Patent ID: 7332683

Claim:
A dimmer switch module adapted to removably connect to a wiring module mounted within an electrical box and connected to a power source, the dimmer switch module configured to control electrical current flowing from the power source to an electrical light, the dimmer switch module comprising: a front cover and a back cover providing a housing; a dimmer control disposed proximate the front cover; a plurality of shielded plugs disposed proximate the back cover; and a circuit board enclosed by the front and back covers; a power control element mounted on the circuit board, wherein the shielded plugs each comprise a prong extending from the circuit board through the back cover and a shield extending from the back cover to about the extent of the prong and surrounding the prong on all sides, the shielded plugs configured to mate with corresponding structured sockets of a wiring module so as to electrically connect to a power source routed to the wiring module, wherein the power control element controls the electrical current flowing between the shielded plugs, and wherein the dimmer control is coupled to the circuit board so as to vary the conductivity of the power control element.