Energizing arrangement for a discharge lamp
CA 1282452 C · Owner: Omega Electronics S.A. · Inventors: Schneiter, Werner; Deglon, Philippe
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The discharge lamp energizing arrangement of this invention comprises a starter and a generator adapted to maintain a discharge current in the lamp. The generator includes a first circuit arranged to couple in series a D.C. voltage source, a first switch and a second switch. When the first switch is closed the second is open and vice versa. A second circuit arranged to couple an inductance and the lamp in series is connected in parallel with the second switch. The switches are operated by a first control means which employs the signals received from an oscillator. The starter includes a third switch connected in parallel with the lamp terminals. Said third switch is operated by a second …
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- Granted April 2, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 2, 2008.
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