Flashlight and flashlight charging receptacle
US4115842A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1976 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21L4/085
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flashlight charging and storage receptacle has a battery charger in its base. The charger includes a male plug which cooperates with a female electrical receptacle in a charging circuit of a flashlight stored in the flashlight receptacle when the flashlight is not in use. The receptacle of the flashlight also serves to operate a separate electrical device, such as a warning light. The base of the flashlight receptacle has ventilation holes to keep a charging resistor and light emitting diode cool. The receptacle has feet for mounting on a vertical wall, such as a wall of a vehicle with the head of the flashlight angled away from the wall for easy access.
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