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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2000
Hesham M. Elghoroury, Solon, OH (US);
Edward J. Thomas, Streetsboro, OH (US);
Wordell Nelson, South Euclid, OH (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A series of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted within a housing ( ) and operate as the light source for a nightlight. One LED ( ) is positioned at each of the four corners of the housing forming an array of LEDs which generates an LED emitted light. The LEDs are all interconnected through printed wiring ( ) mounted within the housing. Power is provided to each of the LED's through the printed wiring which is coupled to a power source. The power source can be a battery assembly ( ), an electrical outlet or an energy storage device. An adjustable switch ( ) is disposed on an exterior surface of the wall plate and is coupled to a variable resistor enclosed by the housing. The switch permits control over the optical output.