Abstract: A solar rechargeable battery. A storage battery is contained in a case, on which is disposed a solar cell that electrically communicates with, and charges, the storage battery. In two embodiments, the case is cylindrically-shaped. In one of which, the solar cell forms a longitudinal segment of the case so as to maintain the cylindrical shape of the case, and has a V-grooved block that receives and holds the case in a supine position. In the other of which, the solar cell is on one end wall of the case surrounding the positive contact. In a third embodiment, the case is rectangular-shaped and the solar cell forms a longitudinal segment of the case so as to maintain the rectangular shape of the case, and the positive and negative contacts are on the same end wall of the case.

Abstract: A flexible flashlight which may provide light at any angle even in an environment in which the area in which to position a flashlight is extremely limited. A bellows is provided one end of which is threaded onto the body tube of a flashlight, the other end of which contains a bulb along with a lens and bezel. The bellows is made of a semi-rigid material so that once its curvature is formed it will remain fixed indefinitely until reformed by the user. The flexible flashlight may be placed on any flat surface or may be attached to any ferro-magnetic surface. In either case once the flashlight has been positioned both hands are free to perform work. An internal coiled helical cord is provided inside the bellows section to assure good electrical connection and to minimize the possibility of damaging the electrical pathway due to frequent flexion of the bellows.