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Low wattage metal halide discharge lamp electrically biased to reduce sodium loss

US4625141A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 1984
Grant dateNov 25, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J61/827
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A low wattage metal halide discharge lamp includes an evacuated envelope wherein is disposed a heat reducing member having an arc tube therein. The heat reducing member and the arc tube have a metal band and outer strap member adjacent one another and adjacent an electrode with the metal band, strap member and electrode all electrically connected to an electrical lead of one polarity whereby sodium losses from the arc tube are reduced.

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