Patent ID: 7755289

Claim:
An arc lamp apparatus comprising: a base comprising a plurality of electrical connections; a vessel comprising: a plurality of electrodes, a gas filled bulb, and a plurality of pinches, wherein an electrical arc that emits radiation is formed within the plurality of electrodes; wherein a first pinch of the plurality of pinches contains a first electrode of the plurality of electrodes; wherein the first pinch is fixed perpendicular to the base; wherein a second pinch of the plurality of pinches contains a second electrode of the plurality of electrodes not fixed to the base; wherein the second electrode is connected to an external electrode connecting lead that routes in proximity to the gas filled bulb; wherein the external electrode connecting lead is shrouded by a reflective material in an area where the external electrode connecting lead is routed in proximity to the gas filled bulb; and wherein the external electrode connecting lead is located outside of the gas filled bulb, and outside of the first pinch and the second pinch.