U-Shaped discharge lamp with starting strip
US4321502A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 1979 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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