Illumination – Elongated source light unit or support – With or including transparent or translucent member
Patent
1993-01-19
1996-08-13
Lazarus, Ira S.
Illumination
Elongated source light unit or support
With or including transparent or translucent member
362263, 362 80, 362265, 362267, F21V 3100
Patent
active
055462901
ABSTRACT:
A new and improved neon illumination apparatus and method for illuminating large and small areas, such as the exterior and interior of a motor vehicle and the like, with bright glowing light. The apparatus includes an elongated transparent tube holder member for receiving an elongated neon bulb and a high voltage power distribution system. The high voltage power distribution system is encapsulated with an end cap adapted to be secured to the tube holder member for insulating and sealing the neon bulb and distribution system from the exterior environment and for forming a unitary illuminating device. The end cap includes an electrical input arrangement adapted to be coupled to a conventional low voltage, direct current source, such as the low voltage electrical system of a vehicle.
In the preferred form of the present invention, the high voltage power distribution system includes a power converter for transforming low voltage direct current to low voltage, high frequency alternating current and a high voltage, high frequency transformer coupled to the power converter for generating high voltage, high frequency electrical power to energize the neon tube.
The preferred method of using the apparatus is to mount the device in an area to be illuminated, such as the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle, and to connect the apparatus to a source of low voltage, direct current power, such as the low voltage electrical system of a vehicle. In this regard, the apparatus can be utilized for conventional vehicle illumination purposes.
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Gonzalez Jaime D.
Talbert Michael J.
Gonzalez Jaime D.
Kleinke Bernard L.
Lazarus Ira S.
Potts Jerry R.
Raab Sara Sachie
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