Abstract: A spark plug includes a ground electrode and a center electrode. The ground electrode comprises a ring shaped member which is centered on the center electrode. A beveled ring shaped surface of the ring shaped member generally faces the center electrode. This increases the spark area of the ground electrode, providing for more consistent and stronger sparks, and even multiple sparks. A cross shaped channel is disposed centrally on a distal face of the center electrode. Because of the increased spark area which the channel provides, the spark is more likely to travel along the channel, rather than jump from point to point along the distal face of the center electrode, as can happen with conventional spark plugs; thus, the channel provides a stronger and more consistent spark.

Abstract: A field emission cathode includes a first electron-emitting structure having a first cathode electrode (3), a first gate electrode (5), a first insulating layer (4) separating the first cathode electrode (3) from the first gate electrode (5), and at least one first emitter tip (9) disposed in a hole formed in the first gate electrode (5) and the first insulating layer (4) to expose a portion of the first cathode electrode (3); and a second electron-emitting structure surrounding and insulated from the first electron-emitting structure wherein the second electron-emitting structure has a second cathode electrode (6), a second gate electrode (8), a second insulating layer (7) separating the second cathode electrode (6) from the second gate electrode (8), and at least one second emitter tip (10) disposed in a hole formed in the second gate electrode (8) and the second insulating layer (7) to expose a portion of the second cathode electrode (6).

Abstract: An electroluminescent light source has a core member and a pair of transparent band structures between which the core member is sandwiched and which in an assembled state form a transparent sheath. The core is formed by a plurality of elongated electrodes spaced from each other and interconnected by means of connecting bodies of a dielectric material. Spaces between the electrodes are filled with an electroluminescent material which is applied in the form of a film onto the connecting bodies. The entire system of electrodes is placed between a pair of electroconductive buses to which the electrodes are connected electrically and which support the system of electrodes through dielectric separating blocks. In order to provide dynamic light effects (e. g., "traveling light") the electrodes may be combined into separate isolated groups arranged lengthwise or widthwise with electrical connection of each group to a respective electroconductive bus via a switching device.

Abstract: An arc tube comprises a light transmissive body containing an arc generating and sustaining medium and has a press seal formed at one end of said body. The press seal comprises a planar portion separating opposed edges. A first foil is sealed in the planar portion. A lead-in conductor is attached to the foil and extends outside of the body and an electrode is also attached to the foil and extends inside the body. A first cavity is formed on a first of the edges and a second cavity is formed on a second of the edges. A fill is provided in each of the cavities for supporting emission of ultraviolet radiation; and a second foil sealed in the planar portion is attached to the first foil, said second foil having a first end terminating in the first cavity and a second end terminating in the second cavity. A ground plane is provided adjacent the cavities.

Abstract: An electrodeless fluorescent lamp having an envelope with an improved shape. The invented shape is shorter and the light-trapping area near the neck is substantially reduced or eliminated. The ratio of the operational width to the operational height of the envelope is preferably at least 1.5 and the reflector face angle is preferably less than 40.degree..

Abstract: An electron emitter (2) has a semiconductor substrate (20) doped with an n-type region (21). A diamond layer (24) is doped by ion implantation with a p-type dopant to form a graded dopant profile region (27) that increases away from the upper surface of the diamond layer (24) and a thin insulating region (28) separating the p-type region (27) from the n-type region (21). The emitter (2) has a first electrical contact (23) on a lower surface of the substrate (20) and a second electrical contact (25) on the upper surface of the diamond layer (24) such that a voltage can be applied across the emitter (2) to cause tunneling of electrons from the n-type region (21) through the insulating region (28) into the p-type region (27), causing emission of electrons from an exposed surface (29).

Abstract: An automotive lamp bulb is provided that is easy to assemble. A glass bulb has a tip with a short projection at its upper end. A common lead wire is secured in a neck portion of the glass bulb with the aid of a bead. The bead makes it possible to shorten the upper end of the glass bulb. The use of the bead also makes it easier to align the common lead wire with the neck portion. Because the bead is interposed therebetween, the common lead wire is allowed to slide in relation to the glass bulb, thus making it possible to use inexpensive hard glass. Consequently, an inexpensive and compact automotive lamp bulb can be easily manufactured.

Abstract: An organic EL element includes a light-permeable anode (2), an organic emitting layer (3), a cathode (5), and a light permeable substrate(1), wherein the organic EL element emits light at a predetermined region upon application of a current between the anode (2) and the cathode (5). The element further includes an electron injection layer (4) formed between the emitting layer (3) and the cathode (5) and having a pattern corresponding to the predetermined region to be displayed. Alternatively, the element further includes an electron obstruction layer (12) formed between the emitting layer (11) and the cathode (13) and having a pattern to restrict emission corresponding to the predetermined region not to be displayed. Alternatively, the element further includes a hole injection layer (18) formed between the anode (2) and the emitting layer (19) having a pattern corresponding to the predetermined region to be displayed.

Abstract: A deflection yoke is formed with a saddle shaped horizontal deflection coil (85), a saddle shaped vertical deflection coil (86) located outside the horizontal deflection coil (85), and a ferrite core (87) located outside the vertical deflection coil (86). The screen side flange portion (82) of the horizontal deflection coil (85) has a gap (83) therethrough in the upper and lower direction. The screen side flange portion (82) is an arch-shaped portion provided at a screen side end of the horizontal deflection coil (85).

