公开(公告)号：WO2006053018A2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2005/040541

申请日：2005-11-09

Applicant: VOLTARC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  CASSIDY, Robert

Inventor： CASSIDY, Robert

IPC: H01K1/02 ,  H01J1/15 ,  H01J1/88 ,  H01J19/08 ,  H01J19/42

CPC classification number: H01J61/045 ,  H01J9/04 ,  H01J9/266 ,  H01J61/0672

Abstract: Disclosed are cathode units for use in fluorescent discharge lamps which include a stem element adapted for sealing engagement with an end of an elongated vitreous/glass tube, first and second electrode support wires extending axially through the stem element, and a filament electrode which is oriented substantially axially with respect to the support wires. The support wires each have a inwardly-directed tip portion and the filament electrode is attached thereto. The ends of the filament electrode are attached to the support wires by welding. In alternative embodiments, the disclosed cathode unit can further include an electrode shield assembly.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于荧光放电灯的阴极单元，其包括适于与细长玻璃体/玻璃管的端部密封接合的杆元件，轴向延伸穿过杆元件的第一和第二电极支撑线以及定向 基本上相对于支撑线轴向。 支撑线各自具有向内指向的尖端部分，并且细丝电极附接到其上。 灯丝电极的端部通过焊接附接到支撑线。 在替代实施例中，所公开的阴极单元还可包括电极屏蔽组件。

公开(公告)号：WO2003107389A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-24

申请号：PCT/US2003/018761

申请日：2003-06-16

Applicant: VOLTARC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  LAUDANO, Joseph, D. ,  SASTRY, Prasad, S. ,  KANSAL, Kamlesh

Inventor： LAUDANO, Joseph, D. ,  SASTRY, Prasad, S. ,  KANSAL, Kamlesh

IPC: H01J61/48

CPC classification number: H01J5/10 ,  A61N5/0614 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/42 ,  H01J61/48

Abstract: Disclosed is a new and useful discharge lamp for use in applications, such as tanning and technical lighting, and a method of making the same. The discharge lamp includes, inter alia , a vitreous tube (52) having an axial length, a base phosphor coating (56) applied on the interior of the tube along the entire axial length, and at least one phosphor over-coat (59) applied over the base phosphor coating (56) in one or more axial regions of the vitreous tube. The phosphor over-coat is applied to less than the total length of the vitreous tube. In a representative embodiment, the vitreous tube has an outer periphery which is smooth, but in alternate embodiments, a helical groove path is formed therein over at least a portion of the axial length.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于诸如鞣制和技术照明的应用中的新型有用的放电灯及其制造方法。 放电灯尤其包括具有轴向长度的玻璃体管（52），沿整个轴向长度施加在管内部的基底荧光体涂层（56）和至少一个磷光体外涂层（59） 施加在玻璃体管的一个或多个轴向区域中的基底荧光体涂层（56）上。 荧光粉外涂层施加到小于玻璃体管的总长度。 在代表性的实施例中，玻璃体管具有平滑的外周边，但是在替代实施例中，在轴向长度的至少一部分上形成螺旋槽路径。

公开(公告)号：WO2003071580A2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-28

申请号：PCT/US2003/004050

申请日：2003-02-11

Applicant: VOLTARC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： LAUDANO, Joseph, D. ,  SASTRY, Prasad, S. ,  WINKLER, ALbert, Louis ,  MANNING, Michael, G.

IPC: H01J61/33

CPC classification number: H01J61/72 ,  A61N5/0614 ,  H01J61/33

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for exposing a person to ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths which is emitted from a discharge lamp having a plurality of grooves formed in its outer periphery along a helical path. The discharge lamp includes, inter alia , an elongated vitreous tube, first and second electrode assemblies and a coating on the interior of the tube. The coating is applied on an interior of the tube along the entire length for emitting ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths when a voltage is applied across the first and second electrodes. In a first representative embodiment, the plurality of grooves are interconnected and the helical path is continuous. Alternatively, the plurality of grooves can be axially offset and the helical path can be discontinuous.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于将人体暴露于紫外线的装置和方法，所述紫外线辐射是从沿着螺旋路径在其外周形成有多个槽的放电灯发射的鞣制波长的。 放电灯尤其包括细长的玻璃体管，第一和第二电极组件以及管内部的涂层。 沿着整个长度将涂层施加在管的内部，以在跨越第一和第二电极施加电压时发出鞣制波长的紫外线辐射。 在第一代表性实施例中，多个槽互连，螺旋路径是连续的。 或者，多个槽可以轴向偏移并且螺旋路径可以是不连续的。

