公开(公告)号：US11687223B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US15870317

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： John N. Callen ,  Aditya Charan Dara ,  Duheng Liang ,  Justin J. Mierta ,  Christopher Spencer

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  H05B47/19 ,  G06F30/00 ,  G06F30/13 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/04812

CPC classification number: G06F3/04847 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F30/00 ,  G06F30/13 ,  H05B47/19 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/04812

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for defining, designing, laying out, and/or configuring for a load control environment a load control system that may include window treatments including, for example, roller shades.

公开(公告)号：US20230199611A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US17925532

申请日：2021-05-15

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Ankit Bhutani ,  Richard S. Camden ,  Vidur Garg ,  Prasad P. Kulkarni

IPC: H04W40/16 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W40/20

CPC classification number: H04W40/16 ,  H04W40/20 ,  H04W40/244 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A load control system may include control devices configured to communicate via a network. The network may include router devices (e.g., a leader device and other router devices) for enabling communication of messages throughout the network. Boundary router devices may be assigned to assist with communications around a noise source. The boundary router devices may be identified as being outside of a first range from the noise source and within a second range from the noise source. Control device within the first range that are closer to the noise source may be assigned as end devices. The boundary router devices that are outside of the first range may be close enough to the end devices within the first range to assist the end devices with communication around the noise source.

公开(公告)号：US20230187127A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US18164993

申请日：2023-02-06

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Ankit Bhutani ,  Nikhil Vithal Bhate ,  William Taylor Shivell ,  Sean R. Pearson

IPC: H01F38/14 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H01Q1/22

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H01Q1/22

Abstract: A provided wireless wallbox dimmer may accommodate a plurality of button configurations. The dimmer may be configured to contain a variable number of controllably conductive devices. The dimmer may include a yoke that defines a first plane and an antenna that defines a second plane that is substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane. The yoke may have a flange that is oriented angularly offset relative to the first plane and provides a plurality of mounting locations for controllably conductive devices. The antenna may provide the dimmer with a first wireless transmission range. The dimmer may include a faceplate that cooperates with the antenna to provide the dimmer with a second wireless transmission range that is broader than the first wireless transmission range. The dimmer may include a button assembly that is supported independently of the yoke.

公开(公告)号：US11677261B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US17232700

申请日：2021-04-16

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Dinesh Sundara Moorthy ,  James P. Steiner

IPC: H02J9/00 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H05B45/50

CPC classification number: H02J9/005 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H05B45/50

Abstract: A load control device for controlling power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical device may be configured to conduct current through earth ground and may disconnect a switching circuit to reduce an amount of current conducted through the earth ground. The load control device may comprise a controllably conductive device configured to control the power delivered from the AC power source to the electrical device so as to generate a switched-hot voltage, a switching circuit electrically coupled with a detect circuit, and a control circuit configured to render the switching circuit conductive and nonconductive. The detect circuit may generate a detect signal indicating a magnitude of the switched-hot voltage. The control circuit may be configured to monitor the detect signal and to render the switching circuit non-conductive after detecting an edge on the detect signal to reduce the total current through the earth ground.

公开(公告)号：US11674351B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US16566353

申请日：2019-09-10

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Samuel F. Chambers ,  David A. Kirby ,  Peter W. Ogden ,  James J. Wilson ,  Andrew P. Schmalz

IPC: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/50 ,  E04F10/06 ,  E06B9/80

CPC classification number: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/50 ,  E04F10/0677 ,  E06B9/80

Abstract: A window treatment retention system may include a roller shade assembly and one or more retention brackets that at least partially enclose the roller shade assembly and do not interfere with operation of the roller shade assembly. The retention brackets may be configured to absorb an impact force associated with detachment of the roller shade assembly from a mounted position. The retention brackets may deflect upon absorbing the impact force, and may limit displacement of the detached roller shade assembly from the mounted position. The retention brackets may deflect such that the roller shade assembly does not pass through openings defined by the retention brackets. The retention brackets may deflect such that the width of at least one of the openings defined by the retention brackets does not expand beyond a distance that is equivalent to the diameter of a roller tube of the roller shade assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20230180359A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US18154907

申请日：2023-01-16

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Russell Weightman ,  Jonathan T. Lenz ,  Jaykrishna A. Shukla ,  Daniel Curtis Raneri

IPC: H05B39/08 ,  H05B47/185 ,  H05B47/165 ,  H05B47/17 ,  H05B47/10 ,  H05B39/04 ,  G11C5/00 ,  G11C5/02 ,  G11C7/04 ,  G11C7/24 ,  G11C11/406 ,  G11C29/12

CPC classification number: H05B39/086 ,  H05B47/185 ,  H05B47/165 ,  H05B47/17 ,  H05B47/10 ,  H05B39/04 ,  G11C5/005 ,  G11C5/025 ,  G11C7/04 ,  G11C7/24 ,  G11C11/40626 ,  G11C29/12

Abstract: A load control device may include a semiconductor switch, a control circuit, and first and second terminals adapted to be coupled to a remote device. The load control device may include a first switching circuit coupled to the second terminal, and a second switching circuit coupled between the first terminal and the second terminal. The control circuit may be configured to render the first switching circuit conductive to conduct a charging current from an AC power source to a power supply of the remote device during a first time period of a half-cycle of the AC power source, and further configured to render the first and second switching circuits conductive and non-conductive to communicate with the remote device via the second terminal during a second time period of the half-cycle of the AC power source.

