Multiple pulse width modulation waveforms for plasma lamp

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8957593
APP PUB NO 20140062298A1
SERIAL NO

13602030

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This disclosure is directed to devices and methods for generating light with electrode-less plasma lamps. More particularly, the present invention provides plasma lamps driven by a radio-frequency source without the use of electrodes inside the bulb, and a pulse-width modulation device that provides RF power regulation, and related methods. The bulb comprises gaseous material with metal halides and/or light emitters that, when powered, substantially stays in an arc shape state. The switching pulse-width modulation device is operable at specific modulation frequencies, duty cycles, and durations to stabilize or control the arc state/mode, which enables consistent and high efficiencies.

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TOPANGA USA INC21212 VANOWEN CANOGA PARK CA 91303

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Brockett, Timothy Santa Monica, US 3 5
Dorschner, Aric Encino, US 1 5
Matloubian, Mehran Encino, US 71 1669
Portukalian, Jacob Canoga Park, US 1 1
Schmelzer, David West Hartford, US 3 12

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