Abstract: A flashlight design with a rotatable head which operates about an inclined pivot axis such that the light beam may be pointed either in alignment with, or over a range up to a right angle with respect to the base of the flashlight. The flashlight uses one or more battery cells. It includes an electrical sliding commutator mechanism for electrically connecting the bulb to the battery independent of the rotated position of the rotatable head relative to the base. The flashlight also contains a threaded fitting at the end of the base to allow physical interconnection and integration with other products that would benefit by being connected with a maneuverable light source. Such products include, but are not limited to, umbrellas golf bags, and carpentry tools.

Abstract: An umbrella that when folded functions as a conventional flashlight, and when opened functions as an umbrella with a two-way flashlight handle. The flashlight handle contains two lamps/reflectors. One is located in the side of the umbrella handle. The other is positioned in the base of the handle. The handle also serves as a battery compartment for a plurality of "AA" size batteries. The lamp/reflector at the base of said handle is intended to produce the illuminating power of a conventional flashlight. The lamp/reflector at the side of said handle is intended to provide illumination for the forward path of the umbrella user when the umbrella is fully extended. The side lamp/reflector is positioned to direct light onto the forward path of the user when the handle is held vertically. Either lamp may be activated at a time via a two-way switch, located on side of said handle, when said umbrella is either folded or fully extended.