Abstract: A portable lighting system comprised of a plug-in lamp and a rechargeable power pack having a single phone jack and two parallel circuits to the battery. When upright, a discharge circuit containing a mercury switch connects the battery to the lamp. When inverted, the discharge circuit is opened and the parallel circuit containing a diode allows current to only pass into the battery from the jack coupled to a battery charger. The system will provide light to table surfaces for commercial use such as restaurants, retirement homes as well as in private homes, such as for swimming pool areas and nurseries.

Abstract: A probe for safely searching pockets for sharp or otherwise dangerous objects comprises a probe having a smooth and rounded tip attached to a flashlight. In use, the probe is inserted into portions of the suspect's clothing where potentially dangerous objects may be hidden. Objects are located by the sound generated when the probe contacts the object. Identification of the object is facilitated with the aid of the attached flashlight. The probe aids law enforcement personnel who must search criminal suspects for sharp objects such as knives, razor blades, and hypodermic needles which may be hidden in the suspect's pockets, clothing seams and so forth.

Abstract: Hand-holdable toy light tube comprising a handle, a light source and a tube of color shifting film. The light source is preferably disposed within an end of the handle. The tube of color shifting film extends from the end of the handle. During use, light from the light source interacts with the tube of color shifting film, producing a brilliant colored effect. Movement of the handle and thus of the tube of color shifting film produces multiple colors.

Abstract: A programmable signal light which can be used as a flashlight, an alarm light, a signal light, or a lantern. The light has a battery, a circuit board, a three-position switch, and a thumbwheel which can be set for any period up to ninety-nine hours. The light remains off until the predetermined number of hours has elapsed, then turns on.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for a flashlight including an assembly member, a base carrying a bulb, a board containment member for containing the base within the assembly member, and a fastener for retaining the board containment member against the base. The fastener has external threading which mates with internal threading provided in the through bore of the assembly member.

Abstract: A method of extending the useful life of one or more conventional DC batteries in a battery-powered device. The method involves use of at least one dry cell DC battery, at least one metal blank, and a battery-powered apparatus having a battery compartment and an extension housing. At least one dry cell DC battery is placed inside the battery compartment of the battery-powered apparatus. At least one metal blank is then placed in the extension housing for completing an electrical circuit between first and second contacts of the battery-powered device. Using a voltmeter, the voltage of one of the dry cell DC batteries is tested. If the voltage of the dry cell DC battery is below a threshold voltage level required for the battery-powered apparatus, at least one metal blank is then replaced with a partially-charged battery.

Abstract: A flashlight having a body formed in the shape of a bottle, for example a soda bottle. The body of the flashlight has three body sections, a first body section having a relatively larger outside diameter that reproduces the appearance of the base of a bottle, a second body section having a relatively smaller outside diameter and which reproduces the appearance of the neck of the bottle, and a transitional body section joining the first and second body sections and which reproduces the shoulder of the bottle. The flashlight includes a lens assembly at one the end of the flashlight body that has the largest outside diameter, and a switch at the neck-end of the body.

Abstract: A penlight constructed of materials including metal components having very low magnetic susceptibilities is described. The battery powering the penlight lamp is a lithium battery also constructed of materials having low magnetic susceptibilities. The penlight is particularly useful in the vicinity of the strong magnetic field of an MRI scanner.

Abstract: A torch light having a case containing batteries and an assembly formed by a bulb and connecting circuit arranged on a cylinder mounted with limited rotation in a circular housing of the case between a first rest position allowing access to the first compartment for fitting or removal of the batteries and a second work position commanding lighting of the torch. The cylinder has a ramp cooperating with the batteries when switching from the first rest position to the second work position takes place to allow the first contact and the second contact to come into engagement with the respective terminals of opposite polarities of said batteries. A pushbutton operating the switch is able to be in an inactive position corresponding to the closed state of the switch when the second contact is bearing against one of the terminals, and an active position urging the switch to the open state following separation of the terminal with the second contact.

Abstract: A lighted tool for providing illumination to socket wrench sockets and the like. An adapter houses a battery-powered light source that may have a plurality of individual light sources. An extension projects inwardly into the adapter to mechanically engage the light. Flanges projecting outwardly from the extender are trapped between the adapter and a threaded ring that threads upon the adapter to trap the flanges, and therefore the extender, between the threaded ring and the adapter. The light may be illuminated by either compressing the light as by tightening the threaded ring or by a separate switch. Upon such compression, a spring- or other biased-contact may close the circuit to transmit the battery power to the lights. Furrows along the sides of the extender allow the light to transmit forwardly and to be projected upon and illuminate any tool held upon a forward projection of the extender and any nut, bolt, or other fastener head that is to be engaged by such a socket or other tool bit.

