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Apparatus and method for pressurized oxygen bulb curing and testing

US6722184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2002
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/186
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for testing one or more glass light bulbs assembled into a sub-assembly for cracks. The apparatus comprises a chamber having an enclosed hollow interior and a door that is adapted to open and close to either allow access to the hollow interior or to seal the hollow interior; a test tray assembly having a plurality of compartments for receiving and holding a plurality of glass light bulbs and sub-assemblies to be tested, said tray assembly adapted and dimensioned to be placed into and enclosed by said chamber; a control assembly for controlling the introduction of oxygen into said chamber; and a source of pressurized oxygen connected to said chamber to supply oxygen under pressure to said chamber under the control of said control assembly.

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