Patent ID: 6161938
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: F21L,F21V,H01M,H02J

Abstract:
A flashlight capable of operation with rechargeable battery means or non-rechargeable battery means comprising a casing having a tubular body portion and a head portion, said body portion including elongated wall means defining a battery compartment, a light bulb mounted within said head portion, battery contact means mounted at one end of said compartment, electrical circuit means connecting said battery contact means to said bulb, the other end of said compartment being open, an end cap for closing said open end, electrical conductive means mounted on said end cap and forming a part of the battery circuit when non-rechargeable battery means is placed in said compartment, charging contact means mounted on said wall means of said body portion for enabling said rechargeable battery means to be recharged while in said compartment, said charging contact means being positioned on said wall means so that said charging contact means can not be contacted by non-rechargeable battery means within said compartment.