Electrodeless plasma lamp with modified power coupling
    1.
    发明授权
    Electrodeless plasma lamp with modified power coupling 有权
    具有改进功率耦合的无电极等离子灯

    公开(公告)号:US08853931B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-07

    申请号:US12972143

    申请日:2010-12-17

    CPC classification number: H01J65/044 Y02B20/22

    Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp having a lamp body and a power source configured to provide radio-frequency (RF) power via a feed to the lamp body is provided. The lamp includes a first conductive element and a second conductive element. The first conductive element has a first side with a first protrusion. The second conductive element has a second side with a second protrusion. The first side and second side face each other and spaced apart by a first distance and configured to couple the RF power via an electric field to a fill to form at least one plasma arc. The first protrusion and the second protrusion extend towards each other and are spaced apart by a second distance that is less than the first distance. The first and second protrusions may provide localized enhancement of the electric field at the first side and the second side.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种具有灯体和电源的无电极等离子体灯,其被配置为通过馈送到灯体来提供射频(RF)功率。 灯包括第一导电元件和第二导电元件。 第一导电元件具有带有第一突起的第一侧。 第二导电元件具有带有第二突起的第二侧。 第一侧面和第二侧面彼此面对并隔开第一距离,并配置成将RF功率经由电场耦合到填充物以形成至少一个等离子弧。 第一突起和第二突起朝向彼此延伸并且间隔开小于第一距离的第二距离。 第一和第二突起可以提供在第一侧和第二侧的电场的局部增强。

    Electrodeless plasma lamp and drive circuit
    2.
    发明授权
    Electrodeless plasma lamp and drive circuit 有权
    无电极等离子灯和驱动电路

    公开(公告)号:US08319439B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-27

    申请号:US12562630

    申请日:2009-09-18

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

    Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp and a method of controlling operation of a plasma lamp are provided. The plasma lamp may a power source to provide radio frequency (RF) power and a lamp body to receive the RF power from a feed. The lamp body may comprise a dielectric material having a dielectric constant greater than 2 and bulb is provided that contains a fill that forms a plasma that emits light when at least a portion of the RF power is coupled to the fill. A light guide directs light from the bulb to a photosensor that is shielded from light output from a front side of the lamp body. The lamp includes a drive circuit to control operation of the lamp based on a level of light detected by the photosensor.

    Abstract translation: 提供无电极等离子体灯和控制等离子体灯的操作的方法。 等离子灯可以是提供射频(RF)功率的电源和灯体以从馈电接收RF功率。 灯体可以包括具有大于2的介电常数的介电材料,并且提供灯泡,其中包含形成当至少一部分RF功率耦合到填充物时发光的等离子体的填充物。 导光体将来自灯泡的光导向光电传感器,该光电传感器屏蔽了从灯体正面输出的光。 该灯包括驱动电路,用于基于由光电传感器检测到的光的水平来控制灯的操作。

    Low frequency electrodeless plasma lamp
    3.
    发明授权
    Low frequency electrodeless plasma lamp 有权
    低频无电极等离子灯

    公开(公告)号:US08294382B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-23

    申请号:US12683261

    申请日:2010-01-06

    CPC classification number: H01J65/044 Y02B20/22

    Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, an electrodeless plasma lamp includes a bulb configured to be coupled to a source of radio frequency (RF) power. The bulb contains a fill that forms a plasma when the RF power is coupled to the fill. An electrically-conductive convex shield is positioned proximate to the bulb with a convex surface of the shield being distal to the bulb. A resonant structure having a quarter wave resonant mode includes a lamp body having a dielectric material having a relative permittivity greater than 2 with an inner conductor and an outer conductor. The source of RF power is configured to provide RF power to the lamp body at about a resonant frequency for the resonant structure.

    Abstract translation: 在各种示例性实施例中,无电极等离子体灯包括被配置为耦合到射频(RF)功率源的灯泡。 当RF功率耦合到填充物时,灯泡包含形成等离子体的填充物。 导电凸屏蔽件靠近灯泡定位,屏蔽件的凸表面远离灯泡。 具有四分之一波谐振模式的谐振结构包括具有内导体和外导体的具有大于2的相对介电常数的电介质材料的灯体。 RF功率源被配置为以大约谐振频率的谐振结构为灯体提供RF功率。

    ELECTRODELESS LAMPS AND METHODS
    4.
    发明申请
    ELECTRODELESS LAMPS AND METHODS 有权
    无电极灯和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120212128A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-23

