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US5267131A
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Shock absorbing lens holder and anti-roll device
Assignee: Mag Instrument Inc
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Filing: 1992-09-18
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Granted: 1993-11-30
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Expires: 2012-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A molded thermal plastic accessory cover attaching to the head assembly of a flashlight provides inwardly extending ribs to seat on the flashlight and to provide shock absorbing characteristics. A seat is provided for an auxiliary lens and the outside of the cover includes flat surfaces to inhibit rolling of the assembled cover and flashlight.
Inventors
- 👤 Maglica Anthony
- 👤 Fred R. McAlister
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:15
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L4/00; F21L4/005; F21V; F21V15/00; F21V15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A cover for a flashlight, comprising a hollow body open at each end to receive at least a portion of a flashlight therein and having an outer surface with multiple surface portions, which portions are not outwardly convex and an inner side within the hollow body; elements extending inwardly from said inner side and being mutually displaced, said elements terminating at a surface of rotation approximating an outer surface of a portion of a flashlight to be received in said hollow body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cover for a flashlight, comprising a hollow body open at each end to receive at least a portion of a flashlight therein and having an outer surface with multiple surface portions, which portions are not outwardly convex and an inner side within the hollow body; elements extending inwardly from said inner side and being mutually displaced, said elements terminating at a surface of rotation approximating an outer surface of a portion of a flashlight to be received in said hollow body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cover of claim 7 further comprising an inwardly extending flange at one end of said hollow body to receive an end of a flashlight positioned in said hollow body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The cover of claim 2 wherein said inwardly extending flange is circular about its inner periphery and includes a first shoulder on one side thereof to receive a flashlight, a second shoulder extending inwardly from said first shoulder and an annular seat extending from a first end at said first shoulder to a second end at said second shoulder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cover of claim 3 wherein said annular seat includes means displaced from said second shoulder for retaining a lens in said annular seat abutting against said second shoulder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cover of claim 4 wherein said means for retaining a lens in said annular seat includes retainers extending inwardly from said annular seat and displaced from said second shoulder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cover of claim 1 wherein said hollow body is of substantially uniform wall thickness, said elements being of varying heights.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cover of claim 6 wherein said hollow body and said elements are integrally formed.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-11-29 | 1997-05-31 | 1997-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-11-29 | 2001-05-31 | 2001-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-11-29 | 2005-05-31 | 2005-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |