公开(公告)号：US07791278B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US11553856

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Yian Chang ,  Frederick M. Espiau, legal representative ,  Anthony D. McGettigan

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Yian Chang ,  Anthony D. McGettigan

IPC: H01J17/49

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp for an electrodeless plasma lamp having a waveguide body. The non-radiative thermal losses from the bulb are controlled to prevent the bulb from melting while providing a high level of radiation from the bulb. The thermal conductivity of the waveguide, configuration of the heat sink and size and placement of the bulb may be selected to provide a brightness of more than 80 lumens per watt and a total brightness of more than 12,000 lumens at a power level of 150 watts.

Abstract translation: 一种具有波导体的无电极等离子体灯的等离子体灯。 控制来自灯泡的非辐射热损失以防止灯泡熔化，同时提供来自灯泡的高水平辐射。 可以选择波导的热导率，散热器的结构以及灯泡的尺寸和布置，以提供大于80流明/瓦特的亮度和在150瓦的功率水平下的总亮度大于12000流明。

公开(公告)号：USD612093S1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US29337185

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Mehran Matloubian

Designer： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Mehran Matloubian

公开(公告)号：US20090322240A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12484933

申请日：2009-06-15

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Timothy J. Brockett ,  Mehran Matloubian

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Timothy J. Brockett ,  Mehran Matloubian

IPC: H05B41/24

CPC classification number: H01J65/042 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/2806 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: An electrode-less plasma lamps, comprising generally of a bulb containing a gas-fill that is excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. In specific embodiments, the use of grounded coupling-elements with integrated bulb assemblies simplifies manufacturability, improves resonant frequency control, and enables the use of solid, partially filled, and hollow lamp bodies.

Abstract translation: 一种无电极等离子体灯，其通常包括使用射频（RF）能量激发以产生光的气体填充的灯泡。 在具体实施例中，使用具有集成灯泡组件的接地耦合元件简化了可制造性，改善了谐振频率控制，并且能够使用固体，部分填充和中空的灯体。

公开(公告)号：US07638951B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11553881

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Frederick M. Espiau ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Frederick M. Espiau ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H05B41/2806 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/24 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp with a positive-loop feedback topology, having a resonating waveguide body and at least one amplifier critically coupled to the body which is stable under all operating conditions both before a plasma is formed and after the plasma reaches steady state. An iterative method for configuring the lamp circuit includes determining the load trajectory of each amplifier under all operating conditions, and overlaying it on a polar-plot showing regions of stability, conditional stability, and instability. If the load trajectory passes through an unstable region, circuit alterations are made to avoid that region.

Abstract translation: 一种具有正环反馈拓扑结构的等离子体灯，其具有共振波导体和至少一个放大器，其与所述主体极度耦合，所述至少一个放大器在等离子体形成之前和等离子体达到稳定状态之后，在所有操作条件下都是稳定的。 用于配置灯电路的迭代方法包括在所有操作条件下确定每个放大器的负载轨迹，并将其重叠在显示稳定性区域，条件稳定性和不稳定性的极坐标图上。 如果负载轨迹穿过不稳定区域，则进行电路改变以避免该区域。

公开(公告)号：US20090243488A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12392208

申请日：2009-02-25

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/025 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01P3/16 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp including a waveguide body comprising at least one dielectric material. The body is coupled to a microwave power source which causes the body to resonate in at least one resonant mode. A lamp chamber integrated with the body contains a bulb with a fill forming a light-emitting plasma when the chamber receives power from the resonating body. A bulb either is self-enclosed or an envelope sealed by a window or lens covering the chamber aperture. Embodiments disclosed include lamps having a drive probe and a feedback probe, and lamps having a drive probe, feedback probe and start probe, which minimize power reflected from the body back to the source.

Abstract translation: 一种等离子体灯，包括包括至少一种电介质材料的波导体。 主体耦合到微波功率源，其使得主体以至少一个谐振模式谐振。 与主体集成的灯室包含灯泡，当室从谐振体接收电力时，填充物形成发光等离子体。 灯泡可以是自封闭的，也可以是由覆盖腔室孔的窗口或透镜密封的信封。 所公开的实施例包括具有驱动探针和反馈探针的灯，以及具有驱动探针，反馈探针和起始探针的灯，其使从身体反射回源的功率最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20090167183A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12251718

