Abstract: A lamp including a first group of solid state light emitters that produce a general illumination light mode. The general illumination light mode is provided by a first range of light wavelengths emitted by the first group of solid state light emitters having a correlated color temperature ranging from 2700K to 6500K. The lamp also includes a second group of solid state light emitters that emit a second range of light wavelengths that are not visible to insects in a substantially insect free illumination light mode. The second range of light wavelengths have a spectral power ratio of wavelengths of less than substantially 550 nm to a total spectra of less than 700 nm, that is equal to 5.8% or less. The lamp further includes the ability to switch between the two modes of light.

Abstract: A solid-state circadian rhythm lamp and luminaire and related control techniques are disclosed. The lamp or luminaire may have: (1) a night/pre-sleep emissions mode in which it emits light having a correlated color temperature (CCT) of about 1,800-2,300 K, the spectral power ratio of blue light (400-495 nm) being such that it constitutes about 10% or less of the total light emitted; (2) a day/wakeup emissions mode in which it emits light having a CCT of about 5,000-8,000 K, the spectral power ratio of blue light being such that it constitutes about 30% or more of the total light emitted; and/or (3) a general lighting mode in which it produces a combined light output having a CCT of about 2,500-5,000 K. The driver may support emissions mode changing based on hysteresis relating to a lighting switch associated with the lamp or luminaire.

Abstract: A phosphor blend is described wherein the blend consists of a red-emitting rare earth phosphor, a green-emitting rare earth phosphor, and a blue-emitting rare earth phosphor wherein the 50% size of the phosphors is between about 12 to 15 ?m. The phosphor blend is incorporated into a fluorescent lamp having an increased efficacy. A dual layer coating may be used to provide an additional increase in efficacy.

Abstract: A solid-state horticultural lamp is disclosed. The lamp emits a spectrum of light including a first local emission peak between 400-500 nm and a first spectral power distribution (SPD) intensity and a second local emission peak between 500-600 nm and a second SPD intensity, wherein the second SPD intensity normalized to the first SPD intensity is between 0.15-0.35. The spectrum further includes a third local emission peak between 600-700 nm and a third SPD intensity, wherein the third SPD intensity normalized to the first spectral power distribution intensity is between 2.4-2.8. In some cases, a photosynthetic photon flux (PPF) of the light between 600-700 nm is between 3.5-4.5 times a PPF of the light between 400-500 nm, and a PPF of the light between 600-700 nm is between 3.8-4.2 times a PPF of the light between 400-500 nm.

Abstract: A light emitting element control circuit and power supply for a solid state lamp includes an electrical control circuit controller which enables the operation of a solid state lamp in three distinct modes, which allows the user significant flexibility in operation of the lamp. It enables the user to operate the lamp with a fixed emission spectrum but with intensity control (Mode I); or with discrete settings of blue only or red only or a fixed ratio of the two (Mode II); or an on-demand ratio of blue to red emission whereby the user can operate the lamp with any arbitrary ratio of blue to red for example to meet different spectral requirements of, for example, different phases of plant growth (Mode III).

Abstract: A solid-state circadian rhythm lamp and related control techniques are disclosed. The lamp may have a night/pre-sleep emissions mode in which it emits light having a correlated color temperature (CCT) of about 1,800-2,300 K, the spectral power ratio of blue light (400-495 nm) being such that it constitutes about 10% or less of the total light emitted. The lamp may have a day/wakeup emissions mode in which it emits light having a CCT of about 5,000-8,000 K, the spectral power ratio of blue light being such that it constitutes about 30% or more of the total light emitted. The lamp may have a general lighting mode in which it produces a combined light output having a CCT of about 2,500-5,000 K. The lamp driver may support emissions mode changing based on hysteresis relating to a lighting switch associated with a power socket hosting the lamp.

Abstract: A solid-state circadian rhythm lamp and related control techniques are disclosed. The lamp may have a night/pre-sleep emissions mode in which it emits light having a correlated color temperature (CCT) of about 1,800-2,300 K, the spectral power ratio of blue light (400-495 nm) being such that it constitutes about 10% or less of the total light emitted. The lamp may have a day/wakeup emissions mode in which it emits light having a CCT of about 5,000-8,000 K, the spectral power ratio of blue light being such that it constitutes about 30% or more of the total light emitted. The lamp may have a general lighting mode in which it produces a combined light output having a CCT of about 2,500-5,000 K. The lamp driver may support emissions mode changing based on hysteresis relating to a lighting switch associated with a power socket hosting the lamp.