Abstract: A laser pointer includes a first metal barrel having a first end closed with a metal screw cap, and a second end, which is opened, the first metal barrel holding a battery set, a control circuit board, an axially extended spring member and a laser diode supported on the axially extended spring member and extended out of the second end of the first metal barrel; a second metal barrel having a first end opened and coupled to the second end of the first metal barrel by a screw joint, and a second end opened, the second metal barrel being moved axially relative to the first metal barrel upon a rotary motion; and a socket mounted in the first end of the second metal barrel and moved with the second metal barrel axially between a first position where the socket is coupled to the laser diode to compress the axially extended spring member and hold the laser diode in position, and a second position where the socket is released from the laser diode, enabling the laser diode to be oscillated with the axially extended sp

Abstract: A novel switchable tail-cap illuminator with power supply which adds onto, or replaces a standard tail cap at the end of a flashlight and provides a secondary illumination source, with switchable separate power supply for independent use or for simultaneous illumination with the flashlight.

Abstract: A promotional amusement device including a handle element which includes a grip portion at its lower end, and a spherical globe portion at the upper end. A series of three telescopically arranged tubular members are arranged to be nestled within the handle member, and including a spring member associated with the tubular members in order to extend the tubular members into a fully extended position. A transparent stretchable boot is provided and arranged to be nested within the upper spherical globe portion of the handle, and includes a top cap mounted on the inner most tubular member and which also provides a rest point for the transparent stretchable boot. Upon release of the spring member, the tubular members are fully extended to the open position and carry with it the transparent stretchable boot to its fully extended position. The boot, spherical globe portion and handle member are all adapted to carry promotional indicia thereon which are displayed when the boot is fully extended by the tubular members.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a barrel for receiving a battery unit therein, a bulb mounted in the barrel, a transparent housing threadedly engaged with a front end of the barrel, a reflective mirror mounted in the housing to move therewith, and a rear cap mounted to seal a rear end of the barrel. An outer casing is threadedly engaged around the housing such that rotational movement of the housing causes movements of the housing and the reflective mirror relative to the bulb to thereby place the bulb in a position either surrounded or not surrounded by the reflective mirror. A colored sleeve is removably mounted between the bulb and the housing.

Abstract: A portable work light includes a main body having a light body and a power pack, and a hook implement that is detachably connected to the main body. The light body includes a head portion that retains a lighting element. The head portion is pivotally adjustable about an axis on a reference plane that is generally parallel to a bottom surface of the main body, and is pivotally adjustable to an angular position that is below the reference plane. A mount integrally formed with the main body is engageable with the hook implement to suspend the main body from the support. The mount has a slot that receives a boss portion of the hook implement and secures the boss portion in a detachably engaged position within the mount. The mount also has a maintaining means for maintaining connection of the hook implement to the mount when the work light is not being suspended. A second mount integrally formed with the main body may also be provided with the work light.

Abstract: A flashlight which comprises a barrel for containing two battery cells, said barrel having opposite ends and an internal detent/recess, head and tail pieces provided at respective barrel ends, a light bulb enclosed by the head piece, and an on/off switch. The switch has a resiliently biassed projecting post and is provided inside the barrel at a position between and for switching on and off electrical connection between the light bulb and the battery cells. The post is arranged to engage automatically with the detent/recess in a snap-fit manner when the switch is moved into the barrel through one barrel end to the aforesaid position, thereby holding the switch in that position.

Abstract: A flashlight having a reinforced tubular plastic casing including a battery compartment and a bulb compartment separated by a transverse wall integrally molded with the casing. A bulb is retained in a socket integrally molded with the wall by a bushing which may be quickly connected and disconnected from the socket, the bulb and the bushing being resiliently axially moveable with respect to the socket and the transverse wall to prevent breakage of the bulb due to shock or impact. A novel reflector is axially moveable with respect to the bulb to afford adjustable focussing of the light emitted from the bulb. The reflective surface of the reflector combines a facetted parabolic surface on the outer portion of the reflector with a smooth spherical surface at the base of the reflector to optimize the amount of light collected from the light bulb and focused in the beam.

Abstract: A telescopic flashlight having at least two cylindrical barrels of different diameters interconnected to slide one within another, engaged when partially extended by set screws, and when fully extended by matching threads located on each cylindrical barrel. The telescopic flashlight includes means to provide an adjustable housing capable of being axially extended or compressed to retain at designated intervals, a variable number of batteries connected in series alignment accommodated by the actuation of one or more lamp bulbs positioned inside one head assembly. The telescopic flashlight is also provided with individual adapters for batteries of smaller size to be utilized in place of standard "D" size batteries.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a manually operated self-defense device with a battery operated flashlight instrument and a spray device for a self-defense spray. The device comprises two connected housing parts (2, 13). The first housing part (2) contains the lighting instrument. The second housing part (13) contains a compartment into which a spray can (14) is inserted; this spray can compartment has a spray opening (19) and an actuating opening (20). With this arrangement the lighting instrument and the spray device complement and support each other to provide an effective defense.

Abstract: A portable illumination device includes a plurality of flexible, memory-retaining members for supporting and suspending itself. In one form, the portable illumination device of the present invention is a novelty flashlight in which the plurality of flexible, memory-retaining members are four in number and configured to simulate arms and legs. The novelty flashlight has a generally cylindrical main body portion. A bulb is mounted in the main body portion for producing a source of light. In one mode of use, the illumination device can be suspended from a bar, hook or other structure, by wrapping one or more of the flexible, memory-retaining members about the structure. In another mode of use, the flexible, memory-retaining members can be used to support the illumination device upon a support surface. The flexibility of the flexible, memory-retaining members permit the direction of the source of light to be easily and quickly adjusted.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a housing having an outer wall, a closed end and an open end. The outer wall is in the form of three semi-cylindrical portions forming within the housing three parallel pockets each of which is adapted to receive a stack of at least two batteries. A cap is threaded on the open end of the housing. The cap has therein a light bulb, a conical reflector and a lens across its end through which light from the light bulb can flow. Contact strips in the cap and contact springs in the bottom of the housing are adapted to connect the batteries and the light bulb in series. A switch is in the handle and is adapted to turn the light bulb off and on. A handle is removably mounted on the outer surface of the housing and extends radially from the housing.

Abstract: A flashing identification light adaptor system includes a flashing light adaptor with an adaptor housing which is intended to replace the end cap of a conventional flashlight and includes a colored lens removably attached to the adaptor housing in a covering relationship with a light source, which may be a flasher circuit and lamp connected to an independent switch. The flashing light adaptor can include a housing with a dedicated switch, a strobe light and a flasher circuit housed therein and a battery cell holding sleeve such that a battery cell or cells within the sleeve are used to selectively power the flashing light and/or the conventional flashlight bulb.

Abstract: A flashlight that includes a substantially watertight battery housing, a bulb mounted in a socket assembly, a reflector, and a lens covering a forward end of the reflector. A plurality of batteries are supported in the housing so that only if the batteries are correctly polarized will a circuit be completed to allow current from the batteries to energize the bulb. This reduces the emission of flammable gas or corrosive liquid from the batteries. A membrane seals a vent port in the battery housing and is made of a material that permits a flammable gas generated by the batteries within the housing to continuously escape from the housing through the membrane without permitting water to enter the housing through the membrane. Pellets are mounted inside the battery housing for neutralizing the effects of any flammable gas emitted within the battery housing that may have nevertheless been produced and not adequately vented.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench having a lamp circuit assembly mounted in a stepped longitudinal center through hole defined within a ratchet unit thereof, the lamp circuit assembly including a lamp holder, a battery cell, a metal spring connected between the lamp holder and the battery cell, a switch fastened to the ratchet unit by a screw joint, and a metal contact plate turned with the switch to close/open the circuit of the battery cell so as to turn on/off the lamp holder.

Abstract: Generally the present invention comprises a decorative holder for an electrically powered candle emulation device comprising an outer, substantially transparent/translucent hollow cylindrical member. The holder further comprises a second member comprising a flexible cylindrical segment of an etched plastic material with a longitudinal slit along its entire length. The outer circumference of the cylindrical segment is slightly larger than the inside circumference of the outer cylindrical member and is of a dimension whereby it can be radially compressed to fit into the outer cylindrical member into juxtaposition with the inner walls for the fixed positioning of the second member within the first member. The holder further comprises a third member comprising a transparent colored film of essentially the same outer dimensional area of the second member. The third film colored member is positioned between the first and second members in order to provide decorative coloring to the cylindrical holder.

