Dimmer switch

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dimmer switch showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, the only difference being the elimination of the airgap switch actuator at the bottom of the actuator mounting frame;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof, the remaining views of the second embodiment being identical to those of the first embodiment of FIG. 1.

The broken line showing of the environment is for illustrative purpose only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dimmer switch, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Mayo; Noel (Philadelphia, PA), Adams; Jason O. (Emmaus, PA), Gomes; Carl W. (Ocean, NJ), Jacoby; Elliot G. (Glenside, PA), Ledyard; Roland L. (Bethlehem, PA), Pessina; Michael W. (Allentown, PA), Ryan; Michael A. (Allentown, PA), Spira; Joel S. (Coopersburg, PA)
Assignee:	Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. (Coopersburg, PA)
Appl. No.:	D/170,064
Filed:	October 31, 2002

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	151526	Nov 13, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/171
Current International Class:	1303
Field of Search:	;D8/350-353,330,343 ;D6/300,309 ;D13/125,162,169,170,171,174,177 ;D23/254 ;16/402 ;174/48,52.1,66 ;200/5R,5A,16R,42.01,237,293,308,310,313-314,324,329,331,341,519,547 ;292/357 ;220/240 ;307/125

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Other References

NEMA Standards Publication No. ANSI/NEMA WD Jun. 2001, Wiring Devices--Dimensional Specifications, pp. 5 and 7. . Photograph of Toggler.RTM. dimmer switch, Model TG-600PH, Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Coopersburg, PA, known prior to Nov. 13, 2001. . Photograph of DIVA Duo Brand dimmer switch and wallplate, Model LDV-600P, Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Coopersburg, PA, known prior to Nov. 13, 2001. . Photograph of Maestro.RTM. dimmer switch, Model MA-600H, Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Coopersburg, PA, known prior to Nov. 13, 2001. . Photograph of Lumea 2 brand dimmer switch, Model LTLV-603PH, Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Coopersburg, PA, known prior to Nov. 13, 2001. . Photograph of VAREO.RTM. dimmer switch, Model V-1000, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., Coopersburg, PA, known prior to Nov. 13, 2001. . "Lutron.RTM. Residential Lighting Controls Catalog" by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. of Coopersburg, PA, Oct. 31, 2001, pp. 30-32, 52-68 and 80-87. . Product literature for "Maestro.RTM. Electronic Low-Voltage Dimmers" by Lutron Electronic Co., Inc. of Coopersburg, PA, Dec. 2001, 2 pages. . Product literature for "VAREO.RTM. and NOVA T (star design).RTM. Controls" by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. of Coopersburg, PA, Dec. 1996, 2 pages..

Primary Examiner: Shooman; Ted
Assistant Examiner: Sikder; Selina
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP