Methods and devices for auto-calibrating light dimmers

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9723691
SERIAL NO

14882907

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

An automated dimming load controller automatically measures the relationship between the current draw and the dimmer setting for each light or group of lights connected to the load controller. Once measured, the relationship between the current draw and the dimmer setting can be used to enable the dimmer controller to adjust the lights between their minimum and maximum effective illumination. This automatic setting of the dimmer controller may be performed regularly to accommodate changes in performance or replacement of any of the connected lights, drivers or ballasts.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
THE WATT STOPPER INC2800 DE LA CRUZ BOULEVARD SANTA CLARA CA 95050

International Classification(s)

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cartrette, Jonathan P Carlsbad, US 23 19
Horton, Peter J Carlsbad, US 7 0

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation

Maintenance Fees

Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee due date
7.5 Year Payment $3600.00 $1800.00 $900.00 Feb 1, 2025
11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 Feb 1, 2029
Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee
Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable $700.00 $350.00 $175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional $1,640.00 $820.00 $410.00