公开(公告)号：WO2010033809A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：PCT/US2009/057486

申请日：2009-09-18

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION ,  HOLLINGSWORTH, Gregg ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  MUDUNURI, Sandeep

Inventor： HOLLINGSWORTH, Gregg ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  MUDUNURI, Sandeep

IPC: H05H1/00

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：WO2007050889A2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2006/042000

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  ESPIAU, Frederick, M.

Inventor： DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  ESPIAU, Frederick, M.

IPC: H01J7/46

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/24 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp with a positive-loop feedback topology, having a resonating waveguide body and at least one amplifier critically coupled to the body which is stable under all operating conditions both before a plasma is formed and after the plasma reaches steady state. An iterative method for configuring the lamp circuit includes determining the load trajectory of each amplifier under all operating conditions, and overlaying it on a polar-plot showing regions of stability, conditional stability, and instability. If the load trajectory passes through an unstable region, circuit alterations are made to avoid that region.

Abstract translation: 一种具有正环反馈拓扑结构的等离子体灯，其具有共振波导体和至少一个放大器，其与所述主体极度耦合，所述至少一个放大器在等离子体形成之前和等离子体达到稳定状态之后，在所有操作条件下都是稳定的。 用于配置灯电路的迭代方法包括在所有操作条件下确定每个放大器的负载轨迹，并将其重叠在显示稳定性区域，条件稳定性和不稳定性的极坐标图上。 如果负载轨迹穿过不稳定区域，则进行电路改变以避免该区域。

公开(公告)号：WO2008048972A2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：PCT/US2007/081541

申请日：2007-10-16

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION ,  HOLLINGSWORTH, Gregg ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  KIM, Jae Won

Inventor： HOLLINGSWORTH, Gregg ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  KIM, Jae Won

IPC: G06T7/40

CPC classification number: H01J65/042 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: Systems and methods for lamp assembly and connection of radio frequency feeds to lamp body are described. In an example embodiment, a circuit board is positioned transverse to a lamp body and one or more radio frequency probes extend from the edge of the circuit board into the lamp body. In another embodiment, portions of a circuit board may form traces that extend into a lamp body. In other embodiments, radio frequency probes may extend from the front surface or back surface of a circuit board into a lamp body. A lamp housing may provide a support, ground and heat sink for lamp components.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于灯组装和将射频馈送连接到灯体的系统和方法。 在示例性实施例中，电路板横向于灯体定位，并且一个或多个射频探头从电路板的边缘延伸到灯体中。 在另一实施例中，电路板的部分可以形成延伸到灯体内的迹线。 在其他实施例中，射频探针可以从电路板的前表面或后表面延伸到灯体中。 灯壳体可以为灯组件提供支撑，接地和散热器。

公开(公告)号：WO2007050965A3

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2006/042152

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  ESPIAU, Frederick M. ,  MCGETTIGAN, Anthony D. ,  ESPIAU, Frederick M.

Inventor： DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  ESPIAU, Frederick M. ,  MCGETTIGAN, Anthony D. ,  ESPIAU, Frederick M.

IPC: H01J65/04 ,  H01J1/62 ,  F21V11/00 ,  B23K10/00

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.

公开(公告)号：WO2008051877A2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-02

申请号：PCT/US2007/082022

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc

Inventor： DEVINCENTIS, Marc

IPC: H01J65/04

CPC classification number: H01J65/046

Abstract: In one example embodiment, an electrodeless plasma lamp comprises a source of radio frequency (RF) power, a bulb containing a fill that forms a plasma when the RF power is coupled to the fill, and a dipole antenna proximate the bulb. The dipole antenna may comprise a first dipole arm and a second dipole arm spaced apart from the first dipole arm. The source of RF power may be configured to couple the RF power to the dipole antenna such that an electric field is formed between the first dipole arm and the second dipole arm. The dipole antenna may be configured such that a portion of the electric field extends into the bulb and the RF power is coupled from the dipole antenna to the plasma. The invention extends to methods and systems for generating light in electrodeless plasma lamps.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，无电极等离子体灯包括射频（RF）功率源，当RF功率耦合到填充物时，包含形成等离子体的灯泡，以及靠近灯泡的偶极子天线。 偶极天线可以包括与第一偶极臂间隔开的第一偶极臂和第二偶极臂。 RF功率源可以被配置为将RF功率耦合到偶极天线，使得在第一偶极臂和第二偶极臂之间形成电场。 偶极天线可以被配置为使得电场的一部分延伸到灯泡中，并且RF功率从偶极天线耦合到等离子体。 本发明延伸到用于在无电极等离子体灯中产生光的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2013159037A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：PCT/US2013/037441

申请日：2013-04-19

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION

Inventor： MUDUNURI, Sandeep ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  HAFIDI, Abdeslam ,  LAPATOVICH, Walter P.

