Patents by Inventor Edward Eugene Hammer

Edward Eugene Hammer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Energy efficient fluorescent lamp having an improved starting assembly and preferred method for manufacturing
    Patent number: 7642719
    Abstract: A discharge lamp having a starting assembly is provided for use with existing high frequency electronic ballasts. The lamp comprises a light-transmissive envelope and has a discharge sustaining fill of an inert gas mixture of krypton and argon. The starting assembly comprises at least one conductive path attached to the outside or inside surface of the envelope or embedded in the envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Gary Robert Allen, William W. Beers, Matthew Pierce, Evan Karrs, Edward Eugene Hammer