Patent ID: 8210709
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: F21L,F21V,F21Y

Abstract:
1. A flashlight, combination for use in moving a light comprising: a portable source of energy; a reflector including a first open end adapted to emit a light beam, a second end, and a reflector axis which extends through said first open end and said second end; a light source within the flashlight; a movable light source holder for holding said light source, said movable light source holder including a base and an actuation interface actuating member, wherein said actuation interface actuating member is used to move said movable light source holder and displace the light source substantially laterally relative to said reflector axis while said light source is electrically coupled to said portable source of energy; wherein said movable light source holder includes a first electrode contact extending from said light source toward the base of said movable light source holder and a second electrode contact extending from said light source toward the side of said movable light source holder; and wherein said first and second electrode contacts maintain electrical coupling to said portable source of energy as said light source is moved or displaced substantially laterally relative to said reflector axis.