Abstract: An eccentric rotor having a high density member includes a rotor base having an air-core armature coil installation surface, a bearing holder provided at a center thereof, and an air-core armature coil position determination guide formed of a high density member including metal, having a specific gravity of 6 or more and arranged to be eccentric outside of the bearing holder, an air-core armature coil arranged at the air-core armature coil position determination guide, a printed wired commutator member installed to insulate a conductive portion having electric potential from the high density member, and an end connection pattern, in which ends of the air-core armature coil are connected, installed at the printed wired commutator member inside an outer circumference of rotation at a position not overlapping the air-core armature coil.

Abstract: An electric rotating machine having a stator including a stator core formed by a plurality of stator steel sheets, and stator coils mounted onto the stator core, a rotor having a rotation shaft, a frame for receiving the stator therein, and a pair of end brackets for holding the rotation shaft of the rotor via bearings rotatably. The pair of end brackets is fixed on opposite ends of the stator by through bolts inserted into through bolt holes formed therein and each of the end brackets has a plurality of two kinds of bolt holes. Each of the stator steel sheets has a substantially constant width in a radial direction over an entire periphery thereof so as to function as a magnetic circuit, and corner portions are formed with through bolt holes. The frame is a molded frame of resin having lighter specific gravity than a specific gravity of steel.

Abstract: An electrostatic actuator allows a movable electrode to move in response to the generation of electrostatic attraction between the movable electrode and the first stable electrode wall as well as between the movable electrode and the second stable electrode wall. An insulating solid piece is interposed between the first and second stable electrode walls so as to connect the first and second stable electrode walls to each other. The insulating solid piece serves to enhance the rigidity of the first and second stable electrode walls. A higher rigidity can be established in the first and second stable electrode walls of the electrostatic actuator even if the wall thickness of the first and second stable electrode walls is reduced. The reduced wall thickness of the first and second stable electrode walls enables arrangement of the first and second stable electrode walls as many as possible within a limited space.

Abstract: A piezoelectric/electrostrictive actuator in which a plurality of piezoelectric/electrostrictive elements each consisting of a piezoelectric/electrostrictive body and at least one pair of electrodes are formed on a thick ceramic substrate, said actuator being activated by the displacement of said piezoelectric/electrostrictive bodies, is provided. The piezoelectric/electrostrictive elements are joined to said ceramic substrate into respective unified bodies, and are two-dimensionally arranged independently of each other. The piezoelectric/electrostrictive actuator ensures providing a greater displacement with a lower voltage, a high responsive speed, and a greater generating force, as well as enhancing the mounting ability and the integration as well as a method for manufacturing such a actuator can be provided.

Abstract: A piezoelectric/electrostrictive device comprises a pair of mutually opposing thin plate sections, a movable section, and a fixation section for supporting the thin plate sections and the movable section. A piezoelectric/electrostrictive element is arranged on at least one thin plate section of the pair of thin plate sections. A hole is formed by the inner walls of the pair of thin plate sections, the movable section and the fixation section. A central portion of the movable section is cut off to form mutually opposing end surfaces in the movable section.

Abstract: A device for operating a tool has an ultrasound adapter with an capacitive electro-acoustic transducer (4) connected to an electrical ultrasonic frequency generator (8) for producing ultrasonic wave for a tool (2) driven by the device, wherein the capacitive electro-acoustic transducer (4) is connected with a secondary winding (5) and the ultrasonic frequency generator (8) is connected with a primary winding (7) of a transformer (6).

Abstract: In a flat panel display, a laser spacer array is created on the transparent substrate 10′ to maintain the two substrates at a pre-determined spacing in the finished panel. The spacers 20 are distributed between the two substrates, which are sealed using sealant 18 resulting in a cell gap with pre-determined spacing distance.

Abstract: Portable ultrasound tubular transducer, that generates cavitation in liquids, of the type that comprises at least one electromechanical transducer assembly, characterized in that at least one electromechanical transducer assembly is embedded inside a metallic pipe, and comprises one or more piezoelectric crystals which are power-fed from the exterior, and which are coupled to a first mass embedded at one end of said metallic pipe and to a second mass disposed in the interior of such metallic pipe and linked with said first mass, said portable tubular transducer being provided with a subjection medium.

