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  1. Joel Spira (1927-2015) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, and business magnate. He invented the first solid state-electronic dimmer and founded Lutron Electronics Company, a leading manufacturer of lighting controls.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Joel_SpiraJoel Spira - Wikipedia

    Joel Spira is a Swedish actor who has appeared in films, TV shows and theatre plays. He is known for his roles in Snabba cash, Thicker Than Water and The Brothers Lionheart.

  3. Apr 15, 2015 · Joel Spira, who changed the ambience of homes around the world and encouraged romantic seductions of all types when he invented the first lighting dimmer for domestic use, died on April 8 in ...

  4. Lutron is a company that invented the solid-state dimmer in 1959 and became the leader of the lighting control industry. Learn about the founder, Joel Spira, and his vision, innovations, and principles that shaped Lutron's growth and success.

  5. www.imdb.com › name › nm3269544Joel Spira - IMDb

    Joel Spira is a Swedish actor and producer, born in 1981, who has appeared in films such as Easy Money and Shame on Dry Land. He also works on TV series such as Oskar Waldemar and Tjockare än vatten, and has won one award and been nominated for another.

  6. Apr 9, 2015 · COOPERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Joel Spira, who brought the light dimmer switch to households across the nation and transformed his Lutron Electronics Company into a leading manufacturer of lighting controls, died of natural causes on Wednesday.

  7. Jun 6, 2010 · Joel Spira was a physicist who created the first dimmer switch that could control electric light without wasting energy. His company, Lutron, became a leader in lighting control...

  8. Apr 10, 2015 · Spira, who founded the Pennsylvania-based company in 1961 with his wife, Ruth, is perhaps best known for inventing the dimmer switch, a lighting element that has become an ubiquitous accessory in homes and businesses worldwide.

  9. Apr 8, 2015 · "Joel Spira, chairman and founder of Lutron Electronics, inventor of the solid-state dimmer switch, and 2010 NEMA Falk Award winner passed away April 8 at home. He was 88. Lutron has been a member of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) since 1972.

  10. Apr 9, 2015 · Joel Spira, who brought the light dimmer switch to households across the nation and transformed his Lutron Electronics Company into a leading manufacturer of lighting controls, died of natural ...