Patent ID: 6186641
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: F21L,F21V

Abstract:
A rechargeable flashlight comprising:a body for receiving a rechargeable battery, the body having a longitudinal axis and a top and a base;a head on the body having a lens and a bulb;contacts below the head for making connection with contacts on a recharger device;a switch device with electrical contacts, the switch device being between the body and the head portion, the switch device acting to move radially inwardly and outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis of the body to open and close an electric circuit between the battery and the bulb;a first spring extending from the switch device to the battery top;a second spring between the battery bottom and a base of the body;an electrical connection between the battery base and the electrical contacts of the switch device; andthe springs acting to provide a shock absorbing effect to either side of the battery.