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Light emitting device

US5920086A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1997
Grant dateJul 6, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/822

Abstract

A device for generating radiant energy comprising a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from said first electrode, a material disposed between and in electrical communication with first and second electrodes, which emits radiant energy upon activation. This material is a rare earth metal oxide or a rare earth metal halide.

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