公开(公告)号：US20090322240A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12484933

申请日：2009-06-15

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Timothy J. Brockett ,  Mehran Matloubian

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Timothy J. Brockett ,  Mehran Matloubian

IPC: H05B41/24

CPC classification number: H01J65/042 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/2806 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: An electrode-less plasma lamps, comprising generally of a bulb containing a gas-fill that is excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. In specific embodiments, the use of grounded coupling-elements with integrated bulb assemblies simplifies manufacturability, improves resonant frequency control, and enables the use of solid, partially filled, and hollow lamp bodies.

Abstract translation: 一种无电极等离子体灯，其通常包括使用射频（RF）能量激发以产生光的气体填充的灯泡。 在具体实施例中，使用具有集成灯泡组件的接地耦合元件简化了可制造性，改善了谐振频率控制，并且能够使用固体，部分填充和中空的灯体。

公开(公告)号：US07638951B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11553881

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Frederick M. Espiau ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Frederick M. Espiau ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H05B41/2806 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/24 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp with a positive-loop feedback topology, having a resonating waveguide body and at least one amplifier critically coupled to the body which is stable under all operating conditions both before a plasma is formed and after the plasma reaches steady state. An iterative method for configuring the lamp circuit includes determining the load trajectory of each amplifier under all operating conditions, and overlaying it on a polar-plot showing regions of stability, conditional stability, and instability. If the load trajectory passes through an unstable region, circuit alterations are made to avoid that region.

Abstract translation: 一种具有正环反馈拓扑结构的等离子体灯，其具有共振波导体和至少一个放大器，其与所述主体极度耦合，所述至少一个放大器在等离子体形成之前和等离子体达到稳定状态之后，在所有操作条件下都是稳定的。 用于配置灯电路的迭代方法包括在所有操作条件下确定每个放大器的负载轨迹，并将其重叠在显示稳定性区域，条件稳定性和不稳定性的极坐标图上。 如果负载轨迹穿过不稳定区域，则进行电路改变以避免该区域。

公开(公告)号：US20090243488A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12392208

申请日：2009-02-25

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/025 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01P3/16 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp including a waveguide body comprising at least one dielectric material. The body is coupled to a microwave power source which causes the body to resonate in at least one resonant mode. A lamp chamber integrated with the body contains a bulb with a fill forming a light-emitting plasma when the chamber receives power from the resonating body. A bulb either is self-enclosed or an envelope sealed by a window or lens covering the chamber aperture. Embodiments disclosed include lamps having a drive probe and a feedback probe, and lamps having a drive probe, feedback probe and start probe, which minimize power reflected from the body back to the source.

Abstract translation: 一种等离子体灯，包括包括至少一种电介质材料的波导体。 主体耦合到微波功率源，其使得主体以至少一个谐振模式谐振。 与主体集成的灯室包含灯泡，当室从谐振体接收电力时，填充物形成发光等离子体。 灯泡可以是自封闭的，也可以是由覆盖腔室孔的窗口或透镜密封的信封。 所公开的实施例包括具有驱动探针和反馈探针的灯，以及具有驱动探针，反馈探针和起始探针的灯，其使从身体反射回源的功率最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20090167183A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12251718

申请日：2008-10-15

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H01J19/80

CPC classification number: H01J7/46 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01P3/16 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A dielectric waveguide integrated plasma lamp is disclosed for powering a small and bright bulb with a diameter of a few millimeters. The lamp is contained within a high dielectric constant material which guides the microwaves to the bulb, provides heat isolation to the drive circuit, contains the microwaves, provides structural stability and ease of manufacturing and allows efficient energy coupling to the bulb when used as a dielectric resonant oscillator.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电介质波导集成等离子体灯，用于为直径为几毫米的小而明亮的灯泡提供动力。 该灯被包含在高介电常数材料中，其将微波引导到灯泡，向驱动电路提供热隔离，包含微波，提供结构稳定性和易于制造，并且当用作电介质时能够有效地耦合到灯泡 共振振荡器。

公开(公告)号：US20090045356A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US12190658

申请日：2008-08-13

Applicant: David Briggs ,  Richard Little

Inventor： David Briggs ,  Richard Little

IPC: A61N5/06

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  A61L9/20 ,  C02F1/325 ,  C02F2201/3227 ,  C02F2201/3228 ,  C02F2303/04

Abstract: An apparatus having one or more UV bulbs arranged around a structural element and within an outer conductive element. The apparatus also contains an inner conductive element which extends the length of the apparatus. The inner and outer conductive elements are coupled to a microwave source to enable the UV bulbs to be powered.

Abstract translation: 具有围绕结构元件布置并且在外部导电元件内的一个或多个UV灯泡的设备。 该装置还包含延伸装置的长度的内导电元件。 内部和外部导电元件耦合到微波源以使UV灯泡能够被供电。

公开(公告)号：US07391158B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11083552

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H01J7/46 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01P3/16 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A dielectric waveguide integrated plasma lamp (DWIPL) with a body consisting essentially of at least one dielectric material having a dielectric constant greater than approximately 2, and having a shape and dimensions such that the body resonates in at least one resonant mode when microwave energy of an appropriate frequency is coupled into the body. A bulb positioned in at least one lamp chamber in the body contains a gas-fill which when receiving energy from the resonating body forms a light-emitting plasma.

公开(公告)号：US07348732B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US10771788

申请日：2004-02-04

Applicant: Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

Inventor： Frederick M. Espiau ,  Chandrashekhar J. Joshi ,  Yian Chang

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H01J7/46 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01P3/16 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A dielectric waveguide integrated plasma lamp (DWIPL) with a body consisting essentially of at least one dielectric material having a dielectric constant greater than approximately 2, and having a shape and dimensions such that the body resonates in at least one resonant mode when microwave energy of an appropriate frequency is coupled into the body. A bulb positioned in at least one lamp chamber in the body contains a gas-fill which when receiving energy from the resonating body forms a light-emitting plasma.

公开(公告)号：US20080017637A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11457055

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

Inventor： Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

IPC: H05B6/64

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  H01J61/523

Abstract: A microwave-excited ultraviolet lamp system includes a microwave chamber supplied with cooling air from an air source. At least one of a pressure sensor or a temperature sensor is positioned within the system to sense a pressure associated with the flow of cooling air or a temperature of the lamp system. A control receives a signal from the sensor and is operable to adjust the flow of cooling air from the source to obtain a desired cooling air flow rate.

Abstract translation: 微波激发的紫外灯系统包括从空气源供给冷却空气的微波室。 压力传感器或温度传感器中的至少一个定位在系统内以感测与冷却空气的流动或灯系统的温度相关联的压力。 控制器接收来自传感器的信号，并且可操作地调节来自源的冷却空气流以获得期望的冷却空气流量。

公开(公告)号：US07321204B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-22

申请号：US11029421

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: Byeong-Ju Park ,  Yun-Chul Jung ,  Joon-Sik Choi ,  Yong-Seog Jeon ,  Hyun-Jung Kim ,  Ji-Young Lee ,  Seung-Yeup Hyun ,  Dae-Kyung Kim ,  Ri-Na Hwang

Inventor： Byeong-Ju Park ,  Yun-Chul Jung ,  Joon-Sik Choi ,  Yong-Seog Jeon ,  Hyun-Jung Kim ,  Ji-Young Lee ,  Seung-Yeup Hyun ,  Dae-Kyung Kim ,  Ri-Na Hwang

IPC: H01J19/80

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  H01J9/395 ,  H01J9/40 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/361

Abstract: A bulb structure of an electrodeless lighting system comprises: a bulb body having an interior space receiving a luminous material emitting light by microwave energy; a bulb support portion integrally extending from one side of the bulb body to communicate with the bulb body, supporting the bulb body, connected to a bulb rotating motor at its one end, and having therein a passage through which the luminous material is injected; and a covering portion formed at an inner communicating portion where the bulb body communicates with the bulb support portion so as to hermetically seal the bulb body, thereby improving light distribution characteristics of the electrodeless lighting system.

Abstract translation: 无电极照明系统的灯泡结构包括：灯泡体，其具有容纳通过微波能发射光的发光体的内部空间; 灯泡支撑部分，其一体地从所述灯泡本体的一侧延伸以与所述灯泡本体连通，支撑所述灯泡主体，所述灯泡本体在其一端连接到灯泡旋转电动机，并且其中具有通过所述发光材料被注入的通道; 以及覆盖部，其形成在灯泡主体与灯泡支撑部连通的内部连通部，以密封灯泡体，从而提高无电极照明系统的配光特性。

公开(公告)号：US20070252532A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11553881

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: Marc DeVincentis ,  Frederick Espiau ,  Yian Chang ,  Frederick Espiau

Inventor： Marc DeVincentis ,  Frederick Espiau ,  Yian Chang ,  Frederick Espiau

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B41/2806 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/24 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A plasma lamp with a positive-loop feedback topology, having a resonating waveguide body and at least one amplifier critically coupled to the body which is stable under all operating conditions both before a plasma is formed and after the plasma reaches steady state. An iterative method for configuring the lamp circuit includes determining the load trajectory of each amplifier under all operating conditions, and overlaying it on a polar-plot showing regions of stability, conditional stability, and instability. If the load trajectory passes through an unstable region, circuit alterations are made to avoid that region.

Abstract translation: 一种具有正环反馈拓扑结构的等离子体灯，其具有共振波导体和至少一个放大器，其与所述主体极度耦合，所述至少一个放大器在等离子体形成之前和等离子体达到稳定状态之后，在所有操作条件下都是稳定的。 用于配置灯电路的迭代方法包括在所有操作条件下确定每个放大器的负载轨迹，并将其重叠在显示稳定性区域，条件稳定性和不稳定性的极坐标图上。 如果负载轨迹穿过不稳定区域，则进行电路改变以避免该区域。