Abstract: The present invention describes a flashlight powered with an oblong power supply. The flashlight is designed to be compact and watertight. It is protected against the entrance of moisture with a single O-ring seal. The case of the flashlight can be injection molded and can be used without secondary fabrication such as gluing. The flashlight includes a light module which is held to prevent its rotation relative to the case to thereby maintain a desired polarity with the power supply permitting a variety of polarity responsive lamps or circuits to be incorporated into the design. Some configurations create light output color or intensity changes by reversing the batteries. On-Off switching is accomplished using a mechanism independent of the location of the power supply so that power supply movement will not cause inadvertent energizing of the lamp or hazardous sparks.

Abstract: A flashlight having a head assembly, a switch assembly and a removable tail cap with a spare bulb holder provided by the tail cap. The spare bulb holder includes a resilient body having an internal, U-shaped wall defining a slot configured to receive a flashlight bulb, a cylindrical wall about the slot and ribs extending between the U-shaped wall and the cylindrical peripheral wall. The slot extends through the cylindrical peripheral wall and includes a first section for receiving the plug of a flashlight bulb, a second section for receiving the flange of a flashlight bulb and a third section for receiving a lens of the flashlight bulb.

Abstract: An electric torch comprising an aluminum barrel for accommodating a battery cell and having an open front end to provide a seat of a reduced cross-sectional size, a head piece releasably connected onto the body front end, a hollow reflector disposed within the head piece, and a light bulb. The light bulb has an electrically-conducting body sitting within the seat for direct electrical contact therewith and a glass envelope entering into the reflector for light reflection.

Abstract: A multi-functional lighting apparatus is provided, the apparatus is generally comprised of a tubular body, a head portion and a rear portion. The tubular body has a first cylinder chamber at forward end containing a slidable receptacle therein and engaged with an elongate ring contact and incorporated with a bent L-shaped first tip contact and a slant second tip contact which is engageable with the first tip contact and the bulb.

Abstract: A flashlight that forms a handhold of an umbrella is provided that includes a thimble threadedly connected to a sleeve barrel coupled to the shaft of an umbrella. A transparent disc, a lamp assembly and two batteries are disposed in the thimble. A conducting seat is positioned adjacent the lamp assembly and has a hollow sleeve through which a push rod passes to turn the flashlight on and off.

Abstract: A waterproof man overboard personal rescue light unit for use in detecting, locating, raging to, engaging, and rescuing personnel needing rescue is disclosed as having a body having a closed lower end and an upper end; a steady state light located proximate to the upper end of the body so as to emit a generally hemispherical light pattern when energized; a non-incandescent strobe light located proximate to the upper end of the body so as to emit a generally hemispherical light pattern when energized; at least one switch for electrically coupling the steady state light and the non-incandescent strobe light to a source of electrical power; a lens matable to the upper end of the body to create a waterproof enclosure defined by the body and the lens, and to permit a generally hemispherical emission pattern of light generated by the steady state light and the non-incandescent strobe light. The unit is preferably buoyant and attachable to a user by way of a tether.

Abstract: A portable hand carried lantern comprising components which may be quickly snapped together without the use of tools. A battery contact platform separates the battery chamber and bulb chamber and includes a plurality of contact strips by which the electrical circuit is automatically established without the use of wires upon assembly of the components. A safety disconnect system incorporated in the bulb chamber and battery contact platform that prevents explosion in a flammable atmosphere should the bulb break.

Abstract: A flashlight and charging system includes a flashlight having a body with a rearward end portion and a forward end portion, and a charging/mounting rack with a base, a first contact in the form of a clip adapted to engage the body of the flashlight, and a second contact adapted to face the rearward end portion of the body. The body of the flashlight includes an electrically conductive annular surface on the forward end portion of the body that is connected to a first terminal on the battery pack. It contacts the clip on the charging/mounting rack when the flashlight is held by the rack. The flashlight also includes a switch assembly mounted on the rearward end portion of the body for enabling a user to turn the flashlight on and off in a user selected one of intermittent operation and continuous operation. The switch includes a depressible, electrically conductive button member connected to a second terminal on the battery pack.

