Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising: a first electrically conductive layer; a second electrically conductive layer; a plurality of optics element s between the first electrically conductive layer and the second electrically conductive layer, wherein the plurality of optics elements are configured to influence a plurality of beams of charged particles; a third electrically conductive layer between the first electrically conductive layer and the second electrically conductive layer; and an electrically insulating layer physically connected to the optics elements, wherein the electrically insulating layer is configured to electrically insulate the optics elements from the first electrically conductive layer, and the second electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: Particle storing apparatus including only one electric field restraining charged particles, such as antiprotons, in an ultrahigh vacuum from striking a container surface for a half-life of at least 1 hour. Depending on implementation, restraining can be devoid of a magnetic field, and the container can be devoid of cryogenic cooling or need not include a dewar.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes first and second substrates with liquid crystal sandwiched therebetween. A first blue, a red, a green, and a second blue color filters are disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, and arranged in a first direction. First to third light blocking films are respectively disposed between the first blue and the red color filters, between the red and the green color filters, and between the green and the second blue color filters. A distance Lr between a first central line of a part of the first light blocking film and a second central line of a width the second light blocking film is larger than a distance Lg between the second central line and a third central line of a width of the third blocking film.

Abstract: A pixel structure including a flexible substrate, an active device, a pixel electrode, a capacitance electrode, a first insulation layer, a second insulation layer, and a padding layer is provided. The pixel electrode is electrically connected to the active device and has pixel electrode openings. The capacitance electrode is disposed overlapping the pixel electrode and has capacitance electrode openings corresponding to the pixel electrode openings. The first insulation layer is disposed between the pixel electrode and the flexible substrate. The second insulation layer is disposed between the pixel electrode and the capacitance electrode. The active device is disposed between the second insulation layer and the flexible substrate. The padding layer includes padding pillars and a padding pattern covering over the active device. The padding pillars are located in the pixel electrode openings respectively. The pixel electrode partially covers the padding pattern and exposes the padding pillars.

Abstract: A display panel and a method for inspecting thereof are provided. The display panel includes a first signal circuit, a second signal circuit and a plurality of first resistor. The first signal circuit includes a plurality of first signal lines which disposes in parallel along a first direction and electrically connects to one another. The second signal circuit includes a plurality of second signal lines disposing in parallel along the first direction, and the second signal lines and the first signal lines are alternately disposed in parallel. Each of second signal lines is connected to at least a first resistor. The interval between the first signal line and the second signal line is smaller than 60 ?m and the difference between the resistances of the first signal line and the second signal line is ranged form 300 ohm to 30000 ohm.

Abstract: An electrode for a discharge lamp (I) with a core (11) and a sheath (12), which surrounds at least regions of the core (11). The sheath (12) has, in the longitudinal direction (A), a continuous bore (121), which has a first diameter (d1) in a first subregion and a second diameter (d2) in a second subregion.

Abstract: Compact fluorescent lamp comprising a fluorescent lamp body (3), a cathode space (9) comprising a screened space (11) around an electrode (5) arranged inside the compact fluorescent lamp (1), and a power supply device (19) so arranged as to provide an electrical connection between the electrode (5) and a contact device (21) positioned next to the contact end (13) of the compact fluorescent lamp. The screened space (11) is formed by the electrode (5) enclosing the internal wall (7) of the fluorescent lamp body (3) and by a neighboring electrode (5) and beyond it a disc-shaped cathode screen (15) in a direction away from the contact end (13) containing a central opening (17).

Abstract: An “eggbeater” cathode comprising a transparent cathode including a plurality of longitudinally oriented cathode strips anchored at both ends between support discs and forming an open-walled hollow cylindrical structure. A cathode base is disposed substantially coaxially with a longitudinal axis of the transparent cathode and surrounded by the plurality of cathode strips, wherein the support discs secure the cathode strips to the cathode base and result in a cathode that is more robust in harsh operating environments compared with a simple transparent cathode.

Abstract: Shields for feedthrough pin insulators of a hot cathode ionization gauge are provided to increase the operational lifetime of the ionization gauge in harmful process environments. Various shield materials, designs, and configurations may be employed depending on the gauge design and other factors. In one embodiment, the shields may include apertures through which to insert feedthrough pins and spacers to provide an optimal distance between the shields and the feedthrough pin insulators before the shields are attached to the gauge. The shields may further include tabs used to attach the shields to components of the gauge, such as the gauge's feedthrough pins. Through use of example embodiments of the insulator shields, the life of the ionization gauge is extended by preventing gaseous products from a process in a vacuum chamber or material sputtered from the ionization gauge from depositing on the feedthrough pin insulators and causing electrical leakage from the gauge's electrodes.

Abstract: A spacer, disposed between first and second substrates of an electron emission display, includes a main body, a resistive layer arranged on a side surface of the main body, a secondary electron emission preventing layer arranged on the resistive layer, and a diffusion preventing layer arranged between the resistive layer and the secondary electron emission layer. The diffusion preventing layer prevents interdiffusion between the resistive layer and the secondary electron emission preventing layer.

Abstract: A holding device for fixing a lamp bulb comprises at least one clip element, the clip element, referred to as the main clip, having a peripheral flange as a supporting surface, which is adjoined at its inner rim by a peripheral side wall with a given height H, which is preferably cylindrically shaped, its free end forming a closing-off cover, the cover having a clearance which is adapted to the portion of the lamp bulb that is to be fixed.

Abstract: A spacer for an electron emission display and an electron emission display containing the spacer. The spacer includes an insulating member having a predetermined shape, and at least one inner electrode laterally inserted into the insulating member. A portion of the inner electrode is exposed to an outer side of the insulating member. The electron emission display includes: an electron emission substrate having an electron emission region containing an electron emission device thereon; an image-forming substrate having an image forming region adapted to light from electrons emitted by the electron emission device; and at least one spacer for spacing apart the electron emission substrate from the image-forming substrate. At least one inner electrode is inserted into the spacer, and at least a portion of the inner spacer is exposed to the exterior of the spacer.

Abstract: Shields for feedthrough pin insulators of a hot cathode ionization gauge are provided to increase the operational lifetime of the ionization gauge in harmful process environments. Various shield materials, designs, and configurations may be employed depending on the gauge design and other factors. In one embodiment, the shields may include apertures through which to insert feedthrough pins and spacers to provide an optimal distance between the shields and the feedthrough pin insulators before the shields are attached to the gauge. The shields may further include tabs used to attach the shields to components of the gauge, such as the gauge's feedthrough pins. Through use of example embodiments of the insulator shields, the life of the ionization gauge is extended by preventing gaseous products from a process in a vacuum chamber or material sputtered from the ionization gauge from depositing on the feedthrough pin insulators and causing electrical leakage from the gauge's electrodes.

Abstract: A charged particle apparatus, with multiple electrically conducting semispheric grid electrodes, the grid electrodes mounted in a dielectric mounting ring, with hidden areas or regions to maintain electrical isolation between the grid electrodes as sputter deposits form on the grid electrodes and mounting ring. The grid electrodes are mounted to the mounting ring with slots and fastening pins that allow sliding thermal expansion and contraction between the grid electrodes and mounting ring while substantially maintaining alignment of grid openings and spacing between the grid electrodes. Asymmetric fastening pins facilitate the sliding thermal expansion while restraining the grid electrodes. Electrical contactors supply and maintain electrical potentials of the grid electrodes with spring loaded sliding contacts, without substantially affecting the thermal characteristics of the grid electrodes.

Abstract: Fluorescent lamp (1) having a glass discharge vessel (2) in which a gas is present, which discharge vessel (2) is provided with a tubular end portion (3) having a longitudinal axis, which end portion (3) includes a glass stem (5), wherein an exhaust tube (6) extends axially outward from said stem (5) for supplying and/or discharging gases during the production of the lamp (1), wherein an electrode (8) extends axially inward through the stem (5) for maintaining a discharge in the discharge vessel (2), wherein the inwardly disposed end (10) of the electrode (16) is radially surrounded by a shield (15) for intercepting material emitted by the electrode (16), which shield (15) is mounted on an elongate support (16) which extends inward from the stem (5), and wherein said support (16) extends outward through the stem (5) into the exhaust tube (6).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasma display panel that is adaptive for improving color temperature. A plasma display panel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes barrier ribs partitioning off each of the discharge cells; and a light-shielding layer formed along the barrier ribs, the width of the light-shielding layer is different for different discharge cells.

Abstract: A metal vapor discharge lamp including an outer tube having a closed portion at a first end and a base at a second end; a discharge tube inside of which an electrode is provided, located in the outer tube; and a sleeve enveloping the discharge tube and located in the outer tube, wherein the sleeve includes an open portion on the closed portion side of the outer tube; the closed portion side of the outer tube is provided with a support for supporting an end of the closed portion side of the sleeve; the support comprises a column portion having a narrow plate shape or a narrow stick shape separated from the open portion of the closed portion side of the sleeve, and a sleeve holding portion provided at an end of the column portion and is in contact with the sleeve; and the support is connected to a feeding body connected to the electrode and led from the discharge tube toward the side of the closed portion, and the support also is connected to an electric power supply wire extending toward the side of the base.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp having a stem provided with first and second lead wires for energization of an electrode and an electrically-insulating member provided therein with a first hole and a second hole larger in cross-sectional area than said second lead wire. The first and second lead wires are inserted in the first and second holes of the electrically-insulating member, respectively, and an outer diameter of a glass envelope of the fluorescent lamp is not smaller than 13 mm and not larger than 29 mm.

Abstract: A high intensity discharge lamp (10) has an outer envelope (12) having a cup-shaped top (14), a hollow center section (16) and a bottom (18) all aligned along a longitudinal axis (20), the bottom (18) including a flare (22) having a pinch seal (24) with in-leads (26, 28) sealed therein. A mount structure (30) is positioned within the envelope, the mount structure including a frame (32) comprising a spaced-apart pair of side frames (34, 36) extending substantially the length of the envelope (12) and parallel to the longitudinal axis. The side frames (34,36) have middle portions (35,37) carrying an arc tube (38) and a surrounding shield (40), and the side frames further have an upper portion that frictionally engages the inside surface of the cup-shaped top (14), the upper portion comprising two ends (42, 44) extending in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis and having a space (50) therebetween.

Abstract: A ring or collar surrounding a semiconductor workpiece in a plasma chamber. According to one aspect, the ring has an elevated collar portion having an inner surface oriented at an obtuse angle to the plane of the workpiece, this angle preferably being 135°. This angular orientation causes ions bombarding the inner surface of the elevated collar to scatter in a direction more parallel to the plane of the workpiece, thereby reducing erosion of any dielectric shield at the perimeter of the workpiece, and ameliorating spatial non-uniformity in the plasma process due to any excess ion density near such perimeter. In a second aspect, the workpiece is surrounded by a dielectric shield, and the shield is covered by a non-dielectric ring which protects the dielectric shield from reaction with, or erosion by, the process gases.

Abstract: An electron gun also has a cathode for emitting electrons, a heater cap which contains a heater for applying the cathode with thermal energy for emitting electrons, a retainer for securing the cathode on the heater cap by clamping the peripheral edge of the cathode onto the heater cap, and a cylindrical Wehnelt supporter. The cylindrical Wehnelt supporter has a Wehnelt electrode for focusing an electron beam that is formed in such a shape that an average angle of the surface thereof with respect to an outermost shell of the electron beam matches a Pierce angle, and three or more heater cap supporters for securely supporting the heater cap at a position at which an electron emitting surface of the cathode and an opening formed through the wehnelt electrode satisfy a predetermined perveance.

Abstract: A mount for a fluorescent lamp that comprises a glass base with spaced-apart lead-in wires extending from therefrom. A longitudinal electrode coil containing an emitter material is mounted upon and extends between the lead-in wires. A coating of zinc oxide is provided on the ends of the electrode coil and upon the lead-in wires at least in the area where the electrode coil is mounted.

Abstract: A series of long slats, preferably parallel and spaced apart uniformly, extend from a base plate to form a series of cavities between the slats for trapping high energy ions in the exit plume of an ion accelerator. The plume shield is designed to minimize escape of ions and sputtered atoms from the shield. The effectiveness of the shield in trapping and retarding ions and sputtered atoms can be accomplished by biasing the potential of the shield with respect to an adjacent structure and by inducing a magnetic field parallel to a target area of the shield, which can limit electron current to the target area.

Abstract: The discharge vessel encloses a discharge space provided with a filling of mercury and a rare gas in a gastight manner. Each end portion (12a) of the lamp supports an electrode (20a) arranged in the discharge space. An electrode shield (22a) encompasses at least one of the electrodes (20a) and has a substantially spiral-shaped cross-section. Preferably, the electrode shield (22a) is made from a ceramic material and is covered with a material which reacts with or forms an alloy with alkaline earth metals released by the electrode (20a).

Abstract: Fluorescent lamp (1) comprising a glass discharge vessel (2) in which a gas is present, which discharge vessel (2) is provided with a tubular end portion (3) having a longitudinal axis, which end portion (3) includes a glass stem (5), wherein an exhaust tube (6) extends axially outward from said stem (5) for supplying and/or discharging gases during the production of the lamp (1), wherein an electrode (8) extends axially inward through the stem (5) for maintaining a discharge in the discharge vessel (2), wherein the inwardly disposed end (10) of the electrode (16) is radially surrounded by a shield (15) for intercepting material emitted by the electrode (16), which shield (15) is mounted on an elongate support (16) which extends inward from the stem (5), and wherein said support (16) extends outward through the stem (5) into the exhaust tube (6).

Abstract: An electron optical system of this invention includes, e.g., an upper electrode having a plurality of apertures, a plurality of middle electrodes having a plurality of aligned apertures, a lower electrode having a plurality of apertures, and a shield interposed between adjacent middle electrodes.

Abstract: To prevent rotation of a generally flat, or planar, grid having three inline beam passing apertures, where the two outer apertures are asymmetric in shape, during assembly of a multi-beam electron gun for use in a color cathode ray tube (CRT), an electron gun alignment jig having three inline generally cylindrical mandrels in combination with a generally flat spacer plate is used. Each of the three mandrels is inserted in a respective grid aperture and the grid is placed in contact with the flat spacer plate. The flat spacer plate includes a recessed portion with an alignment slot. The grid includes a lateral alignment tab adapted for insertion in the spacer plate's matching alignment slot in a tight-fitting manner. With the alignment tab inserted in the alignment slot, the three inline apertures are in precise alignment in the alignment jig and grid rotation is prevented to facilitate electron gun assembly.

Abstract: A halogen lamp includes a bowl-shaped lamp housing, a light source, a reflector which has the light source mounted thereon and which is disposed on the lamp housing, and a heat insulating washer which is made of a heat insulating elastic material. The heat insulating washer is interposed between an upper end rim of the lamp housing and an upper end rim of the reflector in such a manner that the washer contacts the lamp housing and the reflector and that the lamp housing is spaced apart from the reflector, thereby minimizing heat transfer from the reflector to the lamp housing.

Abstract: An improved compact, white color and pulse operated high pressure sodium vapor arc discharge lamp employing a radiation sensitive getter RF flashed onto the inner surface of the outer lamp envelope has a ceramic radiation shield interposed between the arc tube and getter.

Abstract: Ion implantation equipment is modified so as to provide filament reflectors to a filament inside of an arc chamber, and to remove the electrical insulators for the filament outside of the arc chamber and providing a means of shielding, thereby reducing the formation of a conductive layer on said insulators and greatly extending the lifetime and reducing downtime of the equipment. The efficiency of the equipment is further enhanced by means of an interchangeable liner for the arc chamber that increases the wall temperature of the arc chamber and thus the electron temperature. The use of tungsten parts inside the arc chamber, obtained either by making the arc chamber itself or portions thereof of tungsten, particularly the front plate having the exit aperture for the ion beam, or by inserting a removable tungsten liner therein, decreases contamination of the ion beam. Serviceability of the arc chamber is improved by means of a unitary clamp that separately grips both the filament and filament reflectors.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus capable of widening a distance of a narrow gap formed along peripheral portions of the opposed electrodes without deterioration of the efficiency. In the apparatus, two electrodes are provided in parallel to each other within a vacuum processing chamber, and a surface of a wafer supported by either one of these electrodes is processed by reactive gas plasma produced between the electrodes by applying high frequency power to one of the electrodes, a narrow gap portion whose gap distance is narrower than that of an opposite space sandwiched between central portions of the two electrodes is formed along peripheral portions of the two electrodes, an ground shield made of conductive material is provided via an insulating member so as to cover the outer side surface of one electrode, the ground shield covers an outer surface of the electrode, and an annular extension portion which extends into the narrow gap portion is provided inside an edge portion of the ground shield.

Abstract: In a cathode ray tube (CRT) having a glass envelope with a neck portion, a funnel portion and a display screen, or front panel, an electron gun disposed in the CRT's neck portion has a plurality of aligned electrodes, including a charged shield cup. The shield cup includes a plurality of contact springs disposed about the outer periphery thereof and engaging a conductive layer on the inner surface of the CRT's neck portion for supporting the electron gun and charging the shield cup to an electron accelerating, or anode, voltage. Also disposed on the outer periphery of the shield cup and engaging the inner conductive layer is a getter support member.

Abstract: In an electrode assembly, an electrode holder has a forward end thereof affixed coaxially to an electrode tip. An attachment member is affixed to the holder rearwardly of the electrode. A retaining assembly includes an outer cup component, an inner cup component and a magnet therein. An electrical lead is connected to the inner cup component. The electrode assembly fits coaxially into the retaining assembly with the attachment member adjacent to and retained by the magnet. The electrode holder is seated in electrical contact with the inner cup component. The holder, cup components and attachment member are magnetically permeable, and separated in each assembly by insulators, so as to effect an outer magnetic shielding loop and an inner magnetic shielding loop.

Abstract: The high-pressure gas discharge lamp has within an outer envelope a discharge vessel and current supply conductors, which are connected via current lead-through conductors to electrodes within the discharge vessel. The current supply conductor is enveloped in part by an insulator. The lamp is resistant to shocks due to the fact that the insulator is laterally fixed to the outer envelope.

Abstract: In order to compensate for the influence of magnetic fields on charged-particle beams, in particular in imaging devices provision is made for a coil constituted by a support plate of substantially constant thickness and by patterns deposited on the support in such a manner as to ensure that the absorption of electromagnetic energy is constant over the entire surface of the coil within a predetermined pass-band.In a first embodiment, the patterns are transparent to the electromagnetic energy of a desired frequency band. In a second embodiment, complementary patterns are employed in order to obtain constant absorption over the entire surface of the coil.

Abstract: A conductive link maintains the electrode of a fluorescent lamp and a conductive electrode guard at the same electrical potential to reduce lamp power dissipation. The conductive link is a bimetal strip arranged for electrically connecting an electrode lead-in with the electrode guard or electrode guard support upon heating by the discharge arc during lamp operation.

Abstract: A conductive link maintains the electrode of a fluorescent lamp and a conductive electrode guard at the same electrical potential to reduce lamp power dissipation. The conductive link may be a fuse wire to protect the lamp ballast from excessive current upon electrode failure and shorting to the electrode guard.

Abstract: A particle shielding element of a shape memory metal is installed between an electroconductive layer on the inner peripheral surface of a neck glass tube of a cathode-ray tube and a shield cup of an electron gun therein to close a gap between the neck glass tube and the shield cup for thereby guarding the electronic gun against invasion of particles, Before the particle shielding element is inserted into the neck glass tube, the element is deformed to reduce its outer diameter so that the element can be inserted into the neck glass tube without scratching the electroconductive layer. After the element has been installed in Position in the neck glass tube, the temperature therein is adjusted to cause the element to recovery to its initial shape into dust sealing engagement with the electroconductive layer.

Abstract: A very high resolution cathode-ray tube is provided with a combination cylindrical high voltage electrode and particle trap disk that is supported by a multiplicity of spring fingers from the interior wall of the cathode-ray tube neck. One set of the spring fingers contacts the high voltage coating on the interior of the cathode-ray tube envelope. The particle trap portion is provided with an aperture smaller than the adjacent circumferential edge of the lower voltage electron lens electrode in the adjacent electron gun structure, while the higher voltage electron portion is larger in diameter than the lower voltage electrode of the electron gun structure and overlaps the lower voltage electrode. A ring getter device is supported from the higher voltage electrode.

Abstract: A screening structure for a cathode ray tube display includes at least a cathode ray tube pin socket, a cathode ray tube input pin and a video amplifier section joined as one body and enveloped with a first screening member which has high conducting characteristics, and a cathode ray tube cathode section enveloped with a second screening member which has high conducting characteristics, the first and second screening members being connected as one body in order that they may be maintained at the same high frequency potential. The screening members are joined to the standard potential part of the cathode ray tube display by a cable having a low high-frequency impedance.

Abstract: A hollow cathode electrode, particularly useful in fluorescent lamps, comprises an outer metal sleeve, an inner metal sleeve disposed within the outer sleeve and an emissive mix disposed on the inner sleeve. In one embodiment, the inner sleeve is a folded cylinder having a square cross section disposed within a circular cylinder. The object of the present invention is to prevent heat loss from the inner sleeve and to minimize sputtering. The electrode of the present invention may also include a third exterior sleeve surrounding but not contacting the interior sleeve or sleeves.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compact fluorescent lamp having a chassis member consisting of a cylindrical part and a holder member, a screw base screwed to the cylindrical part, a base member attached to the cylindrical part, a winding envelope formed by bending a straight tube twice into U-shapes, a ballast mounted to the holder member of the chassis member and a globe member attached to the base member.

Abstract: A compact fluorescent lamp having a chassis member, a screw base screwed to the chassis member, a base member secured to the chassis member, a winding envelope having bent part and both ends oriented to the same direction, a ballast surrounded by the winding envelope and a globe member attached to the base member. The ballast is disposed between the bent part and the ends of the winding envelope so as to provide the winding envelope with a desirable coolest wall temperature.

Abstract: A photomultiplier assembly includes a tubular member of high magnetic permeability and a photomultiplier tube disposed within the tubular member. The photomultiplier tube has an encapsulated voltage distribution network attached thereto. A universal member extends longitudinally along at least a portion of the photomultiplier tube and provides a slip-fit between the photomultiplier tube and the tubular member so as to space the photomultiplier tube from the tubular member. The universal member has a retaining shoulder which projects radially inwardly between the photomultiplier tube and the voltage distribution network. A plurality of locking members are affixed between the universal member and the tubular member.

Abstract: In an overvoltage arrester composed of two electrodes spaced apart to define a gas spark gap presenting an arc discharge region, and a spacer member of insulating material interposed between the electrodes and forming with the electrodes the walls of a chamber communicating with the arc discharge region, elements are disposed in the chamber to establish therein a labyrinth gas flow path between the arc discharge region and the spacer member.

Abstract: The X-ray apparatus of the present invention comprises a metal cylindrical wall member having a longitudinal axis and opposite open ends. A pair of end members is positioned within the open ends of the wall member, at least one of the end members being an annular ceramic member having a central aperture therein and being sealed at its outer periphery to the wall member. An anode and a cathode are located within the wall member and high voltage leads are connected to the anode and cathode, at least one of these leads passing through the aperture in the ceramic member in a vacuum-tight manner to form a vacuum-tight envelope comprising the wall and end members. At least one connecting member is releasably attached to an end of the wall member adjacent the annular ceramic member thereby providing an axial releasable electrical connection with a high voltage lead.

Abstract: An image-forming device, comprising an image intensifier tube, includes a magnetic shielding grid comprising a ferromagnetic material, which is arranged near the entrance screen of the image intensifier tube for the purpose of shielding against disturbing magnetic fields. Due to the use of partly radiation absorbing material and partly ferromagnetic material this shielding grid can replace, a stray radiation grid already present in the device, or can be added as a grid with radiation transmitting material and ferromagnetic material without the image formation being disturbed in any way.

Abstract: A filament shield for pressed glass reflector lamps is disclosed which comprises an iron base having an aluminum coating thereon heated to produce an FeAl.sub.3 outer layer having a dark, matte finish.

Abstract: A cathode support assembly includes an apertured ceramic member, an apertured spring washer, and a dual diameter eyelet having an outwardly crimped portion and a peened end portion exerting a force on the ceramic member and spring washer therebetween. In the fabrication process, the ceramic member and spring washer are telescoped over the eyelet and into contact with the crimped portion and the end of the eyelet is peened into contact therewith to exert a force thereon.

Abstract: The two legs of a headlamp filament are welded to a headlamp filament shield to form a subassembly intermediate in the manufacturing process. The rigid nature of the filament/shield subassembly thereupon allows handling during assembly without displacing the filament from its precise location with respect to the shield as required by modern automotive headlamps. The filament/shield subassembly is welded to support pins in its final location in the lamp. A portion of the filament shield, orginally providing an electrical short circuit across the filament is trimmed away after welding to the support pins to make the lamp operational.