Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems – Condenser in the supply circuit – Discharge control discharge device load
Patent
1988-01-19
1989-07-04
Safourek, Benedict V.
Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems
Condenser in the supply circuit
Discharge control discharge device load
315227R, 313609, H05B 4114
Patent
active
048454087
ABSTRACT:
A fluorescent lamp assembly for operation from a source of AC line voltage. The assembly includes a fluorescent lamp having an arc length not greater than about 120 mm and an envelope which includes at least one constricting portion located therein for constricting the plasma discharge to provide an increase in the lamp voltage. Also included is a lead-type ballasting means which comprises a capacitor in one embodiment connected in series with the lamp.
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J. Light & Vis. Env., vol. 7, No. 1, 1983, Watanabe, Y., "Capacitor Ballast for a Compact Fluorescent Lamp", pp. 7-14.
Bessone Carlo S.
GTE Products Corporation
Safourek Benedict V.
Salindong T.
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