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Ballast system for a fluorescent lamp

  • US 6,528,955 B1
  • Filed: 03/30/2000
  • Issued: 03/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A ballast system for controlling the operation of a fluorescent lamp, comprising:

  • an instant start ballast, wherein the instant start ballast is configured to deliver a striking voltage to the fluorescent lamp, and wherein the instant start ballast is further configured to regulate the current to the fluorescent lamp when the fluorescent lamp is on; and

    a transformer, wherein the transformer is configured to deliver voltage to a filament of the fluorescent lamp when the fluorescent lamp is off; and

    wherein the fluorescent lamp is disposed within a lens forming apparatus.

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