公开(公告)号：US06717363B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-06

申请号：US09920128

申请日：2001-08-01

Applicant: Donald Franklin Foust ,  David Key Dietrich ,  Deborah Ann Haitko

Inventor： Donald Franklin Foust ,  David Key Dietrich ,  Deborah Ann Haitko

IPC: H01J1726

CPC classification number: H01J61/72 ,  H01J9/52 ,  Y02W30/828

Abstract: The formation of leachable mercury upon disposal in a landfill or during TCLP testing of mercury vapor discharge lamps is substantially prevented by incorporation of an amount of gelatin or a degradation product of gelatin which is effective to substantially prevent formation of ferric and cuprous compounds responsible for forming leachable mercury compounds.

Abstract translation: 通过加入一定量的明胶或明胶的降解产物，可大大防止在填埋场处理或在TCLP测试汞蒸汽放电灯时形成可浸出的汞，这有效地大大防止形成负责形成的铁和铜化合物 可浸出的汞化合物。

公开(公告)号：US06710524B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09828737

申请日：2001-04-09

Applicant: Desmond Gibson

Inventor： Desmond Gibson

IPC: H01J1726

CPC classification number: H01J37/32009 ,  H01J37/321 ,  H01J37/32192 ,  H01J37/3233 ,  H05H1/46

Abstract: A plasma source comprises a thermionic emitter (2) heated by an induction coil (7), which also provides radiofrequency energy within an electrically insulated cylindrical former (1). A cylindrical anode (10) is concentric with emitter (2) and axially displaced therefrom, generating a potential difference between anode (10) and emitter (2). The potential difference between anode (2) and ground and axial magnetic fields causes the plasma to be extracted from the source. Emitter (2) is held at negative potential via a conductive support (5). Process gas is introduced near emitter (2) and a secondary gas injected in the anode space. Radiofrequency excitation of emitter (2) generates electrons via thermionic and field effects, resulting in efficient plasma generation. Both electron generation effects contribute to a broad energy spectrum of electrons, providing effective neutralization of the plasma. Moreover, the time varying axial magnetic field induced by coil (7) in the vicinity of emitter (2) provides enhancement of plasma generation and confinement of plasma to minimize erosion of emitter (2).

Abstract translation: 等离子体源包括由感应线圈（7）加热的热离子发射器（2），其也在电绝缘圆柱形成形器（1）内提供射频能量。 圆柱形阳极（10）与发射体（2）同心并且与其轴向偏移，产生阳极（10）和发射极（2）之间的电位差。 阳极（2）与地面和轴向磁场之间的电位差导致等离子体从源中提取。 发射极（2）通过导电支撑（5）保持在负电位。 在发射极（2）附近引入工艺气体，并在阳极空间注入二次气体。 发射极（2）的射频激发通过热离子和场效应产生电子，从而产生有效的等离子体产生。 电子产生效应都有助于电子的宽能谱，提供等离子体的有效中和。 此外，由发射极（2）附近的线圈（7）感应的时变轴向磁场提供等离子体产生和限制等离子体的增强，以最小化发射极（2）的侵蚀。

公开(公告)号：US06617775B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09702948

申请日：2000-10-31

Applicant: D. Clint Seward, III ,  Chiping Chen ,  Richard J. Temkin

Inventor： D. Clint Seward, III ,  Chiping Chen ,  Richard J. Temkin

IPC: H01J1726

CPC classification number: G21D7/00 ,  H02J15/00 ,  H05H1/12 ,  Y02E30/126

Abstract: Electrons are arranged so they circulate along a spiral path in a vacuum. The path has a hollow symmetrical shape which is defined by a surface of a toroid. The shape is controllable by a magnetic field and the electrons can be contained within the shape. A containing force can be created by external electromagnetic fields, ions within the vacuum, or by interactions between the orbiting electrons themselves. The contained electrons store energy for later retrieval.

Abstract translation: 电子被布置成使得它们在真空中沿螺旋路径循环。 路径具有由环形面的表面限定的中空对称形状。 该形状可由磁场控制，并且电子可以被包含在该形状内。 可以通过外部电磁场，真空内的离子或轨道电子本身之间的相互作用产生含有力。 所含的电子存储能量以供稍后检索。

公开(公告)号：US06559580B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09320572

申请日：1999-05-27

Applicant: Alon Deutsch ,  Avner Rosenberg

Inventor： Alon Deutsch ,  Avner Rosenberg

IPC: H01J1726

CPC classification number: H01T1/22 ,  H01T2/00

Abstract: A spark gap switch, including a first planar electrode including a discharge portion and a support portion. The spark gap also includes a second planar electrode parallel to and spaced apart from the first electrode and includes a discharge portion and a support portion. The discharge portions are mutually opposite, and the support portions are mutually staggered.

Abstract translation: 一种火花隙开关，包括包括排出部分和支撑部分的第一平面电极。 火花隙还包括与第一电极平行并间隔开的第二平面电极，并包括排出部分和支撑部分。 排出部分相互相对，并且支撑部分相互交错。

公开(公告)号：US06304030B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09314417

申请日：1999-05-18

Applicant: Rene M. A. Driessens ,  Pieter C. Ooms

Inventor： Rene M. A. Driessens ,  Pieter C. Ooms

IPC: H01J1726

CPC classification number: H01J61/28 ,  H01J61/0672

Abstract: A low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp with a discharge vessel (10) having first and second end portions (11). The discharge vessel encloses a discharge space provided with a filling of mercury and an inert gas in a gastight manner. Each end portion (11) supports an electrode (20) which is arranged in the discharge space and secured to current supply conductors (30A, 30B) which are passed through the end portion (11) so as to project outside the discharge vessel (10). A segment (31A) of at least one current supply conductor (30A), which extends between the end portion (11) and the electrode (20), is covered with an amalgam. The region (35A) is situated at a distance da from the end portion (11). The amalgam can be relatively easily applied in the discharge lamp according to the invention.

Abstract translation: 一种具有放电容器（10）的低压汞蒸气放电灯，具有第一和第二端部（11）。 放电容器以气密的方式包围设置有汞和惰性气体填充物的放电空间。 每个端部（11）支撑布置在放电空间中并固定到通过端部（11）的电流供给导体（30A，30B）以便在放电容器（10）外突出的电极 ）。 在端部（11）和电极（20）之间延伸的至少一个供电导体（30A）的段（31A）用汞齐覆盖。 区域（35A）位于与端部（11）的距离da处。 汞齐可以相对容易地应用于根据本发明的放电灯。

公开(公告)号：US06194820B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-27

申请号：US09251528

申请日：1999-02-17

Applicant: Kazuhiko Machida

Inventor： Kazuhiko Machida

IPC: H01J1726

CPC classification number: H01T1/22

Abstract: A discharge tube can continuously discharge at intervals of 2.5 ms in stable fashion in a high-temperature environment at 150° C. A discharge tube 10 comprises a pair of electrodes 14a, 14b with the discharge surfaces 16, 16 thereof disposed opposite to each other in a space portion 22 filled with a sealing gas. Each discharge surface 16 of the electrode pair 14a, 14b is formed with an insulating layer 18 composed of an insulating material mixed with potassium bromide and nickel bromide.

Abstract translation: 放电管可以在150℃的高温环境中以2.5ms的间隔连续放电。放电管10包括一对电极14a，14b，其放电表面16,16彼此相对设置 在填充有密封气体的空间部分22中。 电极对14a，14b的每个放电表面16形成有由与溴化钾和溴化镍混合的绝缘材料构成的绝缘层18。