Abstract: A wireless transceiver device is used to conduct a secure electronic sales transaction. In an embodiment, the wireless device is used to obtain a fingerprint of the individual wanting to make a purchase. The wireless device then transmits the fingerprint to a device coupled to a cash register, which sends the fingerprint to a third party verification service. The third party verification service uses the received fingerprint to verify the identity of the purchaser by matching the received fingerprint to fingerprint data stored in a database. The identity of the purchaser can then be sent to the cash register and to a credit service. The credit service uses the data from the third party verification service to approve sales information received from the cash register and to prevent the unauthorized use of a credit account.

Abstract: In a piezoelectric ceramic containing a bismuth layer compound containing Ca, Bi, Ti, and O, as a main component, the molar ratio of Ca to Bi to Ti in the bismuth layer compound, which is the main component, is represented by a:b:c and formulas 0.15≦a/c<0.25 and 3.5≦(2a+3b)/c≦3.88 are satisfied.

Abstract: The present invention is disclosed a piezoelectric transformer with multiple outputs for lighting a plurality of cold cathode fluorescent lamps at the same time by forming a plurality of output electrodes as one body and a stabilizer having the piezoelectric transformer with multiple output electrodes. The piezoelectric transformer includes a piezoelectric plate; an input electrode formed on an upper surface of the plate; a plurality of output electrodes having an identical band shape, arranged in equal distance in the longitudinal direction of the plate at an outer side of the input electrode, and connected electrically to one ends of the plurality of the cold cathode fluorescent lamps respectively; and a common electrode formed on a bottom surface of the plate, confronting to the input electrode, commonly connected to ground of the stabilizer and other ends of the plurality of the cold cathode fluorescent lamps.

Abstract: A motion sensing system utilizing piezoelectric laminates with predetermined surface electrode patterns disposed thereon utilizes a frequency selector to pass motion waves of predetermined frequencies and an electrical circuit for processing the electrical signals for transmission to an activating device for appropriate activation. In particular, the frequency selector is a low frequency bandpass filter for free-fall acceleration wave frequencies. By directing appropriate action, the present invention increases the applicability of the device upon which it is mounted (e.g., for military or other hostile environment use), decreases the possibility of damage, and lengthens its useful life.

Abstract: In piezoceramic multilayer actuators, the head region and the foot region consist of inactive, that is to say electrode-free, piezoceramic layers. Due to the arrangement of the metallic electrodes and the layers of the piezoceramic materials, the shrinkage of the piezoceramic material, in particular in the passive head region and foot region, is influenced during the sintering process and can cause the formation of cracks. Different expansion behaviour of the active and of the passive region during operation also lead to stresses which favour crack formation, in particular at the boundary between both regions.

Abstract: A desk unit incorporating a concealed pull-out keyboard well comprises a work surface and a concealed keyboard platform mounted under a work surface. The work surface can have an apron on the lower front surface that conceals the keyboard platform. A movable section of the work surface at a front edge thereof is movable in a path that extends downwardly and under the front edge of the keyboard tray and then rearwardly under the keyboard tray, where the movable section can be stored or removed from the desk unit. When the movable section is thus positioned, the keyboard can be used or extended for use. This desk construction can be employed in a corner mounted desk, wherein the keyboard tray is mounted at an angle under a corner in the desk, or the invention can be employed in a conventional desk having a work surface with a straight front edge.

Abstract: A safety cabinet is disclosed which includes an enclosure having a double-wall construciton and a pair of doors to selectively seal the enclosure. The safety cabinet includes a retaining system for retaining the doors in an open position and a closure system for automatically closing the doors. The safety cabinet also includes a latch system for selectively retaining the doors in a closed position to cover the enclosure. The latch system includes a paddle handle, first and second slide plates, a bullet slam latch, and first and second latch rod assemblies. The safety cabinet can be used to store, for example, flammable liquids, flammable waste, corrosives, pesticides, or combustible waste.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling access to a plurality of drawers, in one embodiment being tool dispensing apparatus (10) comprising a housing (12), a plurality of drawers (26) within the housing (12), each drawer for storing one or more tools, and a control system (14-22, 34-50) for controlling access to the drawers (26). Preferably, the apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of drawer trays (28) located in the housing (12) and on each of which one or more drawers (26) is located. The drawers are preferably divided into compartments and a control mechanism for providing access to appropriate compartments is disclosed in detail.

Abstract: A retainer for retaining interface card isolating pieces is disclosed. Especially, a retainer may retain a plurality of interface card isolating piece at one time. A press strip is installed on a positioning platform of a wire outlet of a computer casing. The press strip exactly presses interface isolating piece on the positioning platform. Two cam buttons are installed on the surface of the casing above the press strip. The cam buttons can be rotated and embedded into the cambered grooves at the top of the press strip so as to provide a pressure to the press strip. Therefore, by the press strip, all the interface cards can be fixed at one time. It is unnecessary to detach screws one by one. All the interface cards can be mounted or detached by fixing the press strip easily.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel cabinet cooler. The cabinet cooler has an open housing defined by a lower wall, a rear wall, opposite side walls, and a top wall. The lower wall has a plurality of wheels positioned on a bottom thereof so that the cabinet cooler can be easily moved. The lower wall also has a pair of slots therethrough having flexible seals therein such that a wheeled rack can be rolled into the opening of the housing. A door attached to one of the side walls can close the housing once the rack is wheeled into the housing. A plurality of fans pull air over dry ice cell(s) to cool the air within the housing and force the cooled air over the rack, which can hold a plurality of trays capable of holding food.

Abstract: The invention provides a structural reinforcement and method of use therefore. The structural reinforcement preferably includes a bracket and a reinforcement material attached to the bracket. The bracket may include flanges for assisting in attaching the reinforcement to a wall of an article of manufacture. Preferably, the reinforcement material is expandable to wet and bond to the wall of the article and is also curable to harden and strengthen the wall of the article.

Abstract: A mechanical joint for joining a pair of structural components. The mechanical joint includes a bracket having a pair of legs, and a recess formed in at least one of the structural components. The recess accommodates a first leg of the bracket, with the first leg of the bracket being thereby concealed by the structural components.

Abstract: A refrigerator door mounted on a main body for pivotal movement about a vertical axis at one side is opened by the foot of a user by a bracket on the door wherein the bracket is coupled to the door at a bottom corner of the door remote from the pivot axis and wherein the bracket provides an attachment plate bonded to the door edge and an abutment element which is arched outwardly and downwardly from the front face of the door such that the element can be engaged and pulled by the user's foot when the hands are otherwise engaged.

Abstract: A self closing slide is provided having a first slide member slidably coupled to a second slide member. A slot is provided on the first slide member that receives an actuator of a self closing mechanism coupled to the second slide member. The mechanism comprises a housing having a slot guiding the actuator. The actuator is spring coupled to the housing. The actuator engages a portion of the first slide member when received in the slot for closing the first slide member relative to the second slide member.

Abstract: A cathode ray tube device in which two deflection yokes and two electron guns are used, but in which only one shadow mask is used. Image uniformity is obtained by creating a partial overlap of the two images created by the two yokes.

Abstract: A tip portion of a center electrode 2 of a spark plug includes a tapered portion which is tapered such that the diameter reduces axially frontward. A convex portion 2k is formed at an axially intermediate position of the tapered portion so as to project radially outward with respect to an axis 30. The axially measured distance L2 between the vertex of the convex portion 2k (the convex vertex P) and the tip face ID of an insulator is set to less than 0.5 mm. A heat release acceleration metal portion 2m, which is made of Cu or an alloy that contains a predominant amount of Cu, is present at a position located a distance L3 of 1.5 mm as measured axially rearward from the convex vertex P in order to suppress spark erosion by lowering the temperature of the center electrode 2. The heat release acceleration metal portion 2m is formed such that an electrode base material 2n, which encloses the heat release acceleration metal portion 2m, has a wall thickness W of not less than 0.

Abstract: An improved support is provided for locating a lamp filament axially within a lamp sleeve. The illustrated support is a spiral coil that includes a small diameter center portion that makes contact with the filament. On either side of the filament-contacting portion, the coil opens up to larger diameters for contacting the inner wall of the quartz sleeve within which the filament is housed. The support thus appears H-shaped when viewed from the side. A lamp filament is also provided with expansion compensation sections at either end of a central section. The filament wire in the compensation sections is wound into coils having a greater diameter and also a greater spacing between windings, as compared to coil in the central section. The expansion compensation sections are preferably capable of compressing and thereby absorbing thermal expansion of the filament during operation, without shorting the filament across adjacent windings.

Abstract: A field emission display, having a cathode substrate with column lines thereon, a resistance layer covering the column lines, and gate rows crossing over the row lines. An insulation layer is located under the gate row lines to isolate the gate row lines. The resistance layer between the gate row lines is exposed. The insulation layer and the gate row lines have openings therein to expose the resistance layer. Micro-tips are formed on the exposed resistance layer in the openings. An anode substrate is located on the gate row lines and spaced with a vacuum space.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to enhance a converging property of an electron beam in an electron-emitting device in which a cathode electrode, an insulating layer, and a gate electrode are laminated and a through hole is formed by partially removing the gate electrode so as to obtain an exposed portion of the cathode electrode. In such an,electron-emitting device in which the cathode electrode, the insulating layer, and the gate electrode are laminated and the through hole is formed by partially removing the gate electrode so as to obtain the exposed portion of the cathode electrode, only a central region of the electron-emitting layer on the cathode electrode is connected to the cathode electrode. With this structure, it becomes possible to generate an electron beam only from the central region of the electron-emitting layer connected to the cathode electrode and to realize an electron-emitting device having a small beam diameter and a high-definition image-forming apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrode for an electron source, a method for producing the same, and an electronic tube using the same which provide a decreased thickness of an electron emitting source, and an improved current distribution percentage. The electronic tube comprises a substrate, an electron emitting source area formed on the substrate, and a shield area around the electron emitting area. The shield area is formed of a material that does not produce an electron emitting source, when the electron emitting source is produced by a dry method. As a result, if a space between an electron drawing electrode and the electrode for the electron source is narrow, the percentage of anode current increases in the total current, thereby improving the current distribution percentage.

Abstract: It is sought to provide a negative ion generator, which can suppress positive ion generation, permits ready control of the quantity of generated negative ions and permits its size and thickness reduction. The negative ion generator 1 is of electron emission type in which, for negative ion generation, electrons are emitted into air by impressing a negative high voltage on a stylus electric discharge electrode 6. A piezoelectric transformer 5 is used for amplifying a non-rectified drive voltage from a transformer drive circuit 9. As a result of rectification of the AC high voltage from the piezoelectric transformer 5, a negative high voltage is obtained, which is impressed on the stylus electric discharge electrode 6 for electron emission wherefrom, thereby generating negative ions in air.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminous element for a lamp. Said luminous element (10) is double helix-shaped with two connection parts (18, 20) situated at one end of said double helix. The diameter (D1, D2) of the double helix increases consistently in the direction of the two connection parts (18, 20) of the luminous element (10). The invention also relates to a lamp with a luminous element of this type, to a method for producing a luminous clement of this type and to a device for carrying out the production method.

Abstract: The invention provides a color cathode ray tube using a shadow mask capable of avoiding ruptures or cracks during press-working. The shadow mask has an apertured region having color selecting apertures, and an unapertured region which surrounds the apertured region. A skirt portion is bent from the unapertured region in the direction of the tube axis. The shadow mask has at least two inclined surfaces in a boundary portion between the unapertured region and the skirt portion.

Abstract: A color selection apparatus for a cathode ray tube. A mask frame having a pair of supporting members is disposed in parallel and spaced away from each other. A pair of elastic members is disposed between and coupled to the supporting members. A tensioned mask is coupled to the supporting members and is provided with a plurality of beam-passing apertures. A spring assembly includes a hook having a frame fixing part fixed on the mask frame and a spring fixing part and a spring fixed to the spring fixing part. The hook has a cut-away portion defined by cutting a portion of the frame fixing part. The cut-away portion forms a welding portion for welding the hook to the mask frame.

Abstract: A mask-frame assembly for a cathode ray tube includes a mask frame having a front portion and a side portion perpendicularly extending from the edge of the front portion and having notches, and a shadow mask having a front screen portion and a skirt portion welded to non-notched parts of the side portion of the mask frame. A portion of the skirt portion is not welded to the mask frame but exposed outside the mask frame so as to improve a thermal exchange.

