US3710092A
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Flashlight with accessory holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-13
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A multi-section flashlight with an auxiliary compartment which screws onto the battery holder provides space for service, first aid or survival items or the like making a unitary flashlight and aid or survival kit. The rear threads of the battery holder are identical to rear threads on the auxiliary compartment so that an end cap can be alternatively screwed onto the battery holder and compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 J Olbermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:35
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L4/00; F21L4/005; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A multi-section flashlight and accessory holder comprising (1) a lamp housing, including a casing, lens, reflector and lamp; said casing being threaded to accept (2) a tubular battery holder threaded at both front and rear ends, and containing a switch on the exterior thereof, (3) a tubular accessory holder threaded at both front and rear ends, the thread at the front end being adapted to screw onto a threaded end of said battery holder and the thread at the rear end is identical to the thread at the rear end of said battery holder a metal disk rearward of said thread at the front end of the accessory holder adapted to make electrical contact with said switch, a contact spring seated on said disk and a cap threaded to accept the threads at the rear ends of said accessory holder and said battery holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A multi-section flashlight and accessory holder comprising (1) a lamp housing, including a casing, lens, reflector and lamp; said casing being threaded to accept (2) a tubular battery holder threaded at both front and rear ends, and containing a switch on the exterior thereof, (3) a tubular accessory holder threaded at both front and rear ends, the thread at the front end being adapted to screw onto a threaded end of said battery holder and the thread at the rear end is identical to the thread at the rear end of said battery holder a metal disk rearward of said thread at the front end of the accessory holder adapted to make electrical contact with said switch, a contact spring seated on said disk and a cap threaded to accept the threads at the rear ends of said accessory holder and said battery holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A flashlight as in claim 1 wherein the accessory holder has the same diameter as the battery holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A flashlight as in claim 1 wherein the accessory holder is larger in diameter than the battery holder between disk and rear threads.
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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |