Patent ID: 7049765
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: H05B,Y02B

Abstract:
1. A transformer system for use with either a dimmer switch or an on/off switch, comprising: (a) a transformer; (b) said transformer being arranged such that an output voltage of said transformer across a load, when a dimmer switch is connected to said transformer, is approximately equal to that when an on/off switch is connected to said transformer, to offset a diminution in voltage because of said dimmer switch being connected to said transformer; (c) said transformer having a neutral connected to a primary thereof; (d) a first tap connected to said primary; (e) a second tap connected to said primary intermediate said neutral and said first tap; (f) when said dimmer switch is connected to said primary, it is connected between a line and said second tap; and (g) when said on/off switch is connected to said primary, it is connected between said line and said first tap.