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Thermo light handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-04-06
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Granted: 1988-06-28
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Expires: 2007-04-06
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
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:19
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
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 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 within 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) velcro tabs at each end of said straps as a means for securing said straps around the thermos bottle or other cylinder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 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 within 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) velcro tabs at each end of said straps as a means for securing said straps around the thermos bottle or other cylinder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
141 words
A combination handle, flashlight and 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 within 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) said horizontally spaced arms affixed by a means to the exterior casing of a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
A combination handle, flashlight and 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 within 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) said horizontally spaced arms affixed by a means to the exterior casing of a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A combination flashlight, handle and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 2, wherein the switch mechanism is located on the exterior of the cylinder in a position to facilitate operation thereof by the hand gripping said member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A combination flashlight, handle and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the entire device, exclusive of the flashlight housing and mechanism and including the exterior shell of the thermos bottle or other cylindrical container, is constructed of one-piece molded plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination flashlight, handle and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 2, including a plurality of rounded projections on the interior surface of the principal cylindrical member to facilitate gripping thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
A combination flashlight and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container adapted to provide illumination both in the use thereof and independently, comprising: (a) a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container comprised of standard components including an exterior casing; (b) an outwardly directed electrical light source affixed within said exterior casing; (c) an electrical lighting circuit containing wiring, and power source sufficient to provide an electrical connection to said outwardly directed electrical light source; (d) said electric lighting circuit affixed to the inner surface of said exterior casing; (e) a switch for closing the electrical circuit; (f) said switch affixed to the outer surface of said exterior casing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
A combination flashlight and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container adapted to provide illumination both in the use thereof and independently, comprising: (a) a thermos bottle or other cylindrical container comprised of standard components including an exterior casing; (b) an outwardly directed electrical light source affixed within said exterior casing; (c) an electrical lighting circuit containing wiring, and power source sufficient to provide an electrical connection to said outwardly directed electrical light source; (d) said electric lighting circuit affixed to the inner surface of said exterior casing; (e) a switch for closing the electrical circuit; (f) said switch affixed to the outer surface of said exterior casing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A combination flashlight and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 6, wherein the light source comprises a bulb, lens and reflector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A combination flashlight and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 6, wherein a section of the exterior casing is removable for access to the electric lighting circuit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
A combination flashlight and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 6, wherein a section of the exterior casing is removable, by means of threaded fittings on the removable section and on the exterior casing, for access to the electric lighting circuit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
A combination flashlight and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 6, wherein the switch mechanism is located on the exterior casing in a position to facilitate operation thereof by hand gripping said member in normal use.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
A combination flashlight and thermos bottle or other cylindrical container as set forth in claim 6, wherein the light source is located on the exterior of the casing in a position to provide illumination of the object into which the contents of the thermos bottle or cylinder are being discharged.
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