Automatic night light circuit and structure
CA 1079244 A · Owner: Novo Products · Inventors: Smallegan, Jon
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An automatic night light which will change its illumination in response to changes in the ambient light level. The circuit comprises an AC input with the lamp and a solid-state switch connected in series a resistive voltage divider being connected across the solid-state switch and having series-connected fixed And light-sensitive resistors. The switch gate is connected to the voltage divider tap by a bidirectional conductor. The structure comprises a housing having circuit and lamp portions. The circuit portion has outlet prongs with bent-back ends, a circuit board being supported by notches in the housing ant the prong ends. The housing also supports spring contacts which connect the …
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- Granted June 10, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 10, 1997.
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