Abstract: A load control device for controlling the amount of power delivered to an electrical load from an AC power source comprises a semiconductor switch having a control input, a triggering circuit, a timing circuit, and a status indicator circuit. Preferably, the status indicator circuit includes a light-emitting diode in a rectifier bridge. In a first embodiment, the status indicator circuit is coupled in series with a capacitor in the timing circuit such that the status indicator is illuminated to a dim level when the load is not powered and the status indicator is illuminated to a bright level when the load is powered. In a second embodiment, the status indicator circuit is coupled in series with a control input of the semiconductor switch such that the status indicator is not illuminated when the load is not powered and the status indicator is illuminated when the load is powered.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) and associated driver circuit wherein the LED is mounted on the front of a switchplate and the driver circuit on the back of the switchplate. The LED is mounted at a downward angle on the outside of the switchplate so as to light a pathway beneath the switchplate. The drive electronics are designed to work with a return path through an electrical load. Additionally, the LED driver circuit is designed to allow operation of the LED with both resistive and reactive loads controlled by the switch to which the switchplate is connected. The device is also designed to be connected to any electrically valid combination of 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way switches either singly or in combination.

Abstract: A luminous material comprising a rubber, glass or plastics material matrix. A luminescent material is dispersed throughout the matrix, and a colorant dispersed throughout the matrix. The colourant gives the matrix a colour when it is observed under substantially white light, and the colourant allowing substantial transmission of light emitted by the luminous material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for adjustably providing power to at least one electrical load. The device includes a rear body member and a plurality of terminals configured to be coupled to a source of the power and at least one load. A power control circuit is disposed in the body member and coupled between the plurality of terminals and the at least one electrical load. The power control circuit includes at least one variable control mechanism coupled to at least one series pass element. The at least one series pass element is configured to provide power to the at least one electrical load in accordance with the at least one variable control mechanism setting. A frameless front cover assembly is connected to the body member. The frameless front cover assembly includes at least one switch mechanism coupled to the at least one variable control mechanism. The frameless front cover assembly has a raised rectangular form factor.

Abstract: There is disclosed a combination electrical device comprising a housing wherein there can be at least one light and at least one sensor disposed in the housing. The light serves as a guide light wherein the sensor is for determining the presence or absence of light. Inside the housing can be face terminals which extend up to a user accessible interface in the form of apertures for receiving prongs of a plug. The housing can include an additional housing for receiving a circuit board coupled to the light and the sensor. In addition, there can be a translucent cover for covering the light and the sensor. In at least one embodiment, the translucent cover can extend along at least one fourth of a length of a front face of the housing. In another embodiment, the translucent cover can extend along at least one third of a length of a front face of the housing. In still another embodiment, the translucent cover can extend along one half of a length of the housing.

Abstract: An Illuminated Electrical Transformer/Power Supply assembly (143) utilizing an Illuminating module assembly (201B) comprising electrical light source (106), Controlling means (104) and remote electrical power source (103), contained within or upon electrical transformer or power supply housing. The illuminated electrical transformer or power supply is designed for the purpose of illumination while attaching the electrical transformer or power source to an electrical receptacle. The electrical light source (106) is positioned to illuminate an electrical receptacle to provide a lighted and clear view, enabling user to safely, accurately and conveniently connect the electrical transformer or power supply to the electrical receptacle.

Abstract: A lamp socket has a casing, a switching contact assembly, a stem assembly, an electric tab, a photo switch, a first electric connector and a second electric connector. The switching contact assembly is mounted in the casing and around the stem assembly. The stem assembly has a pawl. The pawl has multiple surfaces. The electric tab is mounted on two of the surfaces of the pawl and selectively contacts the switching contact assembly. The first electric connector and the second electric connector are connected electrically to the photo switch. The contact between the electric tab and the switching contact assembly switches via turning the stem assembly to turn on or off two lights. Furthermore, the lamp socket turns on one of the lights based on ambient light.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for mounting between a light fixture and an electrical box supplying a source of electrical power to the fixture where the apparatus includes an auxiliary electrical outlet that is electrically connected to the source of electrical power.

