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Rechargeable flashlight assembly for automotive vehicles

US4819139A · kind A · utility

28Cited by
12References
3Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 4, 1988
Grant dateApr 4, 1989
Priority date—
Expiry dateJan 4, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q3/88
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rechargeable flashlight assembly intended particularly for use in automobiles, aircraft, boats and other automotive vehicles, which serves to assure that an operable flashlight will be available at all times. The assembly comprises a receptacle adapted to be mounted on the dashboard, or other suitable location in the vehicle, and which houses an electrical charging unit; and a flashlight containing rechargeable batteries which is constructed to be inserted into the receptacle when not in use to establish contact with the charging units so that its battieries will be maintained in a charged state.

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