Patent ID: 8317365
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: F21V,F21Y,G09F,H01J

Abstract:
1. A cover for a compact fluorescent light comprising: a housing having an upper section defined by a generally hemispherical shape defining an interior sized to permit a spatial distance between a light emitting portion of a compact fluorescent light bulb and a lower section having a generally circular boundary securable to a base of the compact fluorescent light bulb, said housing formed from a first clamshell shaped section having a first thickness and a second clamshell shaped section having a second thickness; hinge means pivotally coupling said first clamshell shaped section to said second clamshell shaped section; first interengaging means integral with and projecting from a sidewall of said first clamshell shaped section; first recesses integral with and projecting from said sidewall of said first clamshell shaped section; second interengaging means integral with and projecting from a sidewall of said second clamshell shaped section; second recesses integral with and projecting from a sidewall of said second clamshell shaped section; a peripheral resealable lip conforming to the outer perimeter of a lamp fixture and attached to said generally circular outer boundary of said lamp fixture body; said first interengaging means engaging said second recesses; and said second interengaging means engaging said first recesses, wherein said housing is positioned around said compact fluorescent light with said first and second interengaging means coupling said first clamshell shaped section to said second clamshell shaped second providing a cover that assimilates a conventional incandescent light bulb.