Abstract
A snap-together electric power track apparatus for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door-associated electrical devices includes a door access device associated with a door wherein a user comes into contact with the door access device utilizing electrical energy, a power hinge for transmitting electrical power the door, and a device for transmitting electrical energy to electrically energize one or more door-associated electrical devices. Preferably, the device for transmitting electrical energy to electrically energize door-associated electrical devices includes an adhesive- backed current carrying conduit/track that adjustably attaches to the door and transmits electrical power from the power relaying hinge to door associated electrical devices
Claims
1. A snap-together electric power track apparatus for efficiently transferring electric power to doors for energizing door-associated electrical devices, comprising: a door access device for a door for allowing a person to come into contact with said door access device; a power relying hinge for the door having said door access device for transmitting electrical power from its source to the door; and, means for transmitting electrical energy to electrically energize a door-associated electrical device.
2. The easy snap-together electric power track apparatus for efficiently transferring electric power to doors for energizing door-associated electrical devices according to claim 1, wherein said means for transmitting electrical energy to electrically energize door-associated electrical devices includes an adhesive-backed current carrying conduit or track that attaches to the door and transmits electrical power from said power relaying hinge to door-associated electrical devices.
3. The easy snap-together electric power track apparatus for efficiently transferring electric power to doors for energizing door-associated electrical devices according to claim 2, wherein said door-associated electrical devices include one or more of ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light enabled doorknobs, contoured door levers, rectangular door levers, door bar handles, door push plates, rechargeable batteries, lights, emergency lights video equipment and fans.
4. The easy snap-together electric power track apparatus for efficiently transferring electric power to doors for energizing door-associated electrical devices according to claim 2, wherein when said door access device with the door comes into contact with the person said door access device emits ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light from one or more of light emitting diodes, fiber optics, glass fibers and mercury bulbs.
5. The easy snap-together electric power track apparatus for efficiently transferring electric power to doors for energizing door-associated electrical devices according to claim 1, wherein when said door access device with the door comes into contact with the person said door access device emits ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light from one or more of light emitting diodes, fiber optics, glass fibers and mercury bulbs.
6. The easy snap-together electric power track apparatus for efficiently transferring electric power to doors for energizing door-associated electrical devices according to claim 1, wherein means for transmitting electrical energy to electrically energize a door-associated electrical device is via a snap-together power track to one or more of the door-associated electrical devices.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES
[0025] In the drawing figures, wherein similar features are denoted with similar reference numerals throughout the several views:
[0026] FIG. 1 is a front view of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door-associated electrical devices of the present invention as generally installed with the indicated power relaying hinge that facilitates the transmission of external electrical power to door accessories such as ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light-enabled and emitting doorknobs, door levers, door bar handles, door plates and door strike plates;
[0027] FIG. 2 is a partial front view of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door associated electrical devices of the present invention illustrating the power relaying hinge as generally installed;
[0028] FIG. 3 is a partial, enlarged perspective view of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door-associated electrical devices of the present invention supplying electrical power to an enabled ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light enabled doorknob;
[0029] FIG. 4 is partial perspective view of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door-associated electrical devices present invention illustrating installation of the present invention;
[0030] FIG. 5 is partial perspective view of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door-associated electrical devices of the present invention further illustrating installation of the invention; and,
[0031] FIG. 6 is an overview of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door associated electrical devices the present invention illustrating the structure for transmitting electric current to the source of the ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light.
DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCE NUMERALS
[0032] 10 entrance and exit door
[0033] 12 wall
[0034] 14 hinge
[0035] 16 electrical input generally 120 volts AC
[0036] 18 AC/DC converter converts generally 120-volt AC to low power DC
[0037] 20 power relaying hinge
[0038] 22 adhesive-backed current carrying conduit/track
[0039] 24 door access devices such as a ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light enabled doorknobs, door levers, door bar handles, door plates and other door accessories such as rechargeable batteries, lights, emergency exit lights, video equipment and fans
[0040] 26 ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light
[0041] 28 measuring tape
[0042] 30 person taking measurements
[0043] 32 cutting instrument
[0044] 34 person cutting adhesive backed current carrying conduit/track to size
[0045] 36 adhesive backing of adhesive backed electrical current carrying electrical conduit/track
[0046] 38 connector
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0047] Turning now, in detail, to the accompanying drawing figures, FIG. 1 shows the structure of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door-associated electrical devices the present invention to energize door associated electrical devices such as ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light emitting doorknob 24. Door 10 is attached to wall 12 by hinge(s) 14. Electrical input power 16 provides 120 volts AC current to AC-to-DC converter 18 resulting in low power DC current being transferred by power-relaying hinge 20 to an adhesive-backed current carrying conduit/track 22. Adhesive-backed current carrying conduit/track 22 is connected and energizes ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light emitting doorknob 24 which emits ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light 26.
[0048] FIG. 2 is a partial front view of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door-associated electrical devices the present invention illustrating the power relaying hinge 20 as generally installed on door 10. Electric power from adhesive-backed current carrying conduit/track 22 connects to door access device 24. Doorknob access device 24 has incorporated within its structure a source of ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light 26 so that, on contact, a person's hand is sensitized and rendered germ-free. Connector 38 provides electrical continuity of adhesive backed current carrying conduit/track 22 when a change in direction when installing to door 10 is required. Although as shown adhesive backed current carrying conduit/track 22 provides electric power to ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light enabled doorknob 24 the adhesive backed current carrying conduit/track 22 also powers other door-related accessories (not shown) that require transmission of electric power to door mechanisms including the recharging batteries, power lights, emergency exit lights, video displays, door levers, door bar handles, door plates, door strike plates and other door accessories that are associated with door 10. Also illustrated are components 18, 20, 22, 38 snap together to form an electrical circuit.
[0049] FIG. 3 shows the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method of the present invention for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door associated electrical devices of the present invention supplying electrical power to a typically enabled ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light C enabled doorknob 24 which emits ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light 26. Doorknob 24 is electrically connected to adhesive backed current carrying conduit/track 22 which, in turn, is affixed to door 10.
[0050] FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method of the present invention for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door-associated electrical devices of the present invention and illustrating installation of the present invention. Measuring tape 28 provides for accurate installation of the invention.
[0051] FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method of the present invention for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door-associated electrical devices of the present invention further illustrating the ease of installation of the invention. Cutting instrument 32 is able to be cut to size for use with adhesive-backed current carrying conduit/track 22. Adhesive backing 36 of adhesive-backed electrical current carrying electrical conduit/track 22 can then be placed on door 10.
[0052] FIG. 6 is an overview of the easy snap-together electric power track apparatus and method of the present invention for efficiently transferring electric power to doors in order to energize door associated electrical devices of the present invention illustrating the structure and installation for transmitting electric current to the source of the ultraviolet C sterilizing germicidal light. Connector 38 provides for the electrical continuity of adhesive backed current carrying conduit/track 22 when installed onto door 10.
[0053] While only several embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that many modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.
