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Electric incandescent lamp and method of manufacture therefor

US4959585A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1988
Grant dateSep 25, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01K3/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electric incandescent lamp having an improved coiled refractory metal filament construction is disclosed which enables the lamp to provide a more precise light source. Various lamp and coiled filament configurations are disclosed to include employment of a reflective film for improved efficiency of lamp operation while a halogen substance can also be included in the inert gas filling for this purpose. A method to manufacture the disclosed lamp improvement is also provided.

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