(19)
(11) EP 0 465 198 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
19.02.1992 Bulletin 1992/08

(43) Date of publication A2:
08.01.1992 Bulletin 1992/02

(21) Application number: 91305963.0

(22) Date of filing: 01.07.1991
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)5: H01K 7/02
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE GB NL

(30) Priority: 02.07.1990 US 547009

(71) Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Schenectady, NY 12345 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • Hanson, James Mark
    Madison, Indiana 47250 (US)
  • Lanese, Gustino Joseph
    Chesterland, Ohio 44026 (US)

(74) Representative: Pratt, Richard Wilson et al
London Patent Operation G.E. Technical Services Co. Inc. Essex House 12/13 Essex Street
London WC2R 3AA
London WC2R 3AA (GB)


(56) References cited: : 
   
       


    (54) Reflector lamp


    (57) A multifaceted reflector lamp has a tungsten-halogen lamp for the light source which is adapted for line voltage operation. Additionally, the molded glass reflector member being employed includes an extended lower portion enabling lamp installation in customary socket fixtures. In a preferred embodiment, the tungsten filament coil has an improved microstructure.






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