公开(公告)号：US08319439B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12562630

申请日：2009-09-18

Applicant: Gregg Hollingsworth ,  Marc DeVincentis ,  Anthony D. McGettigan ,  Sandeep Mudunuri ,  Naresh Murthy ,  Dan O'Hare

Inventor： Gregg Hollingsworth ,  Marc DeVincentis ,  Anthony D. McGettigan ,  Sandeep Mudunuri ,  Naresh Murthy ,  Dan O'Hare

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B41/24

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。

公开(公告)号：US08159136B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US12069185

申请日：2008-02-07

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

IPC: H01J7/46

CPC classification number: H01J65/044

Abstract: A plasma lamp is described with resonant frequency tuning capability and associated methods for tuning. One tuning method allows plasma lamp manufacturer to set the frequency of lamps to several discrete predetermined values. For example, most lamps that are near the center of a frequency distribution can be tuned to a nominal value such as 918.7 MHz. Other frequencies can also be tuned to increase manufacturing yield and improve lamp performance.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有谐振频率调谐能力和相关调谐方法的等离子体灯。 一种调谐方法允许等离子体灯制造商将灯的频率设置为几个离散的预定值。 例如，靠近频率分布中心的大多数灯可以被调谐到诸如918.7MHz的标称值。 还可以调整其他频率以提高制造成品率并提高灯的性能。

公开(公告)号：US20100156301A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12562630

申请日：2009-09-18

Applicant: Gregg Hollingsworth ,  Marc DeVincentis ,  Anthony D. McGettigan ,  Sandeep Mudunuri ,  Naresh Murthy ,  Dan O'Hare

Inventor： Gregg Hollingsworth ,  Marc DeVincentis ,  Anthony D. McGettigan ,  Sandeep Mudunuri ,  Naresh Murthy ,  Dan O'Hare

IPC: H05B37/02

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。

公开(公告)号：US20100156310A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12562763

申请日：2009-09-18

Applicant: Gregg Hollingsworth ,  Marc DeVincentis ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

Inventor： Gregg Hollingsworth ,  Marc DeVincentis ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

IPC: H05B41/24

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

Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp and a method of generating light are provided. The plasma lamp may comprise a power source to provide radio frequency (RF) power, and a bulb containing a fill that forms a plasma when the RF power is coupled to the fill. The plasma lamp further comprises a resonant structure having a quarter wave resonant mode. The resonant structure includes a lamp body comprising a dielectric material having a relative permittivity greater than 2, an inner conductor, and an outer conductor. The power source is configured to provide the RF power to the lamp body at about a resonant frequency for the resonant structure.

Abstract translation: 提供无电极等离子体灯和产生光的方法。 等离子体灯可以包括提供射频（RF）功率的电源和包含当RF功率耦合到填充物时形成等离子体的填充物的灯泡。 等离子体灯还包括具有四分之一波谐振模式的谐振结构。 谐振结构包括灯主体，其包括具有大于2的相对介电常数的电介质材料，内导体和外导体。 电源被配置为以大约共振结构的谐振频率向灯体提供RF功率。

公开(公告)号：US20080258627A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12069185

申请日：2008-02-07

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

IPC: H01J19/80 ,  H01J9/44

CPC classification number: H01J65/044

Abstract: A plasma lamp is described with resonant frequency tuning capability and associated methods for tuning. One tuning method allows plasma lamp manufacturer to set the frequency of lamps to several discrete predetermined values. For example, most lamps that are near the center of a frequency distribution can be tuned to a nominal value such as 918.7 MHz. Other frequencies can also be tuned to increase manufacturing yield and improve lamp performance.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有谐振频率调谐能力和相关调谐方法的等离子体灯。 一种调谐方法允许等离子体灯制造商将灯的频率设置为几个离散的预定值。 例如，靠近频率分布中心的大多数灯可以被调谐到诸如918.7MHz的标称值。 还可以调整其他频率以提高制造成品率并提高灯的性能。

公开(公告)号：US08487543B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US12444352

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Abdeslam Hafidi ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Abdeslam Hafidi ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

