Dimmer switch

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2001-11-13

2003-08-19

Shooman, Ted (Department: 2912)

Equipment for production, distribution, or transformation of ene

Distribution, modification or control

Switch or casing therefor

Design Patent

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D0478554

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

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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.
“Lutron® 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® 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.
NEMA Standards Publication No. ANSI/NEMA WD 6-2001, Wiring Devices-Dimensional Specifications, pp. 5 and 7.
Faedra Smart Dimmer, [online] [retrieved on Feb. 25, 2002]. Internet:<URL: http://www2.lutron.com>.

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