Patent ID: 8079738
Filing Date: 2011-12-20
Classification: F21V,F21W

Abstract:
1. A Hingeable Security Light Globe Cover, comprising an internal mounting flange that is mounted in an aperture of a security light globe that is pivotally connected by a hinge assembly to a security light globe cover, which is maintained in the closed position by an integral latch assembly having elements incorporated in the internal mounting flange and the security light globe cover; and having a handle assembly secured to the security light globe cover to facilitate access to the security lighting elements and electrical components; an internal mounting flange having a predetermined shape, having a first side, a second side, a top side and a bottom side that demonstrates substantial agreement with the geometry of internal surface of the security light globe aperture, which permits the internal mounting flange to exhibit a friction fit against the internal surface of the security light globe in the immediate proximity of the security light globe aperture, wherein the internal mounting flange comprises a material of construction selected from a group consisting of ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, ceramics and combinations of thereof that have established capabilities for enduring the rigors of temperature cycling, ultraviolet (UV) exposure, rain, snow, hail and ice without warping, significantly altering the tensile and compressive strength and altering the dimensional aspects of the internal mounting flange, a security light globe cover of a predetermined shape that substantially corresponds with a security light globe such that it affords the security light globe cover to be received in the opening of the globe and articulated based upon the desired orientation of the hingeable elements; at least one hingeable mechanism, having flanges that permit the security light globe cover to have a pivotable range comprising a minimum of 90° to 180° inclusive, at least one alignment guide, which comprises a cover alignment element affixed to the security light globe cover that is received in a corresponding globe alignment element affixed to the security light globe and at least one latch assembly, which comprises a latch and a corresponding strike attached to one of either the security light globe and security light globe cover; wherein the hingeable mechanism, alignment guide and latch assembly are operably connected to the security light globe cover and security light globe such that the hingeable security light globe cover is accessed and secured by an individual using an extension pole engaging a handle element, which comprises a handle of a predetermined shape or size suitable to accommodate the end of a lineman's extension pole, that is attached to said security light globe cover.