Abstract: A solid state light source driver circuit, system and method are provided. The driver circuit includes a rectifier circuit, an energy storage element coupled thereto, a current bleeder circuit coupled thereto, and a switch. The rectifier circuit receives AC input and provides unregulated DC voltage. The switch closes to couple some of the unregulated DC voltage to the energy storage element, and opens to transfer energy to drive the light source. A power factor controller circuit provides an output signal to control the switch. The current bleeder circuit provides supply voltage to the power factor controller circuit within a range and maintains a current flow associated with the AC input that exceeds a predetermined threshold. A constant off-time controller circuit provides a switching frequency control signal to the power factor controller circuit. An EMI filter reduces generated EMI noise.

Abstract: A solid state light source driver circuit, system and method are provided. The driver circuit includes a rectifier circuit, an energy storage element coupled thereto, a current bleeder circuit coupled thereto, and a switch. The rectifier circuit receives AC input and provides unregulated DC voltage. The switch closes to couple some of the unregulated DC voltage to the energy storage element, and opens to transfer energy to drive the light source. A power factor controller circuit provides an output signal to control the switch. The current bleeder circuit provides supply voltage to the power factor controller circuit within a range and maintains a current flow associated with the AC input that exceeds a predetermined threshold. A constant off-time controller circuit provides a switching frequency control signal to the power factor controller circuit. An EMI filter reduces generated EMI noise.

Abstract: A phosphor blend is described wherein the blend consists of a red-emitting rare earth phosphor, a green-emitting rare earth phosphor, and a blue-emitting rare earth phosphor wherein the 50% size of the phosphors is between about 12 to 15 ?m. The phosphor blend is incorporated into a fluorescent lamp having an increased efficacy. A dual layer coating may be used to provide an additional increase in efficacy.

Abstract: An enhanced UV-emitting fluorescent lamp is described that provides a UV spectral emission for simultaneously tanning of the human skin and promotion of vitamin D production in the human body. The lamp contains a phosphor layer having a phosphor blend of three rare-earth-activated phosphors: SrB4O7:Eu, LaPO4:Ce and YPO4:Ce. Preferably, the phosphor blend comprises 25-27% SrB4O7:Eu, 23-26% LaPO4:Ce, and 47-52% YPO4:Ce by weight.

Abstract: An enhanced UV-emitting fluorescent lamp is described that provides a UV spectral emission for simultaneously tanning of the human skin and promotion of vitamin D production in the human body. The lamp contains a phosphor layer having a phosphor blend of three rare-earth-activated phosphors: SrB4O7:Eu, LaPO4:Ce and YPO4:Ce. Preferably, the phosphor blend comprises 25-27% SrB4O7:Eu, 23-26% LaPO4:Ce, and 47-52% YPO4:Ce by weight.

Abstract: A photo-therapeutic, electrodeless lamp comprises a closed-loop envelope containing an arc generating and sustaining medium. A phosphor coating on the interior of the envelope generates visible radiation in response to excitation from 254 nm radiation. The visible radiation has an energy output in the region of 500-800 nm of ?12,000 ?W/cm2.A reflector formed on a portion of the envelope leaves a window for the emission of the visible radiation and concentrates the power requirements. Means are formed with the lamp for supplying RF excitation to generate the 254 nm radiation. The lamp has an effective area that allows easy operator manipulation and good patient access.

Abstract: A photo-therapeutic, electrodeless lamp (10) comprising a closed-loop envelope (12) containing an arc generating and sustaining medium that includes mercury. A phosphor coating (14) is provided on the interior surface of the envelope (12). The phosphor coating is capable of generating a first radiation in response to excitation from 254 nm radiation and provides the first radiation having an energy output in the region of 335-430 nm. This wavelength region is most efficient for the treatment of morphea or scleroderma. The output radiated energy from the lamp in the 335-430 nm region is ?20,000 ?W/cm2. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the phosphor is SrB4O7:Eu, which has a spectral response with a peak between 366-368 nm with a bandwidth of about 18 nm.