Fluorescent light dimming

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1988-09-19

1990-02-27

Boudreau, Leo H.

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Current and/or voltage regulation

315241R, 315DIG4, 315DIG7, 315219, H05B 4136

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049049062

ABSTRACT:
A dimmer for a fluorescent light in which the fluorescent light is supplied with an electrical signal having a varying magnitude, the dimmer positioning a notch of reduced signal magnitude within the electrical signal for controlling the illumination level of the fluorescent light wherein the illumination level is dependent upon the position of the notch within the varying electrical signal.

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