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Flashlight assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-11-26
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Granted: 1981-08-18
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Expires: 1999-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A portable flashlight assembly utilizes a flat battery energy source containing slide contact electrodes. One embodiment includes the use of a film pack from a self-developing camera as an energy source.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Menelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:53
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A flashlight comprising: a lamp assembly including means for mounting a bulb, reflector, and lens; a housing having a slotted portion for receiving a rectangular battery source; electrode means within said housing for contacting a pair of electrodes on said battery; a first electrical connector between one of said housing electrodes and said lamp mounting means and a second conductor connecting between the other of said electrodes on said housing and said lamp mounting means; a switch electrically connected in series with one of said first and second electrical connectors; said slotted portion extending through the interior of said housing from a bottom portion of said housing to a top portion; a guide member extending from an interior portion of said housing for centering said battery within said housing; and a retaining member attached to an interior portion of said housing for slidingly engaging said battery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A flashlight comprising: a lamp assembly including means for mounting a bulb, reflector, and lens; a housing having a slotted portion for receiving a rectangular battery source; electrode means within said housing for contacting a pair of electrodes on said battery; a first electrical connector between one of said housing electrodes and said lamp mounting means and a second conductor connecting between the other of said electrodes on said housing and said lamp mounting means; a switch electrically connected in series with one of said first and second electrical connectors; said slotted portion extending through the interior of said housing from a bottom portion of said housing to a top portion; a guide member extending from an interior portion of said housing for centering said battery within said housing; and a retaining member attached to an interior portion of said housing for slidingly engaging said battery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The flashlight of claim 1 wherein said electrodes within said housing are supported by a circuit board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The flashlight of claim 2 wherein the circuit board is fixedly attached to at least one side of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The flashlight of claim 3 wherein the circuit board is coextensive with said interior slot within said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The flashlight of claim 1 wherein said battery comprises a film pack from a selfdeveloping camera.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The flashlight of claim 5 wherein said housing is selected from the group consisting of plastic, metal, and rubber.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-17 | 1985-02-16 | 1985-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-17 | 1989-02-16 | 1989-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-17 | 1993-02-16 | 1993-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |