Abstract: A fluorescent display device capable of forming a die bond layer into a desired and uniform thickness, resulting in minimizing adverse affection of thermal stress occurring during the manufacturing and accurately accomplishing wire bonding operation to lead to an improvement in its reliability. Also, a method for manufacturing the device. The fluorescent display device is so constructed that an insulating bank of a frame-like shape is provided between a die bonding pad and bonding pads and a die bond layer is arranged in a space defined at an inside of the bank to adhesively bond an IC chip to a substrate.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for starting and operating a gas discharge laser comprises two supply lines (4,5) adapted to supply a direct current to the gas discharge laser (1). A ballast resistor (7) is connected in at least one of the supply lines. By shunting the ballast resistor with means (8) through which a starting current flows during the starting phase of the gas discharge laser, a large current flows through the laser during said starting phase so that the ionization in the laser starts readily. As a result the ignition of the laser is more reliable. The means may be a capacitor or a V.D.R.

Abstract: The assembly has a low-pressure sodium discharge lamp (1), of which the outer envelope (4) has an electrically conducting coating (5), which is connected through a capacitor (29) to one of the current supply conductors (13) to the light source (3) of the lamp (1) and to the neutral conductor (18) of the power supply (2), which supplies an alternating voltage having a frequency of at least 80 kHz. The lamp holder (23) has an eccentrically arranged projection at its inner surface while the lamp cap (6) has an eccentrically arranged recess at its outer surface, which, when the lamp cap (6) is arranged in the lamp holder (23), engage with each other and guarantee a connection of the capacitor (29) to the neutral conductor (18). The lamp (1) is suitable for operation at mains voltage frequency and is still fitting into the lamp holder of mains voltage frequency equipment.

Abstract: An electrically stable radio frequency interference suppressing glass-type resistor seal composition forming a gas-tight seal within the center bore of a ceramic insulator is disclosed that contains borosilicate glass, barium borate glass, mullite, zirconia, carbon black, bentonite, sucrose, lithium carbonate and small, approximately equal amounts of antimony and silicon.

Abstract: A fitting for the electrical connection and support of compact electric-discharge lamps of different powers and construction. An electrical series impedance device for the normal operation of the lamps is accommodated in the fitting. These devices also include a resistor (47, 48) which is responsive to the glow current of the lamps and which is arranged to maintain the glow current in the various lamps to which it may be fitted at substantially one and the same level. This is achieved by the fact that the resistor is temperature-responsive and is placed in good thermal contact with a distinct heat source, for example, the series choke (38).

Abstract: An arc discharge lamp assembly simulating the appearance of a gaslight for installation in an existing incandescent light fixture. The assembly includes an arc discharge lamp having electrical contact means (e.g., a pair of contacts on the base of the lamp) located at one end thereof. A mantle supported by a wire frame substantially encloses the arc discharge lamp. In a preferred embodiment, the lamp includes at least two longitudinally extending leg members having a predetermined spacing therebetween and joined together by a transversely extending envelope portion. A diffusing means is disposed adjacent the leg members to provide an appearance of a substantially uniform light output from the entirety of the envelope during operation of the lamp.

Abstract: In a spark plug connector for a high-voltage distributor-less high-voltage capacitor ignition system, comprising an ignition transformer and a storage capacitor connected on the secondary side to the ignition transformer, the spark plug connector is made rod-shaped with diameter dimensions corresponding to those of a spark plug and contains the storage capacitor and ignition transformer arranged one behind the other, the ignition transformer being disposed at the end of the spark plug connector remote from the spark plug connection.

Abstract: A fluorescent reflector lamp assembly for use in screw-type sockets for conventional incandescent bulbs includes an Edison-type base connector, a generally annular ballast housing, a reflective shell formed of a heat-conducting material and having a tubular base adapted to seat within a central recess encompassed by the ballast housing, and a receiving member mounted in the recess to receive a fluorescent lamp whose base abuttingly engages a substantial area of the sidewall of the reflector base.

