Inventors:
Hesham M. Elghoroury - Solon OH
Edward J. Thomas - Streetsboro OH
Wordell Nelson - South Euclid OH
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F21V 704
US Classification:
362555, 362800, 362183, 362184, 362 95, 362147, 362249, 362576, 362 84, 362295
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 LEDs 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.