Patent ID: 6659622
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: F21S,F21V,F21Y,H05B

Abstract:
An illumination system, comprising:a first illumination unit comprising a pair of power supply contacts for connection to a commercial AC power source, a light source connected between the pair of power supply contacts, a control circuit connected in series to the light source to control electric current flowing through the light source, and a first connection cord connected to the light source; and a second illumination unit comprising a light source and a first connection cord connected to the light source, wherein the first illumination unit comprises a longitudinal support member for supporting the light source, and the control circuit is mounted to the support member, and wherein the first connection cord of the first illumination unit and the first connection cord of the second illumination unit are connected to each other so that the light source of the first illumination unit and the light source of the second illumination unit are connected in parallel to each other, whereby making it possible for the control circuit of the first illumination unit to control an electric current flowing through the light source of the second illumination unit.