Dimmer switch having an illuminated button and slider slot

Details Dimmer switch having an illuminated button and slider slot Dimmer switch having an illuminated button and slider slot

2007-03-16

2010-06-29

Luebke, Renee (Department: 2833)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Actuators

C200S315000

Reexamination Certificate

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07745750

ABSTRACT:
A dimmer switch for controlling the amount of power delivered to an electrical load from an AC power source provides a night light feature on a user interface adapted to be provided in an opening of a traditional-style faceplate. The user interface comprises a frame, a pushbutton actuator, and an intensity actuator. Actuations of the pushbutton actuator change an internal switch mechanism between an open position and a closed position. A source of illumination, mounted internally to the dimmer switch and offset longitudinally from the switch mechanism, illuminates the pushbutton actuator and an elongated slot of the intensity actuator when the lighting load is off to provide the night light feature. The dimmer switch further comprises a plurality of lenses operable to redirect the light from the source of illumination towards the pushbutton actuator and the elongated slot.

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