General Electric Company

Gino Savarino

Thomas H Yu

Douglas G Seredich

Bart P Terburg

John J Stewart

Shailesh R Sheth

Thomas R Norris

A tungsten halogen lamp () includes a light transmissive envelope (), which encloses a tungsten filament () and a gaseous fill comprising an inert gas and a halogen-containing gas, such as an alkyl halide. In addition the fill includes a silicon-containing compound capable of gettering oxygen within the envelope. The atomic ratio of silicon to halogen in the envelope is selected so as to remove most, but not all of the oxygen present in the envelope A silicon:halogen ratio of less than about 0.5 more preferably, below about 0.4 has been found to be effective in this respect.

Tungsten halogen lamp with halogen-containing compound and silicon-containing compound

A lamp is provided with a mounting arrangement for achieving a precise alignment. The lamp includes a double-ended light source, a metal strap clamping one end of the light source at two locations, and a plastic base having an internal opening wherein the metal strap is engaged. The metal strap includes two clamping members between which the light source is clamped and a cap member attached to the clamping members. The cap member has tabs adapted for engaging the internal opening of the plastic base and gimbaling the light source to align the light source with respect to the plastic base. The clamping members are joined together at a point between the to clamping locations such that a spring force clamps the light source. The clamping members are also oriented at an angle of about 45 degrees from vertical to better withstand both vertical and horizontal loads.

Metal strap for holding cylindrical lamp

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Cleveland Heights, OH, United States of America

Gino Savarino