Illuminated security gate with optional audible alarm
First Claim
1. An illuminated gate for obstructing a passageway, comprising:
- a frame;
a gate panel movably supported in a vertical orientation by said frame, and said panel having a front side and a rear side;
a mounting apparatus adapted to mount said frame to at least one environmental surface;
an integral electrically operated illumination source mounted in said gate panel, said illumination source being adapted to project light from generally opposite directions onto said front side and onto said rear side, said illumination source also projecting light away from one of said front side and said rear side of said gate panel; and
an electrical system including a source of electrical power and electrical conductors for connecting said illumination source to said source of electrical power.
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Abstract
An illuminated safety or security gate having an optional audible alarm device. The gate includes an electrically operated light adapted to illuminate the gate directly, to project a visible signal away from the gate, or both. The gate includes an electrical system having a power source to supply power, controls, and conductors connecting the light, power source, and controls. Optionally, the controls include a programmable timer, a light-sensitive (photo-electric) controller or a motion sensor to control operation of the light, and a manual switch which controls intensity of the light. Additionally, the motion sensor controls both the light and the audible alarm. The various controls may be combined if desired. A remote controller is optionally provided.
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15 Claims
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1. An illuminated gate for obstructing a passageway, comprising:
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a frame;
a gate panel movably supported in a vertical orientation by said frame, and said panel having a front side and a rear side;
a mounting apparatus adapted to mount said frame to at least one environmental surface;
an integral electrically operated illumination source mounted in said gate panel, said illumination source being adapted to project light from generally opposite directions onto said front side and onto said rear side, said illumination source also projecting light away from one of said front side and said rear side of said gate panel; and
an electrical system including a source of electrical power and electrical conductors for connecting said illumination source to said source of electrical power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An illuminated gate for obstructing a passageway, comprising:
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a frame;
a gate panel movably supported in a vertical orientation by said frame, and said panel having a front side and a rear side;
a mounting apparatus adapted to mount said frame to at least one environmental surface;
an integral electrically operated illumination source mounted in said gate panel, said illumination source being adapted to project light from generally opposite directions onto said front side and onto said rear side, said illumination source also projecting light away from one of said front side and said rear side of said gate panel; and
an electrical system including at least one of;
a) a battery mounted on said gate panel and electrical connectors adapted for connecting said illumination source to said battery, b) a battery mounted on said gate panel, a battery charger adapted for connection to said battery, a cord and plug assembly adapted for connection to said battery charger and to an external power source, and electrical conductors adapted for connecting said illumination source to said battery, and c) a cord and plug assembly adapted for connection of said illumination source to an external power source;
an on-off controller adapted to operate said illumination source at predetermined times and to extinguish said illumination source at other times, wherein said automatic on-off controller comprises at least one of;
a) a light sensitive switch responsive to sensing a predetermined threshold of ambient light, b) a programmable timer, c) a motion sensor responsive to sensing motion within a predetermined distance of said motion sensor, d) a manual controller adapted to control intensity of said illumination source, wherein said manual controller is arranged to one of limit illumination from said illumination source to three different levels and vary said illumination from said illumination source in a continuous, progressive manner, and e) a remote controller adapted to generate command signals, and a signal receiver located on said gate panel wherein said signal receiver is adapted to receive the command signals and to control said illumination source responsive to said command signals generated by said remote controller. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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