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Remote positionable photocell device for use with an exterior landscape lighting assembly

  • US 6,160,353 A
  • Filed: 09/03/1999
  • Issued: 12/12/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A photocell device for use with an exterior landscape lighting assembly, the lighting assembly including a transformer having an input line connected to an electrical power source and an output line connecting to a plurality of individual lighting units, the transformer converting the power source from a primary electrical load through the input line to a secondary electrical load through the output line, said photocell device comprising:

  • an enclosure unit including a power supply circuit, a photo sensor and control circuit means operatively communicating with said photo sensor;

    means for supporting said enclosure unit at an outdoor and light receiving location; and

    said photocell device electrically communicating with the output line at a point remote from the transformer and prior to a first of the plurality of individual lighting units, said power supply converting the secondary load to an unregulated and filtered direct current suitable for powering said control circuit means, said control circuit means selectively activating and deactivating the secondary electrical load to said plurality of individual lighting units.

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