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Electrodeless fluorescent light source
Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1978-11-13
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Granted: 1980-02-19
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Expires: 1998-11-13
Abstract
Abstract An electrodeless fluorescent light source has an electrodeless lamp mounted in a termination fixture which includes an inner conductor and an outer conductor disposed around the inner conductor and is coupled to a high frequency power source. Power is coupled to an ultraviolet-producing low pressure discharge in the electrodeless lamp which acts as a termination load within the termination fixture. A phosphor coating on the inner surface of the electrodeless lamp emits visible light upon excitation by ultraviolet radiation. Alternatively, the phosphor coating can be on the inner surface of a transparent envelope which forms part of the termination fixture. In this case, the phosphor coated envelope can be removable from the light source. The light source can be dimmed by reducing the microwave power input. Frequency of operation is typically from 902 MHz to 928 MHz.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul O. Haugsjaa
- 👤 Edward F. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J65/00; H01J65/04; H01J65/042; H01J65/044; H01J65/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An electromagnetic discharge apparatus comprising: an electrodeless lamp having an envelope made of a substance transparent to ultraviolet radiation enclosing a fill material which emits ultraviolet radiation upon breakdown and excitation; and a termination fixture having an outer envelope, an inner conductor and an outer conductor disposed around the inner conductor, the conductors having a first end adapted for coupling to a high frequency power source and a second end coupled to said electrodeless lamp so that said electrodeless lamp forms a termination load for said fixture and emits ultraviolet radiation when high frequency power is applied to said fixture, said outer envelope having a phosphor coating which emits visible light upon absorption of ultraviolet radiation and being coupled to and enclosing the second end of said outer conductor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An electromagnetic discharge apparatus comprising: an electrodeless lamp having an envelope made of a substance transparent to ultraviolet radiation enclosing a fill material which emits ultraviolet radiation upon breakdown and excitation; and a termination fixture having an outer envelope, an inner conductor and an outer conductor disposed around the inner conductor, the conductors having a first end adapted for coupling to a high frequency power source and a second end coupled to said electrodeless lamp so that said electrodeless lamp forms a termination load for said fixture and emits ultraviolet radiation when high frequency power is applied to said fixture, said outer envelope having a phosphor coating which emits visible light upon absorption of ultraviolet radiation and being coupled to and enclosing the second end of said outer conductor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said fill material is said electrodeless lamp includes mercury and at least one inert gas.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said outer envelope of said termination fixture is easily removable from said termination fixture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 1 further including a source of power at high frequency coupled to the first end of said conductors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the source of power at high frequency is in the range from 100 MHz to 300 GHz.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the source of power at high frequency is in the range from 902 MHz to 928 MHz.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said source of power at high frequency further includes a means for adjusting output power to provide dimming of the visible light output.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
127 words
An electromagnetic discharge apparatus comprising: an electrodeless lamp having an envelope made of a light transmitting substance said envelope having a phosphor coating which emits visible light upon absorption of ultraviolet radiation and, said envelope enclosing a fill material which emits ultraviolet radiation upon breakdown and excitation; and a termination fixture having an inner conductor and an outer conductor disposed around the inner conductor, the conductors having a first end adapted for coupling to a high frequency power source and a second end coupled to said electrodeless lamp so that said electrodeless lamp forms a termination load for said fixture and said phosphor coating emits visible light in response to excitation by ultraviolet radiation from said fill material when high frequency power is applied to said fixture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
127 words
An electromagnetic discharge apparatus comprising: an electrodeless lamp having an envelope made of a light transmitting substance said envelope having a phosphor coating which emits visible light upon absorption of ultraviolet radiation and, said envelope enclosing a fill material which emits ultraviolet radiation upon breakdown and excitation; and a termination fixture having an inner conductor and an outer conductor disposed around the inner conductor, the conductors having a first end adapted for coupling to a high frequency power source and a second end coupled to said electrodeless lamp so that said electrodeless lamp forms a termination load for said fixture and said phosphor coating emits visible light in response to excitation by ultraviolet radiation from said fill material when high frequency power is applied to said fixture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 8 wherein said fill material in said electrodeless lamp includes mercury and at least one inert gas.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 8 wherein said electrodeless lamp has the shape of a reentrant cylinder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 8 further including a source of power at high frequency coupled to the first end of said termination fixture.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 11 wherein the source of power at high frequency is in the range from 100 MHz to 300 GHZ.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 11 wherein the source of power at high frequency is in the range from 902 MHz to 928 MHz.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The electromagnetic discharge apparatus according to claim 11 wherein said source of power at high frequency further includes a means for adjusting output power to provide dimming of the visible light output.
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