Patent ID: 7416310
Filing Date: 2008-08-26
Classification: H01H,H01R

Abstract:
1. A device for adjustably providing power to at least one electrical load, the device comprising: a body member; a plurality of terminals configured to be coupled to a source of the power and at least one load; a power control circuit disposed in the body member and coupled between the plurality of terminals and the at least one electrical load, the power control circuit including at least one variable control mechanism coupled to at least one series pass element, the at least one series pass element being configured to provide power to the at least one electrical load in accordance with the at least one variable control mechanism setting; and a frameless front cover assembly connected to the body member and having a raised rectangular form factor substantially corresponding to a standard wall plate opening, the frameless front cover assembly comprising a plurality of switch mechanisms including at least one first switch mechanism coupled to the at least one variable control mechanism and at least one second switch mechanism actuatable without interference from the standard wall plate, the at least one first switch mechanism and the at least one second switch mechanism being characterized by a transverse dimension substantially equal to the transverse dimension of the standard wall plate opening.