Flashlight

- Black & Decker Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view according to a first embodiment of a flashlight showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view according to a first embodiment.

In the first embodiment of FIGS. 1-5, the battery shown in dashed line represents environment and does not form part of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of a second embodiment of a flashlight showing our new design; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view according to a second embodiment.

In the second embodiment of FIGS. 6-7, the battery forms part of the invention.

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Patent History
Patent number: D411893
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 26, 1997
Date of Patent: Jul 6, 1999
Assignee: Black & Decker Inc. (Newark, DE)
Inventors: Robert W. Matthes (Buckingham, PA), Richard K. Pallo (Buckingham, PA), Scott D. Price (Singapore), Roger Q. Smith (Reisterstown, MD), Velissa Van Scoyoc (Pottstown, PA)
Primary Examiner: Marcus A. Jackson
Attorneys: Bruce S. Shapiro, Dennis A. Dearing, John D. Del Ponti
Application Number: 0/72,982
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Hand-held, Body-attached Or Lantern Type (6) (D26/37)
International Classification: 2602;