    申请号:US13402078

    申请日:2012-02-22

    CPC classification number: H05B41/24 H01J65/044

    Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp and method of generating light are described. The lamp may comprise a lamp body, a source of radio frequency (RF) power and a bulb. The lamp body may comprise a solid dielectric material and at least one conductive element within the solid dielectric material. The source of RF power is configured to provide RF power and an RF feed configured to radiate the RF power from the RF source into the lamp body. The bulb is positioned proximate the lamp body and contains a fill that forms a plasma when the RF power is coupled to the fill from the lamp body. The at least one conductive element is configured to concentrate an electric field proximate the bulb.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种无电极等离子体灯和产生光的方法。 灯可以包括灯体,射频(RF)电源和灯泡。 灯体可以包括固体电介质材料和固体电介质材料内的至少一个导电元件。 RF功率源被配置为提供RF功率和RF馈送,其被配置为将RF功率从RF源辐射到灯体中。 灯泡位于灯体附近,并且当RF功率与灯体耦合到填充物时,包含形成等离子体的填充物。 至少一个导电元件被配置为集中靠近灯泡的电场。

    ELECTRODELESS PLASMA LAMP AND DRIVE CIRCUIT
    5.
    发明申请
    ELECTRODELESS PLASMA LAMP AND DRIVE CIRCUIT 有权
    无电极等离子体灯和驱动电路

    公开(公告)号:US20100156301A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-24

    申请号:US12562630

    申请日:2009-09-18

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

    Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp and a method of controlling operation of a plasma lamp are provided. The plasma lamp may a power source to provide radio frequency (RF) power and a lamp body to receive the RF power from a feed. The lamp body may comprise a dielectric material having a dielectric constant greater than 2 and bulb is provided that contains a fill that forms a plasma that emits light when at least a portion of the RF power is coupled to the fill. A light guide directs light from the bulb to a photosensor that is shielded from light output from a front side of the lamp body. The lamp includes a drive circuit to control operation of the lamp based on a level of light detected by the photosensor.

    Abstract translation: 提供无电极等离子体灯和控制等离子体灯的操作的方法。 等离子灯可以是提供射频(RF)功率的电源和灯体以从馈电接收RF功率。 灯体可以包括具有大于2的介电常数的介电材料,并且提供灯泡,其中包含形成当至少一部分RF功率耦合到填充物时发光的等离子体的填充物。 导光体将来自灯泡的光导向光电传感器,该光电传感器屏蔽了从灯体正面输出的光。 该灯包括驱动电路,用于基于由光电传感器检测到的光的水平来控制灯的操作。

    Plasma lamp having tunable frequency dielectric waveguide with stabilized permittivity
    6.
    发明授权
    Plasma lamp having tunable frequency dielectric waveguide with stabilized permittivity 有权
    等离子灯具有稳定介电常数的可调谐频率介质波导

    公开(公告)号:US08188662B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-29

    申请号:US12972041

    申请日:2010-12-17

    CPC classification number: H01J65/044 Y02B20/22

    Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp and method of generating light are described. The lamp may comprise a lamp body, a source of radio frequency (RF) power and a bulb. The lamp body may comprise a solid dielectric material and at least one conductive element within the solid dielectric material. The source of RF power is configured to provide RF power and an RF feed configured to radiate the RF power from the RF source into the lamp body. One or more tuning mechanisms allow tuning of the lamp body to a given resonant frequency. The bulb is positioned proximate the lamp body and contains a fill that forms a plasma when the RF power is coupled to the fill from the lamp body. The at least one conductive element is configured to concentrate an electric field proximate the bulb.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种无电极等离子体灯和产生光的方法。 灯可以包括灯体,射频(RF)电源和灯泡。 灯体可以包括固体电介质材料和固体电介质材料内的至少一个导电元件。 RF功率源被配置为提供RF功率和RF馈送,其被配置为将RF功率从RF源辐射到灯体中。 一个或多个调谐机构允许将灯体调谐到给定的谐振频率。 灯泡位于灯体附近,并且当RF功率与灯体耦合到填充物时,包含形成等离子体的填充物。 至少一个导电元件被配置为集中靠近灯泡的电场。

    Electrodeless lamps and methods
    7.
    发明授权
    Electrodeless lamps and methods 有权
    无电极灯和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08143801B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-27

    申请号:US12418482

    申请日:2009-04-03

    CPC classification number: H05B41/24 H01J65/044

    Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp and method of generating light are described. The lamp may comprise a lamp body, a source of radio frequency (RF) power and a bulb. The lamp body may comprise a solid dielectric material and at least one conductive element within the solid dielectric material. The source of RF power is configured to provide RF power and an RF feed configured to radiate the RF power from the RF source into the lamp body. The bulb is positioned proximate the lamp body and contains a fill that forms a plasma when the RF power is coupled to the fill from the lamp body. The at least one conductive element is configured to concentrate an electric field proximate the bulb.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种无电极等离子体灯和产生光的方法。 灯可以包括灯体,射频(RF)电源和灯泡。 灯体可以包括固体电介质材料和固体电介质材料内的至少一个导电元件。 RF功率源被配置为提供RF功率和RF馈送,其被配置为将RF功率从RF源辐射到灯体中。 灯泡位于灯体附近,并且当RF功率与灯体耦合到填充物时,包含形成等离子体的填充物。 至少一个导电元件被配置为集中靠近灯泡的电场。

