ILLUMINATION SAFEGUARD ADAPTER FOR OUTSIDE WALL LIGHTING FIXTURES WITH BODY THAT EXTENDS BEYOND LIGHT BULB TO MAINTAIN LIGHT TRANSMISSION WHILE REDUCING VERTICAL LIGHT POLLUTION

Abstract

A unique outdoor lantern bulb adaptor includes a module that extends beyond the bulb to maintain light output while reducing vertical light pollution. The adapter is IDA compliant and manufactured with a non-shattering UV resistant thermoplastic unit installed via a standard light bulb screwing mechanism without the need for any additional bracket or mounting system. An adapter consisting of an outer standard light bulb cover with vents to maintain light output while also being easily removed, replaced, and transported.

Claims

1. An outdoor lighting fixture adapter module, comprising a hollow cylinder-shaped body (that fully covers the light bulb) with dissipating heat vents and a circular opening fitted for the threaded base of a standard commercial light bulb (recommended CFL or LED).

2. The device of claim 1 wherein the outdoor lighting fixture adapter module is held in place only by the light bulb and light bulb socket interface, and not by any sort of bracket or clamping system.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein the top of the hollow cylinder body has a base having a peripheral edge at the top end opening of the hollow body portion encompassing a mating interior threaded opening so that the hollow body portion reversibly screws onto and off of the base of a standard light bulb (recommended CFL or LED).

4. A hollow cylinder-shaped adapter module as claimed in claim 1, manufactured from a thermoplastic-based material that is durable, wear resistant, UV-resistant, lightweight, and compatible in both hot and cold environments.

5. An adapter as claimed in claim 1, further comprising of twelve heat-dissipating vents that allow for both the dissipation of light bulb heat and acceptable light transmission to more effectively illuminate the ground below.

6. A group of twelve heat vents as claimed in claim 5, wherein said heat vents are dark sky compliant and effectively contribute to a more desired illumination pattern and higher acceptable light output.

7. A group of twelve heat vents as claimed in claim 6, wherein said heat vents allow increased light output while also permitting no more than 10 lumens between the angles of 90-100 degrees and no more than 50 lumens between the angles of 90-180 degrees (current IDA standards).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

[0010] These and other details of my invention will be described in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are furnished only by way of illustration and not in limitation of the invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that the drawings, described herein, are for illustration purposes only. The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure:

[0011] FIG. 1A shows an isometric view, exposing the bottom half of the proposed invention.

[0012] FIG. 1B shows a direct front view of the cylindrical outer bulb cover of the present invention having a hollow body and evenly spaced vents.

[0013] FIG. 1C shows the 180 Degree rotation of FIG. 1B to show an alternate view.

[0014] FIG. 1D shows an overhead view of the proposed invention, allowing for a view of the circular light bulb interface.

[0015] FIG. 1E shows a rotated isometric view showing the top of the cylindrical body, exposing the surface cover with light bulb interface circle. This circular opening ensures a fitted interface between the light bulb and the socket base while also ensuring a comfortable fit and placement for the invention therein.

[0016] FIG. 1F shows the proposed invention as it would be used as a consumer product. A standard commercial light bulb enters the bottom half of the proposed invention and interfaces with the circular light bulb interface shown in FIG. 1D.

[0017] FIG. 1G shows the final view of the proposed invention body properly interfaced with the light bulb. The exposed light bulb base at the top of the body is then fitted to the proper light bulb socket base, wherein the entire component (light bulb and invention combination) is properly and tightly secured in place via the socket base.

[0018] FIGS. 1A-E show the proposed invention in which a hollow extended cylindrical body is illustrated with the added visual of a standard light bulb. FIGS. 1A-E show different perspective views of the invention, allowing for a visual that encompasses the entire appearance. FIGS. 1F and 1G show proposed invention consumer use with a standard light bulb. All seven figures represent the same body used/angled for different scenarios. The features disclosed in the invention are not limited to the current drawings, detailed description, and content.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] The unique invention described in this patent relates to a cylindrical body having capabilities to interface with a standard light bulb and light bulb socket. As the light bulb 4 is properly fitted into the light bulb socket via the invention, it securely holds the invention in place. The current invention is in the form of a single-unit uniform heat-resistant plastic. FIGS. 1A-E show many different perspective angles/views of the current invention. The embodiment shown in FIG. 1A-E contain the main outer body unit 1, the circular opening on the top that interfaces with a standard light bulb 2, and the venting system consisting of twelve fully shielded vents 3. As shown in FIG. 1F and 1G, the circular opening 2 properly interfaces with a standard light bulb 4, wherein said light bulb is still able to be turned on after screwing the light bulb/invention combination into a light bulb socket. As shown in FIG. 1G, the invention completely hides the light bulb 4 from direct outside view. This has to remain true in order for the invention to be compliant by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) standards. Similarly, in FIG. 1G, any view of the light source disqualifies it from being IDA compliant and so the vents completely shield the light source from both the front view and the side views, properly directing the light source downward. As shown in FIG. 1A-G, there is no assembly required for this invention. The consumer requires only the light bulb shield unit and a standard light bulb. Assembly consists of placing the light bulb 4 into the invention housing 1, inserting the bulb through the circular opening 2, and finally inserting the bulb again into the desired light bulb socket to turn on the light bulb. Finally, the user's carriage lantern of their choice is placed over the light bulb shield to fully modify their house light into a better shielded house light. The current invention should not be limited by the current drawings, detailed description, and that modifications and variations may still fall within the scope of the current invention.

SEQUENCE LISTING

[0020] Not Applicable.