A MERCURY CAPSULE FOR USE IN A FLUORESCENT LAMP

A mercury capsule for use in a fluorescent lamp comprises a metal ribbon which is provided with a first portion having a depression formed in a surface thereof for receiving and containing mercury, and a second portion having a protrusion formed on a surface thereof. A bendable portion interconnects...

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Main Authors MARCURELLE, PETER A, ROCHE, WILLIAM J, SWEETLAND, MICHAEL D, TUTTLE, BILLY W, GROSSMAN, MARK W
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 25.08.2009
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
ELECTRIC DISCHARGE TUBES OR DISCHARGE LAMPS
ELECTRICITY
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Summary:A mercury capsule for use in a fluorescent lamp comprises a metal ribbon which is provided with a first portion having a depression formed in a surface thereof for receiving and containing mercury, and a second portion having a protrusion formed on a surface thereof. A bendable portion interconnects the first and second portions. The second portion is bendably movable to a position wherein the protrusion overlies the depression and is further movable to place the protrusion in sealing engagement with the depression to sealingly enclose mercury in the depression.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20002328007