Portable light having a molded housing and/or a dual function light source
US10151433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable light may comprise a light housing having a USB connector tray integrally molded therewith; a light source; a switch for selectively actuating the light source; and a circuit board in the light housing providing electrical contacts of a USB connector, whereby the connector tray and the electrical contacts cooperate to define a USB connector. The light source may operate in a mode wherein it provides illumination light and in a different mode wherein it provides an indication of charging.
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