Patent ID: 6616296
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: F21L,F21V

Abstract:
A flashlight, comprising:a body including an end portion, a control membrane, a display, and emergency lighting; an optical unit disposed within said body end portion, said optical unit having a reflector with a focus, a main bulb disposed substantially at said focus, said reflector adjustable with respect to said main bulb; at least one primary battery contained within said body and connectable to said main bulb; at least one rechargeable secondary battery contained within said body and connectable to said emergency lighting; and a managing electronic circuit, comprising: means for monitoring and displaying a charge level of said primary battery, and for connecting said secondary battery to said emergency lighting if said charge level of said primary battery is insufficient to illuminate said main bulb; means for monitoring said main bulb and displaying one of an â€œin orderâ€  and an â€œout of orderâ€  condition of said main bulb; and means for monitoring a charge level of said secondary battery and for connecting said secondary battery to said primary battery to recharge said secondary battery if said charge level of said secondary battery is below a threshold level, said means disconnecting said secondary battery from said primary battery when said charge level of said secondary battery is above said threshold level.