公开(公告)号：US5509841A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-23

申请号：US416042

申请日：1995-04-04

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J9/24 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J9/26

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

Abstract: A planar fluorescent lamp 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: 一种平面荧光灯灯包括在金属体顶上粘合有蛇形通道的第一透明盖。 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：US5319282A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-07

申请号：US816034

申请日：1991-12-30

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 ,  G09G3/10

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：US20070290600A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11453561

申请日：2006-06-15

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor ,  James G. Flynn

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor ,  James G. Flynn

IPC: H01J1/62

CPC classification number: H01J61/305 ,  H01J61/92

Abstract: A lamp includes a plurality of channels filled with a gas. Electrodes are disposed adjacent to each of the plurality of channels to create respective paths for electrical discharge within the gas of each channel. A gas permeable passage is positioned between adjacent channels and permits a passage of gas molecules between adjacent channels while the electrical discharge is blocked between the plurality of channels.

Abstract translation: 灯包括填充有气体的多个通道。 电极被设置成与多个通道中的每一个相邻，以在每个通道的气体内产生用于放电的相应路径。 气体可渗透通道位于相邻通道之间，并允许气体分子在相邻通道之间通过，同时放电在多个通道之间被阻塞。

公开(公告)号：US6127780A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-03

申请号：US17263

申请日：1998-02-02

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J61/30 ,  H01J1/62

CPC classification number: H01J61/307

Abstract: A flat photoluminescent lamp has external walls and a plurality of internal walls designed to form a serpentine channel having first and second ends. First and second electrodes, positioned in proximity with the first and second ends of the serpentine channel generate a plasma discharge therebetween in response to the application of power to the electrodes. A heater element, comprising a thick film cermet material is disposed on the bottom external surface of the lamp. The heater element is serpentine in shape and substantially follows the path of the serpentine channel. Disposed on opposite sides of the heater element are serpentine conductors, also comprising a thick film cermet material. A DC voltage is applied to the heater element to maintain the internal temperature of the lamp at a desired temperature value. A temperature sensing element may also be used to control the power applied to the heater element. For operation in a low intensity mode, an AC signal is applied to the serpentine conductors causing the generation of an electric field within the interior portion of the lamp throughout the serpentine channel. A low level electric discharge field within a serpentine channel results in the generation of visible light at low intensity levels.

Abstract translation: 平面光致发光灯具有外壁和设计成形成具有第一和第二端的蛇形通道的多个内壁。 位于蛇形通道的第一和第二端附近的第一和第二电极响应于向电极施加电力而产生等离子体放电。 包括厚膜金属陶瓷材料的加热元件设置在灯的底部外表面上。 加热元件的形状为蛇形，并且基本上遵循蛇形通道的路径。 设置在加热器元件的相对两侧的蛇形导体也包括厚膜金属陶瓷材料。 将DC电压施加到加热器元件以将灯的内部温度保持在期望的温度值。 温度感测元件也可以用于控制施加到加热元件的功率。 为了在低强度模式下操作，AC信号被施加到蛇形导体，导致在整个蛇形通道内在灯的内部部分内产生电场。 蛇形通道内的低电平放电场导致在低强度水平下产生可见光。

公开(公告)号：US6100635A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US17264

申请日：1998-02-02

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J61/30 ,  H01J1/62 ,  H01J17/16

CPC classification number: H01J61/307

Abstract: A small fluorescent lamp having improved efficiency is described. The lamp includes a lamp body having a serpentine channel therein. The serpentine channel is arcuate in cross section with a fluorescent coating covering the serpentine channel but not the lamp cover to produce an aperture effect. The serpentine channel is reflective such that the cross section forms an aperture effect lamp to improve efficiency. Efficiency is further improved by raising the pressure within the lamp to 70-120 torr. Further efficiency is obtained by limiting the depth of the serpentine channel relative to the width of the serpentine channel such that the electrical discharge is confined within a small cross sectional area. In one embodiment, secondary housings are attached to the lower surface of the lamp to conceal the electrodes beneath the lamp, thereby improving the uniformity of the lamp.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种提高效率的小型荧光灯。 该灯包括其中具有蛇形通道的灯体。 蛇形通道的横截面为弧形，带有覆盖蛇形通道的荧光涂层，但不包括灯罩，以产生孔径效应。 蛇形通道是反射性的，使得横截面形成孔径效应灯以提高效率。 通过将灯内的压力提高到70-120乇来进一步提高效率。 通过限制蛇形通道相对于蛇形通道的宽度的深度来获得进一步的效率，使得放电被限制在小的横截面积内。 在一个实施例中，辅助壳体附接到灯的下表面以将灯下的电极隐藏，从而提高灯的均匀性。

公开(公告)号：US5903096A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US940609

申请日：1997-09-30

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J61/30 ,  H01J1/62

CPC classification number: H01J61/305

Abstract: A planar photoluminescent lamp having a plurality of internal walls to form a serpentine channel includes a deflection member at a distal end at least portion of the internal walls to force a plasma discharge into a central portion of the channel to thereby provide more uniform lighting at junctions between the turns in the serpentine channel. As a result, the photoluminescent lamp has more uniform brightness. The principles of the present invention may be extend to any photoluminescent lamp having a junction between two channels wherein a guide member serves to guide the plasma discharge toward the center of the channel at the junction.

Abstract translation: 具有多个内壁以形成蛇形通道的平面光致发光灯在远端处包括偏转构件，该偏转构件在内壁的至少一部分处迫使等离子体放电到通道的中心部分中，从而在接合处提供更均匀的照明 在蛇形通道的转弯之间。 结果，光致发光灯具有更均匀的亮度。 本发明的原理可以延伸到具有两个通道之间的接合点的任何光致发光灯，其中引导部件用于将等离子体放电引导到接合处的通道的中心。

公开(公告)号：US5479069A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-26

申请号：US198495

申请日：1994-02-18

Applicant: Mark D. Winsor

Inventor： Mark D. Winsor

IPC: H01J9/24 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J17/16

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 alterative 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的下方，并且提供等离子体槽，以允许隐藏的电极激励灯。 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。