申请日：2008-10-15

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H01J19/80

CPC classification number: H01J7/46 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01P3/16 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A dielectric waveguide integrated plasma lamp is disclosed for powering a small and bright bulb with a diameter of a few millimeters. The lamp is contained within a high dielectric constant material which guides the microwaves to the bulb, provides heat isolation to the drive circuit, contains the microwaves, provides structural stability and ease of manufacturing and allows efficient energy coupling to the bulb when used as a dielectric resonant oscillator.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电介质波导集成等离子体灯，用于为直径为几毫米的小而明亮的灯泡提供动力。 该灯被包含在高介电常数材料中，其将微波引导到灯泡，向驱动电路提供热隔离，包含微波，提供结构稳定性和易于制造，并且当用作电介质时能够有效地耦合到灯泡 共振振荡器。

公开(公告)号：US07391158B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11083552

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H01J7/46 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01P3/16 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A dielectric waveguide integrated plasma lamp (DWIPL) with a body consisting essentially of at least one dielectric material having a dielectric constant greater than approximately 2, and having a shape and dimensions such that the body resonates in at least one resonant mode when microwave energy of an appropriate frequency is coupled into the body. A bulb positioned in at least one lamp chamber in the body contains a gas-fill which when receiving energy from the resonating body forms a light-emitting plasma.

公开(公告)号：US07348732B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US10771788

申请日：2004-02-04

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H01J7/46 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01P3/16 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A dielectric waveguide integrated plasma lamp (DWIPL) with a body consisting essentially of at least one dielectric material having a dielectric constant greater than approximately 2, and having a shape and dimensions such that the body resonates in at least one resonant mode when microwave energy of an appropriate frequency is coupled into the body. A bulb positioned in at least one lamp chamber in the body contains a gas-fill which when receiving energy from the resonating body forms a light-emitting plasma.

公开(公告)号：US08384300B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12873129

申请日：2010-08-31

Applicant: Mehran Matloubian ,  Frederick M. Espiau

Inventor： Mehran Matloubian ,  Frederick M. Espiau

IPC: H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  H01J61/56

Abstract: An RF electrode-less plasma lighting device has a base member, which includes an outer region capable of being coupled to first AC potential and an inner region capable of being coupled to a second AC potential. In a preferred embodiment, the device has an RF module mechanically and integrally coupled to the base member. The RF module has an RF source, which has an output. The RF module has a first DC input and a second DC input. The first DC input of the RF module is coupled to a first DC potential and the second DC input of the RF module is coupled to a second DC potential. In a specific embodiment, the present device has an RF electrodeless plasma lighting assembly integrally coupled to the base member. The RF plasma lighting assembly has an RF input, which is coupled to the output of the RF source.

Abstract translation: RF无电极等离子体照明装置具有基座部件，其包括能够耦合到第一AC电位的外部区域和能够耦合到第二AC电位的内部区域。 在优选实施例中，该装置具有机械地并且整体地联接到基座构件的RF模块。 RF模块具有RF源，其具有输出。 RF模块具有第一DC输入和第二DC输入。 RF模块的第一DC输入耦合到第一DC电位，并且RF模块的第二DC输入耦合到第二DC电位。 在具体实施例中，本装置具有一体地耦合到基座构件的RF无电极等离子体照明组件。 RF等离子体照明组件具有RF输入，其耦合到RF源的输出​​。

公开(公告)号：US08373352B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US12814321

申请日：2010-06-11

Applicant: Douglas A. Doughty ,  Mehran Matloubian ,  Frederick M. Espiau

Inventor： Douglas A. Doughty ,  Mehran Matloubian ,  Frederick M. Espiau

IPC: H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H05B41/2806 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/39 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp array structure uses multiple plasma lamps to produce large amounts of electromagnetic radiation (visible, IR, UV, or a combination of visible, IR, and UV). An M by N array configuration is powered by either a single RF power source or multiple RF power sources. The array incorporates controllers to adjust the power delivered from the RF power source to each lamp within the array. By adjusting the delivered RF power, the intensity of electromagnetic radiation that is emitted from each lamp is controlled independently allowing for the creation of an array of lamps that emit electromagnetic radiation of varying intensity levels at different places within the array. Using lamps with different color temperatures as part of the array allows the color temperature and the color rendering index of the illumination to achieve different lighting conditions.

Abstract translation: 无电极等离子体灯阵列结构使用多个等离子体灯产生大量的电磁辐射（可见光，IR，UV或可见光，IR和UV的组合）。 M / N阵列配置由单个RF电源或多个RF电源供电。 该阵列包含控制器，用于调整从RF电源传送到阵列内的每个灯的功率。 通过调节传送的RF功率，独立地控制从每个灯发射的电磁辐射的强度，允许产生在阵列内的不同位置发射不同强度水平的电磁辐射的灯阵列。 使用具有不同色温的灯作为阵列的一部分允许照明的色温和显色指数达到不同的照明条件。