Abstract: A collapsible lantern includes a base, a light source, a globe surrounding the light source, and a cap above the globe and the light source. The globe and light source are telescopingly mounted for movement between a lowered position in which the cap is adjacent the base and a raised position in which the cap is spaced above the base and the globe and light source extend between the base and the cap.

Abstract: A flashlight usable as an extensible signal bar includes a casing, a switch housing containing a push button connected with a T-shaped conductor elastically urged by a double conical spring housed in a short tube, a lamp holder located in front of the switch housing in the casing, a lamp housing protecting a lamp and a reflector in a rear portion and having a front hollow portion for combining an extensible signal bar. The extensible signal bar consists of a plurality of sleeves, which can be collapsed within the lamp housing or extended out thereof to form a fully extended signal bar to function as a warning means if needed.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a cylindrical tube with front and rear ends, and a switch mechanism. The switch mechanism has an end cap, a contact member, a plunger cylinder, a driving assembly, a depressing assembly, and a retainer. The end cap is threadedly engaged in the rear end of the cylindrical tube. The contact member has an annular portion disposed between the plunger cylinder and the retainer, and a number of leg portions which are connected electrically with the end cap. The plunger cylinder has a front threaded portion which engages a front threaded portion of the end cap. The driving assembly is connected with the depressing assembly and is received slidably in the plunger cylinder. The retainer is connected to the front threaded portion of the end cap. A spring member is retained in the retainer and has a front section which extends out of the retainer and a rear section which engages the contact member and the driving assembly.

Abstract: A flashlight has a switch housing in between the battery compartment and reflector. The neck of the switch housing holds a lamp support at a central position within a reflector. A o-ring on the rear of the switch housing seals the battery compartment. The switch housing partially floats within the flashlight tube to allow for a slight adjustment of the lamp relative to the reflector to insure centering.

Abstract: A portable work light has a handle to which a head is pivotally attached. The head houses a light source and a reflector that projects a beam of light. The head has an air inlet and outlet with a fan that forces air from the inlet to outlet thereby cooling components inside the head. The work light may be powered by either a battery which is releaseably connected to the handle or from an external source via an electrical cord that connects to a socket in the handle. An optical fiber assembly may be releaseably attached to the head over the opening to direct light from source through a fiber optic cable to illuminate small recessed working areas.

Abstract: A torch includes a head member with a bulb unit, a tail member with a cell unit, and a bellowed intermediate flexible tube member connected to the head and tail members. The tube member includes a tube body, two connectors respectively attached to two ends of the tube body and having internally threaded end sections which engages the end sections of the head and tail members, and front and rear conductive contact sets respectively provided in the connectors in such a manner that the front conductive set is in electrical contact with the bulb unit while the rear conductive set is in electrical contact with the cell unit.

Abstract: A flashlight outer sleeve is formed of rubber which has an integral camouflage pattern. Because the multicolored elements of the sleeve are fused together, a scratch or abrasion will not appreciably alter its appearance. The rubber sleeve is formed in a compression molding process. Multilayer rubber sheet assemblies are prepared for the compression molding process by first die-cutting camouflage pattern shapes from thin sheets of rubber of two or more colors. The die cut shapes are placed on rectangular base sheets and pressed into temporary engagement to create multilayer sheet assemblies. The sheet assemblies are disposed in conventional rubber compressing molding molds and are heated. As the base sheet and the pattern shapes are comprised of identical rubber material, except for color, the heated rubber flows such that the multilayer assemblies take on the shape of the molded parts.

Abstract: A pen self-illuminating when being used is disclosed. The pen includes a barrel with an ink reservoir therein. The ink reservoir has a pair of opposed ears extending from a middle portion thereof and a first spring mounted on the pair of opposed ears. A clip is disposed on the barrel and a switch member is disposed on the clip. The switch member comprises a cover, a mercury battery, a conducting strip, a spacer and a lamp. The cover has an electropad and a terminal thereon. The electropad is connected with one electrode of the mercury battery. The lamp is connected between the electropad and the terminal. The spacer is disposed between the mercury battery and the conducting strip. The conducting strip defines a central opening therein, an elastic trip extending from a periphery defining the opening and a contact strip extending upwardly from a periphery thereof.

