(19)
(11)
EP 1 040 510 A1
(12)
(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)
7
:
H01J
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