US4345178A
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High intensity reflector lamp
Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1981-04-06
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Granted: 1982-08-17
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Expires: 2001-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A reflector lamp comprises an arc discharge tube disposed at about the focus of a parabolic reflector. The arc tube is supported by two lead-in support wires which extend through the back of the reflector. The external ends of the lead-in support wires are secured in a stabilizer support which is adhesively bonded to the back of the reflector.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Pappas
- 👤 Roger T. Hebert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J5/00; H01J5/48; F; F21; F21S; F21S41/00; F21S41/10; F21S41/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A reflector lamp comprising: an arc discharge tube disposed at about the focus of a parabolic reflector and supported by two lead-in support wires extending through the reflector and sealed to, and extending through and beyond, two ferrules which are glass to metal sealed to the reflector; a stabilizer support adhesively bonded to the back of the reflector, the external ends of the lead-in support wires being directly secured in the stabilizer support in order to stabilize the arc tube during vibration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A reflector lamp comprising: an arc discharge tube disposed at about the focus of a parabolic reflector and supported by two lead-in support wires extending through the reflector and sealed to, and extending through and beyond, two ferrules which are glass to metal sealed to the reflector; a stabilizer support adhesively bonded to the back of the reflector, the external ends of the lead-in support wires being directly secured in the stabilizer support in order to stabilize the arc tube during vibration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The lamp of claim 1 wherein the stabilizer support comprises two halves and the external ends of the lead-in support wires are clamped within slots in said two halves.
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) | 1985-08-16 | 1986-02-15 | 1986-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-16 | 1990-02-15 | 1990-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-16 | 1994-02-15 | 1994-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |