Abstract: Openings are created in a structure by a process in which a plate is furnished with a sacrificial patterned masking layer divided into multiple laterally separated mask portions. A primary layer of actinic material is provided over the masking layer and in space between the mask portions. Material of the primary layer not shadowed by a mask formed with the mask portions is backside exposed to actinic radiation. Material of the primary layer not exposed to the radiation is removed. Segments of the masking layer not covered by exposed material of the primary layer are then removed. Consequently, openings extend through the primary layer where the segments of the masking layer have been removed. The process is typically employed in forming an optical device such as a flat-panel cathode-ray tube display in which the openings in the primary layer receive light-emissive material.

Abstract: A cathode ray tube device has a neck, a funnel, a face panel, an inner conductive film disposed on an inner surface of the funnel, a first outer conductive film disposed on an outer surface of the funnel, and a deflection yoke. The inner conductive film and the first outer conductive film act as a capacitor. A second outer conductive film for electric field shielding is disposed on an outer surface of the funnel. The second conductive film is disposed between the deflection yoke and the first outer conductive film in such a way that the second outer conductive film is separated from the deflection yoke and is not covered by the deflection yoke.

Abstract: A shadow mask including a perforated portion that has a desired curved surface shape is obtained by pressing a flat mask having electron beam apertures. The press-molded perforated portion of the shadow mask is compressed in its thickness direction in a manner such that it is sandwiched between a first compression mold, having a convex surface that faces a concave surface of the perforated portion in which smaller holes of the electron beam apertures open and a plurality of projections on the convex surface, and a second compression mold, having a smooth concave surface that faces the convex surface of the perforated portion in which larger holes of the electron beam apertures open. In doing this, the perforated portion is locally compressed by means of the projections of the first compression mold, whereby a plurality of recesses are formed on the concave surface side of the perforated portion.

Abstract: A multi-stage process for preparing a phosphor product includes the stages of selecting precursors of a dopant and a host lattice as the phosphor starting materials, grinding the starting materials in an initial grinding stage for an initial grinding time period to produce an initial ground material having a smaller particle size distribution than the starting materials, firing the initial ground material in an initial firing stage at an initial firing temperature for an initial firing time period to produce an initial fired material, grinding the initial fired material in an intermediate grinding stage for an intermediate grinding time period to produce an intermediate ground material having a smaller particle size than the initial fired material, wherein the intermediate grinding time period is substantially less than the initial grinding time period, firing the intermediate ground material in an intermediate firing stage at an intermediate firing temperature for an intermediate firing time to produce an in

Abstract: A color CRT has a shadow mask formed from a bilayer composite of steel and invar. The thicknesses of steel and invar are chosen to take advantage of the lower thermal expansion coefficient of invar and the room temperature formability and higher modulus of elasticity of steel. Such composite masks exhibit reduced doming when compared to steel masks, and can be formed at room temperature.

Abstract: An in-line type color Braun tube includes a shield cup electrode which opens at the side facing a fluorescent surface of the tube, provided at the end of an electron gun, wherein the shield cup electrode comprises a cylindrical side wall for shielding three electron beams generated by the electron gun from influences of electrostatic charge accumulated at a wall surface of a glass bulb of the tube, a base plate having three beam passing holes aligned in the horizontal direction, and two cylinders made of non-magnetic and conductive material, for suppressing eddy current induced at the shield cup electrode, each of the two cylinders surrounding one of two paths of electron beams passing through both side holes of the three beam passing holes, projecting from a surface facing the fluorescent surface, of the base, in the direction facing the fluorescent surface.

Abstract: The spectral energy characteristic of a discharge lamp is controlled by changing the density of the fill substance. The spectral characteristic can be shifted while substantially maintaining its shape by changing the density of the fill. A sulfur or selenium containing discharge lamp which is operated at a pressure of at least about 1 atmosphere contains a low ionization potential substance in the fill. Characteristics which are improved are one or more of spatial color uniformity, extinguishing characteristics, and bulb starting reliability. Particular substances which are added to the fill are alkali metal containing substances, III B metal containing substances, and alkaline earth metal containing substances. When light is reflected back into the bulb, the light which is re-emitted is stronger in the higher wavelengths.

Abstract: A color picture tube is provided with a glass bulb in which the external surface of the effective display area of the face plate is formed substantially flat and a color selection mask, having the curvature projected toward the face plate, provided opposed to the internal surface of the face plate within the glass bulb. Therefore, the external surface is flat, the mechanical shock resistance characteristic is high, a tension can surely be applied to the color selection mask and moreover vibration of the color selection mask can be prevented even if external vibration is applied thereto.

Abstract: An Electrodeless High Intensity Discharge (EHID) lamp for projection applications. The lamp has a small (nominal dimensions: 2 mm I.D., 3 mm O.D., 6 mm internal length) capsule, which is constricted in a mid-portion thereof. The constriction squeezes the plasma within the capsule and provides a higher power density. This in turn produces a higher luminance in the center of the arc. This focal point of the projection system is constant over the life of the lamp, owing to the fact that the system is electrodeless. The arc tube or capsule is thickened in the vicinity of the constriction to permit heat transfer through the vitreous silica (commonly called quartz). The thickening carries the heat away from the now hotter mid-portion area. This thickening cools by virtue of increasing the thermal conduction through the glass.

