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High pressure metal vapor lamp with outer protective envelope and getters therein

US4906887A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1988
Grant dateMar 6, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J61/82
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A high pressure metal vapor lamp including an outer protective envelope having a lens and a reflector member having a base for connecting the lamp to a source of electrical power. An elongaated arc tube is provided extending cross-axially relative to the axis of the lamp, the arc tue being supported by leads extending from the base. A pair of barium flash getters is provided extending from respective ends of the arc tube towards, and in close proximity to, the lens and facing the reflector member.

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