, and wherein another of the at least two cables includes a second connector that detachably couples to said at least one controller attachment element, wherein the coupler and cable sizes allow the at least one coupler and the at least one of said detachably coupled cables to be positioned together through an inaccessible cable pathway of said spa.