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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2000
Ellis Yan, South Russell, OH (US);
Technical Consumer Products, Inc, Aurora, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel energy efficient, universal replaceable electronic ballast, using compatible adapters, for use in fluorescent lighting fixtures and/or table/floor lamps. This novel energy efficient, universal replaceable electronic ballast comprises a family of electronic ballasts for use with currently available fluorescent lamps; the first being a Circlelite lamp, the second, a compact SpringLamp, the third, either a double or triple biaxial compact fluorescent lamp, and the fourth, a 2D fluorescent lamp. Additionally, these electronic ballasts are available in either an instant start (IS) or a rapid start (RS) designs. It is advantageous to use these universal ballasts with the aforementioned fluorescent lamps because of their increased longevity, typically 9,000 to 10,000 hours, their reduced operating costs and energy efficiencies. Additionally. there are five newly designed families of adapters that are compatible with the universal plug-in electronic ballasts. The first adapter is designed for use with a low profile lighting fixtures having a tabbed base that is secured using two self-tapping screws or rivets, the second adapter for use with a low profile lighting fixtures having a twist-lock mounting base, and a third adapter for use with a low profile fixture having a screw-lock type base. A fourth adapter, having a local switch operating capability, gives height to a table or floor lamp for a coordinated appearance with its accoutrement lampshade. The fifth adapter, having a remote switch operating capability, also gives height to a table or floor lamp for a coordinated appearance with its accoutrement lampshade.