Abstract: An emergency light combined with a faceplate base of a switch and a socket is installed inside the faceplate base and shoots light through a transparent faceplate set at the front of the faceplate base. Thus the emergency light is hidden behind the faceplate base, not needed to be fixed on a wall, with the power wire not exposed out of the switch and the socket. The emergency light includes a case, a lamp plate fixed in the case, a rechargeable battery attached at one side of the lamp plate, a cap closing on the case, a connecting base, plural lamps and plural indicating lamps arranged on the lamp plate, a power connecting base fixed on an outer side of the case.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for adjustably providing power to at least one electrical load. The device includes a body member. A plurality of terminals are configured to be coupled to a source of the power. A power control circuit is disposed in the body member and coupled between the plurality of terminals and the at least one electrical load. The power control circuit includes at least one variable control mechanism coupled to at least one series pass element. The at least one series pass element is configured to provide power to the at least one electrical load in accordance with the at least one variable control mechanism setting. A frameless front cover member is connected to the body member and has a raised rectangular form factor substantially corresponding to a standard wall plate opening.

Abstract: An emergency shut-off system includes an emergency shut-off switch cover plate with a hinged cover that cooperates with a conventional emergency shut-off switch to help prevent the unintended shut-down of a pool or spa water pumping system. The emergency shut-off switch cover plate and hinged cover function in one mode of operation to prevent the unintended shutdown of the pumping system. In another mode of operation, the emergency shut-off cover plate and hinged cover provide a user with a immediate sensory indication that the pumping system is shut-down and needs to be re-activated. The sensory indication can be either a highly visual indication or in the alternative a combination of the highly visual indication with an audible sensory indication.

Abstract: The present invention provides power supply devices having illuminated receptacles. Some or all of the receptacles are encircled or otherwise circumscribed by a lighting member. The lighting member may be a continuous strip of material, such as an electroluminescent laminate. The lighting member may illuminate the receptacles regardless of whether the receptacles themselves are currently powered. Thus, although the power supply device is in a no or low light environment, or when the device is plugged in but is turned off, a user may easily identify where the receptacles are, which ones are available, and which equipment is plugged into which receptacles. The lighting member may be color coded according to a surge protection rating for the power supply device. In this case, the user can immediately identify which power supply devices have a given surge protection, and can therefore distinguish among different power supply devices having similar physical configurations.

Abstract: The present invention provides power supply devices having illuminated receptacles. Some or all of the receptacles are encircled or otherwise circumscribed by a lighting member. The lighting member may be a continuous strip of material, such as an electroluminescent laminate. The lighting member may illuminate the receptacles regardless of whether the receptacles themselves are currently powered. Thus, although the power supply device is in a no or low light environment, or when the device is plugged in but is turned off, a user may easily identify where the receptacles are, which ones are available, and which equipment is plugged into which receptacles. The lighting member may be color coded according to a surge protection rating for the power supply device. In this case, the user can immediately identify which power supply devices have a given surge protection, and can therefore distinguish among different power supply devices having similar physical configurations.

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a first shell, a second shell combined with the first shell, a separation plate rested on a bottom of the first shell and the second shell, a base secured to the separation plate, an electronic unit mounted in the first shell and electrically connected to the base to supply an electric current to the base, a light-regulating unit mounted in the second shell and electrically connected to the electronic unit to regulate the electric current from the electronic unit to the base. Thus, the electronic unit is used to provide a current to light the electric bulb, and the light-regulating unit is used to regulate the current value of the electric bulb, so that the lamp socket has a stageless light-regulating function.

Abstract: An electrical wiring device for use in an electric circuit. The electrical wiring device includes a device housing and at least one switch disposed within the device housing. The at least one switch includes at least one terminal member configured to be coupled to the electric circuit to thereby energize the electrical device when coupled. The electrical wiring device further includes a lamp receptacle formed in the device housing, the lamp receptacle including a contact element that is electrically coupled to the at least one terminal member and a lamp module including a circuit contact member.

