Larry R Fields

US Patent:

52706095, Dec 14, 1993

Filed:

Dec 11, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/805226

Inventors:

Jerry W. Smith - Irvine KY
Larry R. Fields - Richmond KY

Assignee:

U.S. Philips Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

H01K 118

US Classification:

313271

Abstract:

An incandescent lamp having a filament with an integral support portion between its ends which bears against the lamp envelope for supporting the filament therein. The integral support portion includes a length of electrically conductive support wire enclosed within the filament, the filament being continuously coiled over the entire length of said support wire. Accordingly to a favorable embodiment, the support wire is a retained length of winding mandrel.

US Patent:

47744324, Sep 27, 1988

Filed:

Jan 6, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/140975

Inventors:

Merle E. Morris - Lexington KY
Larry R. Fields - Winchester KY
George B. Kendrick - Lexington KY

Assignee:

GTE Products Corporation - Danvers MA

International Classification:

H01J 516

US Classification:

313111

Abstract:

An improved electric lamp wherein a flexible cover holder is utilized to secure the lamp's cover means (e. g. , lens) against the reflector in a sealed manner. The holder flexes during lamp operation to enable expansion and/or contraction of the cover means in such a manner that damage thereto is substantially prevented. In one example, a ceramic reflector and glass lens combination was used, with the holder comprising an annular, metallic (e. g. , aluminum) rim.

US Patent:

D330156, Aug 22, 1989

Filed:

Jul 7, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/882580

Inventors:

Larry R. Fields - Winchester KY
George B. Kendrick - Lexington KY
Merle E. Morris - Lexington KY

Assignee:

GTE Products Corporation - Danvers MA

US Classification:

D26 26

US Patent:

48684511, Sep 19, 1989

Filed:

Dec 16, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/285673

Inventors:

Larry R. Fields - Richmond KY
Michael L. Martin - Jeffersonville KY
Merle E. Morris - Lexington KY

Assignee:

GTE Products Corporation - Danvers MA

International Classification:

H01J 918
H01K 118

US Classification:

313279

Abstract:

A method of constructing a filament support member from a single-piece preformed refractory metal wire having at least one loop protrusion formed in the wire and positioned between the ends of the wire. A section of glass tubing is positioned over and supported by the loop protrusion with a head portion of the loop extending beyond the section of tubing. Heat is applied to melt the section of tubing to form an insulating bead at the base of said loop protrusion. The head portion of the loop protrusion is then trimmed to interrupt electrical continuity in the wire and thus electrically isolate the respective ends of the wire.

US Patent:

47288493, Mar 1, 1988

Filed:

Jul 7, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/882553

Inventors:

Merle E. Morris - Lexington KY
Larry R. Fields - Winchester KY
George B. Kendrick - Lexington KY

Assignee:

GTE Products Corporation - Danvers MA

International Classification:

H01J 516
H01J 548
H01J 550

US Classification:

313113

Abstract:

A light-emitting capsule for use in a reflector-type electric lamp utilized in such applications as display and track lighting. The capsule includes a hollow bulb portion containing a light source (coiled filament or arc) therein and an elongated sealed end including a flattened, narrow width segment and a protruding end segment. The end segment, preferably of similar configuration (cylindrical) as the bulb, is adapted for engaging the internal walls of the reflector's central opening to facilitate capsule positioning within such a reflector in both a precise and stable fashion. Additionally, the bulb portion is also capable of similar engagement to even further assure stabilized capsule orientation.

US Patent:

47557117, Jul 5, 1988

Filed:

Jul 7, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/882325

Inventors:

Larry R. Fields - Winchester KY
George B. Kendrick - Lexington KY
Merle E. Morris - Lexington KY

Assignee:

GTE Products Corporation - Danvers MA

International Classification:

H01J 6130
H01K 134

US Classification:

313111

Abstract:

An electric lamp of compact, rugged design capable of high temperature operation in such applications as down lighting, display lighting, track lighting, etc. The lamp includes a ceramic reflector having therein a capsule (e. g. , tungsten halogen or arc discharge) which serves as the lamp's light source. A base member of conventional external design is secured to the reflector to enable positioning of the lamp in existing socket configurations. At least one part of the capsule engages the internal surface of the reflector's central opening to assure stabilization of the capsule. The lamp further includes a cover which is capable of outward flexing during lamp operation.

US Patent:

53802306, Jan 10, 1995

Filed:

Sep 14, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/121652

Inventors:

Jerry W. Smith - Irvine KY
Larry R. Fields - Richmond KY

Assignee:

Philips Electronics North America Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

H01J 912
H01J 902

US Classification:

445 32

Abstract:

An incandescent lamp having a filament with an integral support portion between its ends which bears against the lamp envelope for supporting the filament therein is produced. The integral support portion includes a length of electrically conductive support wire enclosed within the filament, the filament being continuously coiled over the entire length of said support wire. Accordingly to a favorable embodiment, the support wire is a retained length of winding mandrel.

US Patent:

54669812, Nov 14, 1995

Filed:

Jul 1, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/269975

Inventors:

Larry R. Fields - Richmond KY
Jerald D. Will - Bath NY
Mark S. Rense - Richmond KY

Assignee:

Philips Electronics North America Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

H01J 1718
H01J 6134

US Classification:

313113

Abstract:

An electric lamp is provided which includes a reflector typically made of glass or metal and having a reflecting surface in which an area is formed to fit a locating device attached to the internal capsule light source. At the rear of the reflector is a neck portion in which are located several seating points for the light capsule locating device. Electrical connectors extend between the capsule and the base member. The positioning member is definitely located by seating ledges molded into the neck of the reflector. In manufacture, the positioning member is placed in tension and the lead wires for the lamp assembly extend through eyelets in the base which are then mechanically fastened so as to maintain a tension on the positioning member. The fact that the positioning member is under tension allows it to maintain positional accuracy during the life of the lamp.