Container and method for disposing of fluorescent tubes

Details Container and method for disposing of fluorescent tubes Container and method for disposing of fluorescent tubes

1986-04-11

1987-05-05

Hall, George T.

Receptacles

Closures

Vent in closure

206443, 206418, 206419, 241 36, 241 99, B65D 5116

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046625356

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for conveniently and safely disposing of burnt out fluorescent light tubes. A disposal container is provided by a closely fitting, bendable tube which is permanently closed at one end and is provided with a removable closure cap at the other end. The fluorescent light tube to be disposed of is placed within the container and while confined in the container is broken and reduced to a relatively fine rubble having a small volume. Since the disposal container completely confines the tube when it is broken, the hazard of flying glass and powdered coating material is eliminated.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2638022 (1953-05-01), Reyes
patent: 3623672 (1971-11-01), DeFrank
patent: 4579287 (1986-04-01), Brown

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