Abstract: A flashlight which includes a telescopic assembly for shade and a positioning assembling for a switch socket is provided. The telescopic assembly is facilitated by the slidable engagement between spiral grooves disposed at an outer wall of the headlight housing and projected bosses of the shade. When the shade is rotated, the shade is moved along the spiral grooves to extend or retract. The positioning assembly of the switch socket comprises a switch socket, a biasing plate and a water proof push button. The switch socket assembly is positioned by application of biasing plate. Consequently, excellent positioning and water proof effect are attained. The shade of the flashlight can be readily adjusted to move in for application of spotting an object or move out for application of a traffic signal baton.

Abstract: A flashlight with a power supply end, an illumination end, a flexible neck and a slideable rigid sleeve. The sleeve is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The retracted position comprises the sleeve being located on the power supply end away from the flexible neck such that the neck can be flexed to reposition the illumination end relative to the power supply end. The extended position comprises the sleeve extending over the flexible neck between the power supply end and the illumination end to prevent the neck from bending. This prevents the illumination end from being repositioned relative to the power supply end.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to light sources such as battery-powered flashlights and lanterns. Tailcap, battery housing, or head assemblies for light sources are formed from electrically conductive plastic. Those assemblies, or the components of such assemblies, form electrically conductive elements in the electrical circuit of, and may impart shape and structural integrity to, the light source.

Abstract: A flashlight having a reinforced tubular plastic casing including a battery compartment and a bulb compartment separated by a transverse wall integrally molded with the casing. A bulb is retained in a socket integrally molded with the wall by a bushing which may be quickly connected and disconnected from the socket, the bulb and the bushing being resiliently axially moveable with respect to the socket and the transverse wall to prevent breakage of the bulb due to shock or impact. A novel reflector is axially moveable with respect to the bulb to afford adjustable focussing of the light emitted from the bulb. The reflective surface of the reflector combines a facetted parabolic surface on the outer portion of the reflector with a smooth spherical surface at the base of the reflector to optimize the amount of light collected from the light bulb and focused in the beam.

Abstract: A turn-on-and-off device for a flashlight includes an actuating disc located in front of a casing. The actuating disc has a center hole for a lamp to pass through and three posts extending laterally rearward to pass through three position holes in a front end wall of the casing. The actuating disc can be moved by a lamp housing being screwed to move forward and rearward. When the actuating disc is in a forward position, the three posts permit the foremost battery to contact with the lamp bottom to let the lamp lit up. When the actuating disc is in a rearward position, the three posts push rearward the foremost battery, which is then separated from the lamp, which is then turned off.

Abstract: A flashlight is provided comprising a housing including a first cradle having a chamber adapted to removably receive a first battery, a second cradle having a chamber adapted to removably receive a second battery, wherein the open tops of the first and second cradles face in generally the same direction relative to one another, and a lamp chamber located within the housing. A lamp is located within the lamp chamber. An electrical switch is adapted to selectively provide electrical communication between the first and second batteries and the lamp. A flexible jacket covers the electrical switch and the first and second batteries and is adapted be pressed inwardly to selectively close the electrical switch and thereby illuminate the lamp. A rotatable stem is attached to the end of the housing and is adapted to selectively retain the flexible jacket in position, but to allow the selective removal of the jacket to permit the replacement of the batteries.

Abstract: Flashlights are provided with a mode of operation enabling switching at a thumb area of a human hand while retaining that flashlight with fingers of that human hand during switching of that flashlight at that thumb area. The flashlight has a battery barrel provided with a tail-end switch. That battery barrel is also provided with a reduced diameter portion spaced from that tail-end switch, and with a retention element projecting from that reduced diameter portion for engagement by at least one of the fingers of the human hand during switching of the flashlight at the thumb area.

Abstract: A hand held beacon uniquely suited for hailing taxicabs is an excellent signalling device that is easy to operate and adaptable for carrying. By pushing a button on the handle portion that releases a protruding member from a groove in a light element, the tubular plastic light element that has a lower annular metal lip and that is telescoped between an outer tube and an inner copper tube springs up and closes a circuit to cause a bulb at the top of the handle portion to beam light through the light element. The transparent light element tube has a reflective, blocking layer adhesively attached to the inside of the tube other than at transparent or translucent portions defining the letters of the word "TAXI" and defining adjacent translucent annular bands. The reflective layer, which reflects light coming from outside in some embodiments is reflective also on the inside for enhanced distribution of light through the light element.

Abstract: A device for a battery with a spacer preventing direct physical contact between first and second batteries arranged in physical series. A resilient conductor providing an electroconductive contact between a center electrode of the first battery and a terminal electrode of the second battery is held by the spacer.