Abstract: Adherence of the phosphor screen to the face panel of a color cathode ray tube is improved by placing a UV-reflective filter on the inside of the face panel prior to photolithographic forming of the screen, in order to reflect transmitted UV light back onto those areas from which the light emerged, thereby effectively increasing the exposure dosage of those areas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display screen having a phosphor layer of a phosphor composition of a phosphor coated with an oxygen compound of one of the elements magnesium, calcium, barium, zinc and aluminium, and with colloidal SiO.sub.2 having an average particle size of 70 nm.ltoreq.d.ltoreq.130 nm. The invention further relates to a phosphor composition of a phosphor coated with an oxygen compound of one of the elements magnesium, calcium, barium, zinc and aluminium, and with colloidal SiO.sub.2 having an average particle size of 70.ltoreq.d.ltoreq.130 nm, and to a method of manufacturing the phosphor composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compact low-pressure discharge lamp comprising a discharge vessel 14 having electrodes and supply leads 30, and having a mp cap 12 assembled from a cap 16, housing 18 and mounting plate 24 with a ballast arrangement. In this case, the mounting plate 24 with the ballast arrangement 32 is fitted in the interior of the lamp cap housing 18. The mounting plate 24 also has terminals 26 for the electric connection of the supply leads 30. According to the invention, in this case the supply leads 30 are connected to the electric terminals 26 of the mounting plate 24 via or by means of an electrically conducting helical or spiral spring 28 in each case.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric luminaire having a luminaire housing 0, 11) and at least one low-pressure discharge lamp (12) as well as an operating device for operating the at least one low-pressure discharge lamp (12), the operating device having lamp-side (19a) and line-side electric terminals (19e, 19f) for supplying voltage to the at least one low-pressure discharge lamp (12) and to the operating device. According to the invention, the at least one low-pressure discharge lamp (12) is fastened to the luminaire housing (10) with the aid of an adhesive means (13), preferably by means of a double-sided adhesive tape. Moreover, according to the invention the at least one low-pressure discharge lamp (12) is uncapped and has a plurality of supply leads (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) which project from its discharge vessel and are connected according to the invention in each case to one of the lamp-side electric terminals (19a) of the operating device.

Abstract: A field emission cathode has particular use in a light source. The light source includes an evacuated container having walls, at least a portion of which consists of an outer glass layer which on at least a major part thereof is coated on the inside with a layer of phosphor forming a luminescent layer and a conductive layer forming an anode. The layer of phosphor is excited to luminescence by electron bombardment from a field emission cathode located in the interior of the container. A modulator electrode is arranged between the cathode and the anode for creating an electrical field necessary for the emission of electrons. The field emission cathode, includes a base body, and field emitting bodies extending from the base body. The base body includes a longitudinally extending core having a central axis. The field emitting bodies are elongate and are distributed along at least a part of the length of the core, extend radially outwards from the core, and have free ends provided with field emitting surfaces.

Abstract: A primary color lamp comprises a glass envelope with a krypton arc doped with metal halides. A cesium bromide or cesium iodide solution is included with lithium iodide (LiI) to produce red light, thallium iodide (TlI) to produce green light and indium iodide (InI) to produce blue light. The solution controls the vapor pressures of the lithium iodide (LiI), thallium iodide (TlI) and indium iodide (InI) and allows them to be balanced for light amplitude output. No mercury is used in order to eliminate a corresponding yellow light output and the filter complications that result in a system that operates on the primary colors.

Abstract: A high intensity lamp is provided based on an open discharge between a cathode grid anode and a collector. A phosphor layer on the collector is excited by an electron beam to produce light or ultraviolet radiation to produce light.

Abstract: A self-gettering electron field emitter has a first portion formed of a low-work-function material for emitting electrons, and it has an integral second portion that acts both as a low-resistance electrical conductor and as a gettering surface. The self-gettering emitter is formed by disposing a thin film of the low-work-function material parallel to a substrate and by disposing a thin film of the low-resistance gettering material parallel to the substrate and in contact with the thin film of the low-work-function material. The self-gettering emitter is particularly suitable for use in lateral field emission devices. The preferred emitter structure has a tapered edge, with a salient portion of the low-work-function material extending a small distance beyond an edge of the gettering and low resistance material. A fabrication process specially adapted for in situ formation of the self-gettering electron field emitters while fabricating microelectronic field emission devices is also disclosed.

Abstract: The envelope (6) of a light source is at least partly coated with electrochromic material (20), sandwiched between two conductive layers (21,22). A voltage applied to the electrochromic material by way of the conductive layers varies the intensity and/or color of the light from the source.

Abstract: A light bulb type fluorescent lamp which is able to suppress generation of electromagnetic waves and to emit beneficial far infrared rays. The light bulb type fluorescent lamp includes a bioceramic material applied to the inner surfaces of an injection housing which contains a stabilizer and other parts. The bioceramic effectively weakens the strength of the electromagnetic waves generated by the stabilizer to minimize damage to electronic equipment. At the same time, the bioceramic emits far infrared rays which benefit the human body, provide a comfortable living environment and raise the efficiency of the body.

Abstract: This invention discloses a plasma display panel for multi-screen system. The plasma display panel (10) comprises the upper dielectric plate (1) and the lower dielectric plate (2). Cathode electrode (3) and anode electrode (4) are orthogonally located between said plates (1) and (2). These electrodes (3) and (4) form display cell (5) and (6), the cell (5) being formed between barrier ribs (8) and the cell (6) being adjacent to one side of sealing seam (7). The display cells (5) and (6) are separated by barrier ribs (8). The display cell (6) adjacent to the sealing seam are made of a size increasing in direction perpendicular to the sealing seam (7) with respect to the rest of the display cell (5).