Industry Patents

Patent: 4972125

Plug-In Dimmer Module for Lighting Control Systems

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Patent Number: 4972125 
Title: Plug-In Dimmer Module for Lighting Control Systems 
Abstract: A dimmer module including a dimmer circuit for use in controlling lighting used in theatrical and architectural operations. The module features a low cost, compact, thermally efficient design incorporating circuit breakers, a power device including solid state switches, and toroidal chokes, all components being interconnected using with prefabricated tooled interconnections eliminating conventional wiring in a housing adapted to make all external connections on a plug in basis. The housing structure incorporates a built-in handle and a plurality of parallel air flow paths to maximize cooling efficiency.  
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Cunningham, Esakoff 
Assignee: Lee Colortran 
Continuation or Divisional of:  
International Classification: H05B 37/00 
US Classification: 315/291 
Issue Date: 11-20-1990 
Filing Date: 02-09-1989 
Application : 308809 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 4972125 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 4972125 at Google Patents 

 

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