Abstract: An electric light holder having a base and a socket to receive a bulb. The socket is removably held to the base by a pair of outwardly extending opposed plastic wings at the front of the base which snap into grooves at the sides of the socket. The wings also serve as stops for the rear of a reflector which is slid over the socket and held in place against the wings by a retainer ring threaded over the socket. Alternatively the reflector can be suspended from the wings.

Abstract: A spark plug having an improved radio noise suppression effect and durability of the resistor. The resistor of the spark plug is made of a sintered material comprising by weight, 0.9-3.0% of one of TiN, TiC, WC, TiB.sub.2, ZrC, HfC, SiC, TaC, MoSi.sub.2 and mixtures thereof, 9-40% of fine glass powder having a larger grain size than that of said conductive material, not more than 20% of magnetic substance, and 60-90% of coarse glass powder having a larger grain size than that of the fine glass powder. The composition is free of elemental carbon.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp is described in which spontaneous excimer UV emission in an inner tube results from reacting an inert gas molecule with a halide molecule in the excited state. The UV emission travels through the inner tube envelope to an outer tube and is absorbed by a fluorescent material, i.e., phosphor, to produce visible light which passes through the outer tube envelope. The halide may be supplied by metal halide pellets or liquid droplets, which when heated by an initial discharge through an inert gas, produces metal halide vapors which dissociate and combine with the inert gas (Xe, Ar, Ne, Kr) in the excited state and result in UV excimer emission.

Abstract: A low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp in which a rare gas and mercury are provided in an outer bulb, which in turn contains therein a plurality of bent inner tubes, each having an opening at an end and an electrode at the other end thereof. A starting probe is provided between the openings in the outer bulb. An operating circuit or starter is connected to the electrodes. Further, a starting probe circuit is connected to the starting probe to apply a high voltage to the starting probe at the time of ignition.

Abstract: To reliably attach a connection lead (12) to a screw-in sleeve (9) fitted er a connection portion (3) of a base body (1) which retains parallel legs of a compact fluorescent lamp (5), the current supply lead is bent over in a groove (13) formed at an end face of the connection portion (3) and carried along parallel thereto at the inside of the screw-in sleeve, to provide for reliable electrical and mechanical connection, and retained in position by a punch retention of the screw-in sleeve on the connection portion (3) of the base body.

Abstract: An improved adaptor for using fluorescent lighting in fixtures designed for incandescent lamps which comprises a housing having a centrally located lined cavity which depends through the housing and which is adapted to receive the starter element, a mounting means or plug which depends from the lower surface of the housing, and ballast disposed within the interior of the housing adjacent to or about the lined cavity which depends through the central portion of the housing.

Abstract: An arrangement for the ignition of ignitable mixtures, especially a spark plug for producing sparks in otto-engines, which is constructed according to high-frequency standpoints and in which at least one condenser arranged in the spark plug is adapted to be charged to a high voltage and is adapted to be discharged as much as possible exclusively in the breakdown phase of the starting phase of the ignition spark by way of a booster gap also arranged in the spark plug and a main gap formed by an ignition electrode with respect to a ground electrode, whereby the breakdown voltage of the booster is higher than the breakdown voltage at the main gap. In particular, for achieving a compact constructive form, satisfactory from a manufacturing point of view, and for optimizing the ignition and flame development, the condenser and the main gap are connected in a series circuit in a preferred embodiment of the invention, with respect to which the booster gap is connected in parallel.

Abstract: To facilitate assembly of tiny cores used in accessory circuitry for a flescent lamp, bases of two transistors (20, 20') are connected to inductive windings on a core (2) which is retained by a primary winding (3) on the printed circuit (PC) board (1). The windings connected to the bases are formed by U-shaped wires surrounding the core which--preferably--is a toroidal core. The windings may include a resistor (8, 8') located within the toroidal core to heat quickly and, also, heat the core, the resistor extending at right angles to the PC board and forming one leg of the U-shaped conductor legs forming the impedance winding around the core.

