US4243909A
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Fluorescent lamp alkaline earth halophosphate phosphor with protective NaCs2 PrCl6 coating
Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1979-01-05
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-01-05
Abstract
Abstract Improved fluorescent lamps utilize phosphors which comprise a major amount of a particulate phosphor such as a cool white alkaline earth halophosphate coated with a minor amount of a protective coating consisting of NaCs 2 PrCl 6 .
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Brecher
- 👤 Daniel W. Oblas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:01
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K11/00; C09K11/08; C09K11/70; C09K11/72; C09K11/73; C09K11/02; C09K11/025; H; H01; H01J; H01J61/00; H01J61/02; H01J61/38; H01J61/42; H01J61/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A fluorescent lamp comprising: a tubular envelope; a phosphor layer on the interior surface of said envelope, said layer consisting essentially of finely-divided phosphor particles of a cool white alkaline earth halophosphate phosphor, each particle having a thin protective coating consisting of NaCs 2 PrCl 6 of about 10 Angstroms thickness; said protective coating being essentially opaque to ultraviolet radiation of wavelengths less than about 250 nanometers but excited thereby to emit visible radiation; mercury vapor within said envelope; and a pair of electrodes spaced apart within said tubular envelope and being adapted for connection, at those portions thereof extending outside of said envelope, to means for producing an electric discharge within said tubular envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A fluorescent lamp comprising: a tubular envelope; a phosphor layer on the interior surface of said envelope, said layer consisting essentially of finely-divided phosphor particles of a cool white alkaline earth halophosphate phosphor, each particle having a thin protective coating consisting of NaCs 2 PrCl 6 of about 10 Angstroms thickness; said protective coating being essentially opaque to ultraviolet radiation of wavelengths less than about 250 nanometers but excited thereby to emit visible radiation; mercury vapor within said envelope; and a pair of electrodes spaced apart within said tubular envelope and being adapted for connection, at those portions thereof extending outside of said envelope, to means for producing an electric discharge within said tubular envelope.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |