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U-Shaped discharge lamp with starting strip

US4321502A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 3, 1979
Grant dateMar 23, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 3, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J61/547
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A U-shaped discharge lamp, such as a fluorescent lamp, is provided with a starting strip in the form of a pair of conductors respectively extending partially along the legs of the lamp, and an electrical connection is made between the conductors at one end thereof. This electrical connection can consist of or be combined with a support strap. An additional starting strip component can be provided on the U-bend portion of the lamp.

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