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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2002
Christian Sauska, Orange, CT (US);
Arpad Pirovic, Woodbridge, CT (US);
Christian Sauska, Orange, CT (US);
Arpad Pirovic, Woodbridge, CT (US);
Light Sources, Inc., Orange, CT (US);
Abstract
A germicidal lamp having a non-uniform contour increasing turbulence. An ultraviolet fluorescent lamp used in a purification system having a helical groove increasing turbulence of the fluid flow. The non-uniform contour may be placed directly on the tubular envelope forming the lamp or may be formed on a separate envelope enclosing a conventional cylindrical tubular germicidal lamp. The germicidal lamp having a non-uniform contour when placed in a fluid flow, such as water or air, creates turbulence, which improves the efficiency of the germicidal action. Smaller, more efficient purification systems requiring less exposure time are obtained.