Patents by Inventor Chris Dimberg

Chris Dimberg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12763273
    Abstract: A control device configured for use in a load control system to control an external electrical load may provide simple feedback regarding the operation of the control device. For example, the control device may comprise a base portion configured to be mounted to an electrical wallbox or over a mechanical switch, and a control unit connected to the base portion. The control unit may comprise a rotation portion rotatable with respect to the base portion, an actuation portion, and a light source. The control unit may be configured to control the light source to illuminate at least an illuminated portion of the actuation portion in response to actuations of the rotation portion and the actuation portion. In addition, the control unit may provide a limit indication on the illuminated portion by blinking the illuminated portion when the electrical load has reached a limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory S. Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Matthew Knauss, Michael W. Pessina, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: 12764848
    Abstract: A control device may include an analog intensity adjustment actuator that is configured to be manually operated to adjust an intensity level of a lighting load. The control device may include a communication circuit configured to receive a message from a remote device. The message may include a commanded intensity level. The control device may include an actuator adjustment system configured to adjust a position of the analog intensity adjustment actuator and a control circuit configured to control the amount of power delivered to the electrical load in response to manual operation of the analog intensity adjustment actuator. The control circuit may be further configured to control the actuator adjustment system to adjust the position of the analog intensity adjustment actuator in response to the message received from the remote device. The position of the analog intensity adjustment actuator may be adjusted to indicate the commanded intensity level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory S. Altonen, Edward J. Blair, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Matthew P. McDonald, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: 12712137
    Abstract: Remote control devices may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may be mounted over a mechanical switch that is installed in a multi-gang wallbox adjacent to a second electrical device, such as another mechanical switch or an electrical receptacle. The second electrical device may be recessed with respect to the remote control device and may be brought forward towards a front surface of the adapter by loosening a first set of screws that attach a yoke of the second electrical device to the multi-gang wallbox, and tightening a second set of screws that attach the adapter to the yoke of the second electrical device. The remote control device may comprise one or more configurable attachment members for attaching the adapter to the yoke of the mechanical switch and/or to the yoke of the second electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Matthew Philip McDonald
  • Publication number: 20260237291
    Abstract: Remote control devices may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may be mounted over a mechanical switch that is installed in a wallbox. The remote control device may include a base, a battery, a battery holder, and a control unit. The base may be configured to attach the remote control device to the mechanical switch. The control unit may be configured to be removably attached to the base. The battery holder may be configured to retain the battery therein. The battery holder may be configured to be installed within the void defined by the housing. The battery holder may be operable between a first position in a lower portion of the void and a second position in an upper portion of the void.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2026
    Publication date: August 13, 2026
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventor: Chris Dimberg
  • Publication number: 20260197925
    Abstract: A remote control device may be configured to be mounted over the toggle actuator of a light switch and to control a load control device via wireless communication. The remote control device may include a base portion and a rotating portion supported by the base portion so as to be rotatable about the base portion. The remote control device may include a control circuit and a wireless communication circuit. The control circuit may be operably coupled to the rotating portion and to the wireless communication circuit. The control circuit may be configured to translate a force applied to the rotating portion of the remote control device into a control signal and to cause the communication circuit to transmit the control signal to the load control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2025
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Timothy S. Majewski, Robert C. Newman, JR., Daniel Curtis Raneri, Matthew J. Swatsky
  • Publication number: 20260148912
    Abstract: A remote control device may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may include a control unit and a base that may be configured to be mounted over a paddle actuator of an installed mechanical switch. The base may include a frame, a biasing member, and/or a ribbon portion. The frame may be configured to secure the remote control device thereto. The frame may define a rear surface that is configured to abut a bezel of the mechanical switch. The biasing member may be configured to engage a rear surface of a faceplate of the mechanical switch. The ribbon portion may be configured to attach the biasing member to the frame. The ribbon portion may be configured to extend through a gap between the bezel and the faceplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2025
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo
  • Publication number: 20260135047
    Abstract: A mounting frame may be configured as a self-adjusting mounting frame that biases itself against a surface of structure. The mounting frame may be a component, for example, of a remote control device or a faceplate assembly. The mounting frame may be configured to bias a rear surface of the mounting frame against the surface of a structure. The mounting frame may include biasing members. Each biasing member may include an attachment portion and a pair of resilient spring arms that suspend the attachment portion relative to a perimeter wall of the mounting frame such that the attachment portion is spaced further from the rear surface of the mounting frame than locations where the spring arms extend from the mounting frame. The rear surface of the mounting frame may be defined by the perimeter wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2025
    Publication date: May 14, 2026
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Matthew Philip McDonald
  • Patent number: 12620302
    Abstract: Remote control devices may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may be mounted over a mechanical switch that is installed in a wallbox. The remote control device may include a base, a battery, a battery holder, and a control unit. The base may be configured to attach the remote control device to the mechanical switch. The control unit may be configured to be removably attached to the base. The battery holder may be configured to retain the battery therein. The battery holder may be configured to be installed within the void defined by the housing. The battery holder may be operable between a first position in a lower portion of the void and a second position in an upper portion of the void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventor: Chris Dimberg
  • Publication number: 20260065773
    Abstract: A remote control device may be configured to be mounted over the toggle actuator of a light switch and to control a load control device. The remote control device may include a base portion and a rotating portion supported by the base portion so as to be rotatable about the base portion. The remote control device may include a control circuit, a wireless communication circuit, and a rotary encoder circuit. The rotary encoder circuit may be configured to translate a force applied to the rotating portion into input signals, and to operate as an antenna of the remote control device. The rotary encoder circuit may be configured to provide the input signals to the control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to translate the one or more input signals into control signals for transmission to the load control device via the wireless communication circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Matthew Philip McDonald
  • Patent number: D1113768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo
  • Patent number: D1113769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: D1118547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: D1118548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: D1118549
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: D1122214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Matthew Philip McDonald, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: D1155493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Matthew Philip McDonald, Gregory M. Snyder, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: D1155494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Matthew Philip Mcdonald, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: D1155496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Matthew Philip McDonald, Gregory M. Snyder, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: D1156331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2026
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Matthew Philip Mcdonald
  • Patent number: D1156334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2026
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Daniel L. Twaddell