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GB2233841B - Touch-operated power control - Google Patents

Touch-operated power control

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Publication number
GB2233841B
GB2233841B GB9008358A GB9008358A GB2233841B GB 2233841 B GB2233841 B GB 2233841B GB 9008358 A GB9008358 A GB 9008358A GB 9008358 A GB9008358 A GB 9008358A GB 2233841 B GB2233841 B GB 2233841B
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GB
United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
touch
power control
operated power
operated
control
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB9008358A
Other versions
GB2233841A (en
GB9008358D0 (en
Inventor
Aleo Michael D
Richard J Kwiatkowski
Michael J Rowen
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Lutron Electronics Co Inc
Original Assignee
Lutron Electronics Co Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Lutron Electronics Co Inc filed Critical Lutron Electronics Co Inc
Publication of GB9008358D0 publication Critical patent/GB9008358D0/en
Publication of GB2233841A publication Critical patent/GB2233841A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2233841B publication Critical patent/GB2233841B/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/702—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02M—APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF
    • H02M5/00—Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases
    • H02M5/02—Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC
    • H02M5/04—Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters
    • H02M5/22—Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
    • H02M5/25—Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means
    • H02M5/257—Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B39/00—Circuit arrangements or apparatus for operating incandescent light sources
    • H05B39/04—Controlling
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10—Controlling the light source
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2207/00—Connections
    • H01H2207/022—Plug
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/058—Casings flush mounted
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2231/00—Applications
    • H01H2231/016—Control panel; Graphic display; Programme control
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2231/00—Applications
    • H01H2231/052—Selectors, e.g. dimmers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/01—Miscellaneous combined with other elements on the same substrate
    • H01H2239/012—Decoding impedances

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Power Engineering (AREA)
  • Circuit Arrangement For Electric Light Sources In General (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Remote Monitoring And Control Of Power-Distribution Networks (AREA)
  • Rotary Switch, Piano Key Switch, And Lever Switch (AREA)
  • Control Of Voltage And Current In General (AREA)
  • Electronic Switches (AREA)
GB9008358A 1989-06-28 1990-04-12 Touch-operated power control Expired - Fee Related GB2233841B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US37257589A 1989-06-28 1989-06-28

Publications (3)

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GB9008358D0 GB9008358D0 (en) 1990-06-13
GB2233841A GB2233841A (en) 1991-01-16
GB2233841B true GB2233841B (en) 1994-02-02

Family

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Family Applications (1)

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GB9008358A Expired - Fee Related GB2233841B (en) 1989-06-28 1990-04-12 Touch-operated power control

Country Status (3)

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JP (1) JPH0395813A (en)
DE (1) DE4019211A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2233841B (en)

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US6222525B1 (en) 1992-03-05 2001-04-24 Brad A. Armstrong Image controllers with sheet connected sensors
US6347997B1 (en) 1997-10-01 2002-02-19 Brad A. Armstrong Analog controls housed with electronic displays
US6906700B1 (en) 1992-03-05 2005-06-14 Anascape 3D controller with vibration
US6344791B1 (en) 1998-07-24 2002-02-05 Brad A. Armstrong Variable sensor with tactile feedback
US8674932B2 (en) 1996-07-05 2014-03-18 Anascape, Ltd. Image controller
US6351205B1 (en) 1996-07-05 2002-02-26 Brad A. Armstrong Variable-conductance sensor
US6532000B2 (en) 1997-10-01 2003-03-11 Brad A. Armstrong Analog controls housed with electronic displays for global positioning systems
US6415707B1 (en) 1997-10-01 2002-07-09 Brad A. Armstrong Analog controls housed with electronic displays for coffee makers
US6404584B2 (en) 1997-10-01 2002-06-11 Brad A. Armstrong Analog controls housed with electronic displays for voice recorders
US6456778B2 (en) 1997-10-01 2002-09-24 Brad A. Armstrong Analog controls housed with electronic displays for video recorders and cameras
GB2343796A (en) * 1998-10-07 2000-05-17 Steven Appleby Lighting control
DE10201196A1 (en) * 2002-01-14 2003-07-24 Oliver Voelckers Infinitely adjustable controller with switch function for electrical equipment
US7608948B2 (en) * 2006-06-20 2009-10-27 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Touch screen with sensory feedback
US7592925B2 (en) 2006-06-20 2009-09-22 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Lighting control having an idle state with wake-up upon actuation
US7855543B2 (en) 2006-06-20 2010-12-21 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Force invariant touch sensitive actuator
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Citations (8)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3968467A (en) * 1973-09-04 1976-07-06 Stephen H. Lampen Touch controlled voltage-divider device
GB2042267A (en) * 1979-02-05 1980-09-17 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete An apparatus comprising switch actuating means
GB2043349A (en) * 1979-01-25 1980-10-01 Tt Ind Inc Pushbutton switch
US4246494A (en) * 1978-12-12 1981-01-20 National Electric Corporation Digital touch controlled dimmer switch
US4270171A (en) * 1979-03-07 1981-05-26 Maples James A Position sensing and indicating device
GB2077508A (en) * 1980-05-09 1981-12-16 Weatherley Richard Variable resistance pressure- sensitive laminate
GB2208968A (en) * 1987-08-20 1989-04-19 Stephen John David Switch box covers
GB2234115A (en) * 1989-05-23 1991-01-23 Moulinex Sa A switch keyboard for the control panel of an electrical appliance

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3968467A (en) * 1973-09-04 1976-07-06 Stephen H. Lampen Touch controlled voltage-divider device
US4246494A (en) * 1978-12-12 1981-01-20 National Electric Corporation Digital touch controlled dimmer switch
GB2043349A (en) * 1979-01-25 1980-10-01 Tt Ind Inc Pushbutton switch
GB2042267A (en) * 1979-02-05 1980-09-17 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete An apparatus comprising switch actuating means
US4270171A (en) * 1979-03-07 1981-05-26 Maples James A Position sensing and indicating device
GB2077508A (en) * 1980-05-09 1981-12-16 Weatherley Richard Variable resistance pressure- sensitive laminate
GB2208968A (en) * 1987-08-20 1989-04-19 Stephen John David Switch box covers
GB2234115A (en) * 1989-05-23 1991-01-23 Moulinex Sa A switch keyboard for the control panel of an electrical appliance

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
JPH0395813A (en) 1991-04-22
GB2233841A (en) 1991-01-16
GB9008358D0 (en) 1990-06-13
DE4019211A1 (en) 1991-01-03

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Effective date: 19990412