Abstract: An illuminated outlet for providing an illuminated electrical outlet that illuminates a surrounding area to allow visibility at night. The illuminated outlet includes a body member having a light emitting member. The light emitting member is operationally coupled to a power service for a building. The light emitting member emits light to illuminate the body member when the light emitting member is supplied with power from the power service. The body member is designed for coupling to a wall of the building. A face plate of the body member has a plurality of apertures. The apertures are designed for operationally coupling to the power service whereby the apertures are for permitting a plug of an appliance to be operationally coupled to the power service.

Abstract: An electroluminescent supplementary lighting device having three-dimensional configuration will typically have a curved front face, or a partial conical front face; or have the configuration of a truncated pyramid. The entire front face is light emitting when the device is plugged into a wall receptacle. The front face is translucent, and an electroluminescent panel having substantially the same configuration as the front face underlies the front face within the attached interior of the lighting device. A connection tab extends from an edge of the electroluminescent panel into an enclosed volume within the lighting device, where connections are made to electrical prongs so as to provide a voltage across the electroluminescent phosphor lying within the electroluminescent panel between the electrically conductive front and back sheets.

Abstract: A direct plug electric candle lighting system is herein disclosed. The system comprises an electric single outlet/receptacle mounted in a window sill and an electric candle assembly designed to plug directly into the single outlet/receptacle. The window sill-mounted single outlet/receptacle includes a three-wire, grounded single outlet/receptacle rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts and a decorative metallic cover plate. The electric candle assembly may include a grounded plug rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts, a decorative metallic base, a plastic candle body, and a low wattage, flame-shaped light bulb.

Abstract: A sensitive lighting fixture is specifically designed to incorporate with the construction junction box built on wall, ceiling or floor to form a utility lighting device, wherein the sensitive lighting fixture includes a base seat including a front plate and a recessed case rearwardly extended from the front plate, a light source disposed in the light source socket, a light shade detachably attached to the front plate of base seat and sized to cover the light source opening, a control sensor provided on the front plate of the base seat and exposed to outside, and a control device for electrically connecting the light source with the electric wires extended inside the construction junction box and electrically connecting the control sensor and the light source in such a manner that the control sensor turns the light source off when the visible light detector detects ambient light and on when the control sensor does not detect ambient light.

Abstract: An air freshener dispenser is taught having plug-through capability as well as a night light. The dispenser is a plug-in diffuser for such active materials as fragrances and air fresheners, and eliminates the consumer problem of loss of an electrical outlet, by providing a receptacle into which another plug may be inserted. The dispenser uses replaceable cartridges of material to be dispensed, and provides a night light for those who desire such.

Abstract: An outlet mounted light fixture adapted to overlie and completely cover an existing wall outlet. The outlet fixture includes a flat front panel and a flat back panel parallel to the flat front panel. There are a plurality of prongs extending from the back panel for entering and electrically connecting to the existing wall outlet. The cover is designed for visual pleasure and is relatively strong to support electrical outlets mounted on the flat front panel to receive electrical conductors. The fixture also has side electrical outlets mounted on either side panel. The fixture adds one or more hollow elongated stems which extend from the top panel. These stems or poles can be rigid or flexible. The stems receive the light bulbs and have the wiring and on/off switch connecting the bulbs to the outlet. The fixture can be placed in any outlet and the lights can illuminate an area for reading or for generally lighting the area. The fixture eliminates the need for a free standing light and the attached power cord.

Abstract: A sidemarker light which has a light housing, an EL slice and a fastening mechanism. The light housing has a bottom plate with at least two through holes and a top cover attached to the bottom plate. The EL slice has a lighting portion and two conductive terminals. The fastening mechanism has a pair of terminal receivers and a pair of plugs. Each terminal receiver has a terminal-buckling portion and a plug-buckling portion. The terminal-buckling portions buckle the two conductive terminals. The plug has a coupling portion that is buckled by the plug-buckling portion and a through portion that passes through the through holes on the bottom plate.

