Lexington, MA, United States of America

Hongyan Gu

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Matsushita Electric Works Research and Development Laboratories Inc. Active years: 2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hongyan Gu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hongyan-gu

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

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Forward Citations = 6(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2002

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Hongyan Gu in High Efficacy Lighting

Introduction

Hongyan Gu is an accomplished inventor based in Lexington, MA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of lighting technology, particularly with his innovative designs that enhance the efficiency and quality of light sources.

Latest Patents

Hongyan Gu holds a patent for a "High efficacy pulsed, dimmable high pressure cesium lamp." This dimmable electrical discharge lamp provides radiation with a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of over 90 and a color temperature ranging between about 3000-4000° K, even when dimmed by up to 40% of its rated power. The lamp features a fill of a mixture of cesium, mercury, and a rare gas, all enclosed in a hermetically sealed polycrystalline alumina arc tube. This arc tube contains an electrode at each end and is further protected by an outer jacket. The lamp is equipped with a circuit that supplies current to the arc tube, utilizing a low-frequency wave simmer current along with one or more current pulses superimposed on the simmer current. The design ensures a short gradient of the leading edge of the pulse, generating a high electrical field that promotes a high degree of ionization of the cesium.

Career Highlights

Hongyan Gu is associated with Matsushita Electric Works Research and Development Laboratories Inc., where he has been instrumental in advancing lighting technologies. His work has not only contributed to the efficiency of lighting solutions but has also paved the way for future innovations in the field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Hongyan Gu has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Martin Muzeroll and John C Chamberlain. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Hongyan Gu's contributions to the field of lighting through his innovative patent demonstrate his commitment to enhancing energy efficiency and light quality. His work continues to influence the industry and inspire future advancements in lighting technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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