Patent ID: 6511202
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: F21L,F21V,F21Y,H01M,Y02E,Y10S

Abstract:
A flashlight, comprising:a) a battery which comprises a first battery contact and a second battery contact, each contact located on an upper surface of said battery; b) a connection means for releasably attaching to said first battery contact and said second battery contact; c) at least one light emitting diode having a pair of terminals, said light emitting diode being mounted to said connection means; d) an end cap housing mounted on said connection means, said end cap housing covers said first battery contact and said second battery contact when said connection means is connected to said battery; e) a circuit within said end cap housing interconnecting said at least one light emitting diode to said battery for providing power to said at least one light emitting diode; f) said circuit further including means for limiting electrical current to said at least one light emitting diode; and g) said battery, when connected to said connection means, is the power source and the handle for said flashlight. wherein the flashlight is of such compact size and low weight as to be suitable for single-handed portable operation by a user, the flashlight further having a purpose of providing general-purpose illumination.