Industry Patents

Patent: 7755289

Temperature Reduction for Top Pinch of Arc Lamp

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Patent Number:	7755289
Title:	Temperature Reduction for Top Pinch of Arc Lamp
Abstract:	An arc lamp apparatus is disclosed, which may include a base having a plurality of electrical connections, and a vessel. The vessel may include a plurality of electrodes, a gas filled bulb, and a plurality of pinches. An electrical arc that emits radiation may be formed within the plurality of electrodes. A first pinch may contain a first electrode of the plurality of electrodes. A second pinch may be fixed perpendicular to the base. The second pinch may contain a second electrode not fixed to the base. The second electrode may be connected to an external electrode connecting lead that routes in proximity to the gas filled bulb. The external electrode connecting lead may be shrouded by a reflective material.
Country of Issue:	US
First Named Inventor:	Belliveau
Assignee:	Barco
Continuation or Divisional of:
International Classification:	H01J 11/00
US Classification:	313/607
Issue Date:	07-13-2010
Filing Date:	04-02-2007
Application :	11/731973
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