Rechargeable flashlight and battery assembly for single-handed intermittent and continuous operation
US7220013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0044
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flashlight has a head assembly with a charging member extending laterally to an external charging contact and a barrel slidably housing a battery assembly. A tail assembly having a slidable actuating member is positioned in abutment with the battery assembly. A connection module is positioned in the head assembly, an has a continuous connection means for maintaining a continuous electrical connection between the charging member and the battery, and also intermittent connection mechanism for intermittenly connecting the battery with the lamp.
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