Miniature led flashlight
US6299323A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A miniature LED flashlight is provided having a battery with opposing surfaces of opposite polarity and an LED having two leads extending therefrom, the battery and the LED received within a molded lower panel. A adapted to press fit with the lower panel in simultaneous contact with the frame creates a flashlight that is readily opened to interchange and replace component parts. The upper panel also has an upper surface, a side and an aperture extending through the upper surface. The side of the upper surface has a notch receive a lever for detaching the upper panel. Transverse finger pressure on the aperture urges the LED leads into contact with the opposing surfaces of the battery thereby illuminating the LED. A dual mode switch is also provided to slide within the aperture. The resulting flashlight may exist as a self-contained variety of outer housing structures.
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