公开(公告)号：US20110298354A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US13210547

申请日：2011-08-16

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

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

IPC: H01J65/04

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

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an electrodeless plasma lamp is provided which comprises a dielectric body having an effective dielectric constant greater than two. The dielectric body may have a surface with a first region coated with an electrically conductive material and a second region that is not coated with the electrically conductive material. A bulb is located proximate to the second region of the dielectric body and having an outer surface area and the second region may have an uncoated surface area that is less than about sixty percent (60%) of the outer surface area of the bulb. A power source is coupled to the dielectric body to provide radio frequency power to the dielectric body at a frequency that resonates at a fundamental mode in the dielectric body. The bulb contains a fill that forms a plasma when the radio frequency power is provided from the dielectric body through the second region.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，提供了一种无电极等离子体灯，其包括具有大于2的有效介电常数的介电体。 电介质体可以具有涂覆有导电材料的第一区域和未涂覆导电材料的第二区域的表面。 灯泡位于电介质体的第二区域附近并且具有外表面区域，而第二区域可具有小于灯泡外表面积的约60％（60％）的未涂覆表面积。 电源耦合到电介质体，以在介电体中以基模谐振的频率向电介质体提供射频功率。 当从电介质体通过第二区域提供射频功率时，灯泡包含形成等离子体的填充物。

公开(公告)号：US07994721B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US11553681

申请日：2006-10-27

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

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Anthony D. McGettigan ,  Yian Chang ,  Marc DeVincentis

IPC: H01J7/46

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01P7/10 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp for an electrodeless plasma lamp having a dielectric waveguide body and a bulb positioned, at least in part, in the waveguide body and having at least one end protruding from the waveguide body. A probe is used to couple power into the waveguide body. The power resonates in the waveguide body and ignites a plasma in the bulb. By having one or both ends of the bulb extend beyond the surface of the waveguide body, the ends of the bulb are exposed to reduced electric field intensity, resulting in longer bulb lifetime due to reduced plasma impingement on the interior surfaces of the bulb.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无电极等离子体灯的等离子体灯，其具有至少部分地位于波导体中并具有从波导体突出的至少一个端部的电介质波导体和灯泡。 探头用于将功率耦合到波导体中。 功率在波导体中谐振并点燃灯泡中的等离子体。 通过使灯泡的一端或两端延伸超过波导体的表面，灯泡的端部暴露于电场强度降低，由于灯泡内表面上的等离子体冲击减少导致更长的灯泡寿命。

公开(公告)号：US20090009087A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US11553856

申请日：2006-10-27

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

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Marc DeVincentis ,  Yian Chang ,  Frederick M. Espiau ,  Anthony D. McGettigan

IPC: H01J19/80 ,  H01J61/52

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：US07888874B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US11765771

申请日：2007-06-20

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

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

IPC: H01J7/46

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an electrodeless plasma lamp is provided which comprises a lamp body comprising a dielectric material having a relative permittivity greater than 2, and a bulb adjacent to the lamp body, the bulb containing a fill that forms a plasma when RF power is coupled to the fill from the lamp body. An RF feed is coupled to the lamp body and a radio frequency (RF) power source for coupling power into the lamp body through the RF feed is provided. A shortest distance between an end of the bulb and a point on the RF feed traverses at least one electrically conductive material of the lamp body.

公开(公告)号：US07855511B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11553871

申请日：2006-10-27

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

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

IPC: H01J7/46

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

Abstract: A plasma lamp for an electrodeless plasma lamp having a waveguide body with an effective dielectric constant of at least 2. A drive probe is coupled to the waveguide body to provide the primary power for ignition and steady state operation of the lamp. A phase shifter is used to adjust the phase of the power provided to the drive probe between ignition and steady state operation. The phase shifter may also be used to adjust brightness during steady state operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无电极等离子体灯的等离子体灯，其具有波导体，其有效介电常数至少为2.驱动探针耦合到波导体以提供点火的主要功率和灯的稳态运行。 在点火和稳态运行之间，使用移相器来调节提供给驱动探头的功率的相位。 移相器也可用于在稳态运行期间调节亮度。

公开(公告)号：US08674603B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13629462

申请日：2012-09-27

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

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

IPC: H01J7/46

CPC classification number: H01J65/04 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/2806 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp includes a bulb containing a gas-fill and light emitter(s) excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. Input and output coupling elements separated from each other by a gap couple RF energy from an RF source to the bulb. One end of the input coupling element is electrically connected to an RF source while the other end is connected to ground. One end of the output coupling element is connected to ground while the other end is connected to the bulb.

Abstract translation: 一种无电极等离子体灯包括一个灯泡，其中包含一个被激发以产生使用射频（RF）能量的光的气体填充物和发光体。 输入和输出耦合元件通过间隙将RF能量从RF源耦合到灯泡。 输入耦合元件的一端电连接到RF源，而另一端连接到地。 输出耦合元件的一端连接到地，而另一端连接到灯泡。

公开(公告)号：US08350480B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US12692824

申请日：2010-01-25

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

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H01J7/46

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp for an electrodeless plasma lamp having a shaped dielectric waveguide body. The shaped body may have a relatively thin region containing a bulb, and a second region thicker than the first region. Microwave probes may be positioned in the second region to provide power to the waveguide body. The body may be shaped to intensify the electric field in the first region adjacent to the bulb to allow operation at a lower frequency than a solid cylindrical or rectangular waveguide body having the same volume and dielectric constant.

Abstract translation: 一种具有成形电介质波导体的无电极等离子体灯的等离子体灯。 成形体可以具有包含灯泡的相对较薄的区域，以及比第一区域厚的第二区域。 微波探针可以定位在第二区域中，以向波导体供电。 本体可以被成形为加强与灯泡相邻的第一区域中的电场，以允许以比具有相同体积和介电常数的实心圆柱形或矩形波导体更低的频率进行操作。

公开(公告)号：US08203272B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US13049457

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Yian Chang ,  Frederick M. Espiau

Inventor： Yian Chang ,  Frederick M. Espiau

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 comprising 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 dielectric bulb within a lamp chamber in the body contains a fill which when receiving energy from the resonating body forms a light-emitting plasma. The bulb is transparent to visible light and infrared radiation emitted by the plasma. Radiative energy lost from the plasma is recycled by reflecting the radiation from thin-film, multi-layer coatings on bulb exterior surfaces and/or lamp chamber surfaces back into the bulb. The lamp further includes two- or three-microwave probe configurations minimizing power reflected from the body back to the microwave source when the source operates: (a) at a frequency such that the body resonates in a single mode; or (b) at one frequency such that the body resonates in a relatively higher mode before a plasma is formed, and at another frequency such that the body resonates in a relatively lower order mode after the plasma reaches steady state.

Abstract translation: 一种电介质波导集成等离子体灯（DWIPL），其具有主体，该主体包括至少一种介电常数大于约2的介电材料，并且具有形状和尺寸，使得当适当的微波能量时，主体以至少一个谐振模式谐振 频率耦合到体内。 主体内的灯室内的电介质灯泡包含填充物，当从谐振体接收能量时，会形成发光等离子体。 灯泡对等离子体发射的可见光和红外辐射是透明的。 从等离子体损失的辐射能量通过将来自薄膜，灯泡外表面和/或灯室表面上的多层涂层的辐射反射回灯泡来再循环。 该灯还包括两个或三个微波探头配置，当源操作时，使从机体反射回微波源的功率最小化：（a）以使得主体以单个模式谐振的频率; 或（b）以一个频率使得主体在形成等离子体之前以相对较高的模式谐振，并且在另一个频率使得在等离子体达到稳定状态之后，主体以较低阶模式谐振。

公开(公告)号：US20110204791A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

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: H05B41/24 ,  H01J7/24 ,  H05B41/36

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。

公开(公告)号：US20100320905A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12692824

申请日：2010-01-25

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

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

IPC: H01J7/44

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp for an electrodeless plasma lamp having a shaped dielectric waveguide body. The shaped body may have a relatively thin region containing a bulb, and a second region thicker than the first region. Microwave probes may be positioned in the second region to provide power to the waveguide body. The body may be shaped to intensify the electric field in the first region adjacent to the bulb to allow operation at a lower frequency than a solid cylindrical or rectangular waveguide body having the same volume and dielectric constant.

Abstract translation: 一种具有成形电介质波导体的无电极等离子体灯的等离子体灯。 成形体可以具有包含灯泡的相对较薄的区域，以及比第一区域厚的第二区域。 微波探针可以定位在第二区域中，以向波导体供电。 本体可以被成形为加强与灯泡相邻的第一区域中的电场，以允许以比具有相同体积和介电常数的实心圆柱形或矩形波导体更低的频率进行操作。