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Tailcap switch-focus flashlight

US4841417A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 1987
Grant dateJun 20, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 7, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H13/58
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flashlight having a switch and beam adjustment mechanism located in the tailcap whereby the flashlight may be turned on and focused with one hand without changing the grip on the flashlight by that hand. Batteries of "AAAA" size are contemplated for use in one embodiment of the flashlight.

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