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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 06, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2008
Applicant:
Theodore Mcbain, Reno, NV (US);
Inventor:
Theodore McBain, Reno, NV (US);
Assignee:
McBain Enterprises, LLC, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H05K 5/03 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An electrical fixture faceplate that has illumination functionality is disclosed. The faceplate may be associated with various electrical fixtures such as a receptacle or switch. The faceplate may be illuminated by a lighting device associated or incorporated with the faceplate. The lighting device may further comprise an LED, neon, chemiluminescent material or combinations thereof to provide illumination of the faceplate.