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Flashlight and light source selector

US7534975B1 · kind B1 · utility

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57Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 2007
Grant dateMay 19, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A selector arrangement comprises a support member including a spring member adjacent an opening therein, and a rotary electrical switch supported within the support member and having plural rotational selection positions. The rotary electrical switch is actuatable about a radial extending through the opening of the support member by a rotatable selector knob in the opening of the support member. The selector knob and the spring member may cooperate to provide a detent, or to retain the selector knob in the support member, or both.

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