Abstract: An outlet covering system for restricting access to an outlet mounted on a wall surface. The outlet covering system includes an enclosure mountable to a wall surface for covering an outlet. The enclosure comprises a plate member that includes an opening for receiving the outlet and a cover member pivotally coupled to the plate member for selectively blocking access to the outlet. The cover member includes a front wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls. A securing member is provided for releasably securing the cover member to the plate member. A locking means is provided for selectively locking said cover member in a closed position.

Abstract: A service unit provided with a door having an evenly illuminated lens is disclosed. The service panel, typically containing at least one outlet, provided behind the door further preferably includes a socket for receiving a lamp. The lamp used in the present invention preferably directs light towards a bottom side of the unit, in a direction across the lens when the door is in a closed position, such that the light is evenly distributed across the lens. The door includes an opening for receiving the lens that is further preferably provided with an indented lip recessed from the front surface of the door such that the lens lies substantially flush with the front surface of the door. A plastic rivet may secure the lens to the lip, as may a bead of adhesive along the lip. The lip is preferably not present along the top side of the opening for allowing the top side of the opening to serve as a rain shed for the lens. The lens may include an alphanumeric symbol for identifying a particular camp site.

Abstract: A new night light comprises a night light as a permanent part of a face plate assembly that fits on a standard electrical box for a double socket or light switch. The face plate has assembled to it a small light bulb socket for a low wattage bulb, an on-off switch and a standard three prong socket in the preferred embodiments. The wiring for the components is all preassembled thereby permitting the new night light to be installed by connecting the ground and hot leads to the respective three wires extending into the standard electrical box. A suitable shade to diminish glare and direct light extends from the face plate, as does the on-off switch. In an alternative version, a diode replaces the switch to provide a dimmer but longer lasting constantly on night light, and, in a second alternative version, a light sensor replaces the switch to provide automatic on and off for the night light.

Abstract: A self-contained night light is disposed in a housing containing spaced-apart male AC prongs the mate with an AC socket. The housing contains an array of differently colored, preferably light emitting diode. Light sources that can dynamically output different patterns of differently colored light in response to drive signals. A microcontroller executes a sequence of instructions causing the controller to output different sequences of signals that are coupled to a driver unit that drives the light sources. The result is that the array dynamically produces different patterns of differently colored light. A user operable control allows a viewer to “freeze” any desired pattern of light, such that until reset, the night light will continue to output a static pattern of colors. The night light may include a manual or light-sensing ON/OFF switch.

Abstract: A illuminable plate-frame assembly for drive elements on electric and electronic mechanisms includes a plate-frame made of translucent or transparent material and a mounting plate having a central embossment. The plate-frame is formed so as to interlockingly engage the central embossment. An electroluminescent sheet is disposed between the plate-frame and the mounting plate, with the electroluminiscent sheet extending to the perimeters of the plate-frame and the mounting plate when the plate-frame and said mounting plate are fitted together. The assembly also includes means for providing an electric current to said electroluminescent sheet, such as a connector, which in turn, is connected to an energy source on the mechanism. The electric current triggers the electroluminescent sheet and causes a luminic release, which illuminates the plate-frame assembly so that an observer can determine the position and location of the plate-frame assembly and the drive mechanism positioned within the plate-frame assembly.

Abstract: A night light for mains power sockets, in particular wall sockets, includes a mains plug, a housing, a lighting element and a circuit connected between the mains plug and the lighting element. The circuit has a current limiting capacitor whereby a high-voltage capacitor with small dimensions is provided. The lighting element and/or the capacitor may be mounted on a board or printed circuit board.

Abstract: An outlet mounted light fixture adapted to overlie and completely cover an existing wall outlet. The outlet fixture includes a flat front panel and a flat back panel parallel to the flat front panel. There are a plurality of prongs extending from the back panel for entering and electrically connecting to the existing wall outlet. The cover is designed for visual pleasure and is relatively strong to support electrical outlets mounted on the flat front panel to receive electrical conductors. The fixture also has side electrical outlets mounted on either side panel. The fixture adds one or more hollow elongated stems which extend from the top panel. These stems or poles can be rigid or flexible. The stems receive the light bulbs and have the wiring and on/off switch connecting the bulbs to the outlet. The fixture can be placed in any outlet and the lights can illuminate an area for reading or for generally lighting the area. The fixture eliminates the need for a free standing light and the attached power cord.

Abstract: A new night light comprises a night light as a permanent part of a face plate assembly that fits on a standard electrical box for a double socket or light switch. The face plate has assembled to it a small light bulb socket for a low wattage bulb, an on-off switch and a standard three prong socket in the preferred embodiments. The wiring for the components is all pre-assembled thereby permitting the new night light to be installed by connecting the ground and hot leads to the respective three wires extending into the standard electrical box. A suitable shade to diminish glare and direct light extends from the face plate, as does the on-off switch.

Abstract: A socket and light bulb assembly utilizing magnetic coupling including a socket portion having a generally cylindrical configuration. The socket portion has a first end and a second end. The first end has a recess extending inwardly thereof. The recess is defined by a smooth interior surface. The recess has a magnetic disk disposed at a bottom thereof. The socket portion has a contact disposed thereon. The socket portion includes wiring in communication with the contact for being coupled with an electrical source. A light bulb portion is provided that is adapted for coupling with the socket portion. The light bulb portion includes an upper light portion and a lower stem portion. The lower stem portion is dimensioned for being received within the recess of the socket portion. The lower stem portion is defined by a smooth exterior surface. The lower stem portion has a contact disposed therein whereby the contact of the socket portion connects with the contact of the light bulb portion to complete a circuit.

Abstract: Improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing is provided with one of an illuminable connector, a touch pad arrangement, and a palm rest stiffening plate. Normally, the illuminable connector and the touch pad arrangement are provided on external portions of a housing of the computing device such that they are available for user interaction. The palm rest stiffening plate is provided internal to a housing to provide stiffness or rigidity to a palm rest region of the housing.

Abstract: A wall switch and lamp assembly is constructed to include a lamp circuit and reflector unit covered on the wall. A wall switch unit is fastened to the wall to hold down the lamp circuit and reflector unit, and an intermediate light-penetrable panel is retained between the lamp circuit and reflector unit and the wall switch unit. The intermediate light-penetrable panel having a center opening, which receives the shell of the push-button switch of the wall switch unit. The lamp circuit and reflector unit include a circuit board having a set of LEDs. A light guide panel is adapted to receive the circuit board and to reflect the light of the LEDs through the intermediate light-penetrable panel.

Abstract: Automotive internal lights have a molded housing defining an elongate recess and bus bars which integrally include lamp holders secured within the molded housing and adapted to hold a lamp therebetween. The lamp holders have a base exposed to irradiate heat from said lamp. Connector terminals and an earth terminal are secured within said molded housing. The bus bars also integrally have spaced-apart fixed contacts secured within the molded housing so as to establish respective surfaces flush with the housing but exposed to said elongate recess. A slide switch is moveable longitudinally within the recess between at least first and second positions, and carries a generally U-shaped movable contact member which is adapted to contact the exposed surfaces of the fixed contacts so as to turn the lamp held by the lamp holder on and off, respectively. The housing includes notches formed in the recess opposite to the exposed surfaces of the fixed contacts.

Abstract: A frame assembly for covering a wall conduit having a connection to electrical power and a component associated with the wall conduit requiring access through the frame assembly is provided. The frame assembly comprises a light powered by an electrical circuit connected to the connection and a frame for housing the light. The frame has an opening allowing access to the component through the frame, a side and an aperture in the side allowing the light to illuminate a space outside the frame assembly through the aperture.

Abstract: An illuminated switch unit according to the present invention is provided with: a case having a recess, a pair of protrusions provided within the recess and holes corresponding to those protrusions; a movable knob housed within the recess of the case, and provided on the protrusions so as to be able to rock or move up and down; a switch capable of bringing a movable contact provided on an elastic member to be driven by the movable knob into and out of contact with a stationary contact; and a substrate having a light source for illuminating the movable knob, wherein the elastic member is provided with light shielding members for preventing the light from the light source from passing through the holes in the case.

