公开(公告)号：US6114809A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US17256

申请日：1998-02-02

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/35 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J61/70 ,  H01J7/44

CPC classification number: H01J61/35 ,  H01J61/307 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J61/70

Abstract: A planar fluorescent lamp having a resistive trace and optically transmissive cover electrodes is described. In one embodiment, the lamp includes an insulative lamp body with the transparent cover electrodes supported by the lamp cover. The resistive trace is supported by the base, either as an exterior resistive trace or within the lamp. The resistive trace acts as a heating element by producing heat in response to an electric current passed through the resistive trace. Because the resistive trace is in thermal contact with the lamp body, heat produced by the resistive trace heats the lamp, improving cold starting. The cover electrodes and, in some embodiments, the resistive trace, are used to control electric fields within the lamp body by applying voltage potentials between discrete cover electrodes or between the cover electrodes and the resistive trace. The controllable electric fields improve cold starting and uniformity of light during low light operation. In an alternative embodiment, the lamp includes an insulatively coated metal lamp body with a glass cover soldered thereto. In another alternative embodiment, the lamp includes two lamp covers with a fluorescent material sandwiched therebetween.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有电阻迹线和光透射性覆盖电极的平面荧光灯。 在一个实施例中，灯包括绝缘灯体，透明盖电极由灯罩支撑。 电阻迹线由基极支撑，作为外部电阻迹线或灯内。 电阻迹线通过响应于通过电阻迹线的电流产生热而用作加热元件。 由于电阻迹线与灯体热接触，电阻迹线产生的热量会加热灯泡，从而改善冷启动。 在一些实施例中，覆盖电极和电阻迹线用于通过在分立的覆盖电极之间或覆盖电极和电阻迹线之间施加电压来控制灯体内的电场。 可控电场在低光操作期间改善了冷启动和均匀性。 在替代实施例中，灯包括具有焊接到其上的玻璃盖的绝缘涂覆的金属灯体。 在另一替代实施例中，灯包括夹在其间的荧光材料的两个灯罩。

公开(公告)号：US5914560A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-22

申请号：US941110

申请日：1997-09-30

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/92 ,  H01J1/62

CPC classification number: H01J61/307 ,  H01J61/92

Abstract: A wide illumination range photoluminescent lamp utilizes a primary set of electrodes positioned to generate an plasma discharge along a serpentine channel to produce a high level of visible light. A pair of secondary electrodes may be activated to alter the discharge path for the plasma discharge such that a low level of visible output light is produced. The lamp includes a light guide diffuser over a transparent cover to diffuse the light in the low operational mode and generate uniform light over a wide range of illumination levels. The secondary electrodes may be mechanically activated or automatically activated based on the amount of ambient light.

Abstract translation: 宽的照明范围光致发光灯利用主要的电极组，其被定位成沿着蛇形通道产生等离子体放电以产生高水平的可见光。 可以激活一对次级电极以改变用于等离子体放电的放电路径，使得产生低水平的可见光输出光。 灯包括在透明盖上的导光扩散器，以将光以低操作模式扩散并在宽范围的照明水平上产生均匀的光。 次级电极可以基于环境光的量机械地启动或自动激活。

公开(公告)号：US6091192A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-18

申请号：US17255

申请日：1998-02-02

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H05B33/04 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05B33/20 ,  H05B33/22 ,  H05B33/26 ,  H05B33/28 ,  H01J63/04

CPC classification number: H05B33/28 ,  H05B33/04 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05B33/20 ,  H05B33/22 ,  H05B33/26

Abstract: An electroluminescent panel is formed on a conductive baseplate by a pair of electrodes that are electrically insulated from the baseplate. The first electrode is a base electrode that acts as the hot electrode. The second electrode is a transparent conductive cover electrode. The cover electrode is grounded to act as a reference electrode. An electroluminescent layer formed from a phosphor-impregnated glass separates the base electrode and cover electrode. Upon application of a voltage between the base electrode and cover electrode, the electroluminescent material emits light that is transmitted through the cover electrode toward a viewer. A passivation layer covers the cover electrode to protect and insulate the cover electrode. In one embodiment, the baseplate is grounded and the cover electrode is referenced to ground through a ground fault interrupt sensor. In another embodiment, a graphical layer overlays the cover electrode, beneath the passivation layer, to present a decorative or informative image. Because the baseplate is not used as an electrode, a substantially thick insulative layer covers the base electrode to insulate the base electrode without affecting the performance of the electroluminescent panel.

