Patent ReferencesMicrowave generated radiation apparatus Microwave oven excitation system for promoting uniformity of energy distribution Electromagnetic discharge apparatus with double-ended power coupling Method and apparatus for igniting electrodeless discharge lamp Microwave generated plasma light source apparatus Electrodeless lamp using a single magnetron and improved lamp envelope therefor Microwave generated electrodeless lamp for producing bright output Patent #: 4507587 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 177434 filed on 04/04/1988US Classes:315/248, Induction-type discharge device load315/39, Discharge device load with distributed parameter-type transmission line (e.g., wave-guide, coaxial cable)315/246PULSATING OR A.C. SUPPLYExaminersPrimary: Boudreau, Leo H.Assistant: Razavi, Michael Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH05B 041/16AbstractA microwave powered electrodeless lamp which employs a hybrid cylindrical cavity which is part mesh and part solid. The cylindrical mesh portion permits the lamp to be used with an external reflector while the cylindrical solid portion enables a plurality of waveguides to be coupled to the cavity for high power operation. | |