Patent ID: 6679619
Filing Date: 2004-01-20
Classification: F21L,F21V

Abstract:
A high intensity discharge lamp assembly, comprising:a) a high intensity discharge lamp comprising a hermetically sealed glass envelope containing a mixture of ionizable elements and/or compounds; b) a sealed ballast container mounted adjacent to said glass envelope; c) an electronic ballast contained in said container, said ballast having an input and an output; d) an anode disposed in said envelope and electrically coupled to one pole of said ballast output; e) a cathode disposed in said envelope and electrically coupled to another pole of said ballast output; and f) coupling means for coupling said input of said ballast to a DC power source; g) heat sink means for dissipating heat from said ballast; and h) a waterproof protective container covering said envelope and said ballast container, said waterproof protective container having a transparent window.