Illumination – Self powered lamp – Nonelectric
Patent
1992-01-03
1994-07-05
Lazarus, Ira S.
Illumination
Self powered lamp
Nonelectric
362801, 368256, F21V 2300
Patent
active
053273311
ABSTRACT:
A method of reducing the resistance of a sleeping mammal to arising at a preselected wake up time by exposing the mammal to at least one source of artificial light for a period of exposure of at least about 0.5 hour and no longer than about 8 hours before the preselected wake up time. The intensity of the artificial light may increase during the period of exposure. an apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a normally deacutated source of artificial light capable of illuminating a mammal, comprising a plurality of electric lamps, a control device, such as a timer, for signalling the commencement of a period of exposure preceding the mammal's preselected wake up time and an increase in illumination intensity during the period of exposure, after its commencement. The apparatus further features circuitry and a power supply, responsive to the control device, for actuating one lamp in response to the commencement signal, and for actuating additional lamps later during the period of exposure.
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Lazarus Ira S.
Peterson Gary
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