US4656566A
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Thermo light handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-08
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Granted: 1987-04-07
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Expires: 2006-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A combination flashlight/handle attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical beverage container comprising a removable handle mechanism containing a flashlight casing with operating switch, the operating switch being positioned so that it may be operated by the hand gripping the handle. The handle/light combination is easily affixed to the thermos bottle by pliable straps with fastening means, and can be easily removed for cleaning and storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Kelley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:43
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/0832; A; A47; A47J; A47J41/00; A47J41/0083; A47J45/00; A47J45/06; A47J45/07; A47J45/077; F21L; F21L2/00; F21V21/40; F21V21/406; F21V33/00; F21V33/008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A combination detachable handle and flashlight attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container adapted to simultaneously provide a means for transporting the container and provide illumination in the use thereof, comprising: (a) a hollow cylindrical member; (b) a flashlight casing containing a flashlight, bulb, battery holding means and electrical circuit forming means sufficient to provide an electrical connection; (c) a means of affixing said flashlight casing with the hollow cylindrical member; (d) a switch for closing the electrical circuit; (e) said switch affixed to the exterior of the cylindrical member housing the flashlight casing; (f) a plurality of horizontally spaced arms extending from the cylindrical member in a common plane, sufficiently spaced to allow the cylindrical member to be gripped between them; (g) a support member affixed to the ends of said arms, parallel to the principal cylindrical member; (h) a plurality of straps with means for affixing said straps to the support member; (i) a means for securing said straps around the thermos bottle or other cylinder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A combination detachable handle and flashlight attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container adapted to simultaneously provide a means for transporting the container and provide illumination in the use thereof, comprising: (a) a hollow cylindrical member; (b) a flashlight casing containing a flashlight, bulb, battery holding means and electrical circuit forming means sufficient to provide an electrical connection; (c) a means of affixing said flashlight casing with the hollow cylindrical member; (d) a switch for closing the electrical circuit; (e) said switch affixed to the exterior of the cylindrical member housing the flashlight casing; (f) a plurality of horizontally spaced arms extending from the cylindrical member in a common plane, sufficiently spaced to allow the cylindrical member to be gripped between them; (g) a support member affixed to the ends of said arms, parallel to the principal cylindrical member; (h) a plurality of straps with means for affixing said straps to the support member; (i) a means for securing said straps around the thermos bottle or other cylinder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A combination detachable handle and flashlight attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the parallel support member is outwardly concave to maximize contact with and stability of the attached thermos bottle or other container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A combination detachable handle and flashlight attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the switch mechanism is located on the exterior of the cylinder in a position to facilitate operation thereof by a hand gripping said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A combination detachable handle and flashlight attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the entire device, exclusive of the flashlight housing and mechanism and attached straps, is constructed of one-piece molded plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination detachable handle and flashlight attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 1, including a plurality of rounded projections on the interior surface of the principal cylindrical member to facilitate gripping thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A combination detachable handle and flashlight attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the support member contains a plurality of horizontal perforations perpendicular to said member sufficient to allow the straps to pass through as a means of affixing the same.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-04-06 | 1994-10-06 | 1995-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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