Patent Publication Number: US-2009231865-A1

Title: Compact fluorescent bulb installation, replacement and storage containment device

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application claims the benefit of our earlier filed provisional application No. 61/035,718 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
     This invention is a containment device for compact fluorescent bulbs of many different styles, shapes and wattages. It is a flexible bag-type device that will easily conform to the shape of the bulb or the bag can be sized to fit the bulb for a specific consumer requirement. It will be secured at the base of the bulb by a Velcro™ strap. Ideally, this device will be made of non-porous latex or latex-free rubber material and Velcro™ strap material. However, other suitable material can be used as the system develops. The wall thickness will be substantial enough not to be punctured if breakage occurs during reasonable handling and use. The seal is ideally made of foam rubber or similar products and seals around the base of the bulb either by friction or the tightening of the Velcro™ strap to create a positive seal. This device is reusable if the bulb remains intact during installation, removal and storage. If the bulb breaks during removal, installation or storage, is bag is not reusable. If breakage occurs the bag is to remain sealed around the base of the bulb and disposed of in compliance with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to hazardous mercury disposal. This device is not intended for use during the operation. This device can have a tension ring or can be produced without the tension ring. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: is a perspective view of a first embodiment of Compact Fluorescent Bulb Installation, replacement and storage containment device comprising the present invention. 
     No mew matter is entered in this specification this references the drawing which was not referenced in the original specification