Patent ID: 6916104
Filing Date: 2005-07-12
Classification: F21L,F21V

Abstract:
1. A handstrap for hand support of a flashlight of the type having a generally cylindrical body portion, a head portion disposed on an end of the cylindrical body portion, and a tailcap on an opposite end of the body portion, said handstrap comprising a relatively rigid attachment element adapted for attachment to the body portion so as encircle the body portion, a generally annular retaining member adapted to be stretched to enable placement over the head portion or placement about the body portion indenendently from and in spaced relation to said attachment element, and an elongated strap having a first end secured to said retaining member and a second end adapted for mutual cooperation with said attachment element so as to enable the strap to be connected to the attachment element a selected distance from the retaining member, whereby a user can connect the second end of the strap to the attachment element, attach the attachment element to the body portion, grasp the flashlight in the palm of a hand, stretch the retaining member over a selected one of the flashlight head and body portions with the user's free hand so that the strap overlies the user's flashlight grasping hand, and selectively adjust the connection of the strap to the attachment element in a manner to enable the strap to be drawn taut over the back of the user's flashlight grasping hand and releasably secured in overlying relation to itself.