Abstract: A socket stand for outdoor use includes a plurality of individual sockets provided with shielding covers and a conical sustainer for permitting the stand to be removably mounted on the ground. The stand also includes a pull lever and photo emission equipment for night work. Electric hazard is prevented by a water tight construction and isolation of the user from direct contact with the live electrical parts.

Abstract: An interchangeable lamp apparatus having a detachable plug which is positionable in one of a plurality of orientations with respect to a base of the lamp apparatus. A construction of the base protects against undesired electrical shock when the plug is detached from the base whereby current can flow through the base and the lamp apparatus only when there is continuity across first contacts.

Abstract: A touch sensitive switch with a light comprises a light sensor which detects a finger approaching the key top using the output of the light sensor to detect that the touch sensitive switch with a light is to be operated before the operation takes place. Notification to the person who operates the key-top can therefore be given by any predetermined effect such as a voice accruing based on the output of the light sensor just before the operation starts. Therefore, confusion does not arise even when the switch is put to a large number of uses.

Abstract: An improved structure of electric luminescence night lamp comprises a main housing body, a electric luminescence piece and a top cover. The main housing body is provided with a receptacle at its front face for reception of the electric luminescence piece, and a plug on its back for connecting with power supply to lighten the electric luminescence piece. A rectangular opening formed at somewhere decent in the housing body is provided with lateral grooves and is sealed by a top cover with lateral tracks. The top cover is combined to the housing body by slipped the tracks into the grooves and is movable to open or close the rectangular opening, and moreover, the top cover is also provided with a plurality of anti-slip strips on its front face to prevent a finger from slipping when push it to move. In virtue of the top cover, a neighboring socket can be protected, or happening of unexpected dangers.

Abstract: A switch for use in an electronic device that includes a support portion and a light pipe. The support portion is formed to receive the light pipe such that an integrated switch/status indicator may be fashioned. The support portion further is formed such that it may be mounted to the electronic device. The integrated switch provides for a device that is capable of transmitting status information to a user, without requiring additional electrical connections to the switch.

Abstract: An illuminated power outlet assembly for a motor vehicle having an insulator and an illumination device. The illumination device includes a light emitting diode and a resistor electrically coupled in series. The illumination device is positioned within a power outlet, specifically between the casing and the insulator, such that when the illumination device illuminates, the light passes through the insulator to light the power outlet.

Abstract: An illuminated electrical receptacle which employs a lamp containing electroluminescent materials which are made to produce visible light upon the application of AC current to such materials. The lamp is flat with apertures which permit the blades of two electrical plugs to pass through from a face plate to a base containing electrical contacts. The face plate is formed of materials which permit the light produced to pass through all or selected parts of the face plate or outline the face plate or its apertures.

Abstract: A lamp unit includes a cover having an opening therein for an external power supply terminal for supplying electric power to the outside. An external power supply terminal body is inserted from a front face of the opening and fixedly fastened to the cover by a nut which is threadably engaged with a screw thread portion of the external power supply terminal body on a rear face of the opening. A removable cap is fitted with an end of the external power supply terminal. The lamp unit prevents water, mud or the like from directly attacking the external power supply terminal. Further, the appearance around the lamp unit is pleasing.

Abstract: A power socket with illuminated plug blade slots that includes an illumination mechanism for illuminating the interior area of each plug blade slot. The illumination mechanism has two color outputs for illuminating the neutral plug blade slot a first color and illuminating the hot plug blade slot a second color.

Abstract: A light switch extender (10) comprising an elongate actuator (12). An assembly (14) is for vertically mounting the elongate actuator (12) in a sliding manner to a switch plate (16) of a light switch (18) located in a junction box (20) in a wall (22). The elongate actuator (12) engages a lever (24) of the light switch (18) and extends downwardly therefrom. A small child (26) who normally cannot reach the lever (24) of the light switch (18) can now operate the lever (24) of the light switch (18) between an on and off position, by sliding the elongate actuator (12) up and down.

Abstract: A dual lighting control device with a single illuminator includes a line terminal for electrical connection to a source of AC electrical power, first and second electrical switching devices including line and load ends and setable to either an open or closed state and are electrically connected at line ends to the lien terminal. The illuminator, which may comprise a neon lamp, includes first and second terminals and is electrically connected at its first terminal to the line terminal. First and second electrical loads are electrically connectable, respectively, to the load side of the first and second switching devices. First and second diodes are electrically connected between the second terminal of the neon lamp and load ends of the first and second switching devices, respectively. The illuminator is activated when both switching devices are set to the open state or when one of the switching devices is open and the other is closed.

Abstract: A housing for a wireless emergency safety light which is mechanically connectable to a conventional light switch for a light fixture or a plug receptacle for providing power to a load. The housing replaces a conventional switch plate having at least one opening for receiving the switch actuator of the light switch or for receiving the electrical plug receptacle. The emergency safety light includes at least one compartment in the housing for receiving batteries; a second compartment in the housing for receiving an emergency light source adapted to be connected to the batteries; and an antenna for sensing the loss of electrical power to the light switch and, in response thereto, for actuating the emergency light source.

Abstract: A wall mounted cover plate conceals an electrical circuit capable of sensing the field provided by a covered switch or electrical socket circuit. When power is lost at the wall circuit the electrical circuit senses the loss of power and activates one or more LEDs to provide emergency illumination. The electrical circuit is self contained and does not require stand-by energy so that the batteries are long lasting.

Abstract: A night light includes a bottom member on which a receptacle is formed to receive and hold therein an electro-luminescent light source. The bottom member has two blade openings through which a pair of conductor blades extend to be adapted to fit into a first set of outlet openings of a wall outlet. The conductor blades are in contact engagement with two contact terminals of the light source to conduct electricity to the light source for generating light. A cover member is mounted to cover the bottom member to hold the light source and the conductor blades therein. The bottom member has an extended section adapted to overlap the wall outlet and having a passage corresponding to and exposing a second set of outlet openings of the wall outlet covered by the extended section of the bottom member.

Abstract: A portable electric heater which can be used with different power supplies and can also be used as a lamp. The heater includes a compact housing having a top panel and a bottom panel and at least two removable heating elements mounted within the housing. The heater may be connected to different electrical power supplies having different voltages. A switch is provided to connect one or the other of the two heating elements to the electrical power supply, depending on the voltage of the power supply. An adjustable thermostat is provided to turn off the heating elements to prevent the heater from overheating. The heating elements may be light bulbs in which case the heater also includes a sliding door which may be opened in order to use the heater as a lamp.

Abstract: A wall switch cover plate conceals an electrical circuit capable of sensing the field provided by the covered switch circuit. When power is lost at the switch circuit the electrical circuit senses the loss of power and activates one or more LEDs to provide emergency illumination. The electrical circuit is self contained and does not require stand-by energy so that the batteries are long lasting.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle faceplate that has a built-in nightlight which does not need or use an electrical socket. More specifically, a nightlight used in conjunction with an electrical light switch or outlet without need for an electrical socket or alteration to the electrical receptacle or hole containing the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a housing for an emergency light source which is electrically connectable to a conventional light switch. The housing replaces a conventional switch plate and has at least one opening for receiving the switch actuator of the light switch. The replacement housing includes wires for electrical connection to the light switch and is divided into upper and lower housing sections, wherein the upper section includes a battery compartment, a printed circuit board compartment, and an opening to receive the switch actuator. The lower housing section includes a compartment for receiving a compact fluorescent lamp, reflectors, and a diffuser cover.

Abstract: An electroluminescent wall plate is provided with clips designed to couple with wall mounted electrical terminals.

Abstract: An improved wall plate incorporating an electroluminescent lamp for providing illumination to the immediate area proximate the wall plate. The electroluminescent (EL) panel is activated and deactivated by a photoconductive cell, in response to the intensity of ambient light falling on the wall plate. A further embodiment provides for an easily accessible regulating means for regulating the intensity of the light emitted by the EL panel.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus for a wall switch or outlet that has a pair of terminals across which an electric potential is available, including an electroluminescent lamp plate having first and second electrode deposits on a surface thereof, and a contact plate disposed between the wall switch or outlet and the electroluminescent lamp plate and having a front surface facing the electroluminescent lamp plate and a back surface facing the switch or outlet, the contact plate having first and second conductors, each of which pass through the contact plate, the first conductor contacting the first electrode deposit and one of the terminals, and the second conductor contacting the second electrode deposit and the other of the terminals.

Abstract: A lighted knob including a knob body provided with light transmission holes, and nameplates through at least a part of which the light from light sources passes. And in a part of the nameplates are formed incorrect assembly preventive light sections; and on a part of the peripheral edge of the translucent sections are formed shield sections, so that the incorrect assembly preventive light sections will not be shielded unless the specific nameplates are attached to specific translucent sections.

Abstract: A picture holder is disclosed for bayonet connection to a standard right angle wall plug mounted night light. An opaque frame is provided having a transparent convex outwardly exposed arcuate front wall with a defined frame periphery. A corresponding arcuate slot in the front top of the frame provides for insertion and removal of pictures to be displayed. A translucent backing is provided to the frame having an arcuate profile opposite and complimentary to the arcuate transparent profile of the transparent cover. The translucent backing has a profile to intimately surround the partial profile of the lamp to which the frame mounts. The frame with picture mounted can be inserted to the wall plug mounted bulb so that a first portion of the bulb is exposed to the enclosed interior of the frame and a second portion of the bulb is exposed to the wall of a wall mount plug immediately behind the frame. The frame includes as the base portion thereof the bayonet connection to the light.

Abstract: A nightlight is disclosed which includes, in a single unitary fixture, an outlet cover plate having a rearward extending set of male contacts which cover and plug directly into a first set of the duplex outlet receptacle contacts and a nightlight portion having extended life characteristics and extending forward of the cover plate. The unit simply and easily plugs into a standard duplex outlet. The plug may extend into a first one of the receptacles and the forward extending portion covers a second one of the receptacles. The cover plate and nightlight combination is simply secured with at least one ordinary screw fastener in such a manner as can be accomplished with a minimum level of skill, well within that of the ordinary homeowner.

Abstract: An illuminated elastomeric keypad switch assembly has an optical conductor on which a printed circuit is printed via electrically conductive ink and a keypad provided with translucent areas for passage of light. The optical conductor has recesses located adjacent the key caps whose width and depth progressively increases proceeding from the closest to the farthest key cap from a light source so that a uniform amount of light is transmitted through the key caps.

Abstract: A safety night light has a cover that protects the socket from access in at least the top and lateral directions. The cover contacts the wall to prevent objects from being contacted with the prongs of the night light assembly. Access to the socket is denied, rendering the night light far safer for children than conventional night lights.

Abstract: A receptacle power indicator for use in connection with a receptacle. Contact members are provided on the sides of a receptacle and provide contact surfaces laterally displaced from the receptacle. A cover plate having contact arms outwardly extending from a back portion thereof engage the contact surfaces of the contact members to energize an indicator light provided on the contact plate, thereby indicating whether the receptacle is energized.

Abstract: A night light integral with a low profile cover plate assembly for electrical wall outlets utilizes two parts, a wall plate and a cover plate. The wall plate has a flat rear panel which is attached to the wall outlet, lies against the wall and includes peripheral lips holding a plurality of detent ridges. The cover plate includes the night light assembly which, in turn, includes power blades engaging the slots of the wall outlet to energize a night light bulb. Light escapes from underneath the cover plate through clear plastic lenses filling openings in the cover plate. Snap action projections on the inner surfaces of the cover plate periphery engage the retention ridges on the outer surfaces of the wall plate to ensure that the cover plate night light is attached to the wall plate by forces other than simply the friction of the power blades in the outlet slots. The cover plate may simultaneously used to cover a low profile plug in the other outlet slots of a standard duplex wall outlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a housing for an emergency light source which is electrically connectable to a conventional light switch. The housing replaces a conventional switch plate and has at least one opening for receiving the switch actuator of the light switch. The replacement housing includes wires for electrical connection to the light switch and is divided into upper and lower housing sections, wherein the upper section includes a battery compartment, a printed circuit board compartment, and an opening to receive the switch actuator. The lower housing section includes a compartment for receiving a compact fluorescent lamp, reflectors, and a diffuser cover.