Detector system
First Claim
1. An apparatus for providing uninterrupted power to a smoke detector unit via a wall outlet connected to an electrical system of a home or building, the apparatus comprising:
- a small, portable housing of the smoke detector unit including electrical circuitry for receiving power to operate the smoke detector unit;
an elongated power supply line having spaced ends along its length for being connected to the electrical circuitry of the smoke detector unit at one end of the ends thereof;
an outlet cover plate integral with the power supply line at the other end thereof for being wall mounted over the outlet to maintain the power supply line thereto; and
plug blades carried by the cover plate for being inserted into the wall outlet to supply power from the electrical system to the smoke detector circuitry via the power supply line.
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Abstract
A smoke detector apparatus that provides a generally continuous supply of electrical power to a smoke detector unit. The apparatus provides flexibility in locating the detector unit while still generally maintaining uninterrupted access to electrical power. In various forms, the apparatus allows for mounting of a smoke detector unit remote from an electrical wall outlet. Generally uninterrupted power from the electrical system of a home or building to the smoke detector unit may be provided by way of an integral mounting plate, blocking member, and/or outlet covers.
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19 Claims
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1. An apparatus for providing uninterrupted power to a smoke detector unit via a wall outlet connected to an electrical system of a home or building, the apparatus comprising:
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a small, portable housing of the smoke detector unit including electrical circuitry for receiving power to operate the smoke detector unit;
an elongated power supply line having spaced ends along its length for being connected to the electrical circuitry of the smoke detector unit at one end of the ends thereof;
an outlet cover plate integral with the power supply line at the other end thereof for being wall mounted over the outlet to maintain the power supply line thereto; and
plug blades carried by the cover plate for being inserted into the wall outlet to supply power from the electrical system to the smoke detector circuitry via the power supply line. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for providing uninterrupted power to a smoke detector unit via an electrical system in a home or building, the apparatus comprising:
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a small, portable housing of the smoke detector unit including electrical circuitry for;
receiving power to operate the smoke detector unit;
a switch that controls supply of power from the electrical system operable by a user between on and off states thereof;
an intermediate conductive member for supplying power from the electrical system to the electrical circuitry of the smoke detector unit; and
a blocking member associated with the switch to substantially prevent user access thereto with the switch in the on state for maintaining uninterrupted power supply from the electrical system to the smoke detector unit and electrical circuitry therein, wherein the blocking member comprises a radio transmitter for sending radio signals including a fixture switch that controls the transmission of the radio signal for powering the female lightbulb socket of the smoke detector unit when the radio signal is received. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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