Joseph C Diorio

US Patent:

60898933, Jul 18, 2000

Filed:

Jan 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/010214

Inventors:

Dongxiao Yu - Commack NY
Joseph DiOrio - Providence RI

Assignee:

Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Little Neck NY

International Classification:

H01R 1302

US Classification:

439225

Abstract:

An illuminated electrical receptacle which employs a lamp containing electroluminescent materials which are made to produce visible light upon the application of AC current to such materials. The lamp is flat with apertures which permit the blades of two electrical plugs to pass through from a face plate to a base containing electrical contacts. The face plate is formed of materials which permit the light produced to pass through all or selected parts of the face plate or outline the face plate or its apertures.

US Patent:

59344512, Aug 10, 1999

Filed:

Jan 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/010209

Inventors:

Dongxiao Yu - Commack NY
Joseph DiOrio - Providence RI

Assignee:

Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Little Neck NY

International Classification:

H01H 900
G01D 1128

US Classification:

200315

Abstract:

An illuminated rocker assembly for an electrical rocker switch which employs a lamp incorporating electroluminescent materials that luminese when subjected to AC current, are cool to the touch and have long service life. The location and amount of light available depend on the materials used and the design of the lamp envelope and rocker cover.