    PLASMA LAMP HAVING TUNABLE FREQUENCY DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE WITH STABILIZED PERMITTIVITY
    8.
    发明申请
    PLASMA LAMP HAVING TUNABLE FREQUENCY DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE WITH STABILIZED PERMITTIVITY 有权
    具有稳定容许电容的等离子体波导管的等离子体灯

    公开(公告)号:US20110148316A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-23

    申请号:US12972143

    申请日:2010-12-17

    CPC classification number: H01J65/044 Y02B20/22

    Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp and method of generating light are described. The lamp may comprise a lamp body, a source of radio frequency (RF) power and a bulb. The lamp body may comprise a solid dielectric material and at least one conductive element within the solid dielectric material. The source of RF power is configured to provide RF power and an RF feed configured to radiate the RF power from the RF source into the lamp body. One or more tuning mechanisms allow tuning of the lamp body to a given resonant frequency. The bulb is positioned proximate the lamp body and contains a fill that forms a plasma when the RF power is coupled to the fill from the lamp body. The at least one conductive element is configured to concentrate an electric field proximate the bulb.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种无电极等离子体灯和产生光的方法。 灯可以包括灯体,射频(RF)电源和灯泡。 灯体可以包括固体电介质材料和固体电介质材料内的至少一个导电元件。 RF功率源被配置为提供RF功率和RF馈送,其被配置为将RF功率从RF源辐射到灯体中。 一个或多个调谐机构允许将灯体调谐到给定的谐振频率。 灯泡位于灯体附近,并且当RF功率与灯体耦合到填充物时,包含形成等离子体的填充物。 至少一个导电元件被配置为集中靠近灯泡的电场。

    LOW FREQUENCY ELECTRODELESS PLASMA LAMP
    9.
    发明申请
    LOW FREQUENCY ELECTRODELESS PLASMA LAMP 有权
    低频电极等离子体灯

    公开(公告)号:US20100171436A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-08

    申请号:US12683261

    申请日:2010-01-06

    CPC classification number: H01J65/044 Y02B20/22

    Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, an electrodeless plasma lamp includes a bulb configured to be coupled to a source of radio frequency (RF) power. The bulb contains a fill that forms a plasma when the RF power is coupled to the fill. An electrically-conductive convex shield is positioned proximate to the bulb with a convex surface of the shield being distal to the bulb. A resonant structure having a quarter wave resonant mode includes a lamp body having a dielectric material having a relative permittivity greater than 2 with an inner conductor and an outer conductor. The source of RF power is configured to provide RF power to the lamp body at about a resonant frequency for the resonant structure.

    Abstract translation: 在各种示例性实施例中,无电极等离子体灯包括被配置为耦合到射频(RF)功率源的灯泡。 当RF功率耦合到填充物时,灯泡包含形成等离子体的填充物。 导电凸屏蔽件靠近灯泡定位,屏蔽件的凸表面远离灯泡。 具有四分之一波谐振模式的谐振结构包括具有内导体和外导体的具有大于2的相对介电常数的电介质材料的灯体。 RF功率源被配置为以大约谐振频率的谐振结构为灯体提供RF功率。

    Short arc lamp with improved manufacturability
    10.
    发明授权
    Short arc lamp with improved manufacturability 有权
    具有改进可制造性的短弧灯

    公开(公告)号:US07291981B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-06

    申请号:US10891956

    申请日:2004-07-13

    CPC classification number: H01J61/86

    Abstract: A short arc lamp incorporates a cylindrical reflector body having a reflector cavity opening to a first end and an anode aperture through a base surface at a second end. The body has a step at the second end. A front sleeve with a step for positional engagement of a land is received over the first end of the reflector body. A cathode support is received within the second end of the front sleeve and includes a ring to engage a second oppositely oriented positioning step. A window mount received within the second end of the front sleeve abuts a front surface of the ring. A highly conductive base concentrically supporting an anode received through the anode aperture has a flange in flush abutment with the base surface for braze attachment.

    Abstract translation: 短弧灯包括圆柱形反射器主体,其具有通向第一端的反射器空腔和在第二端处穿过基座表面的阳极孔。 身体在第二端有一个步骤。 具有用于台肩位置接合的台阶的前套筒被容纳在反射体的第一端上。 阴极支撑件被容纳在前套筒的第二端内,并且包括用于接合第二相对定位的定位步骤的环。 容纳在前套筒的第二端内的窗装置邻接环的前表面。 同时支撑通过阳极孔接收的阳极的高导电性基体具有与基底表面齐平地邻接的凸缘,用于钎焊附着。

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