Abstract: An exemplary process for making a light guide includes the steps of: providing a transparent base sheet; punching the base sheet to form an array of first apertures therein; coating a melted resin material in the first apertures and making the melted resin material fill up the first apertures; solidifying the melted resin material to form a plurality of resin blocks; punching the base sheet to form an array of second apertures in the resin blocks, the second apertures configured for illuminating the keys via at least one light source; and trimming the base sheet with the second apertures to form a light guide. A light guide made by the process is also provided.

Abstract: A light device includes a body having a light source and electrical contacts that plug into a first electrical outlet of a duplex receptacle and receive power therefrom. An outlet cover mounted for pivotal motion with respect to the body about at a pivot axis, which is substantially proximate to a region between the first outlet and a second outlet of the receptacle. The outlet cover pivots away from the body and towards the duplex receptacle to inhibit access to the second electrical outlet.

Abstract: A multiple function wall cover plate includes a night light, air freshener, and receptacles that replace the existing wall cover plate by single screw disassembly and that can be fastened again in seconds without any risk of contacting hot wires. The user can simply plug the multiple function wall cover plate's prong into the original wall outlet's receptacle to enable electricity delivery and enjoy the multiple functions of the current invention.

Abstract: A switch panel assembly is mounted on a wall and has a switch panel, a light-guiding rod, a circuit board and a switch. The switch panel has two lamp holders formed on and protruding from the switch panel. The light-guiding rod is mounted between the two lamp holders. The circuit board has at least one lamp held in the lamp holders and an optical sensor held in one of the lamp holders. The switch is connected electrically to an illuminating device. The optical sensor is used to detect ambient lights such that the at least one lamp can be automatically lighted up when an ambient environment is dark. The light-guiding rod guides, refracts and scatters the lights emitting from the lamp to brighten the ambient environment for a people easily and quickly finding and switching the switch.

Abstract: A cover plate (5) for use with an electrical supply. In one embodiment, the backlit cover plate comprises a plate (5), the plate (5) including a window (15) therein; and backlighting, the backlighting powered by the electrical supply (55), the backlighting (20) disposed to be mounted on the plate (5) so as to shine through the window (15). Optional labels (45) may be provided through which the backlighting may shine, thereby illuminating data on the labels (45) from behind. In a disclosed embodiment, the backlighting (20) comprises electroluminescent lighting.

Abstract: An electrical wiring device for use in an electric circuit. The electrical wiring device includes a device housing and at least one switch disposed within the device housing. The at least one switch includes at least one terminal member configured to be coupled to the electric circuit to thereby energize the electrical device when coupled. The electrical wiring device further includes a lamp receptacle formed in the device housing, the lamp receptacle including a contact element that is electrically coupled to the at least one terminal member and a lamp module including a circuit contact member.

Abstract: An illuminated article utilizing a base member having an outer surface. A plurality of luminescent bodies are embedded in the base member for exposure of the same at the outer surface of the base member. The article may be formed into various shapes to illuminate operable members such as light switches, electrical plugs, keyholes, and the like.

Abstract: A concealed safety light is described where the light source is integrated and mounted into a switch or power outlet wiring device form factor (20,21,22) to replace conventional electric wiring devices. The light source (10) is controlled by a power and control circuit (90, 790) that derives power from the primary power supply or an alternate power supply. The circuit can detect light levels and turn on the light source when it is dark and also detect power failures to turn on the safety light in the event of a power failure using the alternate power supply The safety light is also capable of responding to an alarm condition from other systems. The resulting safety light is conceyaled in a standard wiring junction box and trimmed with a wall cover plate in the same way as conventional electric wiring devices, allowing it to be concealed while in plain view and provide safety lighting in a variety of ways including power failure, night light and alarm conditions.

Abstract: An outdoor electrical outlet stand with a control device including a housing, a support, at least one outlet, and a control device. The control device is one of a timer module and a light module. The control device is electrically connected to a power supply and each of the at least one outlet. The control device controls power supplied to the at least one outlet to selectively provide power to appliances connected to each of the at least one outlet.