Abstract: A three (3)-way lamp having a tungsten halogen-cycle inner envelope and an operating circuit for the inner envelope is disclosed. The operating circuit comprises a ballast element and two diodes lodged within the confines of the base of the lamp. The operating circuit allows the inner envelope to provide three different levels of illumination for the lamp while still maintaining the desired operation of the halogen additive within the inner envelope.

Abstract: A resistor for use in a cathode ray tube comprises an insulating plate provided thereon with at least first and second electrode terminals for use respectively with relatively high and low voltages in the cathode ray tube, a coating insulator provided on the insulating plate for covering the same, and a resistive layer provided in a predetermined pattern on the insulating plate to connect therethrough the first and second electrode terminals with each other and to be covered by the coating insulator with such an arrangement that the resistance thereof obtained per unit length on the insulating plate between the second electrode terminal and a high potential difference position between the first and second electrode terminals, where the potential difference between the outer surface of the coating insulator and the resistive layer is to be relatively large in the use of the resistor in the cathode ray tube, is greater than that between the high potential difference position and the first electrode terminal.

Abstract: To increase the spark energy being transferred from a spark plug to a fuel-air mixture, so that the maximum energy transfer occurs during the initial breakdown phase and electrode deterioration at the spark plug is prevented upon occurrence of subsequent arc conduction and glow phases, an inductive circuit is connected in parallel to the spark gap which is so dimensioned that the inductance has a time constant which inhibits substantial current flow through the shunt circuit upon breakdown of the spark gap, but permits flow of current during an arc and glow phase of the spark at the spark gap through the shunt circuit so that energy is drained from the spark gap during the plasma and glow phase.

Abstract: An arrangement including a frequency converter (4) and a discharge lamp (10) connected thereto wherein the frequency converter (4) is of a type whose output frequency is at least 80 kHz, while the lamp is a low-pressure sodium vapor discharge lamp. This lamp supply system provides a high luminous efficacy for the lamp.

Abstract: A spark plug for an ignition system has a ring gap between two electrodes. A first electrode has a ring shape defining a central opening. A second electrode is positioned within the central opening of the first electrode. An insulating material is positioned between the first and second electrodes so as to provide a surface for a spark path between the first and second electrodes. The insulating material is spaced from the electrode so as to provide therebetween an air gap for increased sparking.

Abstract: A starter circuit for metal halide discharge lamps in which a diode resistor rectifier network is provided between a conventional ballast and a spiral line generator to superimpose a D.C. voltage on the A.C. ballast voltage thereby to increase the peak instantaneous voltage to the spiral line generators and thus provide a larger breakdown voltage to the discharge lamp.

Abstract: An electrical adapter assembly for enabling use of a fluorescent lamp in connection with an incandescent lighting fixture comprises a hollow and cylindrical housing, an Edison-type base extending from one end of the housing and a cover enclosing the end of the housing opposing the base. A toroidal ballast is located within the housing and is capable of receiving portions of the fluorescent lamp within hollow central portions of the ballast to enhance spacial efficiency. The base is either affixed to the housing, or alternatively, is rotatingly associated with the housing to provide a security feature.

Abstract: A spark plug which has a capacitor located therein, connected in parallel to the main or ignition spark gap (13), additional includes a pilot or pre-spark gap (12) located within the insulator (18) of the spark gap, to control discharge of the capacitor (14) through the main spark gap (13). In accordance with the invention, the pre-spark gap (12) is located within a chamber (34) in the insulator which is filled with a pressurized gas, preferably nitrogen under pressure of between 2 to 100 bar, preferably 5 to 30 bar, with the electrodes (27, 27) defining the pre-spark gap being spaced, preferably, between about 0.1 to 1 mm from each other. Placing the pre-spark gap electrodes within a pressurized gas chamber increases the energy available at the main spark gap (13) for ignition even of very lean fuel-air mixtures.

Abstract: A low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp in which a rare gas and mercury are provided in an outer bulb, which in turn contains therein a plurality of bent inner tubes, each having an opening at an end and an electrode at the other end thereof. A starting probe is provided between the openings in the outer bulb. An operating circuit or starter is connected to the electrodes. Further, a starting probe circuit is connected to the starting probe to apply a high voltage to the starting probe at the time of ignition.

Abstract: A compact screw-base discharge lamp having an electrical stabilization ballast which occupies a central position in the lamp. The discharge vessel surrounds the ballast. To dissipate the heat generated by the ballast during operation to the environment of the lamp, a thin-walled heat sink of a heat-conductive material is provided between the ballast and the discharge vessel, and bears on the ballast. This body has a collar which extends to the exterior of the lamp.

Abstract: An electrical adapter assembly for enabling use of a fluorescent lamp in connection with an incandescent lighting fixture comprises a hollow and cylindrical housing, an Edison-type base extending from one end of the housing and a cover enclosing the end of the housing opposing the base. A toroidal ballast is located within the housing and is capable of receiving portions of the fluorescent lamp within hollow central portions of the ballast to enhance spacial efficiency. The base is either affixed to the housing, or alternatively, is rotatingly associated with the housing to provide a security feature.

Abstract: Ballast circuits for a gas discharge tube are disclosed. One embodiment of a single-phase non-inductive ballast for operation of a gas discharge tube by direct current (D.C.) using a resistive current-limiting means and a relatively small capacitor is disclosed. The D.C. ballast circuit generates a timed pulse addition (TPA). The D.C. ballast circuit includes an arrangement of switching means which controls the discharge of a capacitive energy storage means so as to supply the reignition and the restrike energy in the form of timed pulse additions (TPA) that may be needed for the gas discharge tube. Other embodiments are disclosed for the ballast circuit which operate directly from the A.C. line and control the discharge of a capacitive storage means to supply reignition and restrike energy in the form of timed pulse additions (TPA) that may be needed for the gas discharge tube.

Abstract: To increase the spark intensity delivered from a spark plug, an auxiliary spark gap (33) is serially connected with an auxiliary capacitor (37) and the main spark gap (42), the auxiliary capacitor being charged through a charging circuit including a resistor (45) connected in shunt to the auxiliary spark gap (33) and the auxiliary capacitor, and a further or second resistor (46) connected in shunt across the auxiliary capacitor and the ground or chassis electrode (15), and a shunt capacitor (51) is connected between the main spark plug terminal (27) and the ground or chassis or counter electrode (11, 15) so that, upon breakdown of the auxiliary spark gap, the main spark gap will have a voltage thereacross formed by the charge voltage of the main or shunt capacitor (51) and the additional voltage on the auxiliary capacitor (37) which had been charged through the resistors connected across the auxiliary capacitor and to the main spark plug terminal (27) and the ground terminal or electrode (15) respectively.

Abstract: A dimmer for a fluorescent lamp comprising a ballast inductor and an impedance adjuster for connecting impedances of various values between a power source and one of the lamp filaments, the other lamp filament being connected through a starting switch to the one lamp filament and to the power source. The value of each impedance connected is such that it will allow a current sufficient to start the lamp to pass therethrough. A circuit is provided for increasing the impedance between the inductor and the lamp, upon starting of the lamp, to reduce the current from a level sufficient to start the lamp to a level below the minimum required to start the lamp but above the minimum required to maintain the lamp emission once started, whereby a reduced light intensity level is produced. In another embodiment the ballast inductor has an impedance such as would draw, during starting, a current greater than the maximum rated current capacity of the lamp filaments.

Abstract: A discharge lamp is provided with a resistive ballast together with means for sensing lamp voltage conditions. If the lamp voltage exceeds a predetermined threshold then a control circuit operates to apply the output of a relatively high frequency oscillator to the lamp to achieve lamp re-ignition which must be accomplished twice during each alternating current cycle. Lamp re-ignition is necessitated by lamp current zero-crossing which occurs as a result of powering the lamp from an alternating current energy source.

Abstract: A rapid start fluorescent lamp having an external conductive strip has a resistive element in the lamp base electrically connected to the conductive strip and a pin of the lamp base. The resistive element is made from a material which has a volume resistivity of about 10.sup.5 to about 10.sup.8 ohm-cm and a deflection temperature greater than 250.degree. C. at 1,820 kilo dynes/cm.sup.2. The resistive element is mounted in the lamp base metal housing and supports the metal pins or the resistive element is made into a washer shaped element and attached to one of the pins on the inside of the lamp base.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp device according to the present invention includes a ballast, a screw base electrically connected to the ballast, a fluorescent tube curved in an arc at three portions thereof, a bowl-shaped member for housing the ballast with the screw base fixed projecting outside therefrom, a globe, and a partition plate attached to an open end of the member so as to thermally isolate or insulate the ballast from the fluorescent tube and to which the fluorescent tube is fixed. The bowl-shaped member is provided with a plurality of ventilating slits for discharging heat radiated from the ballast, and also with air-ducts for communicating the space inside the globe with the outside air. The globe is also provided with holes at the top portion thereof.

Abstract: An energy-saving instant-start series-sequence fluorescent lamp system includes power-reducing capacitor means connected in series circuit arrangement with one or both lamps in a two-lamp system. A protective device is connected in circuit with a first lamp of the system so that in the event the second lamp fails to operate and causes a high current to flow through the first lamp, the protective device reacts to prevent the system from being damaged. A lamp incorporating the power-reducing capacitor and protective device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electric lamp construction is described having at least one pair of conductive inlead wires of dispersion strengthened copper alloy to serve as the sole means of the physical support for a resistive incandescent filament physically connected thereto, and wherein one of said inlead wires is further electrically connected to a fuse lead of a copper solution alloy with nickel and tin. Said fuse metal produces less metal arc damage when melted during the lamp operation as compared with other fuse metals now in commercial use.

Abstract: In the preferred version of the invention, the lamp-starter combination is mounted on a three-terminal screw-base of the type used with regular three-way incandescent lamps; and the two terminals required for operating the lamp-starter combination are connected with the outer threaded terminal and the middle (or the third) terminal of the base--leaving the center terminal non-connected. By using this version of a screw-base-mounted fluorescent lamp in a lamp socket of the type used with three-way incandescent lamps--but without having a switch in the socket--and by connecting the power line voltage to the third socket electrode by way of the current-limiting inductor means, this lamp will properly operate therein. Yet, if by mistake this lamp is inserted into a regular one-way incandescent-type lamp socket furnished with a non-current-limited power line voltage, the lamp will not be destroyed.

Abstract: In the present apparatus and method, there is first selected a compact fluorescent lamp having a small fluorescent tube and also having a base, there being two contact pins on the base, there also being on such base a starter housing which projects from the base on the side thereof remote from the tube. There is also selected a screw plug having a metal screw portion adapted to screw into a socket for an incandescent lamp bulb, and also having a contact button, the screw portion and contact button being mounted on a hollow insulating body which has a flange at its end remote from the contact button, the flange being recessed and having diametrally opposed boss portions on opposite sides of the body. There is then mounted, on the flange portion, a thin, insulating socket having conductive pin sockets therein adapted to receive the contact pins of the fluorescent lamp. The insulating socket also has an opening adapted to receive the starter housing.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for sensing a mercury dispensing target within an arc-discharge lamp and connecting a DC voltage source thereto to effect current flow and heating of the mercury dispensing target in an amount sufficient to effect dispersion of the mercury within the lamp.

Abstract: A lamp holder and ballast containing assembly has a body provided with cooling louvers. Internally positioned baffle plates are associated with the louvers and serve to position a transformer while at the same time protecting the winding thereof.

Abstract: A device and a method for reducing power consumption and correspondingly reducing lumen output of a phosphor excitable lamp, such as a fluorescent lamp, connected to a source of power for operation of the same, without any appreciable loss of operating efficiency. A load limiting arrangement, often referred to as a load limiting control device, and which generally includes a capacitive element is electrically connectable to one terminal of the phosphor excitable lamp. This device, when connected, is effectively electrically interposed between the lamp and the source of power in a series connection. The capacitive element is selected with a capacitive value so that the lumen output is reduced but with substantially uniform lumen output at the reduced level and the power consumption is reduced without substantially changing the voltage to the lamp and without any appreciable effects on the efficiency of operation of the lamp or the source of power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display monitor of the kit type which display monitor includes a cathode ray tube (CRT) and video driving circuitry for driving the CRT, the driving circuitry including a monitor circuit board and a flyback transformer. In accordance with the invention, a structural member is provided for mounting the video driving circuitry. The structural member is permanently supportingly attached to the CRT at the corner ears of the CRT. The structural member is a metallic member and is spaced from the neck of the CRT.

Abstract: An energy-efficient incandescent lamp has a transparent heat mirror placed on the envelope. A diode is connected in series with the filament. This reduces the voltage across the filament and increases the current passing through it, so that shorter and greater diameter filament wire is used. This makes a stronger filament than is used in a conventional incandescent lamp with no diode, and makes the filament more resistant to displacement by mechanical forces.

Abstract: A spark plug having an internal resistor and resistor-bore seal is disclosed. The spark plug comprises a shell, an insulator assembly carried by the shell and a ground electrode structurally integral with the shell. The insulator assembly comprises an insulator having a firing end and a terminal end, and a bore extending therethrough, and a center electrode within the bore of the insulator, and having a firing end firing in spark gap relationship with the ground electrode. The assembly also comprises a resistor positioned within the bore of the insulator and in electrical contact with the center electrode. The longitudinal position of the resistor in the bore of the insulator is radially inward of the shell. The assembly also includes an electrically nonconductive and substantially gas-impervious seal compacted between the walls of the bore of the insulator and longitudinally extending walls of the resistor. The electrically non-conductive material can be covered by an electrically conductive cup.

Abstract: A high frequency coil including an inductance device formed by fitting a pair of electrode caps at both ends of a ferrite magnetic core wound by a winding on a peripheral surface of the core; a heat resistant electric insulating coated layer formed on the peripheral surface of the inductance device and a heat resistant electric insulating resilient tube fitted onto the peripheral surface of the coated inductance device.

Abstract: A compact fluorescent lamp having a chassis member including a cylindrical part including a generally cylindrical thread portion and a cylindrical straight portion. A longitudinal recess is provided on the outside of the cylindrical part. The chassis member also includes a holding plate and a maintaining plate including an edge wall member and projections having notches. A screw base is secured to the thread portions of the cylindrical part and a base member is attached to the cylindrical part. A winding envelope formed by bending a straight tube twice into U-shapes and a ballast are respectively mounted to the maintaining plate and the holding plate, and a globe member is attached to the base member.

Abstract: Low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp having an electrical stabilization ballast 10 which occupies a central position in the lamp. The discharge vessel surrounds the ballast.In order to dissipate the heat generated by the ballast during operation to the environment of the lamp, a thin-walled heat sink of a heat-conductive material which bears on the ballast is provided between the ballast and the discharge vessel, this body having a collar which extends as far as the exterior of the lamp.

Abstract: A circular fluorescent lamp unit having a central screw-in hub containing lamp ballast means, a plurality of support arms extending from the hub to support a circular lamp, and an elongated flexible electrical connector member locked to and extending from the hub substantially alongside one of said support arms and having socket means for connection to a base member of the lamp. The connector member contains electrical connection wires and has a rectangular cross-section shape to facilitate its bending for connecting its socket means to, or disconnecting it from, the lamp base member.

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 fluorescent lamp device including an outer tube containing a fluorescent lamp therein, a connection tube connected to one end of the outer tube, a cap containing a glow starter and a condenser connected to the other end of the outer tube, and a base member connected to the connection tube. The base member contains a ballast member including a thermistor and a thermal adjustment member having a plurality of radiation fins, which are connected electrically and thermally through a conductive plate.

Abstract: An energy-saving instant-start series-sequence fluorescent lamp system includes power-reducing capacitor means connected in series circuit arrangement with one or both lamps in a two-lamp system. A protective device is connected in circuit with a first lamp of the system so that in the event the second lamp fails to operate and causes a high current to flow through the first lamp, the protective device reacts to prevent the system from being damaged. A lamp incorporating the power-reducing capacitor and protective device is also disclosed.