Patent ID: 7525058

Claim:
A light switch with automatic turn off for a light that turns off after a predetermined period of time, comprising: means for turning power on and turning power off; means for distinguishing the switch from a common switch by feel or sight; means after manual turn “on”, for allowing the power to stay on for a preset duration from 5 minutes to 8 hours, activating an “automatic turn off”; means for moving the switch back to “off” position, rigidly connected to said means after manual turn “on”, for allowing the power on for the preset duration of 5 minutes to 8 hours, then activating the “automatic turn off”, and rigidly connected to said means for turning power on and turning power off; and means for allowing an optional connection and control of the on and off positions by a remote panel or outside source, rigidly connected to said means for turning power on and turning power off.