Abstract: A light switch and/or a socket which is illuminatable to aid a user in detecting its position in a dimly lit room. The light switch includes a housing and a lighting element positioned within the housing. A detector detects a level of illumination surrounding the light switch. Based upon this detection the lighting element is illuminated upon determining the detected level of illumination is below a predetermined value thereby aiding in locating said light switch in a dimly lit room. The electrical outlet includes a receptacle having a face plate and at least one lighting element positioned around the periphery of the face plate. A detector detects a level of illumination surrounding the electrical outlet. The at least one lighting element is illuminated upon determining the detected level of illumination is below a predetermined value thereby aiding in locating said electrical outlet in a room illuminated below a predetermined level.

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: A decorative, illuminated electrical wall outlet cover plate having an LED light source and a translucent face plate. A method and arrangement is described for illuminating a electrical wall outlet to provide an easily changeable, decorative face plate for matching the walls, wallpaper, furniture or other decorative items in a room. The cover plate is made from an acrylic or polycarbonate plastic that can be clear, translucent, transparent, or partially opaque. Preferably, a reflective backing is provided to reflect light in the desired direction and to enhance the effective brightness of the light. In a second embodiment, a power strip is illuminated to more easily locate the plug in area of the power strip.

Abstract: An Illuminated electrical plug adapter assembly (202) utilizing an Illuminating module assembly (201) comprising Light emitting diode (106), Controlling means (104) and Battery (103), removably contained within Adapter body (135). The Illuminated electrical plug adapter (202) is designed for attachment onto the plug of an existing power cord for the purpose of providing illumination while attaching the plug to an electrical receptacle. Illuminating module assembly (201B) may also be contained within Wall mount transformer case (143). The light emitting diode (106) is positioned to illuminate an electrical receptacle to provide a lighted and clear view, enabling user to safely and accurately connect the plug to the receptacle.

Abstract: A light distribution plenum includes a shell having an interior surface substantially defining a cavity. A light source receptor is configured to receive light from a light source into the cavity in use. A first optical avenue is associated with the shell and is configured to direct a portion of the light to a first control device. A second optical avenue is associated with the shell, is spaced from the first optical avenue, and is configured to direct a portion of the light to a second control device. At least one selective optic is at least partially within the light distribution plenum and is configured to interact with at least some portion of the light. An illuminated control assembly including a light distribution plenum, a motor vehicle including an illuminated control assembly, and a method of illuminating first and second control devices are also provided.

Abstract: An illumination structure includes an operation button having a front face on which is formed an identifying indication of ‘AUTO’ made by exposing an opalescent synthetic resin to easily penetrate light and the other parts are painted in black. It also includes an illuminating part provided on a back of the operation button, which illuminates a back of the identifying indication, and plural protrusions in a shape of ribs that regulate an intensity of light penetrating through the identifying indication. In this structure, the plural protrusions obstruct and diffuse the light beams that advance from the illuminating part toward the back of the identifying indication, thereby achieving uniform emission of the light beams from the whole identifying indication. Further in the manufacturing process of the operation button, contraction of a front face of the operation button accompanied with coagulation of the synthetic resin is dispersed by the plural protrusions.

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 keyboard having a key portion, a backlight device, a light-condensing plate, a diffuser, a printed circuit board, and a light source. The key portion includes a seat and a key, and the key is disposed on the seat in a manner such that it is moved upwardly and downwardly. The backlight device is disposed beneath the key portion to illuminate the key portion. The light-condensing plate is disposed between the light guide and the key portion. The diffuser is disposed between the light guide and the key portion. The printed circuit board is disposed between the seat and the backlight device. The light source is disposed on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A power outlet with night-vision function, which at least comprising a housing, an outlet and plug module, a step-down and rectification circuit and a LED, characterized in: the outlet and plug module, step-down and rectification circuit and the LED are configured prior and then positioned in a mold, further, filled a insulating material into the mold so as to form the housing; wherein, upon the outlet and plug module connecting electrically to a AC power, the step-down and rectification circuit step-down and rectifies the AC power into a DC power and provides to the LED, such that the LED could emit various lights in various patterns so as to improve the visibility of the power outlet and replace a night-lamp in a chamber or a garden.

