Dimmer switch

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2002-10-31

2003-07-15

Shooman, Ted (Department: 2912)

Equipment for production, distribution, or transformation of ene

Distribution, modification or control

Switch or casing therefor

Design Patent

active

D0477290

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

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NEMA Standards Publication No. ANSI/NEMA WD Jun. 2001, WIRING DEVICES—DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS, pp. 5 and 7.
Photograph of Toggler® 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® 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® dimmer switch, Model V-1000, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., Coopersburg, PA, known prior to Nov. 13, 2001.
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Product literature for “Maestro® Electronic Low-Voltage Dimmers” by Lutron Electronic Co., Inc. of Coopersburg, PA, Dec. 2001, 2 pages.
Product literature for “VAREO® and NOVA T (star design) ® Controls” by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. of Coopersburg, PA, Dec. 1996, 2 pages.

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