Control system for fluorescent light fixture

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2005-07-26

2008-08-19

Dinh, Trinh Vo (Department: 2821)

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Combined load device or load device temperature modifying...

Filament, electric heater, or resistance in shunt with the...

C315S046000, C315S291000

Reexamination Certificate

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07414369

ABSTRACT:
A control system comprises a switch and a control module that communicates with the switch and that samples a filament resistance of a fluorescent light when the switch is off and that selectively increases current supplied to the fluorescent light above a nominal current value during turn on based on the filament resistance.

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