US4431941A
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Fluorescent lamp having double phosphor layer
Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1979-06-11
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Granted: 1984-02-14
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Expires: 1999-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A fluorescent lamp has two phosphor layers, the phosphor of the first layer being less expensive than the phosphor of the second layer. The second phosphor layer improves the lamp efficiency.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A. Roy
- 👤 Fred R. Taubner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J61/00; H01J61/02; H01J61/38; H01J61/42; H01J61/48; C; C09; C09K; C09K11/00; C09K11/08; C09K11/74; C09K11/7464; C09K11/7471; C09K11/7478; C09K11/77; C09K11/7728; C09K11/7734; C09K11/7766; C09K11/7774; C09K11/7783; C09K11/7784
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A fluroescent lamp comprising a glass envelope having electrodes at its ends and containing a discharge-sustaining and ultraviolet-radiation-emitting filling of mercury and inert gas, a first phosphor layer disposed on the inner envelope surface and a second phosphor layer superposed on the first phosphor layer, the phosphor of the first layer being less expensive than the phosphor of the second layer, the phosphor of the second layer being between about 3 to 18 weight percent of the total phosphor in both layers so that less than 80% of the ultraviolet radiation is converted into visible light by the second phosphor layer, the remaining ultraviolet radiation penetrating through to the first phosphor layer, the efficiency of the lamp in converting ultraviolet radiation into visible light being greater because of the double phosphor layer than if only the first phosphor layer were present.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A fluroescent lamp comprising a glass envelope having electrodes at its ends and containing a discharge-sustaining and ultraviolet-radiation-emitting filling of mercury and inert gas, a first phosphor layer disposed on the inner envelope surface and a second phosphor layer superposed on the first phosphor layer, the phosphor of the first layer being less expensive than the phosphor of the second layer, the phosphor of the second layer being between about 3 to 18 weight percent of the total phosphor in both layers so that less than 80% of the ultraviolet radiation is converted into visible light by the second phosphor layer, the remaining ultraviolet radiation penetrating through to the first phosphor layer, the efficiency of the lamp in converting ultraviolet radiation into visible light being greater because of the double phosphor layer than if only the first phosphor layer were present.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The lamp of claim 1 wherein the phosphor of the second layer comprises a blend of line emitting or narrow band emitting phosphors, the efficiency of said blend in converting ultraviolet radiation into visible light being greater than the efficiency of the phosphor in the first layer.
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) | 1987-02-13 | 1987-08-15 | 1988-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-13 | 1991-08-15 | 1992-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-13 | 1995-08-15 | 1996-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |