Fluorescent lamp post-production heating structure and fluorescent lamp produced therefrom
US7102291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J9/395
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fluorescent lamp post-production heating structure allows for even dispersion of mercury and other lamp compounds throughout the entire length of assembled fluorescent lamps by allowing uniform and thorough heating of each lamp's sealed chamber containing these materials to a temperature high enough to vaporize the mercury therein.
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