PORCH LIGHT

摘要

A porch light assembly with an emergency signaling device is disclosed. The emergency signaling device is in the form of a strobe light associated with a porch light, the strobe light being in communication with one or more smoke detectors installed within the building or residence. The strobe light can be mounted integrally within the mounting base of the lighting fixture itself or a separate mounting base with strobe light can be attached to a separate lighting fixture. The strobe light can be hardwired to the same electrical circuit operating the smoke detectors or can be connected wirelessly with the smoke detectors. Upon activation, the strobe light provides a visual emergency signal on the exterior of the building or residence allowing emergency crews to quickly and easily identify the building or residence in need of assistance.

主权项

1. A porch light assembly for mounting exterior to a building or residence having at least one smoke detector installed therein, the porch light assembly comprising:
a lighting fixture; a mounting base having a first surface for receiving said lighting fixture and a second surface, the second surface being a mounting surface; a strobe light mounted within said mounting base and visible from the first surface of said mounting base; a first electrical connection for operating said lighting fixture; and a second electrical connection for operating said strobe light; wherein said second electrical connection is operably coupled to said at least one smoke detector, the strobe light being activated upon activation of said at least one smoke detector.