CCFL Illuminated Device And Method Of Use
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1. A light assembly for receiving a first end and a second end of a light source, said first end having a first electrode, and said second end having a second electrode, said assembly comprising:
- a first receiving portion adapted to receive said first end of said light source, and a second receiving portion adapted to receive a second end of said light source;
a durable protective covering for substantially covering said light source;
said first electrode being operatively connectable to a source of electrical energy through said first end member;
said second electrode being operatively connectable to said source of electrical energy through one of said first and second end members.
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Abstract
Cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), associated devices and methods of use, and more specifically, exit signs, traffic signals, informational and other signage and lighting devices utilizing CCFL-type devices are provided with novel connectors, mounting brackets, housings, associated electronics and other accessories to provide new and unique lighting devices and methods of using them, all of which offer significant savings in cost, operating expense, power consumption and retrofit convenience.
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1. A light assembly for receiving a first end and a second end of a light source, said first end having a first electrode, and said second end having a second electrode, said assembly comprising:
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a first receiving portion adapted to receive said first end of said light source, and a second receiving portion adapted to receive a second end of said light source;
a durable protective covering for substantially covering said light source;
said first electrode being operatively connectable to a source of electrical energy through said first end member;
said second electrode being operatively connectable to said source of electrical energy through one of said first and second end members. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A light assembly comprising:
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a housing having a first end and a second end;
a cold cathode fluorescent lamp disposed within said housing, said lamp having a first electrode and a second electrode; and
a first end cap for covering said first end of said housing and a second end cap for covering said second end of said housing, said first electrode and said second electrode being operatively connectable to a source of electrical energy through each of said first and second end caps.
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