IPC: H05B41/24 ,  H05H1/00

CPC classification number: H01J65/046

Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp and a method of generating light are described. The lamp may comprise a lamp body including a dielectric material. The bulb is positioned proximate the lamp body and contains a fill that forms a plasma when radio frequency (RF) power is coupled to the fill. The conductive element is located within the lamp body and configured to enhance coupling of the RF power to the fill. The lamp may include a feed coupled to the RF power source and configured to radiate power into the lamp body. The at least one conductive element is configured to enhance the coupling of radiated power from the feed to the fill. In an example, two spaced apart conductive elements may be located within the lamp body. The bulb may be an elongated bulb having opposed ends, each opposed end of the bulb being proximate a corresponding conductive element.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种无电极等离子体灯和一种产生光的方法。 灯可以包括包括电介质材料的灯体。 灯泡位于灯体附近，并且包含当射频（RF）功率耦合到填充物时形成等离子体的填充物。 导电元件位于灯体内并且被配置为增强RF功率与填充物的耦合。 灯可以包括耦合到RF电源并被配置为将功率辐射到灯体中的馈电。 所述至少一个导电元件被配置为增强从所述进料到所述填充物的辐射功率的耦合。 在一个示例中，两个间隔开的导电元件可以位于灯体内。 灯泡可以是具有相对端的细长灯泡，灯泡的每个相对端都靠近相应的导电元件。

公开(公告)号：US20100148669A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12444352

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Abdeslam Hafidi ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Abdeslam Hafidi ,  Sandeep Mudunuri

IPC: H05B41/24 ,  H01J61/35 ,  H01Q1/26

CPC classification number: H01J65/046

Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp and a method of generating light are described. The lamp may comprise a lamp body including a dielectric material. The bulb is positioned proximate the lamp body and contains a fill that forms a plasma when radio frequency (RF) power is coupled to the fill. The conductive element is located within the lamp body and configured to enhance coupling of the RF power to the fill. The lamp may include a feed coupled to the RF power source and configured to radiate power into the lamp body. The at least one conductive element is configured to enhance the coupling of radiated power from the feed to the fill. In an example, two spaced apart conductive elements may be located within the lamp body. The bulb may be an elongated bulb having opposed ends, each opposed end of the bulb being proximate a corresponding conductive element.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种无电极等离子体灯和一种产生光的方法。 灯可以包括包括电介质材料的灯体。 灯泡位于灯体附近，并且包含当射频（RF）功率耦合到填充物时形成等离子体的填充物。 导电元件位于灯体内并且被配置为增强RF功率与填充物的耦合。 灯可以包括耦合到RF电源并被配置为将功率辐射到灯体中的馈电。 所述至少一个导电元件被配置为增强从所述进料到所述填充物的辐射功率的耦合。 在一个示例中，两个间隔开的导电元件可以位于灯体内。 灯泡可以是具有相对端的细长灯泡，灯泡的每个相对端都靠近相应的导电元件。

公开(公告)号：US20120274209A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13460069

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Richard Gilliard

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Richard Gilliard

IPC: H01J65/04

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

Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp is described comprising a lamp body including a solid dielectric material. The lamp includes a bulb received at least partially within an opening in the solid dielectric material and a radio frequency (RF) feed configured to provide power to the solid dielectric material. A conductive material is provided adjacent to the bulb to concentrate the power proximate the bulb. The conductive material may be located below an upper surface of the solid dielectric material. The conductive material may modify at least a portion of an electric field proximate the bulb so that the portion of the electric field is oriented substantially parallel to an upper surface of the lamp body.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种无电极等离子体灯，其包括包括固体电介质材料的灯体。 该灯包括至少部分地固定在固体介电材料的开口内的灯泡和被配置为向固体电介质材料提供电力的射频（RF）馈电。 导电材料邻近灯泡设置，以将电力集中在灯泡附近。 导电材料可以位于固体电介质材料的上表面下方。 导电材料可以改变靠近灯泡的电场的至少一部分，使得电场的该部分基本上平行于灯体的上表面定向。

公开(公告)号：US08169152B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US13017273

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Richard Gilliard

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Richard Gilliard

IPC: H05B41/16

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

Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp is described comprising a lamp body including a solid dielectric material. The lamp includes a bulb received at least partially within an opening in the solid dielectric material and a radio frequency (RF) feed configured to provide power to the solid dielectric material. A conductive material is provided adjacent to the bulb to concentrate the power proximate the bulb. The conductive material may be located below an upper surface of the solid dielectric material. The conductive material may modify at least a portion of an electric field proximate the bulb so that the portion of the electric field is oriented substantially parallel to an upper surface of the lamp body.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种无电极等离子体灯，其包括包括固体电介质材料的灯体。 该灯包括至少部分地固定在固体介电材料的开口内的灯泡和被配置为向固体电介质材料提供电力的射频（RF）馈电。 导电材料邻近灯泡设置，以将电力集中在灯泡附近。 导电材料可以位于固体电介质材料的上表面下方。 导电材料可以改变靠近灯泡的电场的至少一部分，使得电场的该部分基本上平行于灯体的上表面定向。

公开(公告)号：US20110148293A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12972041

申请日：2010-12-17

Applicant: Abdeslam Hafidi ,  Dan O'Hare ,  Marc DeVincentis

Inventor： Abdeslam Hafidi ,  Dan O'Hare ,  Marc DeVincentis

IPC: H01J11/00

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.