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User-upgradeable load control network

US11367288B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 2020
Grant dateJun 21, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/16
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A backplate may include a backplate housing providing a cavity to removably accept any of a plurality of device control assemblies, where a device control assembly of the plurality of device control assemblies includes a set of device control assembly electrical contacts. The backplate housing may mount to an electrical junction box. The backplate may further include a backplate junction box electrical connector to connect to electrical wiring within the electrical junction box, and a set of backplate electrical contacts to couple to the set of device control assembly electrical contacts.

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