Patent ID: 6659621
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: F21L,F21V,F21Y,Y10S

Abstract:
A rechargeable flashlight system, comprising:a flashlight comprising: a rechargeable battery pack having a first electrical contact; and a body configured to receive the rechargeable battery pack; wherein the battery pack is separable from the body; a charger configured to receive the flashlight and the battery pack, and operable to charge the battery pack when the battery pack is in the body and when the battery pack is separated from the body, comprising: a second contact in communication with an electrical source, wherein the second contact is cooperable with the first contact to provide an electrical path from the electrical source to the battery pack to charge the battery pack; a lock cooperable with the battery pack to releasably retain the battery pack in position in the charger so that the first contact is in the electrical path with the second contact.