Abstract: An LED night light has a body 10 with side walls 20, 22 and end walls 12, 13. The body is made of translucent or clear or colored resin and the circuit components 30 and LED 32 can be seen through the clear resin. A safety tang 50 extends from inside the body and has a hole for receiving the mounting screw of an outlet. The light may be secured to the outlet to prevent a child or other person from removing it. A pair of prongs 18, 19 extend from the circuit components to the outside and fit into a conventional 120 volts ac receptacle. A name plate 24 is embedded in the body and captures the light from LED 32 to illuminate the name on the plate. The name may be the name of a person or a product, so that advertisements are embedded in the resin and illuminated by the LED.

Abstract: A light controller device to control illumination characteristics of a light system, the device comprising a plurality of switches wherein each switch is operable to select at least one of a color of light and a pattern of light colors, a plurality of lights to illuminate at least one of a color of light and a pattern of light colors based on which switch of the plurality of switches is selected, a viewer window where the plurality of lights illuminates through the viewer window when the switch is selected, and a structure to hold the plurality of switches, plurality of lights, and viewer window.

Abstract: A night-light is configured to emulate a traffic signal and thereby train a child to remain in bed during a predetermined interval. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a night-light comprises a housing having a first light emitter (e.g., a red light source), a second light emitter (e.g., a green light source), a controller electrically coupled to the first light emitter and the second light emitter, and a timer interface electrically coupled to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to operate in a first, second, and a third mode. In general, the first mode corresponds to the first light emitter being activated (“bed-time” mode), the second mode corresponds to the second light emitter being activated (“wake-time” mode), and the third mode corresponds to the case where neither the first or second light emitters are activated (“off” mode).

Abstract: A concealed safety light is described where the light source is integrated and mounted into a switch or power outlet wiring device form factor (20,21,22) to replace conventional electric wiring devices. The light source (10) is controlled by a power and control circuit (90, 790) that derives power from the primary power supply or an alternate power supply. The circuit can detect light levels and turn on the light source when it is dark and also detect power failures to turn on the safety light in the event of a power failure using the alternate power supply The safety light is also capable of responding to an alarm condition from other systems. The resulting safety light is conceyaled in a standard wiring junction box and trimmed with a wall cover plate in the same way as conventional electric wiring devices, allowing it to be concealed while in plain view and provide safety lighting in a variety of ways including power failure, night light and alarm conditions.

Abstract: A sensitive lighting fixture, adapted for incorporating with the construction junction box built on wall, ceiling or floor to form a utility lighting device, 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: A concealed safety light is described where the light source is integrated and mounted into a switch or power outlet wiring device. The light source is controlled by a circuit that detects ambient light and turns on the light source in the event of a power failure when it is dark. The resulting safety light is concealed in a standard wiring junction box and trimmed with conventional wall cover plate.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component and lighting assembly that includes a vehicle interior component having a fabric disposed over a substrate or foam layer, or both. An electroluminescent panel is located between the fabric and substrate/foam layer and directs light from the panel through the fabric. In this way, the light source can be effectively hidden when not in use and can be incorporated into the interior component in a manner that requires little space. The vehicle interior component can be any of a number of different interior articles, including, for example, a headliner, door panel, vehicle seat, rear deck, sun visor, and trunk panel. Also disclosed are vehicle interior illumination systems using touch switches and electroluminescent panels to provide back lighting of the switch and/or vehicle interior illumination through the switch.

Abstract: A decorative, illuminated electrical wall outlet cover plate having an LED light source and a translucent face plate. A method and arrangement is described for illuminating a electrical wall outlet to provide an easily changeable, decorative face plate for matching the walls, wallpaper, furniture or other decorative items in a room. The cover plate is made from an acrylic or polycarbonate plastic that can be clear, translucent, transparent, or partially opaque. Preferably, a reflective backing is provided to reflect light in the desired direction and to enhance the effective brightness of the light. In a second embodiment, a power strip is illuminated to more easily locate the plug in area of the power strip.

Abstract: A lighted switch device includes one rotary knob (first operating knob); first to fourth push knobs (second operating knobs); a case; a switch element and a light-emitting diode (light source), which are accommodated in the case; and an annular light conductor for transmitting exiting light from the light-emitting diode to the outer peripheral portion of the rotary knob. Plate-shaped light-shielding members are disposed at the first and third push knobs, and recesses for inserting ends of the light-shielding members are formed in portions of the second and fourth push knobs opposing their respective light-shielding members.

