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Photographic flashlight apparatus

US4196458A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1978
Grant dateApr 1, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B41/32
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flashlight apparatus includes a power switch, formed by a changeover switch, which is connected in a path to discharge a primary discharge capacitor and a trigger capacitor in its off condition to disable a flashlight operation. Simultaneously, a neon tube light which indicates the completion of charging of the primary discharge capacitor is turned off, indicating the off position of the power switch.

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