Motion sensing, lighting and alarming system

• US 5,867,099 A
• Filed: 11/24/1997
• Issued: 02/02/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 11/24/1997
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Daniel R. Keeter
• Original Assignee: Daniel R. Keeter
• Inventors: Keeter, Daniel R.
• Primary Examiner(s): Hofsass, Jeffery A.
• Assistant Examiner(s): TRIEU, VAN THANH
• Application Number:
  US08/977,242
• Time in Patent Office: 435 Days
• Field of Search: 340/567, 340/693, 340/539, 340/573, 340/506, 340/568, 340/565, 340/326, 340/321, 340/331, 250/342, 250/DIG. 1, 362/276, 362/394, 362/419, 362/421, 362/802
• US Class Current: 340/567
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0442 activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19 using infrared-radiation detection systems G08B13/194 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 7/06 using electric transmission , e.g. involving audible and visible signalling through the use of sound and light sources

Abstract

A motion sensing, lighting and alarming system includes a mounting base, a motion sensor and alarm housing pivotally mounted to the mounting base for receiving motion sensor and audible alarm electronics therein, a first swivel assembly for engaging the housing to the mounting base, a pair of light holders pivotally mounted to a mounting base, each for receiving a light therein, and a pair of second swivel assemblies for engaging the light holders to the mounting base and allowing the light holders to swivel with respect the mounting base. The mounting base also establishes electrical and mechanical connections with a source of 120 V.A.C. electrical power.

Claims

1. A motion sensing, lighting and alarming system comprising:

a mounting base;

a motion sensor and alarm housing comprising within it an audible alarm, a motion sensor for sensing motion in a predetermined area, a sensitivity adjuster for said motion sensor, a photocell, a sensitivity adjuster for said photocell, a manual-override switch, a duration switch, an indicator light emitting diode, and a three position double pole mini-slide switch which includes a light only position, a light and alarm position, and an alarm only position;

a first swiveling means for pivotally connecting said motion sensor and alarm housing to said mounting base; and

means for establishing electrical and mechanical connections between a source of 120 V.A.C. electrical power and said mounting base and said motion sensor and alarm housing;

wherein said audible alarm is immediately activated when said mini-slide switch is in the alarm only position or the light and alarm position and said motion sensor senses motion.

2. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 1, wherein said audible alarm is a 120 V.A.C. intermittent siren piezo sounder that operates at about 90 decibels at about 2900 Hertz with a load of about 18 milliamperes.

3. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 1, wherein said motion sensor is a passive infrared motion detector.

4. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 1, wherein said motion sensor is selected from the group consisting of ultrasonic, optical, microwave, and video motion detectors.

5. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 1, wherein said motion sensor is selected from the group consisting of laser scanning and frequency sensitive detectors.

6. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 1, wherein said duration switch includes a test position, a one minute position, a three minute position, and a ten minute position.

7. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of light holders and a pair of second swivel means for pivotally connecting said pair of light holders to said mounting base.

8. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 7, further comprising a light socket mounted in each light holder.

9. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 8, further comprising a light connected to each light socket.

10. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 9, wherein said lights are 150-watt white constant flood lights.

11. A motion sensing, lighting and alarming system comprising:

a mounting base;

a motion sensor and alarm housing comprising within it an audible alarm, a motion sensor for sensing motion in a predetermined area, a sensitivity adjuster for said motion sensor, a photocell, a sensitivity adjuster for said photocell, a manual-override switch, a duration switch, an indicator light emitting diode, and a three position double pole mini-slide switch which includes a light only position, a light and alarm position, and an alarm only position;

a first swiveling means for pivotally connecting said motion sensor and alarm housing to said mounting base;

means for establishing electrical and mechanical connections between a source of 120 V.A.C. electrical power and said mounting base and said motion sensor and alarm housing;

a pair of light holders;

a light socket mounted in each light holder; and

a pair of second swivel means for pivotally connecting said pair of light holders to said mounting base;

wherein said audible alarm is immediately activated when said mini-slide switch is in the alarm only position or the light and alarm position and said motion sensor senses motion.

12. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 11, further comprising a light connected to each light socket.

13. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 12, wherein said lights are 150-watt white constant flood lights.

14. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 11, wherein said audible alarm is a 120 V.A.C. intermittent siren piezo sounder that operates at about 90 decibels at about 2900 Hertz with a load of about 18 milliamperes.

15. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 11, wherein said duration switch includes a test position, a one minute position, a three minute position, and a ten minute position.

16. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 11, wherein said motion sensor is a passive infrared motion detector.

17. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 11, wherein said motion sensor is selected from the group consisting of ultrasonic, optical, microwave, and video motion detectors.

18. The motion sensing, lighting and alarming system according to claim 11, wherein said motion sensor is selected from the group consisting of laser scanning or frequency sensitive detectors.