Patent ID: 6206541
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: B60Q,F21L,F21V,F21Y,Y10S

Abstract:
A portable flashlight, comprising:a body portion made from a translucent material for transmitting light therethrough;a front light source on a front end of said body portion;a side light source on a side of said body portion, said side light source arranged to transmit a side light beam through the translucent material of said body portion;a power supply to generate power for operating said front light source and said side light source;a support device that can be placed in one of a retracted position and an extended position, said support device being capable of supporting said portable flashlight in an orientation having a vertical component; anda swiveling head on said front end of said body portion, said swiveling head incorporating said front light source such that a user can selectively direct a light beam from said front light source by moving said swiveling head.