Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing a plurality of strips from the top or outermost layer of a multilayered product having a complex shape to expose a substrate having one or more properties substantially different from those of the top or outermost layer. The invention is particulary intended for use with a metal coated plastic support frame which may be used in the handle of an illuminating or examining device such as laryngoscopes. The support frame comprises a means to hold batteries, a light source and a switch, all integrally formed into a single structure. The apparatus and method of the invention are employed to electrically segregate areas of the metal coated support frame by removing strips of the metal coating.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved light source for illuminating examining devices, particularly medical devices such as laryngoscopes. The light source comprises an electrically conducting light bulb holder with a longitudinal passageway therethrough, a light bulb with two depending electrodes snugly positioned in one end of the passageway with a portion of the light generation means extending out of the passageway, a non-conducting insert also having a longitudinal passageway telescopicly interfitting into the other end of the passageway and urging one of the electrodes disposed between the insert and the bulb holder into electrical contact with the latter and an electrically conducting rivet or plug snugly interfitting the exposed longitudinal end of the passage was in the insert and electrically contacting the second electrode disposed within said insert passageway and forming a terminal for the light source.