Abstract: A luminous electric display unit is disclosed in which glass tubing containing inert gas such as neon is entirely or substantially enclosed within a protective housing, thereby providing protection both for the glass tubing and the public.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 27, 2001
Date of Patent:
January 13, 2004
Assignee:
Fallon Luminous Products
Inventors:
Timothy Ross Fallon, Walter Keisler Tanner, Jr.
Abstract: A low pressure gas discharge lamp has a low profile which includes at least one glass plate with a tube envelope channel having a cover plate covering the evacuation tube which is substantially flush with the plate.