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Baton-flashlight
Assignee: FIRST VALLEY BANK
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Filing: 1972-07-27
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1992-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A combination baton-flashlight including an elongated metal housing or barrel whose length is at least ten times its diameter, a number of batteries disposed in the housing forming a battery train, and an elongated metallic spacer block in one end of the housing, the spacer block and battery train being coupled in series to form a circuit through which current flows to an associated bulb means.
Inventors
- 👤 N Nelson
- 👤 F Patti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:12
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B15/00; F41B15/02; F21; F21L; F21L2/00; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0064; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/929; Y10S224/93
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A baton-flashlight comprising: an elongated, hollow, cylindrical, metal housing having a length at least ten times its diameter; a forward assembly, including bulb means, secured to the forward end of said housing; a plurality of batteries disposed within said housing in end-toend relationship forming a battery train whose forward end is electrically connected to a first terminal of said bulb means; a metallic rear end cap attached to the rearward end of said housing; an elongated metallic spacer block disposed within the rearward portion of said housing and electrically interconnecting said end cap with the rearward end of said battery train; and switch means mounted on said housing adjacent the forward end thereof and manually operable for providing an electrical connection between the metalLic body of said housing and a second terminal of said bulb means, so as to complete the circuit for current flowing through said bulb means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A baton-flashlight comprising: an elongated, hollow, cylindrical, metal housing having a length at least ten times its diameter; a forward assembly, including bulb means, secured to the forward end of said housing; a plurality of batteries disposed within said housing in end-toend relationship forming a battery train whose forward end is electrically connected to a first terminal of said bulb means; a metallic rear end cap attached to the rearward end of said housing; an elongated metallic spacer block disposed within the rearward portion of said housing and electrically interconnecting said end cap with the rearward end of said battery train; and switch means mounted on said housing adjacent the forward end thereof and manually operable for providing an electrical connection between the metalLic body of said housing and a second terminal of said bulb means, so as to complete the circuit for current flowing through said bulb means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the exterior surface of said housing is serrated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said spacer block is an elongated cylindrical block which is longer than one of said batteries.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said forward assembly includes an enlarged metallic head removably attached to said housing, and within which said bulb means is contained.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein switch means includes a switch cap, and which further includes a support ring encircling said housing immediately to the rear of said switch cap.
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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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |