Patent ID: 9209008
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: H01J,H05B,Y02B

Abstract:
1. An induction RF fluorescent lamp, comprising: a bulbous vitreous portion of the induction RF fluorescent lamp comprising a vitreous envelope filled with a working gas mixture, where the bulbous vitreous portion comprises a first metallic structure for forming a mercury amalgam and a second metallic structure to aid in the electrical breakdown of the working gas mixture, the first and second metallic structures promoting the rapid development of luminosity of the induction RF fluorescent light bulb during a turn-on phase; a power coupler comprising at least one winding of an electrical conductor; a screw base for electrically connecting the induction RF fluorescent light bulb into an AC power electrical socket; and an electronic ballast providing appropriate voltage and current to the power coupler.