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(11) EP 1 040 510 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
04.10.2000 Bulletin 2000/40

(21) Application number: 98952864.1

(22) Date of filing: 05.11.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7H01J 61/52
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB9803/324
(87) International publication number:
WO 9928/948 (10.06.1999 Gazette 1999/23)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB SE

(30) Priority: 02.12.1997 GB 9725388

(71) Applicant: CENTRAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES LIMITED
Hayes,Middlesex, UB3 1HH (GB)

(72) Inventor:
  • WRIGHT, Graham, Leslie
    Ickenham,Middlesex UB10 8HQ (GB)

(74) Representative: Leaman, Keith 
QED I.P. Services Limited,Dawley Road
Hayes,Middlesex UB3 1HH
Hayes,Middlesex UB3 1HH (GB)

   


(54) A METHOD FOR PROLONGING THE LIFE OF A GAS DISCHARGE LAMP