IPC: H01J7/44

CPC classification number: H05H1/46 ,  H01J61/125 ,  H01J65/042 ,  H05B41/2806 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp is described that employs acoustic resonance. The plasma lamp includes a metal enclosure having a conductive boundary forming a resonant structure, and a radio frequency (RF) feed to couple RF power from an RF power source into the resonant cavity. A bulb is received at least partially within an opening in the metal enclosure. The bulb contains a fill that forms a light emitting plasma when the power is coupled to the fill. The RF power source includes a controller to modulate the RF power to induce acoustic resonance in the plasma.

Abstract translation: 描述了采用声共振的无电极等离子体灯。 等离子体灯包括具有形成谐振结构的导电边界的金属外壳和用于将来自RF功率源的RF功率耦合到谐振腔中的射频（RF）馈电。 至少部分地在金属外壳的开口内容纳灯泡。 当电源耦合到填充物时，灯泡包含形成发光等离子体的填充物。 RF电源包括调制RF功率以在等离子体中引起声共振的控制器。

公开(公告)号：WO2012044932A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：PCT/US2011/054219

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc

Inventor： DEVINCENTIS, Marc

IPC: H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H05B41/2806 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01J65/048 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp is provided. The lamp includes a conductive enclosure including a dielectric material (e.g., air) and a bulb containing a fill to form a light emitting plasma. A radio frequency (RF) power source is coupled into the enclosure. At least one conductive applicator applies power from the enclosure to the bulb and at least one lumped inductive element is coupled between the RF feed and applicator. The lumped inductive element may be a helically wound coil. In an example embodiment, the lamp includes first and second lumped inductive elements. The first and second lumped inductive elements may extend from opposed end walls of the enclosure. The first lumped inductive element may be connected to a first conductive applicator located proximate a first end of the bulb and the second lumped inductive element may be connected to a second conductive applicator located proximate a second end of the bulb.

Abstract translation: 提供无电极等离子灯。 灯包括导电外壳，其包括电介质材料（例如空气）和包含填充物以形成发光等离子体的灯泡。 射频（RF）电源耦合到外壳中。 至少一个导电施加器将来自外壳的电力施加到灯泡，并且至少一个集总电感元件耦合在RF馈送和施加器之间。 集中的电感元件可以是螺旋缠绕的线圈。 在示例性实施例中，灯包括第一和第二集总电感元件。 第一和第二集总电感元件可以从外壳的相对端壁延伸。 第一集总电感元件可以连接到位于灯泡的第一端附近的第一导电施加器，并且第二集总电感元件可以连接到位于灯泡的第二端附近的第二导电施加器。

公开(公告)号：WO2011075679A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：PCT/US2010/061110

申请日：2010-12-17

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION ,  HAFIDI, Abdeslam ,  O'HARE, Dan ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc

Inventor： HAFIDI, Abdeslam ,  O'HARE, Dan ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc

IPC: H05B41/24

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。

公开(公告)号：WO2010033780A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：PCT/US2009/057444

申请日：2009-09-18

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION ,  HOLLINGSWORTH, Gregg ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  MCGETTIGAN, Anthony D. ,  MUDUNURI, Sandeep ,  MURTHY, Naresh ,  O'HARE, Dan

Inventor： HOLLINGSWORTH, Gregg ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  MCGETTIGAN, Anthony D. ,  MUDUNURI, Sandeep ,  MURTHY, Naresh ,  O'HARE, Dan

IPC: H05H1/00

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：WO2010080828A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：PCT/US2010/020251

申请日：2010-01-06

Applicant: LUXIM CORPORATION ,  DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  O'HARE, Dan

Inventor： DEVINCENTIS, Marc ,  O'HARE, Dan

IPC: H01J7/46

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。