Dimmer switch

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Description

FIG. 1 is front perspective view of a dimmer switch showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof.

The rear view forms no part of the design and is omitted. The portions of the drawings appearing in broken line are for environment only and do not form a part of the design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dimmer switch, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D548194
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 15, 2006
Date of Patent: Aug 7, 2007
Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. (Coopersburg, PA)
Inventor: Joel S. Spira (Coopersburg, PA)
Primary Examiner: Selina Sikder
Attorney: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Application Number: 29/264,662