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Chemical ejecting flashlight
Assignee: DACO SAFETY PROD
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Filing: 1971-10-04
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A dual purpose flashlight containing within its casing a pressurized chemical source which may be actuated to dispense a chemical within the range of the rays of its light by a trigger mounted on the exterior of its casing.
Inventors
- 👤 R Mangels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:25
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H9/00; F41H9/10; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0064; F41B; F41B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A chemical ejecting flashlight comprising: a casing for receiving one or more batteries and an aerosol container, said casing being closed at one end and provided with a light reflector at the other end, a light bulb mounted in said reflector and electrically connected through an electric switch to the batteries, an electric switch mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively connecting the batteries to said light bulb to energize said bulb, chemical discharging means mounted on said reflector to extend outwardly therefrom for discharging fluid under pressure, said chemical discharging means being adapted to receive at one end the tip of the aerosol container when it is moved longitudinally into said chemical discharging means to cause the aerosol container to discharge at least a part of its fluid under pressure through said chemical discharging means outwardly of said flashlight, a triggering switch means mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively moving the aerosol container into said chemical discharging means for discharging at least a part of its fluid under pressure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A chemical ejecting flashlight comprising: a casing for receiving one or more batteries and an aerosol container, said casing being closed at one end and provided with a light reflector at the other end, a light bulb mounted in said reflector and electrically connected through an electric switch to the batteries, an electric switch mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively connecting the batteries to said light bulb to energize said bulb, chemical discharging means mounted on said reflector to extend outwardly therefrom for discharging fluid under pressure, said chemical discharging means being adapted to receive at one end the tip of the aerosol container when it is moved longitudinally into said chemical discharging means to cause the aerosol container to discharge at least a part of its fluid under pressure through said chemical discharging means outwardly of said flashlight, a triggering switch means mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively moving the aerosol container into said chemical discharging means for discharging at least a part of its fluid under pressure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
175 words
A chemical ejecting flashlight comprising: a casing for receiving one or more batteries and an aerosol container, said casing being closed at one end and provided with a light reflector at the other end, a light bulb mounted in said reflector and electrically connected through an electric switch to the batteries, an electric switch mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively connecting the batteries to said light bulb to energize said bulb, chemical discharging means mounted on said reflector to extend outwardly therefrom for discharging fluid under pressure, said chemical discharging means being adapted to receive at one end the tip of the aerosol container when it is moved longitudinally into said chemical discharging means to cause the aerosol container to discharge at least a part of its fluid under pressure through said chemical discharging means outwardly of said flashlight, a triggering switch means mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively moving the aerosol container into said chemical discharging means for discharging at least a part of its fluid under pressure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
175 words
A chemical ejecting flashlight comprising: a casing for receiving one or more batteries and an aerosol container, said casing being closed at one end and provided with a light reflector at the other end, a light bulb mounted in said reflector and electrically connected through an electric switch to the batteries, an electric switch mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively connecting the batteries to said light bulb to energize said bulb, chemical discharging means mounted on said reflector to extend outwardly therefrom for discharging fluid under pressure, said chemical discharging means being adapted to receive at one end the tip of the aerosol container when it is moved longitudinally into said chemical discharging means to cause the aerosol container to discharge at least a part of its fluid under pressure through said chemical discharging means outwardly of said flashlight, a triggering switch means mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively moving the aerosol container into said chemical discharging means for discharging at least a part of its fluid under pressure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 1 wherein said casing receives in axial alignment one or more batteries and the aerosol container and said chemical discharge means comprises a nozzle means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 2 wherein said electric switch and triggering switch means are aligned on the outside of said casing longitudinally of the axis of said casing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 1 wherein said chemical discharge means is mounted on said reflector to discharge fluid under pressure from the aerosol container within the zone of the rays of light of said bulb.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 1 wherein said chemical discharge means is mounted on said reflector to discharge fluid under pressure from the aerosol container in the same direction as the rays of light of said bulb.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 1 wherein said chemical discharge means comprises a nozzle mounted on said reflector for discharging fluid under pressure from the aerosol container through the rays of light of said bulb when said bulb is energized and said aerosol container is moved into said nozzle means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 1 in further combination with an interlocking means mounted on said casing for prohibiting the movement of said actuating means until moved in a predetermined direction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
218 words
A chemical ejecting flashlight comprising: a casing for receiving one or more batteries and an aerosol container having a spring biased discharging tip, said casing being closed at one end and provided with a light reflector at the other end, a light bulb mounted in said reflector and electrically connected to the batteries, electric switching means mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively connecting the batteries to said light bulb to energize said bulb, a nozzle means mounted on said reflector extending from within said casing through said reflector, a transparent covering mounted on the front of said reflector, a hollow tube connected to said nozzle means and extending through said covering outwardly of said flashlight, said nozzle means being adapted to receive within said casing one end of the tip of the aerosol container when it is moved longitudinally into said nozzle means to cause the aerosol container to discharge at least a part of its contents under pressure through said nozzle means, and said hollow tube outwardly of said flashlight, an actuating means mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively moving the aerosol container into said nozzle means for discharging its contents under pressure, said nozzle discharging the contents under pressure within the zone of the rays of light of said bulb.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
218 words
A chemical ejecting flashlight comprising: a casing for receiving one or more batteries and an aerosol container having a spring biased discharging tip, said casing being closed at one end and provided with a light reflector at the other end, a light bulb mounted in said reflector and electrically connected to the batteries, electric switching means mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively connecting the batteries to said light bulb to energize said bulb, a nozzle means mounted on said reflector extending from within said casing through said reflector, a transparent covering mounted on the front of said reflector, a hollow tube connected to said nozzle means and extending through said covering outwardly of said flashlight, said nozzle means being adapted to receive within said casing one end of the tip of the aerosol container when it is moved longitudinally into said nozzle means to cause the aerosol container to discharge at least a part of its contents under pressure through said nozzle means, and said hollow tube outwardly of said flashlight, an actuating means mounted on the outside of said casing for selectively moving the aerosol container into said nozzle means for discharging its contents under pressure, said nozzle discharging the contents under pressure within the zone of the rays of light of said bulb.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 8 wherein said casing is provided for receiving the batteries and aerosol container in axial alignment.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 9 wherein said transparent covering comprises a lens.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 8 in further combination with an interlocking means mounted on said casing for prohibiting the movement of said actuating means until moved in a predetermined direction.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 8 wherein said reflector is off set from the longitudinal axis of said casing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The chemical ejecting flashlight set forth in claim 12 wherein said hollow tube is mounted along the longitudinal axis of said casing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |