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Electrode geometry to improve arc stability

US4320322A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 1980
Grant dateMar 16, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J61/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A high intensity discharge device operable in any orientation employs electrodes whose major portions are parallel and whose minor portions converge toward each other. The converging minor portions can be loops of electrode material.

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