公开(公告)号：WO2008027438A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2007/019010

申请日：2007-08-29

Applicant: VOLTARC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  BATCHOS, Dennis, L. ,  REYKDAL, Patricia, E. ,  SMITH, Donald, L. ,  TULK, John

Inventor： BATCHOS, Dennis, L. ,  REYKDAL, Patricia, E. ,  SMITH, Donald, L. ,  TULK, John

IPC: A61N5/06 ,  H01J1/62

Abstract: Disclosed are discharge lamps that stimulate the production of vitamin D in a person exposed thereto, and more specifically, to discharge lamps which over a predetermine exposure period stimulate a person's production of vitamin D without causing significant facultative pigmentation or melanin oxidization. Moreover, the present invention is also directed to discharge lamps that in addition to stimulating a person's production of vitamin D, emit photons that rejuvenate the collagen/elastin matrix that supports the person's skin, cartilage and bone.

公开(公告)号：WO2006053018A3

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：PCT/US2005040541

申请日：2005-11-09

Applicant: VOLTARC TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  CASSIDY ROBERT

Inventor： CASSIDY ROBERT

IPC: H01K1/02 ,  H01J1/15 ,  H01J1/88 ,  H01J19/08 ,  H01J19/42

CPC classification number: H01J61/045 ,  H01J9/04 ,  H01J9/266 ,  H01J61/0672

Abstract: Disclosed are cathode units for use in fluorescent discharge lamps which include a stem element adapted for sealing engagement with an end of an elongated vitreous/glass tube, first and second electrode support wires extending axially through the stem element, and a filament electrode which is oriented substantially axially with respect to the support wires. The support wires each have a inwardly-directed tip portion and the filament electrode is attached thereto. The ends of the filament electrode are attached to the support wires by welding. In alternative embodiments, the disclosed cathode unit can further include an electrode shield assembly.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于荧光放电灯的阴极单元，其包括适于与细长玻璃体/玻璃管的端部密封接合的杆元件，轴向延伸穿过杆元件的第一和第二电极支撑线，以及定向 基本上相对于支撑线轴向。 支撑线每个都具有向内定向的尖端部分并且灯丝电极附着于其上。 灯丝电极的末端通过焊接连接到支撑线。 在替代实施例中，所公开的阴极单元可以进一步包括电极屏蔽组件。

公开(公告)号：WO2003071580A3

公开(公告)日：2003-08-28

申请号：PCT/US2003/004050

申请日：2003-02-11

Applicant: VOLTARC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： LAUDANO, Joseph, D. ,  SASTRY, Prasad, S. ,  WINKLER, ALbert, Louis ,  MANNING, Michael, G.

IPC: H01J61/33

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for exposing a person to ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths which is emitted from a discharge lamp (50) having a plurality of grooves (62) formed in its outer periphery along a helical path. The discharge lamp includes, inter alia , an elongated vitreous tube (52), first and second electrode assemblies and a coating on the interior of the tube. The coating (56) is applied on an interior of the tube along the entire length (L1) for emitting ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths when a voltage is applied across the first and second electrodes. In a first representative embodiment, the plurality of grooves are interconnected and the helical path is continuous. Alternatively, the plurality of grooves can be axially offset and the helical path can be discontinuous.