公开(公告)号：US11670957B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-06

申请号：US17739479

申请日：2022-05-09

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Stuart W. DeJonge ,  Robert C. Newman, Jr. ,  Matthew W. Nuhfer ,  Michael W. Pessina ,  Thomas M. Shearer

IPC: H05B47/18 ,  H02J9/06 ,  H05B45/10 ,  H05B45/38 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B45/3725

CPC classification number: H02J9/061 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B45/10 ,  H05B45/38 ,  H05B47/18 ,  H05B45/3725

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide examples of an electrical panel (e.g., a modular electrical panel) that is configured to control a plurality of electrical loads. The electrical panel may include a control circuit, memory, a communication circuit, and an alternating current (AC) line feed and/or a direct current (DC) line feed. The electrical panel may also include a plurality of power supplies and a plurality of control modules, where more than one control module is associated with each of the plurality of power supplies. Each control module may configured to receive DC power from the associated power supply and provide an output voltage to at least one electrical load. The electrical panel provides flexibility as to whether each stage of conversion, regulation, and/or control is performed at a control module located within the electrical panel or performed at an accessory module located at an electrical load.

公开(公告)号：US11669981B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-06

申请号：US17405703

申请日：2021-08-18

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： James P. Steiner

IPC: G06T7/277 ,  G06T7/136 ,  G06T7/215 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S13/86

CPC classification number: G06T7/277 ,  G01S5/0294 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G06T7/136 ,  G06T7/215

Abstract: A sensor may be configured to determine how many people that have entered or exited a space. The sensor may comprise a pyroelectric infrared (PIR) detection circuit capable of generating different output signal patterns in response to a person entering or exiting the space. The sensor may determine whether the person has entered or exited the space based on the output signal pattern. The sensor may include a thermopile array, a radar detection circuit, or a visible light sensing circuit. The thermopile array, radar detection circuit, or visible light sensing circuit may be capable of detecting a person's location and/or movements within an area monitored by the sensor and determining, based on the detected movements, whether the person has entered or left the space. An occupant count of the space may then be determined accordingly by the sensor or by a system controller.

公开(公告)号：US11659949B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-30

申请号：US17548813

申请日：2021-12-13

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Brian Filko

IPC: A47H1/122 ,  E04F10/06 ,  E06B9/17 ,  E06B9/174 ,  E06B9/50 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/42

CPC classification number: A47H1/122 ,  E04F10/0685 ,  E06B9/174 ,  E06B9/17015 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/50

Abstract: A mounting bracket lock may be configured to secure the mounting bracket of a window treatment housing to a rail of the housing. The mounting bracket lock may be slidably attachable to the rail and, when in a locked position, may prevent the mounting bracket from detaching from the rail. The mounting bracket lock may include a body that is mountable to the rail. The body may include a first portion that slidably attaches to the rail, and a second portion that receives a portion of the rail and a portion of the mounting bracket, thereby securing the mounting bracket in a locked position relative to the rail. The body of the mounting bracket lock may define one or more projections that extend therefrom, and that engage in a friction fit between corresponding surfaces of the mounting bracket when the mounting bracket lock is in the locked position.

公开(公告)号：US20230164930A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-25

申请号：US18156440

申请日：2023-01-19

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Walter S. Zaharchuk ,  Jason Edward Jennings ,  Jason O. Adams ,  Jonathan Dersch ,  Matt Rad ,  Karla Sabram

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H01R13/46

CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 ,  H01R13/46

Abstract: An electrical outlet may be stored (e.g., stocked at a manufacturer and/or a warehouse) in a bulk form and may be constructed to have a desired color, finish, and/or material prior to shipment to a customer. The outlet may comprise a rear bezel portion having a front surface with openings configured to receive blades of a plug of an electrical device for electrically connecting the electrical device to a power source and a front bezel portion configured to be mounted over the rear bezel portion. The rear bezel portion may have openings aligned with the respective openings of the rear bezel portion for receiving the blades of the plug. In addition, the electrical outlet may have a temporary bezel when stocked at the manufacturer and/or the warehouse. The temporary bezel may be removed from the outlet and a permanent bezel may be installed on the outlet prior to shipment.