Abstract: Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a clam shell keyboard case may include a tablet panel with a hollowed out bed defined by a recessed back surface and a raised perimeter edge extending around the recessed back surface. The perimeter edge can have an internal shape and size substantially matching a shape and size of an external perimeter edge of a tablet computer to be held in the hollowed out bed. The tablet panel can be hingedly coupled to a keyboard panel having a keyboard. When a tablet computer is held in the hollowed out bed of the tablet panel, the keyboard can be used for input and/or control actions with respect to the tablet computer.

Abstract: A flashlight lens cover has a generally cylindrical body member and a generally circular cap member which is pivotally connected to the body member. A spring member urges the cap member to an open position. When inward force is imparted to opposite sides of the body member, said sides move relatively closer together causing a first end and second end to move relatively further apart causing a retaining ledge of a latch member to be moved away from engagement with an edge portion of the cap causing the cap member to move to an open position until manually closed.

Abstract: A multifunction switch for operating a device in a sealed container such as a flashlight includes at least one reed switch mounted at a location on an inner surface of the sealed container. A base plate is provided on an outer surface of the sealed container which has at least three detents. A sliding switch plate having an inner surface is juxtaposed with the outer surface of the base plate. The sliding switch plate inner surface has a securing device for removably securing and retaining the sliding switch in a desired position when the securing device is received by one of the detents. The sliding switch inner surface has at least one magnet mounted therein which operates one or more reed switches when at least one magnet slides over the location of the reed switch. A perimeter face plate is attached to the base plate to hold the sliding switch plate onto the base plate.

Abstract: A flashlight and attached lanyard strap includes a flashlight end having a generally cylindrical wall which has a notch therein. An upper wall is located at or below a lowest point of the notch. A bridge extends from a beginning point to an ending point on opposite sides of the upper perimeter. The bridge has a lower surface spaced above the upper wall and forms bridge opening. The bridge also forms a securing chamber and a notch chamber. A securing pin is removably positioned in the securing chamber with a folded end of the lanyard strap being securing in the securing chamber by the securing pin. The folded lanyard strap extends through the bridge opening into the notch chamber and extends outwardly away from the flashlight end through the notch. The arrangement allows the flashlight to be placed on a horizontal surface to shine light into the air (or onto a ceiling) and also allows movement of the lanyard without producing audible sound.

Abstract: A flashlight having a flashlight head and an electrically conducting battery chamber battery chamber is provided. The flashlight head has a light emitting object positioned therein and the battery chamber is adapted to be removably attached to the flashlight head. The battery chamber is also adapted to receive and make an electrical connection with at least one cell. A wave spring is positioned between said electrically conducting battery chamber and the flashlight head and the wave spring is at least partially compressed when the battery chamber is attached to the flashlight head. An electrical connection is made between the cell positioned in the battery chamber and the light emitting object through said wave spring.