CPC Definition - Subclass H01K

Last Updated Version: 2023.08
ELECTRIC INCANDESCENT LAMPS (details, apparatus or processes for manufacture applicable to both discharge devices and incandescent lamps H01J; light sources using a combination of incandescent and other types of light generation H01J 61/96, H05B 35/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Sources of visible, ultraviolet or infrared radiation consisting of one or more bodies heated to incandescence by electricity, i.e. incandescent lamps, including such lamps for purposes other than general lighting.
  • Details of electric incandescent lamps, including ancillary devices that are structurally part of the lamp such as optical light modifiers or circuit elements.
  • Apparatus or processes adapted to the manufacture, installing, removal or maintenance of incandescent lamps or parts thereof.
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Details or apparatus or processes for manufacture applicable to both discharge devices and incandescent lamps

H01J

Light sources using a combination of incandescent and other types of light generation

H01J 61/96, H05B 35/00

Lamps with spaced electrodes heated to incandescence by light-emitting discharge, e.g. tungsten arc lamps

H01J 61/98

Application-oriented references

Examples of places where the subject matter of this place is covered when specially adapted, used for a particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:

Functional features or details of lighting devices or systems thereof

F21V

Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for

F21V 33/00

Incandescent filaments used to form characters in indicating arrangements

G09F 9/307

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Chemical, physical processes and apparatus using radiation

B01J 19/08

Chemical, physical processes and apparatus using IR-light

B01J 19/128

Drying using infrared radiation

F26B 3/30

Displays using incandescent lamps

G09F 9/307

Heating devices using lamps

H05B 3/0033

Heating elements made of non-metallic materials

H05B 3/14

Heating elements made of ceramic materials, oxides, carbides

H05B 3/141

Infrared halogen lamps for cooking plates

H05B 3/744

Circuits therefor

H05B 39/00

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Lamp

includes tubes emitting ultraviolet or infrared light

Details
Definition statement

This place covers:

Details of incandescent lamps classified in H01K 5/00, H01K 7/00, H01K 9/00, H01K 11/00 and H01K 13/00.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Details applicable to both incandescent and discharge lamps

H01J 5/00

Lamp stems (seals for leading conductors there through H01K 1/38)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Seals for leading-in conductors

H01K 1/38

Screens; Filters (associated with envelope H01K 1/28)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Screens or filters structurally associated with the incandescent lamp.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Screens or filters structurally associated with the envelope

H01K 1/28

Apparatus or processes adapted to the manufacture, installing, removal, or maintenance of incandescent lamps or parts thereof (manufacture of vessels from glass C03B)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Apparatus and processes for manufacture applicable to both discharge devices and incandescent lamps

H01J 9/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Manufacture of vessels from glass

C03B 3/00

Lamps for general lighting (H01K 9/00 - H01K 13/00 take precedence)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Examples:

  • Household lamps.
  • Lamps for illumination of shops or public areas.
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Lamps for purposes other than general lighting

H01K 7/00

Lamps having two or more incandescent bodies separately heated

H01K 9/00

Lamps having an incandescent body which is not conductively heated, e.g. heated inductively, heated by electronic discharge

H01K 11/00

Lamps having an incandescent body which is substantially non-conductive until heated, e. g. Nernst lamp

H01K 13/00

Lamps for purposes other than general lighting (H01K 9/00 - H01K 13/00 take precedence)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Examples:

  • Lamps for cinematographic projectors.
  • Lamps for automobile headlights intended to be used with projection systems.
  • Lamps for indicating or for decorative purposes.
  • Infrared or heater lamps.
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Lamps for general lighting

H01K 5/00

Lamps having two or more incandescent bodies separately heated

H01K 9/00

Lamps having an incandescent body which is not conductively heated, e.g. heated inductively, heated by electronic discharge

H01K 11/00

Lamps having an incandescent body which is substantially non-conductive until heated, e. g. Nernst lamp

H01K 13/00

for producing a narrow beam of light; for approximating a point-like source of light, e.g. for searchlight, for cinematographic projector (producing narrow beams by optical means external to lamp F21V)
References
Limiting references

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Producing narrow beams by optical means external to the lamp

F21V

Lamps having two or more incandescent bodies separately heated (H01K 11/00, H01K 13/00 take precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Lamps having an incandescent body which is not conductively heated, e.g. heated inductively, heated by electronic discharge

H01K 11/00

Lamps having an incandescent body which is substantially non-conductive until heated, e. g. Nernst lamp

H01K 13/00

Lamps having an incandescent body which is not conductively heated, e.g. heated inductively, heated by electronic discharge (H01K 13/00 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Lamps having an incandescent body which is substantially non-conductive until heated

H01K 13/00