US3263125A
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Current limiting circuits and apparatus for operating electric discharge devices and other loads
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-05-01
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1983-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Luther L Genuit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:23
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B41/00; H05B41/14; H05B41/36; H05B41/38; H05B41/39; H05B41/392; H05B41/16; H05B41/20; H05B41/23; H05B41/232; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S315/00; Y10S315/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING OPERATING CURRENT TO AN ELECTRIC DISCHARGE LAMP, THE COMBINATION OF A SATURABLE REACTOR AND A SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICE ARRANGED FOR CONNECTION IN SERIES WITH SAID LAMP ACROSS A SOURCE OF OPERATING POTENTIAL, BIAS MEANS INCLUDING AN INDUCTIVE ELEMENT COUPLED WITH SAID REACTOR TO PRODUCE A FLUX TO SATURATE SAID REACTOR IN ONE DIRECTION WHEN THE DEVICE IS NONCONDUCTING, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO APPLICATION OF OPERATING POTENTIAL TO SAID SERIES CONNECTION TO PRODUCE A FLUX IN SAID REACTOR OVER A PREDETERMINED INTERVAL UNTIL SATURATION OCCURS IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SATURATION OF THE REACTOR TO RENDER SAID DEVICE CONDUCTING WHEN THE REACTOR SATURATES IN SAID ONE DIRECTION AND TO RENDER SAID VALVE DEVICE NONCONDUCTING WHEN THE CORE SATURATES IN SAID OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING OPERATING CURRENT TO AN ELECTRIC DISCHARGE LAMP, THE COMBINATION OF A SATURABLE REACTOR AND A SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICE ARRANGED FOR CONNECTION IN SERIES WITH SAID LAMP ACROSS A SOURCE OF OPERATING POTENTIAL, BIAS MEANS INCLUDING AN INDUCTIVE ELEMENT COUPLED WITH SAID REACTOR TO PRODUCE A FLUX TO SATURATE SAID REACTOR IN ONE DIRECTION WHEN THE DEVICE IS NONCONDUCTING, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO APPLICATION OF OPERATING POTENTIAL TO SAID SERIES CONNECTION TO PRODUCE A FLUX IN SAID REACTOR OVER A PREDETERMINED INTERVAL UNTIL SATURATION OCCURS IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SATURATION OF THE REACTOR TO RENDER SAID DEVICE CONDUCTING WHEN THE REACTOR SATURATES IN SAID ONE DIRECTION AND TO RENDER SAID VALVE DEVICE NONCONDUCTING WHEN THE CORE SATURATES IN SAID OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |