Illumination – With switch plate or socket
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-30
2008-08-26
Husar, Stephen F. (Department: 2885)
Illumination
With switch plate or socket
C200S317000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07416310
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a device for adjustably providing power to at least one electrical load. The device includes a body member. A plurality of terminals are configured to be coupled to a source of the power. A power control circuit is disposed in the body member and coupled between the plurality of terminals and the at least one electrical load. The power control circuit includes at least one variable control mechanism coupled to at least one series pass element. The at least one series pass element is configured to provide power to the at least one electrical load in accordance with the at least one variable control mechanism setting. A frameless front cover member is connected to the body member and has a raised rectangular form factor substantially corresponding to a standard wall plate opening. The frameless front cover assembly has a plurality of switch mechanisms including at least one first switch mechanism coupled to the at least one variable control mechanism and at least one second switch mechanism actuatable without interference from the standard wall plate. The at least one first switch mechanism and the at least one second switch mechanism are characterized by a transverse dimension substantially equal to the transverse dimension of the standard wall plate opening.
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Bond Schoeneck & King , PLLC
Husar Stephen F.
Malley Daniel P.
Neils Peggy A.
Pass & Seymour, Inc.
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