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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2001
Christopher A. Hudson, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Hubbell Incorporated, Orange, CT (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for controlling a plurality of lighting fixtures. A start controller provides power to the plurality of lighting fixtures. A control power timer connected to the start controller provides a first time period for illumination of the plurality of lighting fixtures, wherein the start controller is operable to interrupt power to the plurality of lighting fixtures when the first time period expires. A control timer connected to the control power timer provides a second time period for illumination of the plurality of lighting fixtures, wherein the second time period commences and then elapses before the end of the first time period. A control flasher connected to the control timer alternates the plurality of lighting fixtures between a high power state and a low power state during the second time period for illumination. An end user is alerted to the termination of the illumination of the plurality of lighting fixtures before termination occurs.