Patent ID: 6039454
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: A44B,F21L,F21V

Abstract:
A flashlight device, comprising:(a) an inner light generating module having means for generating light, said inner light generating module including an inner casing having an upper plate and a lower plate, said upper and lower plates being attachable to one another and together defining a cavity, said upper plate having an actuating portion overlying said cavity, said means for generating light including a bulb, a pair of leads spaced from one another and being connected to and extending from said bulb and a battery disposed between said leads and at one side in electrical contact with a first of said leads, said light generating means being disposed within said cavity of said inner casing between said upper and lower plates thereof such that depression of said actuating portion of said upper plate of said inner casing causes a second of said leads to make contact with an opposite side of said battery and thereby complete an electrical circuit between said bulb and battery for generating light;(b) an outer protective cover having an open end and defining a pocket receiving said inner light generating module; and(c) an end cap having an open end and defining a cavity and a hole, said cavity receiving portions of said outer protective cover and inner light generating module, said end cap closing said open end of said outer protective cover and in combination with said outer protective cover enclosing said inner light generating module, said hole for receiving a key ring therethrough.