Abstract: A color picture tube (10) has a tensioned mask (24) supported by a support frame (28) mounted within the tube. The mask has a significantly lower coefficient of thermal expansion than the frame. Intermediate members (48) are located between the mask and the frame. The intermediate members are of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to that of the mask. The frame has elongated tabs (46) extending therefrom. Each of the tabs is attached at one end thereof to the remaining portion of the frame. The distal ends of the tabs are welded to the intermediate members.

Abstract: In the structure of the present invention, there can be provided a cathode ray tube in which deviation in the trajectory of the electron beams by the leakage magnetic field from the mask frame (1) is decreased by using a polygonal mask frame (1) in which the relative magnetic permeability of longer side members (31) out of two side members adjacent to each other at the joint portion of the mask frame (1) is the same as or larger than the relative magnetic permeability of the other side members (21). Thus, the significance of the present invention in industrial terms is large.

Abstract: A panel for a color cathode ray tube includes an opening portion provided with a seal end surface to which a funnel is sealed through a frit glass The seal end surface of the opening portion is a rough surface comprising a large number of streak-shape ridges and troughs in which minute recesses and protrusions range in a circumference direction of the seal end surface.

Abstract: A conductive material for use in interior coating of a cathode ray tube (CRT), which includes an aqueous dispersion medium containing potassium silicate and a dispersing agent; and graphite particles. The potassium silicate of the aqueous dispersion medium has a silicon dioxide (SiO2) to potassium oxide (K2O) mole ratio in the range of 4.5:1 to 6:1, and is prepared by adding hydrosilica gel to a potassium silicate aqueous solution having a SiO2 to K2O mole ratio less than 4.5:1. When the conductive material, which uses potassium silicate dispersed in an aqueous dispersion medium with a SiO2:K2O mole ratio in the range of 4.5:1 to 6:1, as a binder, is applied to form a conductive layer on the funnel of a CRT, adhesiveness of the conductive layer markedly increases. Use of the potassium silicate as a binder decreases the amount of gas released during a hot-evacuation process, and thus shortens evacuation time.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display includes an array of OLED pixels that generate heat and an array of thermally conductive elements positioned between the OLED pixels and a thermally conductive back panel. In one embodiment of the invention, the thermally conductive elements may be solder joints deposited over cathode contacts and anode contacts at each OLED pixel. The solder joints provide a path of low thermal resistance from the OLED pixels to the back panel. Also, the solder joints may serve as an array of electrical connections from back panel interconnects to the cathode lines and anode lines.

Abstract: Field emitter display (FED) assemblies and methods of forming field emitter display (FED) assemblies are described. In one embodiment, a substrate is provided having a column line formed and supported thereby. A plurality of field emitter tip regions are formed and disposed in operable proximity to the column line. At least some of the regions define different pixels of the display. A continuous resistor is interposed between the column line and at least two different pixels. In another embodiment, a column line is formed and supported by a substrate. A plurality of field emitter tip regions are formed and disposed in operable proximity to the column line. The regions define different pixels of the display. A single current-limiting resistor is operably coupled with the column line and at least two different pixels. In yet another embodiment, a series of column lines are formed over a substrate.

Abstract: A display device has an array formed on a substrate including a cathode wiring line layer, a gate wiring line layer and an insulating layer for electrically insulating the cathode wiring line layer and the gate wiring line layer from each other. Holes are formed at the crossing portion between the cathode wiring line layer and the gate wiring line layer so as to penetrate through the insulating layer, and resistive layer and an emitter layer are provided in the holes. The resistive layer has such a structure that conductive fine particles are dispersed in a base material of insulating fine particles, and the emitter layer is formed of a fine particle material. The insulating layer between the cathode electrode lines and the gate electrodes is formed of a silicon oxide film containing fluorine.

Abstract: A process is provided for forming a conductive line between a conductor and a spacer formed on a substrate of a field emission display. In one embodiment, the process performs the steps of disposing a screen between the substrate and a distributing member, the screen having an opening which permits the extrusion a conductive material, and moving the distributing member relative to the screen to extrude the conductive material through the opening and form a conductive line connecting the conductor and the spacer, wherein the snap off distance is varied according as the distributing member moves along the substrate.

Abstract: Inert gas provided at a suitable level inside a hermetically sealed cathode-ray tube display, typically of the flat-panel type, enables the display's electron-emitting device (20) to be automatically cleaned during display operation subsequent to final display sealing. Upon being struck by electrons emitted by the electron-emitting device, atoms (68) of the inert gas ionize to produce positively charged ions (124) which travel backward to the electron-emitting device and dislodge overlying contaminant material (130 and 132). A getter (26) collects dislodged contaminant. A reservoir (28) provides inert gas to replace inert gas lost during the cleaning process.

