Apparatus and methods for providing an emergency lighting augmentation system
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Abstract
The present invention includes an emergency lighting device comprising, at least one light emitting diode (LED), a local energy source such as a lithium ion battery, a control circuit in electric communication with the at least one LED and further sensing a main power supply, and a reflector for broadcasting light produced by the LED to designated areas. In particular, the present invention transforms existing fluorescent, incandescent or halogen light fixtures into emergency lighting systems for homes, hospitals, hotels, nursing homes and businesses. The device includes a power sensor for triggering the control circuit to engage the LEDs when electrical service is disrupted, thereby broadcasting a wash of light over an otherwise darkened room or corridor.
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38 Claims
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16. A lighting device having a power sensor for sensing a disruption in a main power supply, the lighting device comprising:
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at least one light emitting diode (LED) in electrical communication with corresponding electrical circuitry;
a local electrical energy source for supplying electrical energy to said at least one LED;
a control circuit in electrical communication with said at least one LED and the power sensor, wherein upon sensing the disruption in the main power supply the power sensor signals said control circuit to operatively engage said at least one LED to illuminate; and
a reflector positioned proximate to said at least one LED for reflecting light provided by said LEDs. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A lighting augmentation device having a power sensor for sensing a disruption in a main power supply, the lighting augmentation device comprising:
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a light fixture comprising, at least one light bulb having at least one electrode, wherein said at least one electrode of said at least one light bulb is in electrical communication with the main power supply;
at least one light emitting diode (LED) in electrical communication with corresponding electrical circuitry and mounted adjacent said light fixture;
a local electrical energy source for supplying electrical energy to said at least one LED;
a control circuit in electrical communication with said at least one LED and the power sensor, wherein upon sensing the disruption in the main power supply the power sensor signals said control circuit to operatively engage said at least one LED to illuminate; and
a reflector positioned proximate to said at least one LED for reflecting light provided by said at least one LED. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A method of providing emergency lighting using a power sensor configured to sense a disruption to a main power supply, the method comprising:
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providing at least one light emitting diode (LED) in electrical communication with corresponding electrical circuitry;
providing a local electrical energy source for supplying electrical energy to said at least one LED;
providing a control circuit in electrical communication with said at least one LED and the power sensor;
signaling said control circuit to operatively engage said at least one LED to illuminate in response to the power sensor sensing a disruption of the main power supply; and
providing a reflector positioned proximate to said at least one LED for reflecting light provided by said LEDs.
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29. A lighting device having a power sensor for sensing a disruption in a main power supply, the lighting device comprising:
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a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) configured in a substantially circular pattern, wherein said plurality of LEDs are disposed in electrical communication with corresponding electrical circuitry, wherein at least three of said plurality of LEDs include parabolic reflectors having a vertex, and wherein said at least three of said plurality of LEDs are disposed adjacent the vertexes of said parabolic reflectors;
a local electrical energy source for supplying electrical energy to said plurality of LEDs; and
a control circuit in electrical communication with said plurality of LEDs and the power sensor, wherein said control circuit signals said plurality of LEDs to illuminate upon the power sensor sensing a disruption in the main power supply. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A method of providing emergency lighting incorporating a power sensor for sensing a disruption in a main power supply, the method comprising the steps of:
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arranging a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in a substantially circular pattern;
providing a parabolic reflector adjacent each of said plurality of LEDs;
electrically connecting a local electrical energy source to said plurality of LEDs;
electrically connecting a control circuit to said plurality of LEDs and to the power sensor; and
configuring said control circuit to operatively engage at least one of said plurality of LEDs to illuminate in response to the power sensor sensing a disruption of the main power supply.
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