US4142122A
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Discharge lamp having arched arc tube
Assignee: GTE Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1977-11-02
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Granted: 1979-02-27
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Expires: 1997-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A metal halide arc discharge lamp has an elongated outer envelope within which is disposed an arched arc tube, the position of the arc tube being transverse to the axis of the envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis R. Koza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J61/00; H01J61/02; H01J61/30; H01J61/34; H01J61/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In a metal halide arc discharge lamp of the type comprising an arched arc tube disposed within an elongated outer envelope having a cylindrical neck portion, the length of the arc tube being greater than the diameter of the neck portion, the improvement which comprises the arched arc tube being transverse to the axis of the outer envelope, the arc tube being rotatably supported on an elongated frame, a latch on said frame latching the arc tube in said transverse position, and torsion springs on said frame which act to restore the arc tube to said transverse position when the arc tube is rotated away from said transverse position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a metal halide arc discharge lamp of the type comprising an arched arc tube disposed within an elongated outer envelope having a cylindrical neck portion, the length of the arc tube being greater than the diameter of the neck portion, the improvement which comprises the arched arc tube being transverse to the axis of the outer envelope, the arc tube being rotatably supported on an elongated frame, a latch on said frame latching the arc tube in said transverse position, and torsion springs on said frame which act to restore the arc tube to said transverse position when the arc tube is rotated away from said transverse position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
124 words
A metal halide arc discharge lamp comprising: an elongated outer envelope including a cylindrical neck portion; an arched arc tube transversely disposed within said envelope, the length of the arc tube being greater than the diameter of said neck portion; the arc tube being supported on a frame comprising two elongated frame pieces having insulator supports between them; each frame piece having a pivot rod attached thereto, each pivot rod rotatably supporting one end of a pivot frame, the arc tube being supported between the other ends of the two pivot frames; and torsion springs on said frame acting to maintain the arc tube in a transverse position and to restore the arc tube to said transverse position when it is rotated away therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
124 words
A metal halide arc discharge lamp comprising: an elongated outer envelope including a cylindrical neck portion; an arched arc tube transversely disposed within said envelope, the length of the arc tube being greater than the diameter of said neck portion; the arc tube being supported on a frame comprising two elongated frame pieces having insulator supports between them; each frame piece having a pivot rod attached thereto, each pivot rod rotatably supporting one end of a pivot frame, the arc tube being supported between the other ends of the two pivot frames; and torsion springs on said frame acting to maintain the arc tube in a transverse position and to restore the arc tube to said transverse position when it is rotated away therefrom.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-02-26 | 1982-08-28 | 1983-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | 1987-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-26 | 1990-08-28 | 1991-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |