Patent ID: 7121432

Claim:
A control unit for a light source in combination with a spray-defense container provided with an actuating button and a nozzle comprising: a housing portion including a light source and an opening for the container nozzle; a sleeve portion including an upper part for receiving said housing and a lower part for association with the container; a cover extending over the actuating button having a coupling portion and a free portion with an internal compartment for supporting a battery source; means for rotational mounting of the cover at its coupling portion on the housing to enable the cover to rotate from its closed position in plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the container to its opened position enabling a free access to the actuating button; circuit means for electrically connecting the battery source to the light source; and switch means associated with said housing and said cover for closing said circuit means in the opened position of the cover and for opening said circuit means in the closed position of the cover.