Abstract translation: 通过与基板电绝缘的一对电极在导电基板上形成电致发光面板。 第一电极是用作热电极的基极。 第二电极是透明导电覆盖电极。 盖电极接地以作为参考电极。 由浸渍了荧光体的玻璃形成的电致发光层将基极和覆盖电极分开。 在基极和覆盖电极之间施加电压时，电致发光材料发射通过覆盖电极向观察者传播的光。 钝化层覆盖盖电极以保护和绝缘盖电极。 在一个实施例中，底板接地，并且覆盖电极通过接地故障中断传感器参考接地。 在另一个实施例中，图形层覆盖覆盖电极，在钝化层之下，以呈现装饰性或信息性图像。 由于基板不用作电极，所以基本上较厚的绝缘层覆盖基极以使基极绝缘，而不会影响电致发光面板的性能。

公开(公告)号：US5850122A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-15

申请号：US883015

申请日：1997-06-26

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J9/24 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J1/62 ,  H01J17/04 ,  H01J61/04 ,  H01J63/04

CPC classification number: H01J9/247 ,  H01J61/307 ,  H01J61/04 ,  H01J61/70

Abstract: A planar fluorescent lamp employing both hot cathode and cold cathode operation is described. The lamp includes a first transparent cover bonded atop a metal body with a serpentine channel therein. The lamp body is coated with an insulative coating and the glass solder bead bonds the cover to the lamp at its perimeter and along the ridges defining the serpentine channel. An alternative embodiment of the lamp includes a second transparent cover bonded above the first transparent cover enabling the fluorescent material to be contained in a second enclosure, isolated from the source of light energy. A second alternative embodiment conceals the electrodes of the lamp beneath the lamp body and provides plasma slots to allow the concealed electrodes to energize the lamp. Another alternative embodiment utilizes a conductive transparent coating on the lamp cover to allow the lamp cover to supplement the lamp body as a cold cathode.

Abstract translation: 描述了采用热阴极和冷阴极操作的平面荧光灯。 该灯包括第一透明盖，该第一透明盖与金属体顶部接合，其中具有蛇形通道。 灯体涂有绝缘涂层，并且玻璃焊珠在其周边和沿着限定蛇形通道的脊部处将盖连接到灯。 灯的替代实施例包括结合在第一透明盖上方的第二透明盖，使得能够将荧光材料容纳在与光能源隔离的第二外壳中。 第二替代实施例将灯的电极隐藏在灯体下方，并提供等离子体槽，以允许隐藏的电极对灯通电。 另一替代实施例使用灯盖上的导电透明涂层，以允许灯罩作为冷阴极补充灯体。

公开(公告)号：US5466990A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-14

申请号：US195122

申请日：1994-02-10

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J9/22 ,  H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/32 ,  H01J61/70 ,  H01J61/78 ,  H01J63/08 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H01J7/44

CPC classification number: H05B33/10 ,  H01J61/0672 ,  H01J61/307 ,  H01J61/70 ,  H01J61/78 ,  H05B33/12

Abstract: A planar fluorescent and electroluminescent lamp having two pairs of electrodes. Planar electrodes on an outer surface of the lamp create a plasma arc by capacitive coupling. The planar electrodes also cause embedded phosphor to emit light on the electroluminescent phenomena. In one embodiment, a second chamber is on top of the first chamber and light passes from a primary chamber through the second chamber, and is emitted by the lamp.

Abstract translation: 具有两对电极的平面荧光和电致发光灯。 在灯的外表面上的平面电极通过电容耦合产生等离子体电弧。 平面电极还使嵌入的荧光体对电致发光现象发光。 在一个实施例中，第二室在第一室的顶部，并且光从初级室通过第二室，并由灯发射。

公开(公告)号：US5818164A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-06

申请号：US964420

申请日：1997-11-04

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/10 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/70 ,  H01J61/72 ,  H01J61/92 ,  H01J17/02

CPC classification number: H01J61/10 ,  H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/103 ,  H01J61/305 ,  H01J61/307 ,  H01J61/70 ,  H01J61/72 ,  H01J61/92

