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Test photoflash lamp

US3955912A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 1974
Grant dateMay 11, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 31, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21K5/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A photoflash lamp containing a readily ignitable, hydrogen-containing substance, such as shredded paper or a spot of sucrose, to controllably induce bursting of the lamp upon ignition for purposes of testing the relative strength and reliability of lamp containment systems, including the envelope, envelope coatings and flash unit enclosures.

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