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Compact fluorescent lamp assembly

US4347460A · kind A · utility

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12References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 3, 1980
Grant dateAug 31, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A compact flourescent lamp assembly includes a triple bend lamp and a first housing including a ballast and a screw-in base for use with an incandescent fixture. A second housing, attached to the lamp, includes a glow switch and starting capacitor. The triple bend lamp is fabricated from a previously completed elongate lamp.

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