Abstract: An electron gun for a color cathode ray tube includes a cathode, a triode portion having control and accelerating electrodes, a pre-focus lens formed by a first accelerating/focusing electrode, a second accelerating/focusing electrode, and a third accelerating/focusing electrode, and a main lens formed by the third accelerating/focusing electrode and a fourth accelerating/focusing electrode, wherein outer lens elements of the pre-focus lens and the main lens are inclined so as to prevent formation of halos.

Abstract: An electrode assembly having a structure which minimizes stress cracks within its outer housing is disclosed. The outer housing is comprised of a ceramic tube having a bore therethrough which is coated with an epoxy material. An insulated electrical conductor with the wires contained therein in an exposed condition adjacent the end thereof is received in one end of the tube and is slidably advanced within the bore to the approximate midpoint of the tube. An electrode member is received in the opposite end of the tube and is slidably advanced within the bore so that its end contacts the exposed wires of the electrical conductor causing the ends of the wires to flare outwardly and grippingly engage the surface defining the bore in the tube. Subsequent heating of the electrode assembly causes the epoxy within the bore of the tube to bind the tube to the electrode member, the exposed wires and the insulated portion of the electrical conductor resulting in a solid, unitary construction for the electrode assembly.

Abstract: In an in-line color picture tube, the length L of the focussing electrode constituting the main lens of the electron gun is at least two times of the diameter D of the main lens and the focussing electrode consists of a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The electron gun has a correction electrode for forming a quadrupole lens in at least one of the opposing ends of the first electrode and the second electrode and the opposing ends of the second electrode and the third electrode and a voltage which varies in synchronization with the deflection current is applied to the first electrode and the third electrode, respectively.

Abstract: In the electron multiplier assembly 27, a dynode unit 10 is constructed from a plurality of dynodes 9 laminated one on another. Each dynode 9 is formed with multichannels 12 which are separated from one another by channel-separating portions 14. A focusing electrode plate 16 is formed with multichannels 18 which are separated from one another by channel-separating electrodes 20 which are located in correspondence with the channel-separating portions 14 of the first stage dynode 9a. A plurality of anodes 7 are provided for receiving electrons multiplied at the dynode unit 10 in their corresponding channels 18. Each channel-separating electrode 20 is formed with an opening 21, at a position confronting the channel-separating portion 14 of the first stage dynode 9a, for transmitting electrons therethrough.

Abstract: A conductive pin (4) for an illumination lamp is made of CuNi-alloy including by weight, 10-30% Ni and 70-90% Cu.

Abstract: A glass bulb for a cathode ray tube in which a compressive stress is formed in a surface of a panel portion by physically strengthening; the maximum wall thickness t.sub.F of a face portion 7 on at least one axis of a long axis and a short axis of the face portion and the maximum wall thickness t.sub.R of a blend R portion satisfy 1.0.ltoreq.t.sub.R /t.sub.F .ltoreq.1.4; and the absolute value of a compressive stress value by physically strengthening in an area where a tensile vacuum stress is distributed after the assembling of the cathode ray tube is 7-30 MPa, whereby there is a small possibility of implosion of the glass bulb even when the wall thickness of the panel portion is made thin in comparison with a conventional glass bulb.

Abstract: An automobile dashboard display device including a panel that includes indicator numerals and letters that are printed with an acrylic resin bound phosphor pigment wherein the display is illuminated with ultraviolet light.

Abstract: An electron-emitting device contains an electron focusing system (37 or 37A) formed with a base focusing structure (38 or 38A), a focus coating (39 or 39A), and an access conductor (106 or 116). The focus coating overlies the base focusing structure and extends into a focus opening (40). The access conductor is electrically coupled to the lower surface of the focus coating. A potential for controlling the focusing of electrons that travel through the focus opening is provided to the focus coating via the access conductor. The focus coating is typically formed by an angled deposition technique.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electron tube which stabilizes the orbits of electrons accelerated and focused by an electron lens and has a structure for effectively suppressing noise generated due to discharge. This electron tube has, at two ends of an insulating container, a cathode electrode and an anode electrode which constitute the electron lens. Particularly, in the electron tube, one end of the cathode electrode and a photocathode are supported by a conductive member arranged at one end of the insulating container, and the cathode electrode is electrically connected to the photocathode. The cathode electrode partially extends to a stem along the inner wall of the insulating container and is tapered toward the stem so that the distal end portion of the cathode electrode is separated from the inner wall of the insulating container.

Abstract: An electron source having a cathode and a permanent magnet having perforated channels extending between opposite poles of the magnet. Each channel forms electrons received from the cathode into an electron beam for guidance towards a target. The electron source has applications in a wide range of technologies, including display technology and printer technology.

Abstract: A conductive refractory compound coating for electrodes is sputter resistant, very resistant to oxidation, and easy to apply by way of electrophoresis or screen printing. This structure is further enhanced by the presence of surface particles of electrically nonconductive ceramic material. When the cathode electrode is energized, electrically nonconductive material is penetrated by the electric field, which attracts secondary electrons out of the cathode electrode, thereby increasing the cathode's efficiency as an emitter of secondary electrons. More specifically, cathode electrodes are used in a plasma addressing structure. The coating is formed by approximately 5 nm particles, each comprised of a fused matrix of conductive and nonconductive particles co-deposited with frit particles by either electrophoresis or "silk" screening. The coating is subsequently baked to fuse the frit and bond the electrophoretically deposited particles to the electrodes.