Abstract: A rear pushbutton type switch arrangement for flashlight formed of an aluminum alloy barrel holding a battery set and a lamp assembly, an electrically conducting rotary rear cap provided at a rear side of said barrel and a switch structure is disclosed. The switch structure has an externally threaded, electrically conducting, hollow, cylindrical metal casing connected between the barrel and the rotary cap to hold the other parts of the switch structure firmly in the rotary rear cap so that the other parts of the switch structure do not fall from the rotary rear cap when disconnected from the barrel for a replacement of the battery set.

Abstract: A nightlight having a base unit with a central cavity designed to house a light sensor and a printed circuit board. Mounted on the front surface of the base unit is a transversely aligned LED tube. The LED tube is disposed between two struts that extend forward from the front surface of the base unit. Attached to the front surface of the base unit and over the LED tube is a fixed half-spherical lens. Disposed over the lens is a rotating, half-spherical outer cap having an approximately quarter-spherical sized opening that allows a portion of the lens to be exposed so that light from the LED tube may be emitted therethrough. Thus, when the outer cap is selectively rotated around the base unit, the quarter-spherical sized opening is rotated therewith, and a dissipated broad beam of light may be selectively aimed in any direction.

Abstract: A lamp rod for mounting a lamp to a junction box comprises a mounting socket penetrated through an opening in a side of the junction box and a rod inserted into an interior of the mounting socket. The mounting socket has a collar section inserted into the opening of the junction box. A bore penetrates through an interior of the collar section. A platform having a cutaway portion is formed at a front end of the mounting socket and is disposed within an inner circumference of the junction box. The rod has a plug. The plug has snap-fit holes. After the rod is inserted into the mounting socket bore, the snap fit holes of the plug are respectively engaged with the retaining spring. Therefore, by above structure, overall shipping and storage dimensions are minimized and, furthermore, convenient do-it-yourself assembly can be performed by the user.

Abstract: A series of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted within a housing (10) and operate as the light source for a nightlight. One LED (26) is positioned at each of the four corners of the housing forming an array of LEDs which generates an LED emitted light. The LEDs are all interconnected through printed wiring (40) mounted within the housing. Power is provided to each of the LED's through the printed wiring which is coupled to a power source. The power source can be a battery assembly (160), an electrical outlet or an energy storage device. An adjustable switch (50) is disposed on an exterior surface of the wall plate and is coupled to a variable resistor enclosed by the housing. The switch permits control over the optical output.

Abstract: A cover plate for an electric switch, outlet or plug is provided, wherein electroluminescent sheeting provides lighted indicia associated with an opening in the plate, to convey information about the cover plate, such as the appliance with which the switch may be associated, the circuit with which an outlet may be associated or the like.

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 luminary socket apparatus includes a socket device and a luminary device connected with the socket device for emitting light in the dark. The socket device includes a socket connected with a power supply. The luminary device includes a controller connected with the power supply, a sensor connected with the controller and a light source connected with the controller. On sensing light, the sensor sends a signal to the controller so that the controller cuts electricity from the light source. The light source is a luminescent panel defining a window through which the socket is exposed and a hole through which the sensor is exposed. The controller includes two receptacles. The luminescent panel includes two leads for engagement with the receptacles. The socket device includes a first frame for attachment to a structure and a second frame mounted on the first frame. The first frame defines a window. The second frame defines a window.

Abstract: A luminescent composite laminate structure for utility accessories and service hardware having luminosity for emergency and non-lighted conditions in which to illuminate the outer surface of such hardware and accessories. The composite laminate structure includes a plurality of layers for the protection of the luminescent outer surface of the laminated hardware or accessories. An outer first layer is a plastic protective covering for resistance to wear and impact; and the outer first layer is covering an inner second layer and has an inner surface wall in contact with the inner second layer. The inner second layer is a plastic micro-thin covering having a plurality of micro-hole openings for the transfer of oxygen (O2) through the micro hole openings in order to increase visibility of the luminescent outer surface; and the inner second layer is covering an inner core third layer and has an inner surface wall in contact with said inner core third layer.