Patent ID: 8985804
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: F21L,F21V,F41G

Abstract:
1. A flashlight accessory comprising: a connection collar to removably attach to a flashlight, wherein the flashlight comprises a tubular body having a longitudinal axis, wherein a distal portion of the flashlight includes a lamp assembly, wherein a proximal portion of the flashlight includes a tail cap switch to activate the flashlight, wherein the connection collar includes a substantially cylindrical inner surface to enclose at least some of the proximal portion of the flashlight; and a finger rotation loop comprising an opening configured to accept a first finger of a user, wherein the finger rotation loop further comprises a first portion substantially proximate to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body, wherein the first portion of the finger rotation loop is integrally attached to the cylindrical collar, wherein the finger rotation loop further comprises a second portion substantially distal to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body, wherein the second portion of the finger rotation loop comprises a protrusion extending outwardly from the finger rotation loop in a first direction, wherein the protrusion is configured to, when pressed by the thumb of the user, activate the flashlight by rotating the flashlight accessory around the first finger to apply pressure on the tail cap switch of the flashlight.