Abstract: A flat planar fluorescent lamp having barrier structures overlaying the electrodes is described. The barrier structures include barrier walls and platforms between the electrodes and the lamp cover with passageways between the platforms and the lamp cover. The barrier structures cause the electric discharge between the lamp electrodes to pass between the platforms and the lamp cover. The interior of the lamp and the top of the platform are coated with a fluorescent material such that the lamp produces light throughout its interior, including the region directly above the electrode, thereby providing a source of light in an area which would otherwise be a dark region surrounding the electrode. In one embodiment, a cold electrode, a hot electrode, an ion barrier, and a tubulation are formed in a glass seal as a single unit, placing the terminals of the electrodes and the tipped-off tubulation in a small region of the lamp to permit easier access and alignment. Two tubulations are used to permit the lamp to be pumped at locations adjacent the two electrodes to reduce problems associated with free ions in the region around the electrode. In one embodiment, a metal lamp body having an insulative coating and including an integral barrier structure is formed using conventional metal stamping techniques. In another embodiment, the lamp body is formed from glass which is shaped according to known techniques to form an integral barrier wall. The platform is then attached to the integral barrier wall and supported at its sides by ledges formed in the sidewall and channel wall of the lamp.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有覆盖电极的势垒结构的平面荧光灯。 阻挡结构包括阻挡壁和电极之间的平台以及具有在平台和灯罩之间的通道的灯罩。 阻挡结构导致灯电极之间的放电在平台和灯罩之间通过。 灯的内部和平台的顶部涂覆有荧光材料，使得灯在整个其内部产生光，包括直接在电极上方的区域，从而在否则将是黑暗的区域中提供光源 围绕电极的区域。 在一个实施例中，将冷电极，热电极，离子阻挡层和微管形成为玻璃密封件作为单个单元，将电极的端子和倾倒的管道放置在灯的小区域中 允许更容易的访问和对齐。 使用两个管道来允许在邻近两个电极的位置处泵送灯，以减少与电极周围的区域中的游离离子相关的问题。 在一个实施例中，使用常规的金属冲压技术形成具有绝缘涂层并且包括整体阻挡结构的金属灯体。 在另一个实施例中，灯体由玻璃形成，该玻璃根据已知技术成型，以形成整体的阻挡壁。 然后将平台连接到整体阻挡壁，并在其侧面通过形成在灯的侧壁和通道壁中的突出部支撑。

公开(公告)号：US5536999A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-16

申请号：US348795

申请日：1994-12-02

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/10 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/70 ,  H01J61/72 ,  H01J61/92 ,  H01J1/62 ,  H01J17/02 ,  H01J17/30

CPC classification number: H01J61/10 ,  H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/103 ,  H01J61/305 ,  H01J61/307 ,  H01J61/70 ,  H01J61/72 ,  H01J61/92

Abstract: A flat planar fluorescent lamp having barrier structures overlaying the electrodes is described. The barrier structures include barrier walls and platforms between the electrodes and the lamp cover with passageways between the platforms and the lamp cover. The barrier structures cause the electric discharge between the lamp electrodes to pass between the platforms and the lamp cover. The interior of the lamp and the top of the platform are coated with a fluorescent material such that the lamp produces light throughout its interior, including the region directly above the electrode, thereby providing a source of light in an area which would otherwise be a dark region surrounding the electrode. In one embodiment, a cold electrode, a hot electrode, an ion barrier, and a tubulation are formed in a glass seal as a single unit, placing the terminals of the electrodes and the tipped-off tubulation in a small region of the lamp to permit easier access and alignment. Two tubulations are used to permit the lamp to be pumped at locations adjacent the two electrodes to reduce problems associated with free ions in the region around the electrode. In one embodiment, a metal lamp body having an insulative coating and including an integral barrier structure is formed using conventional metal stamping techniques. In another embodiment, the lamp body is formed from glass which is shaped according to known techniques to form an integral barrier wall. The platform is then attached to the integral barrier wall and supported at its sides by ledges formed in the sidewall and channel wall of the lamp.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有覆盖电极的势垒结构的平面荧光灯。 阻挡结构包括阻挡壁和电极之间的平台以及具有在平台和灯罩之间的通道的灯罩。 阻挡结构导致灯电极之间的放电在平台和灯罩之间通过。 灯的内部和平台的顶部涂覆有荧光材料，使得灯在整个其内部产生光，包括直接在电极上方的区域，从而在否则将是黑暗的区域中提供光源 围绕电极的区域。 在一个实施例中，将冷电极，热电极，离子阻挡层和微管形成为玻璃密封件作为单个单元，将电极的端子和倾倒的管道放置在灯的小区域中 允许更容易的访问和对齐。 使用两个管道来允许在邻近两个电极的位置处泵送灯，以减少与电极周围的区域中的游离离子相关的问题。 在一个实施例中，使用常规的金属冲压技术形成具有绝缘涂层并且包括整体阻挡结构的金属灯体。 在另一个实施例中，灯体由玻璃形成，该玻璃根据已知技术成型，以形成整体的阻挡壁。 然后将平台连接到整体阻挡壁，并在其侧面通过形成在灯的侧壁和通道壁中的突出部支撑。

公开(公告)号：US5343116A

公开(公告)日：1994-08-30

申请号：US990068

申请日：1992-12-14

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J61/30 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05B33/26 ,  H01J17/04 ,  H01J61/067

CPC classification number: H01J61/307 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05B33/26

