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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2002
Takeshi Arakawa, Kyoto, JP;
Mitsuharu Kawasaki, Kadoma, JP;
Kiyoshi Hashimotodani, Takatsuki, JP;
Kenichiro Takahashi, Katano, JP;
Koji Miyazaki, Hirakata, JP;
Katsushi Seki, Kurita-gun, JP;
Toshiaki Kurachi, Hirakata, JP;
Kenji Itaya, Takatsuki, JP;
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A self-ballasted electrodeless discharge lamp includes a discharge vessel having a cavity, an induction coil that is inserted into the cavity, a ballast for supplying power to the induction coil, a case for covering the ballast, and a lamp base provided in the case. The discharge vessel is secured to the case via a holder. A part of the discharge vessel and a first portion of the holder are engaged with each other to constitute a combination structure. A second portion of the holder and a part of the case are engaged with each other to constitute a combination structure.