Patent ID: 7549765
Filing Date: 2009-06-23
Classification: F21V,H01H,H05B,Y02B

Abstract:
1. A flashlight comprising: an elongated body defining an axis and having a lamp element at a first end and a switch button at a second end; the switch button being movable through a range of positions; a switch circuit element having a plurality of contact elements arranged substantially in a plane relative to the switch button; the switch button having a plurality of circuit actuators implemented by posts substantially parallel to the axis and protruding from the switch button toward the contact elements, wherein the circuit actuators have a plurality of different heights, wherein each of the circuit actuators is registered with a respective one of the contact elements to form an operating pair; and the operating pairs being spaced apart by different amounts substantially according to the heights of the circuit actuators such that the contact elements are sequentially activated by sequential contact of circuit actuators and the contact elements in response to axial motion of the switch.