Abstract: A planar fluorescent lamp having a sealed chamber and divider walls to create a serpentine discharge path is provided with sidewall electrodes. A plurality of sidewall electrodes are spaced from each other and positioned adjacent each sidewall of the sealed chamber. In a preferred embodiment, the sidewall electrodes are planar, cold electrode plates. The electrodes extend generally from one divider wall to the other divider wall along a single sidewall. In alternative embodiments, the sidewall electrodes are positioned within the chamber directly exposed to the mercury vapor, or, alternatively, are separated from the chamber by a dielectric layer. The sidewall electrodes are powered in pairs, each pair being driven at a different frequency than any other pair. Providing sidewall electrodes increases the uniformity of light emission from the lamp as well as increasing the overall range over which the light can be dimmed, aids in starting the lamp and increasing the overall brightness of the light output from the lamp.

Abstract translation: 具有密封室和分隔壁以产生蛇形放电路径的平面荧光灯设置有侧壁电极。 多个侧壁电极彼此间隔开并且位于密封室的每个侧壁附近。 在优选实施例中，侧壁电极是平面的冷电极板。 电极通常沿着单个侧壁从一个分隔壁延伸到另一个分隔壁。 在替代实施例中，侧壁电极定位在直接暴露于汞蒸气的腔室内，或者替代地，通过介电层与腔室分离。 侧壁电极成对加电，每对都以与任何其他对不同的频率驱动。 提供侧壁电极增加了来自灯的发光的均匀性以及增加光可以变暗的整个范围，有助于启动灯并增加从灯输出的光的整体亮度。

公开(公告)号：US20090255585A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-15

申请号：US12422855

申请日：2009-04-13

Applicant: Mohammed Saleem Shaikh ,  Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mohammed Saleem Shaikh ,  Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01L31/00 ,  H01L21/28

CPC classification number: H01L31/03529 ,  H01L27/301 ,  H01L31/0392 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  H01L51/0037 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: An embodiment of a photovoltaic cell forms a barrier layer over a flexible substrate and forms a plurality of parallel lines of N-type semiconductor material directly on the barrier layer. A plurality of parallel lines of P-type semiconductor material are formed directly on the barrier layer and positioned with each line of the plurality of parallel lines of P-type semiconductor material having at least one common longitudinal boundary with one line of the plurality of parallel lines of N-type semiconductor material. A plurality of first conductive bus lines are in longitudinal contact with at least a subset of the plurality of parallel lines of N-type semiconductor material, and a plurality of second conductive bus lines are in longitudinal contact with at least a subset of the plurality of parallel lines of P-type semiconductor material.

Abstract translation: 光伏电池的一个实施例在柔性基板上形成阻挡层，并在阻挡层上直接形成多条N型半导体材料的平行线。 多个P型半导体材料的平行线直接形成在阻挡层上，并且与P型半导体材料的多条平行线的每一行定位成具有至少一条共同的纵向边界与多条平行的一条线 N型半导体材料线。 多个第一导电总线与N型半导体材料的多条平行线的至少一个子集进行纵向接触，并且多个第二导电总线与多个第一导电总线的至少一个子集 P型半导体材料的平行线。

公开(公告)号：US06075320A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-13

申请号：US17262

申请日：1998-02-02

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J61/30 ,  H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H01J61/307

Abstract: A wide illumination range fluorescent lamp is described. The lamp utilizes three discrete sets of electrodes positioned to generate electric field to produce light energy within three distinct ranges of light intensity. The electrodes include primary electrodes for creating a plasma arc discharge through the lamp, a secondary electrode along the interior walls of the lamp to produce electric fields along the discharge channel and a transparent cover electrode coupled with a base electrode to produce an electric field between the cover and the base of the lamp. Each of the three sets of electrodes operates within a different brightness range such that together the three electrodes provide illumination across a range from 0.1 foot-lamberts to 20,000 foot-lamberts. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the primary electrodes are housed within secondary housings bonded to the base of the lamps such that the electrodes are concealed beneath the base of the lamp. In this embodiment, light is emitted from substantially the entire upper surface of the lamp.

Abstract translation: 描述了宽的照明范围荧光灯。 该灯使用三个离散的电极组，其被定位成产生电场以在三个不同的光强度范围内产生光能。 电极包括用于通过灯产生等离子体电弧放电的主电极，沿着灯的内壁的次级电极，沿着放电通道产生电场，以及与基极耦合以产生电场的透明盖电极 盖子和灯座的底座。 三组电极中的每一组在不同的亮度范围内工作，使得三个电极一起提供了在0.1英尺到20,000英尺的范围内的照明。 在本发明的替代实施例中，主电极容纳在与灯的基座接合的次级外壳内，使得电极被隐藏在灯底部的下方。 在本实施例中，从灯的整个上表面发射光。