Joel Spira (businessman)
Joel Solon Spira | |
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| Born | March 1, 1927 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 2015 (aged 88) |
| Occupation(s) | inventor, entrepreneur, business magnate |
| Known for | invention of the first solid-state-electronic dimmer and founder of Lutron Electronics Company |
Joel Solon Spira (March 1, 1927 – April 8, 2015) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, and business magnate.
He invented a version of the light-dimmer switch for use in homes around the United States and led his Lutron Electronics Company into the production of lighting controllers.