Lutron Electronics Company, Inc.

Lutron Technology Company LLC

Brandon L Szoke

David A Kirby

Edward J Blair

Stephen Lundy

Erica L Clymer

Peter W Ogden, Jr

Nikhil Vithal Bhate

Keith Joseph Corrigan

A sensor assembly comprises a housing having a major face and a side edge. The side edge is formed of a material that is capable of conducting light. A photosensitive element is positioned within the housing and facing the major face of the housing. A reflector is positioned within the housing. The reflector is shaped to direct light entering through the side edge onto the photosensitive element.

Photosensitive element assembly

A battery holder for use with a battery-powered sensor may be configured such that removing the battery involves at least two distinct motions. The battery holder may include a cradle and a resilient retention strap configured to be deflectable between relaxed and deflected positions. With the retention strap in the relaxed position, the cradle and the retention strap may cooperate to retain the battery in the inserted position within the battery holder. The battery may be removed by first manipulating the retention strap from the relaxed position to the deflected position, and then using a distinct second motion to remove the battery from the holder. The battery holder may be configured to substantially prevent movement of the battery relative to the cradle when the battery is in the inserted position. The battery holder may be configured to facilitate insertion of the battery into the holder in a desired orientation.

Monolithic battery holder having resilient retention strap for use in battery-powered sensor

Wireless sensor

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Walnutport, PA, United States of America

Brandon L Szoke