Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems – With radiant energy sensitive control means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Lee, Wilson (Department: 2821)
Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems
With radiant energy sensitive control means
C315S151000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07116055
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for measuring cathode fall within a fluorescent lamp that contains an electrode and a gas. A level of cathode fall associated with the electrode may be identified based on an intensity and wavelength of radiation emitted by the gas.
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DeMeo Renzo Corrado
Hartfield Mark Alan
Khan Farheen
MacAdam Russell Lawrence
Nachtrieb Robert Thomas
Lee Wilson
Lie Angela M
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
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