Illuminated power strip and electrical outlet

Details Illuminated power strip and electrical outlet Illuminated power strip and electrical outlet

2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Cariaso, Alan (Department: 2875)

Illumination

With switch plate or socket

C362S311040, C362S355000, C362S555000, C362S612000, C200S310000, C340S656000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07011422

ABSTRACT:
A decorative, illuminated electrical wall outlet cover plate having an LED light source and a translucent face plate. A method and arrangement is described for illuminating a electrical wall outlet to provide an easily changeable, decorative face plate for matching the walls, wallpaper, furniture or other decorative items in a room. The cover plate is made from an acrylic or polycarbonate plastic that can be clear, translucent, transparent, or partially opaque. Preferably, a reflective backing is provided to reflect light in the desired direction and to enhance the effective brightness of the light. In a second embodiment, a power strip is illuminated to more easily locate the plug in area of the power strip.

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