Patent ID: 6190018
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: A44B,F21L,F21V,F21Y,Y10S

Abstract:
A flashlight comprising:a light emitting diode having first and second leads extending therefrom;a power source having a first side and a second side, the second side being opposite the first side;a housing enclosing the leads of the light emitting diode and the power source;a switch disposed adjacent the power source including an electrically conductive switch plate electrically connecting a lead of the light emitting diode and the power source upon activation of the switch, said lead being out of physical contact with said power source when the switch is activated;wherein the switch is activated by applying pressure to an elastomeric switch element disposed for operative engagement with said switch plate whereby a circuit including the first and second leads of the light emitting diode, the switch plate, and the power source is completed.