US4246509A
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Gas discharge lamp with about 4 parts nitrogen and 1 part xenon
Assignee: Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH
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Filing: 1978-10-10
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1998-10-10
Abstract
Abstract To provide a continuous spectral output within the visible right range, particularly for spectroscopic and photometric purposes, the lamp has a fill of nitrogen and xenon mixed of N 2 : Xe of 6:1 to 1:1, by volume, with an overall filling pressure in the range of 50 to 200 mbar, preferably at a mixing ratio of 4:1 with an overall fill pressure of 100 mbar.
Inventors
- 👤 Jurgen Schafer
- 👤 Gunter Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J61/00; H01J61/02; H01J61/12; H01J61/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
Gas discharge lamp particularly for spectroscopic and photomeric use and having an essentially continuous spectral output within the visible light range having a bulb or housing (1); electrodes (3, 4) within the housing; means (5, 6) supplying electrical current to the electrodes; and a fill comprises a mixture of nitrogen and xenon within the bulb or housing wherein, in accordance with the invention, the nitrogen and xenon are present in the mixing range, by volume, of of xenon to nitrogen in a ratio of, for each part xenon, about 4 parts nitrogen, and with an overall fill pressure of about 100 millibar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
Gas discharge lamp particularly for spectroscopic and photomeric use and having an essentially continuous spectral output within the visible light range having a bulb or housing (1); electrodes (3, 4) within the housing; means (5, 6) supplying electrical current to the electrodes; and a fill comprises a mixture of nitrogen and xenon within the bulb or housing wherein, in accordance with the invention, the nitrogen and xenon are present in the mixing range, by volume, of of xenon to nitrogen in a ratio of, for each part xenon, about 4 parts nitrogen, and with an overall fill pressure of about 100 millibar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Lamp according to claim 4, wherein the lamp is operated at a lamp voltage of between about 60 V to 70 V and at a lamp current in the order of about 0.6 A.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |