Abstract: An indicator lamp indicates the status of an electrically-powered load control system by providing dim light when the load power is off and a brighter light when the load power is on. In another embodiment, the lamp not only provides two levels of light to indicate whether or not power is on, but also provides a repetitive flash when power to the system is being controlled by remote control. The indicator lamp can also indicate a break in the load circuit. Depending on the embodiment, the break can cause the lamp to be either off or flashing, regardless of the position of the load power switch. Alternatively, a break in the load circuit can cause the lamp to provide substantially no light if the load power switch is in the "off" position, with full light in the "on" position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 12, 1989
Date of Patent:
May 21, 1991
Assignee:
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Inventors:
R. Scott Hanna, Woodie Flowers, David G. Luchaco, Stephen J. Yuhasz, Joel S. Spira, Philip R. Hall