公开(公告)号：WO2008027438A2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2007019010

申请日：2007-08-29

Applicant: VOLTARC TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  BATCHOS DENNIS L ,  REYKDAL PATRICIA E ,  SMITH DONALD L ,  TULK JOHN

Inventor： BATCHOS DENNIS L ,  REYKDAL PATRICIA E ,  SMITH DONALD L ,  TULK JOHN

IPC: H01J17/40

CPC classification number: H01J61/72 ,  A61N2005/0615 ,  C09K11/666 ,  C09K11/667 ,  C09K11/71 ,  C09K11/76 ,  C09K11/7721 ,  C09K11/778 ,  C09K11/7794 ,  C09K11/7795 ,  H01J61/42

Abstract: Disclosed are discharge lamps that stimulate the production of vitamin D in a person exposed thereto, and more specifically, to discharge lamps which over a predetermine exposure period stimulate a person's production of vitamin D without causing significant facultative pigmentation or melanin oxidization. Moreover, the present invention is also directed to discharge lamps that in addition to stimulating a person's production of vitamin D, emit photons that rejuvenate the collagen/elastin matrix that supports the person's skin, cartilage and bone.

Abstract translation: 公开了刺激暴露于其中的人体内维生素D产生的放电灯，更具体地说，在预定的暴露时间内放电的灯能刺激人维生素D的产生而不引起明显的兼性色素沉着或黑色素氧化。 此外，本发明还涉及放电灯，其除了刺激人维生素D的产生之外，还释放使胶原蛋白/弹性蛋白基质复原的光子，其支持人的皮肤，软骨和骨。

公开(公告)号：WO2006034330A3

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：PCT/US2005033781

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: VOLTARC TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  TULK JOHN S ,  SMITH DONALD L ,  GOLDSCHMIDT KATHLEEN J ,  REYKDAL PATRICIA E

Inventor： TULK JOHN S ,  SMITH DONALD L ,  GOLDSCHMIDT KATHLEEN J ,  REYKDAL PATRICIA E

IPC: A61N5/06 ,  A61F7/00 ,  H01J29/10

CPC classification number: C09K11/774 ,  A61N5/0614 ,  A61N2005/0615 ,  C09K11/663 ,  C09K11/71

Abstract: Disclosed are discharge lamps for use in tanning applications and methods of making the same. The lamps include, among other elements, an elongated vitreous tube which has an outer periphery and axially opposed first and second ends that define an axial length for the tube. A coating is applied on the interior of the tube for emitting ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths when a voltage to the lamp. The coating is specifically formulated so that the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the lamp in a range of about 320 nm to about 340 nm is less than or equal to about 10 percent of the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the lamp in a range of about 280 nm to about 400 nm.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于鞣制应用的放电灯及其制造方法。 除了其它元件之外，灯包括细长的玻璃体管，其具有限定管的轴向长度的外周和轴向相对的第一和第二端。 在管的内部施加涂层，用于在对灯的电压时在鞣制波长中发射紫外线。 特别配制涂层，使得从约320nm至约340nm的范围内从灯发射的紫外线辐射小于或等于从灯发射的紫外线辐射的约10％，范围为约280nm至 约400nm。

公开(公告)号：WO2006034330A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：PCT/US2005/033781

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: VOLTARC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  TULK, John, S. ,  SMITH, Donald, L. ,  GOLDSCHMIDT, Kathleen, J. ,  REYKDAL, Patricia, E.

Inventor： TULK, John, S. ,  SMITH, Donald, L. ,  GOLDSCHMIDT, Kathleen, J. ,  REYKDAL, Patricia, E.

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: C09K11/774 ,  A61N5/0614 ,  A61N2005/0615 ,  C09K11/663 ,  C09K11/71

Abstract: Disclosed are discharge lamps for use in tanning applications and methods of making the same. The lamps include, among other elements, an elongated vitreous tube which has an outer periphery and axially opposed first and second ends that define an axial length for the tube. A coating is applied on the interior of the tube for emitting ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths when a voltage to the lamp. The coating is specifically formulated so that the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the lamp in a range of about 320 nm to about 340 nm is less than or equal to about 10 percent of the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the lamp in a range of about 280 nm to about 400 nm.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于鞣制应用的放电灯及其制造方法。 除了其它元件之外，灯包括细长的玻璃体管，其具有限定用于管的轴向长度的外周边和轴向相对的第一端和第二端。 在管的内部施加涂层，用于在对灯的电压时在鞣制波长处发射紫外线。 特别配制涂层，使得在约320nm至约340nm的范围内从灯发射的紫外线辐射小于或等于从灯发射的紫外线辐射的约10％，范围为约280nm至 约400nm。