Gary W Bryde from 8 Covington Pl, Catasauqua, PA 18032, age 64, Phone: (610) 266-1598

Combined Bezel And Wall Switch Actuators

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US Patent:

D3537986, Dec 27, 1994

Filed:

Mar 31, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/861493

Inventors:

Gary W. Bryde - Catasauqua PA
Robert S. Hanna - Macungie PA
Noel Mayo - Philadelphia PA
Donald R. Mosebrook - Bethlehem PA
Joel S. Spira - Coopersburg PA

Assignee:

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. - Coopersburg PA

US Classification:

D13169

Lighting Control With Wireless Remote Control And Programmability

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US Patent:

59090871, Jun 1, 1999

Filed:

Mar 13, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/614712

Inventors:

Gary W. Bryde - Catasauqua PA
Donald J. Wolbert - Emmaus PA
Simo Pekka Hakkarainen - Bethlehem PA
Joel S. Spira - Coopersburg PA

Assignee:

Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. - Coopersburg PA

International Classification:

G02B 1318

US Classification:

315149

Abstract:

A remotely controllable and programmable power control unit for controlling and programming the state and power level, including special functions, of one or more electrical devices. The electrical device can be an electric lamp. The system includes a user-actuatable remote transmitter unit and a user-actuatable power control unit adapted to receive control signals from the remote transmitter unit. Both the remote transmitter unit and the power control unit include a power selection actuator for selecting a desired power level between a minimum power level and a maximum power level, and control switches for generating control signals representative of programmed power levels of one or more power scenes and special functions. In response to an input from a user, either directly or remotely, the one or more devices of the one or more power scenes can be controlled between an on or off state, to a desired programmed preset, or to a maximum power level.

Lighting Control With Wireless Remote Control And Programmability

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US Patent:

61693774, Jan 2, 2001

Filed:

May 24, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/317456

Inventors:

Gary W. Bryde - Catasauqua PA
Donald J. Wolbert - Emmaus PA
Simo Pekka Hakkarainen - Bethlehem PA
Joel S. Spira - Coopersburg PA

Assignee:

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. - Coopersburg PA

International Classification:

G05F 100

US Classification:

315294

Abstract:

A remotely controllable and programmable power control unit for controlling and programming the state and power level, including special functions, of one or more electrical devices. The electrical device can be an electric lamp. The system includes a user-actuatable remote transmitter unit and a user-actuatable power control unit adapted to receive control signals from the remote transmitter unit. Both the remote transmitter unit and the power control unit include a power selection actuator for selecting a desired power level between a minimum power level and a maximum power level, and control switches for generating control signals representative of programmed power levels of one or more power scenes and special functions. In response to an input from a user, either directly or remotely, the one or more devices of the one or more power scenes can be controlled between an on or off state, to a desired programmed preset, or to a maximum power level.

Lighting Control With Wireless Remote Control And Programmability

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US Patent:

63007274, Oct 9, 2001

Filed:

Jun 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/603654

Inventors:

Gary W. Bryde - Catasauqua PA
Donald J. Wolbert - Emmaus PA
Simo Pekka Hakkarainen - Bethlehem PA
Joel S. Spira - Coopersburg PA

Assignee:

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. - Coopersburg PA

International Classification:

G05F 100

US Classification:

315294

Abstract:

A remotely controllable and programmable power control unit for controlling and programming the state and power level, including special functions, of one or more electrical devices. The electrical device can be an electric lamp. The system includes a user-actuatable remote transmitter unit and a user-actuatable power control unit adapted to receive control signals from the remote transmitter unit. Both the remote transmitter unit and the power control unit include a power selection actuator for selecting a desired power level between a minimum power level and a maximum power level, and control switches for generating control signals representative of programmed power levels of one or more power scenes and special functions. In response to an input from a user, either directly or remotely, the one or more devices of the one or more power scenes can be controlled between an on or off state, to a desired programmed preset, or to a maximum power level.

Electrical Switch And Dimmer Control Device

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US Patent:

60053089, Dec 21, 1999

Filed:

Mar 31, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/040423

Inventors:

Gary William Bryde - Catasauqua PA
James Edgar Swain - Bethlehem PA
John Roderick Woodman - Coopersburg PA
Mark Andrew Cieri - Allentown PA

Assignee:

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. - Coopersburg PA

International Classification:

H01H 906

US Classification:

307157

Abstract:

An electrical switch and dimmer device for controlling current applied to a load comprises a bezel assembly (16) which includes a bezel housing (17), a switch actuator (18) and a dimmer actuator (19). The bezel housing supports both switch and dimmer actuators for respective movement between first and second positions, whereby the on/off state of an electrical switch adapted to apply power to an electrical load (e. g. an electric light or fan) is controllable, as is the level of power applied to the load by the switch. The bezel housing and the switch/dimmer actuators which it supports comprise a self-contained assembly which can be releasably connected to a yoke member (20) on which an electrical switch and dimmer circuitry are mounted. Preferably, the switch actuator comprises a paddle-type actuator (18) which is pivotally mounted between a pair of opposing side walls (48A, 48B) of the bezel housing, and the dimmer actuator comprises a slidably mounted member (21) which is guided by a rectilinear slot (23) formed in one of the bezel walls adjacent an edge of the paddle actuator.

Wireless Transmitter For Selectable Light Level Control

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US Patent:

D3919242, Mar 10, 1998

Filed:

Mar 13, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/051582

Inventors:

Noel Mayo - Philadelphia PA
Gary W. Bryde - Catasauqua PA
Elliot G. Jacoby - Glenside PA
Robert S. Hanna - Macungie PA
Donald E. Welling - Whitehall PA
Joel S. Spira - Coopersburg PA

Assignee:

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. - Coopersburg PA

International Classification:

1303

US Classification:

D13168

Snap-Action Switch Actuator

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US Patent:

52073173, May 4, 1993

Filed:

Mar 31, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/860922

Inventors:

Gary W. Bryde - Catasauqua PA
James E. Swain - Bethelem PA
John R. Woodman - Cooperburg PA

Assignee:

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. - Coopersburg PA

International Classification:

H01H 506

US Classification:

200457

Abstract:

A switch actuator having a bezel, paddle and spring-biased lever. The bezel has a pivot defining a first pivot axis and an outer surface defining a plane. The paddle has an outer surface and an inner surface facing in a direction opposite the outer surface. The inner surface has structure for actuating a switch in response to actuation of the paddle, which is pivotably supported in the bezel for limited pivoting movement about the first pivot axis between first and second positions. A lever is pivotably mounted on the bezel and disposed at an acute angle to said plane. The lever is pivotable with respect to the bezel and the paddle about a second pivot axis as the paddle is pivoted about the first pivot axis. The second pivot axis is spaced from and substantially parallel to the first pivot axis. A spring is disposed at an acute angle to the plane.

Seasonal Drain-Through Socket Housing

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US Patent:

60627050, May 16, 2000

Filed:

Sep 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/150058

Inventors:

John J. Zimmer - Cherry Hill NJ
Gerald C. Malone - Hellertown PA
Gary W. Bryde - Catasauqua PA
Theodore M. Monette - Hamilton Square NJ

Assignee:

Triboro Electric Company, L.P. - Doylestown PA

International Classification:

H01R 3300

US Classification:

362226

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a seasonal lamp socket for use outdoors in a variety of meteorological conditions, including rain, whereby a liquid or a gas is prevented from accumulating in the socket body in accordance with the present invention. The lamp socket and more particularly, the socket housing provides drain-through passageways which permit a liquid or a gas to enter into the interior of the socket housing and fluidly flow the length of the socket housing before draining out of the socket regardless of the socket orientation during use. Importantly, these drainage passageways prevent a liquid or gas from accumulating in the socket housing and causing damage to the electrical components thereof. Thus, the seasonal lamp socket of the present invention is intended for electrical lamp applications outdoors under adverse meteorological conditions.