US3217224A
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Flashlight battery charging equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-03
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1982-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Sherwood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:32
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L4/00; F21L4/08; F21L4/085; H; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/70; H02J7/751
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A FLASHLIGHT, A WEDGE SHAPED INSULATING BRACKET SECURED TO SAID FLASHLIGHT, A PAIR OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC FLASHLIGHT TERMINALS ONE OF WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY THE FLASHLIGHT AND ONE OF WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY THE WEDGE SHAPED BRACKET, CHARGEABLE BATTERIES CARRIED BY AND POSITIONED WITHIN THE FLASHIGHT IN SERIES WITH SAID TERMINALS FOR PROVIDING A POWER SUPPLY FOR THE FLASHLIGHT AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING THE FLASHLIGHT AND FOR CHARGING THE FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES WHILE THE BATTERIES REMAIN IN THE FLASHLIGHT INCLUDING A HOUSING HAVING END, SIDE AND TOP SURFACES, A WEDGE SHAPED OFFSET PORTION FORMING A RECESS IN SAID HOUSING, A SOURCE OF DIRECT ELECTRIC CURRENT, A PAIR OF ELECTRIC CONTACT MEMBERS, MEANS FOR RESILIENTLY SUPPORTING THE ELECTRIC CONTACT MEMBERS COMPRISING RESILIENT MEMBERS SECURED TO THE HOUSING ONE OF WHICH IS POSITIONED WITHIN THE RECESS IN THE HOUSING AND CONDUCTOR MEANS CONNECTING THE ELECTRIC CONTACT MEMBERS TO THE SOURCE OF DIRECT CURRENT, SAID WEDGE SHAPED BRACKET SECURED TO SAID FLASHLIGHT BEING ADAPTED TO FIT WITHIN SAID RECESS TO MAINTAIN THE ELECTRIC CONTACT MEMBERS ON THE SUPPORTING APPARATUS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FLASHLIGHT TERMINALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A FLASHLIGHT, A WEDGE SHAPED INSULATING BRACKET SECURED TO SAID FLASHLIGHT, A PAIR OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC FLASHLIGHT TERMINALS ONE OF WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY THE FLASHLIGHT AND ONE OF WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY THE WEDGE SHAPED BRACKET, CHARGEABLE BATTERIES CARRIED BY AND POSITIONED WITHIN THE FLASHIGHT IN SERIES WITH SAID TERMINALS FOR PROVIDING A POWER SUPPLY FOR THE FLASHLIGHT AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING THE FLASHLIGHT AND FOR CHARGING THE FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES WHILE THE BATTERIES REMAIN IN THE FLASHLIGHT INCLUDING A HOUSING HAVING END, SIDE AND TOP SURFACES, A WEDGE SHAPED OFFSET PORTION FORMING A RECESS IN SAID HOUSING, A SOURCE OF DIRECT ELECTRIC CURRENT, A PAIR OF ELECTRIC CONTACT MEMBERS, MEANS FOR RESILIENTLY SUPPORTING THE ELECTRIC CONTACT MEMBERS COMPRISING RESILIENT MEMBERS SECURED TO THE HOUSING ONE OF WHICH IS POSITIONED WITHIN THE RECESS IN THE HOUSING AND CONDUCTOR MEANS CONNECTING THE ELECTRIC CONTACT MEMBERS TO THE SOURCE OF DIRECT CURRENT, SAID WEDGE SHAPED BRACKET SECURED TO SAID FLASHLIGHT BEING ADAPTED TO FIT WITHIN SAID RECESS TO MAINTAIN THE ELECTRIC CONTACT MEMBERS ON THE SUPPORTING APPARATUS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FLASHLIGHT TERMINALS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |