US4718126A
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Flashlight holding apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-10
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Granted: 1988-01-12
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Expires: 2006-10-10
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for holding a flashlight comprising a first strap, a second strap affixed to one end of the first strap, and a section of elastic material affixed to the second strap and arranged so as to define a hole between the second strap and the section of elastic material. The other end of the second strap is removably attachable to a portion of the first strap. The first strap and the second strap are longitudinally aligned. The longitudinal axis of the hole is aligned with the first strap and the second strap. The hole has an expandable size suitable for receiving the outer diameter of a flashlight.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald P. Slay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:33
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/084; F21L; F21L4/00; F21L4/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/905; Y10S2/906; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/918; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/929; Y10S224/93
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
An apparatus for holding a flashlight comprising: a first strap having one surface of hook-type material; a second strap affixed to one end of said first strap, the other end of said second strap removably attachable to a portion of said first strap, said first strap and said second strap being longitudinally aligned, said second strap having one surface of loop-type material, said surface of loop-type material being on the side of said second strap opposite said hook-type material of said first strap, said second strap being of plasticized material, said first strap having one end sewed to said second strap; and a section of elastic material affixed to said second section such that a hole is defined by the surfaces of said section of elastic material and of said second strap, said hole having a longitudinal axis aligned with said first strap and said second strap, said hole having an expandable size suitable for receiving the outer diameter of a flashlight, the length of said elastic material being generally transverse to the length of said first and second straps, the ends of said length of said elastic material being sewed together, said length of elastic material encircling said second strap, said section of elastic material being sewed to said second strap, said length of elastic material having a width smaller than the length of a flashlight.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
227 words
An apparatus for holding a flashlight comprising: a first strap having one surface of hook-type material; a second strap affixed to one end of said first strap, the other end of said second strap removably attachable to a portion of said first strap, said first strap and said second strap being longitudinally aligned, said second strap having one surface of loop-type material, said surface of loop-type material being on the side of said second strap opposite said hook-type material of said first strap, said second strap being of plasticized material, said first strap having one end sewed to said second strap; and a section of elastic material affixed to said second section such that a hole is defined by the surfaces of said section of elastic material and of said second strap, said hole having a longitudinal axis aligned with said first strap and said second strap, said hole having an expandable size suitable for receiving the outer diameter of a flashlight, the length of said elastic material being generally transverse to the length of said first and second straps, the ends of said length of said elastic material being sewed together, said length of elastic material encircling said second strap, said section of elastic material being sewed to said second strap, said length of elastic material having a width smaller than the length of a flashlight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said first and second sections having a combined length at least as long as the largest circumference of human heads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said loop-type material of said second strap engaging the hook-type material of said first strap when said first and second straps are wrapped around a human head.
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) | 1991-01-11 | 1991-07-13 | 1992-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-11 | 1995-07-13 | 1996-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-11 | 1999-07-13 | 2000-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |