Patent ID: 8201963
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: F21L,F21V,F21Y,H02S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A flashlight comprising a photovoltaic power source adapted to convert incident light energy to electrical energy and wherein the flashlight is configured such that the flashlight has a smooth outer surface that permits free rotation of the flashlight and the flashlight is induced to orient the photovoltaic power source to face upwards when the flashlight is placed on a generally horizontal surface and wherein the flashlight includes a rechargeable battery that is recharged by the photovoltaic power source and a disposable battery and wherein the flashlight is selectively powered by either the rechargeable battery or the disposable battery, and wherein the flashlight includes a transparent window to receive light energy for increased energy conversion in said photovoltaic power source, and wherein the flashlight includes a first indicator light to indicate the recharging mode, a second indicator light to indicate that the flashlight is powered by the photovoltaic cell, and a third indicator light to indicate that the flashlight is powered by reserve power from the disposable battery.