Abstract: A lamp is provided. The lamp includes a transparent envelope for emitting light, and an RFID tag coupled to a portion of the transparent envelope.

Abstract: A lamp is provided. The lamp includes a transparent envelope for emitting light, and an RFID tag coupled to a portion of the transparent envelope.

Abstract: The present invention is a microwave excited electrodeless bulb and a process of generating ultraviolet light with a microwave excited electrodeless bulb. A process of generating ultraviolet light with a microwave excited electrodeless bulb in accordance with the invention includes providing an electrodeless bulb (19) with an envelope (32) containing an ultraviolet emissive material which emits ultraviolet light in response to microwave excitation. The envelope is filled with an ultraviolet emissive material. The envelope has a major internal dimension (30) between ⅓ and ½&lgr; to which a strong field of the microwave excitation is coupled during emission of ultraviolet light with &lgr; being the free space wavelength of the microwave excitation which varies between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. The strong field is produced by a microwave source having a steady state rated output power of no greater than 0.85 kW. The bulb is rotated at a rotational velocity of at least 20 revolutions per minute.

Abstract: A compact, electrodeless, microwave-powered lamp (e.g., ultraviolet light emitting lamp) is provided, as well as methods of using this lamp. The lamp includes a microwave generator, waveguide and RF cavity. The RF slot between the waveguide and RF cavity, for introducing microwaves from the waveguide into the RF cavity, extends through an end member forming the RF cavity rather than through the elliptical-shaped reflector; and the RF slot is aligned with the bulb. Cooling air for cooling the bulb passes through the RF slot, and preferably this cooling air passes by both the bulb and microwave generator for cooling both. The bulb is rotated during use. The compact size of the lamp facilitates its use in small devices, such as inkjet printers for office use to cure ultraviolet light curable inkjet inks, among other uses.

Abstract: A compact, electrodeless, microwave-powered lamp (e.g., ultraviolet light emitting lamp) is provided, as well as methods of using this lamp. The lamp includes a microwave generator, waveguide and RF cavity. The RF slot between the waveguide and RF cavity, for introducing microwaves from the waveguide into the RF cavity, extends through an end member forming the RF cavity rather than through the elliptical-shaped reflector; and the RF slot is aligned with the bulb. Cooling air for cooling the bulb passes through the RF slot, and preferably this cooling air passes by both the bulb and microwave generator for cooling both. The bulb is rotated during use. The compact size of the lamp facilitates its use in small devices, such as inkjet printers for office use to cure ultraviolet light curable inkjet inks, among other uses.

Abstract: An UV oven comprises a compact longitudinal elliptical reflector with first and second focal lines; a longitudinal small diameter bulb disposed along the first focal line that generates short wavelength UV radiation, IR radiation, visible radiation and heat to cure the coating on magnet wires or wire-like elements that are passed through the other focal line. The inside surface of the reflector is coated with material to enhance the reflectivity of the short wavelength UV, IR and visible radiation.

Abstract: A flywheel-rotor apparatus that transforms electrical power into mechanical power and mechanical power into electrical power through a unitary device is disclosed. The invention includes an inner portion and an outer portion which are made of an electrically conductive material, such as aluminum or an aluminum alloy, for example. An air channel or gap separates at least part of the inner from the outer portions and a stator is positioned radially inward from the inner portion. At least one electric current path in the inner portion enables electric charge flow when the stator magnetically interacts with the inner portion. A magnet for a magneto ignition system may also be included in the apparatus to produce current for distribution to the spark plugs.

Abstract: A stick game toy is provided having a curved catch stick having a handle at one end and a hook at the other end and a toss stick having a rod and a pair of guides located symmetrically about the center of the rod for balancing the toss stick between the two ends of the rod.

Abstract: A brushless exciter diode wheel system includes a diode wheel and an electrical connection apparatus that is coupled to the diode wheel. The electrical connection apparatus includes a fuse support block, a diode support block, and a connector for electrically connecting the fuse support block to the diode support block. This connector permits the system to carry at least about 2000 amps of current, which is far in excess of the current capacity of conventional systems of this configuration.