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Energy saving fluorescent lamp circuit

US4388564A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 9, 1981
Grant dateJun 14, 1983
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S315/05
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fluorescent lamp ballast circuit comprising conductors for connection to an electrical power source, and an impedance such as a capacitor connected between one of the conductors and the power source. A positive temperature coefficient resistor may be provided in parallel with the aforesaid impedance.

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