Adapters for retrofitting lamps which were originally designed to function with conventional incandescent light bulbs with arc-discharge lamps are provided. Use of an adapter according to the invention provides a system by which a lamp may employ an arc discharge lamp for illuminative purposes, which lamp does not receive its electrical energy through the threads of the socket on the lamp, as in conventional incandescent lighting, but rather receives its energy from a source external to the lamp. The original wiring which came with the lamp may be eliminated by use of a system according to the present invention.
Provided herein is a system which permits refitting of lamp sockets which utilize incandescent lamps with fluorescent lamps. The present system provides for a ballast which is remote from the lamp itself, thus being non-restrictive in regards to the size or wattage of the lamps used. The system is universal in that any existing incandescent lamp may be replaced with a fluorescent lamp, including compact fluorescent lamps, of any wattage desired by the user. The systems herein provide an increased degree of safety, as the socket profile can be matched to the ballast connector to preclude the use of an incorrect ballast with a given fluorescent lamp.
Robert R. Abernethy - Walton Hills OH James G. Bishop - Strongsville OH
International Classification:
H05B 4116
US Classification:
315 97
Abstract:
A device which is designed to save electrical energy expended by a regular rapid start fluorescent lighting fixture having a plurality of lamps, or tubes, and a conventional ballast. The device comprises the combination of a step-up transformer, a resistor and two capacitors, all of which are mounted externally of the ballast. The device is wired in series with the ballast and one of the lamps to allow normal ballast voltages to be delivered to the lamp circuit, thereby eliminating any detrimental effects to the lamps or ballast. At the same time, the current to the lamps and consequent consumption of power by the lamps is substantially reduced to save electrical energy while providing a reduced, but uniform level of illumination.
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Hoskinson-Schoedinger Funeral Service -Kirkersville - Funeral Director (2013) Pfeifer Funeral Home (2005-2011) Schoedinger Funeral Home (1999-2005) Corrigan Funeral Home (1978-1980) Pennington-Bishop Funeral Home - Owned & Operated (1980-1999) Edwards Funeral Service - Columbus - Funeral Director (2011-2013)
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