Abstract: An organic electro-luminescence that is adapted to improve its characteristic by using materials being different from each other and corresponding to each function for a formation of data lines, gate lines and supply voltage lines. The organic electro-luminescence device includes a plurality of gate lines for receiving scanning signal; a plurality of data lines for receiving data signal; and a plurality of supply voltage lines arranged alternatively with the data lines, wherein at least one of the gate line, the data line and the supply voltage line is a wiring formed from a mental material having melting point. The organic electro-luminescence device allows metal materials of high melting points for forming the gate line, the data line and the supply voltage line to be different from each other. Accordingly, the organic electro-luminescence device reduces defects that can be generated at the wiring formation. As a results, the organic electro-luminescence device can be highly productive.

Abstract: An organic semiconductor diode comprises a hole transport layer which is arranged on an anode side and formed of an organic compound having a hole transport capability, and an electron transport layer which is arranged on a cathode side and formed of an organic compound having an electron transport capability. The hole transport layer and the electron transport layer are laminated one upon another. The organic semiconductor diode exhibits nonlinear current-voltage characteristics when a voltage is applied between the hole transport layer and the electron transport layer in contact with each other.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a pink light-emitting device with high brightness, which comprises a light-emitting diode as a luminescent element and a fluorescent body containing yttrium aluminum garnet fluorescent powders with formula of (Y3−x−yCexZy)Al5O12 or (Y3CexZy)Al5O12, wherein said light-emitting element emits a purple to blue light with a wavelength ranging from 400 nm to 450 nm, 0<x≦0.8, 0.5<y≦2.5, and Z is selected from a group consisting of rare earth metals other than cerium (Ce).

Abstract: In a streak apparatus including a streak tube 1 having a vacuum container 1a which has a photocathode 3 at its one end and an output surface 6 at its other end, an accelerating electrode 4 for accelerating photoelectrons, a deflecting electrode 5 formed of a pair of electrodes, and a plurality of focusing magnetic flux generators 12a and 12b for focusing the photoelectrons emitted from the photocathode 3, a deflecting voltage generation circuit 10, an acceleration voltage generation circuit 9, and drive power supplies 13a and 13b for supplying a current to the focusing magnetic flux generators, the plurality of focusing magnetic flux generators 12a and 12b form a main focusing electron lens for forming an electron image, formed on the photocathode 3, on the output surface, and a prefocus lens arranged between the photocathode and main focusing electron lens to focus the photoelectrons, emitted from the photocathode 3, toward the center of the main focusing electron lens.

Abstract: A cathode (5) for emitting photoelectrons or secondary electrons comprises a nickel electrode substrate (5c) with an aluminum layer (5b) deposited on it; an intermediate layer (5a) consisting of carbon nanotubes formed on the aluminum layer; and an alkaline metal layer (5d) formed on the intermediate layer (5a) and composed, for example, of particles of an alkali antimony compound that either emits photoelectrons in response to incident light or emits secondary electrons in response to incident electrons. The decrease in defect density of the particles reduces the probability of recombination of electron and hole remarkably, thus increasing quantum efficiency.

Abstract: In the polycrystal diamond thin film in accordance with the present invention, the average particle size is at least 1.5 &mgr;m and, in a Raman spectrum obtained by Raman spectroscopy, a peak intensity near a wave number of 1580 cm−1 has a ratio of 0.2 or less with respect to a peak intensity near a wave number of 1335 cm−1. The photocathode and electron tube in accordance with the present invention comprise the polycrystal diamond thin film as a light-absorbing layer.

Abstract: A composition of a getter and a field emission display (FED) using the same are disclosed which are capable of improving a degree of vacuum and a gas rejection capability by performing an activation process by using a getter that can lower an activation temperature. The composition of the getter comprises chrome and the field emission display contains the getter having chrome as a main component.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing the formation of leachable mercury in mercury arc vapor discharge lamps is provided which comprises providing in the lamp structure an effective amount of an antioxidant composition and an iron shield wherein the iron shield comprises a dose of elemental mercury.