Patent ID: 7059744
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: F21L,F21V,F21Y

Abstract:
1. A flashlight, comprising: a housing having a forward end and a rearward end, wherein the forward end is generally open and the rearward end forms a wall having an aperture; a lamp assembly disposed in the forward end of the housing, having a lamp element configured to provide a beam of light directed forwardly; an LED element in the aperture in the rearward end of the housing to provide a light source directed rearwardly from the housing, wherein the LED has a length and substantially the entire length of the LED is disposed within the housing; a cover enclosing the aperture in the rearward end of the housing, wherein the cover is substantially flush with the rearward end of the housing wherein the cover comprises a body portion projecting into the aperture to connect the cover to the housing; a switch for controlling operation of the lamp assembly and the LED, wherein when the switch is in a first position both the LED and the lamp element are off and when the switch is in a second position both the lamp element and the LED are on, with the LED either flashing or providing steady illumination; and a battery disposed within the housing.