Back to results
US 11,950,385 B2Granted
Material removal from inner surface to preserve perception of outer surface aesthetics
AssigneeLutron Technology Company LLC
InventorsDmitriy Vinokurov, Daniel C. Raneri, Alexander W. Gage
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A veneer for a wall-mounted keypad may include indicia that are laser cut therethrough and that are representative of functions that may be performed by the keypad. The veneer may include a recess that extends into an inner surface of the veneer, proximate to the indicia. The recess may be shaped such that a perceived aesthetic of an outer surface of the veneer is preserved during formation of the indicia. The recess may for example have an organic shape defined by a curved outer perimeter that does not define any corners.
Claims15
An electrical wallbox faceplate, comprising:
- a planar member having a front surface, a first thickness, and a rear surface disposed transversely across the first thickness;
- at least one aperture extending through the first thickness of the planar member, the at least one aperture to accommodate a passage of at least one electrical device;
- and
- a recess portion formed in the rear surface of the planar member, the recess to reduce the thickness of the planar member from the first thickness to a second thickness, the recess portion disposed proximate the at least one aperture.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.