Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems – Combined load device or load device temperature modifying...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-13
2008-05-13
Tran, Thuy Vinh (Department: 2821)
Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems
Combined load device or load device temperature modifying...
C315S112000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07372208
ABSTRACT:
An assembly for heating a fluorescent lamp (such as the lamp used in a flat panel display) includes a circuit card having a plurality of transistors each configured to produce heat disposed thereon. A thermally-conductive layer is disposed proximate to the plurality of transistors, and the fluorescent lamp is disposed proximate the thermally-conductive layer such that the heat from the transistors is transmitted to the fluorescent lamp via the thermally-conductive layer. By controlling the heat applied to the fluorescent lamp, microclimates in the lamp can be reduced or eliminated, thereby improving the performance of the lamp.
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Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz
Tran Thuy Vinh
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