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Fluorescent lamp with static magnetic field generating means

US4692661A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1986
Grant dateSep 8, 1987
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J61/72
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fluorescent lamp wherein magnetic field generating means (e.g., permanent magnets) are utilized to generate a static magnetic field across the respective electrode structures of the lamp such that maximum field strength is located at the electrode's filament. An increase in efficacy during operation has been observed.

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