GB2398434A - An adaptor with a built in dimmer switch - Google Patents

An adaptor with a built in dimmer switch Download PDF

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GB2398434A
GB2398434A GB0303233A GB0303233A GB2398434A GB 2398434 A GB2398434 A GB 2398434A GB 0303233 A GB0303233 A GB 0303233A GB 0303233 A GB0303233 A GB 0303233A GB 2398434 A GB2398434 A GB 2398434A
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Anthony Philp Cosnahan Kelly
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
    • H01R31/065—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter with built-in electric apparatus
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10—Controlling the light source
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2103/00—Two poles

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  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
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Abstract

A adaptor with a built in dimmer switch. The adaptor may be a three or two pin adaptor. The device may be plugged into a wall socket and may accept a plug for a lamp, the brightness of the lamp can then be controlled using the switch. The switch may be located on the side of the adapter and may be controlled by turning from left to right.

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Description
The invention relates to a plug adaptor with a built in dimmer switch. This could be a 3 pin for United Kingdom use or a 2 pin for European use.
All plug adaptors are designed to accept one or more plugs.
If a table lamp was plugged into a conventional adaptor it could only be switched on or off.
This adaptor has a different use by means of a dimmer switch control located on the side of the unit.
The one shown in the drawing allows the user to increase or decrease the flow of electricity therefore the lamp can be made dim or bright. This would have a particular benefit at night-time outside a child's bedroom or any other location in the house.
The adaptor is best used for lighting effect. .
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Claims (4)

1. A three or two pin adaptor with a built in dimmer switch.
2. An adaptor as claimed id Claim 1 which can be plugged into a wall socket can now accept a plug for a lamp.
3. An adaptor as claimed in 1 and 2 can be switched on by use of the dimmer switch.
4. An adaptor as claimed in Claim 1, Claim 2 and Claim 3 can regulate the amount of current flow to the subject 1. /( ±03 Fo m his
GB0303233A 2003-02-13 2003-02-13 An adaptor with a built in dimmer switch Withdrawn GB2398434A (en)

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Cited By (1)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2408855A (en) * 2003-11-01 2005-06-08 Russell Peter Jones An adaptor with a built in dimmer switch

Citations (4)

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FR2468226A1 (en) * 1979-10-24 1981-04-30 Novovitch Michel Variable power output mains adaptor - has two outlets and rheostat for allowing both dimmed and normal outputs simultaneously from one socket
EP0069470A1 (en) * 1981-06-08 1983-01-12 Pittway Corporation Appliance control system
DE29606924U1 (en) * 1996-04-17 1996-11-14 Neusser, Jörg, 95119 Naila Adapter plug dimmer with power control directly on the housing
DE29723182U1 (en) * 1997-04-11 1998-06-10 Holzer, Walter, Prof. Dr.h.c. Ing., 88709 Meersburg Pluggable device for adjusting the brightness of lamps

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2468226A1 (en) * 1979-10-24 1981-04-30 Novovitch Michel Variable power output mains adaptor - has two outlets and rheostat for allowing both dimmed and normal outputs simultaneously from one socket
EP0069470A1 (en) * 1981-06-08 1983-01-12 Pittway Corporation Appliance control system
DE29606924U1 (en) * 1996-04-17 1996-11-14 Neusser, Jörg, 95119 Naila Adapter plug dimmer with power control directly on the housing
DE29723182U1 (en) * 1997-04-11 1998-06-10 Holzer, Walter, Prof. Dr.h.c. Ing., 88709 Meersburg Pluggable device for adjusting the brightness of lamps

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2408855A (en) * 2003-11-01 2005-06-08 Russell Peter Jones An adaptor with a built in dimmer switch

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