Hingeable security light globe cover and method of use

Details Hingeable security light globe cover and method of use Hingeable security light globe cover and method of use

2009-10-23

2011-12-20

Dzierzynski, Evan (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Housing

With closure

C362S363000, C362S364000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08079738

ABSTRACT:
The present invention specifically relates to a HINGEABLE SECURITY LIGHT GLOBE COVER AND METHOD OF USE that is specifically designed to prevent damage to security light fixtures due to both direct and indirect damage from birds and other noxious pest that take residence in the electrical fixture causing damage by overheating of ballasts or destruction of electrical components. The invention provides a means of securing the fixture from pests while simultaneously providing additional protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from damaged bulbs. The hingeable security light globe cover may be secured to the globe of a security light by at least one hingeable mechanism, which may further comprise an internal mounting flange, a handle assembly, an alignment guide and a latch assembly. The security light globe cover may comprise any translucent material of construction known in the Optical Arts capable of enduring the environmental rigors imposed upon a security light and possessing ultraviolet and impact resistance. An embodiment of internal mounting flange having an adjustable clamping arrangement is also disclosed. Another embodiment of the HINGEABLE SECURITY LIGHT GLOBE COVER that foregoes the use of an internal mounting flange is also disclosed. The unique arrangement of the HINGEABLE SECURITY LIGHT GLOBE COVER affords the user reduced maintenance due to pest related problems and only a negligible expenditure of additional effort in replacing spent bulbs, as all maintenance is anticipated without use of ladders or elevated work platforms.Additional embodiments providing differing arrangements of the primary elements a method of use are also disclosed.

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patent: 2009/0196053 (2009-08-01), Ziobro et al.
patent: 2010/0085766 (2010-04-01), Czech et al.

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