Lamp systems and methods for generating ultraviolet light
US9378857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K5/08
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for generating ultraviolet light and methods of operating an ultraviolet light source. The apparatus may include a microwave chamber (16) enclosing an interior space, a light source (10) with a lamp head (28) coupled to the microwave chamber (16), an ultraviolet (UV) transmissive member (88) positioned above the lamp face (32) and below the interior space to define a plenum (116) therebetween, and an exhaust system (100) coupled in fluid communication with the plenum. The lamp head (28) has a lamp face (32) through which ultraviolet light (34) and cooling air (30) are emitted. The UV transmissive member (88) is configured to transmit the ultraviolet light (34) into the interior space and to divert the cooling air (30) from the interior space. The exhaust system (100) configured to exhaust the cooling air (30) from the plenum (116).
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