Abstract: A miniature flashlight having a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly and means for holding a miniature lamp bulb and providing an interruptible coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One way valves positoned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure with the interior volume of the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight has a casing containing batteries and a head assembly mounted on the casing. The head assembly includes a swivel head arranged for rotational movement about a swivel axis which is disposed at an acute angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the casing. The swivel head carries a bulb and is asymmetrical so that rotational movement of the swivel head causes the beam of light emitted by the bulb to be directed in different directions. In one embodiment of the flashlight, the bulb is moved to various angular positions relative to the casing as the swivel head is rotated. In another embodiment of the flashlight, the bulb remains in a fixed relationship with the casing but a reflector is moved to various angular positions when the swivel head is rotated. The flashight also includes a push button type of switch mechanism for illuminating and extinguishing the bulb.

Abstract: A switch for a portable light source such as a flashlight which has a housing for carrying one or more batteries and for supporting a lamp bulb. The switch includes a switch body securable to the housing and an actuator that is axially moveable relative to the switch body for electrically coupling and uncoupling an electrode of the batteries to one of the terminals of the lamp bulb to switch the lamp bulb on and off. The actuator is also rotatably moveable relative to the switch body to prevent axial movement of the actuator and thereby lock the flashlight in the on state.

Abstract: A single pole, single throw switch for flashlights and other low amperage circuits is enclosed in a dielectric housing having an electric circuit contact fixed therein, the switch being selectively actuable by moving a threaded portion of a first electrode into and out of a complementarily threaded portion of a second electrode. Relative motion of the electrodes is achieved by manually rotating a cap-like part of the housing to which the first electrode is fixed. Voltages that can be accommodated by the switch are limited by the associated I.sup.2 R effects of contact resistance during switch actuation. Various components of the switch are fixed in the dielectric housing by friction, tongue and groove fasteners, and screws to facilitate servicing and repair.

Abstract: A flashlight has a casing containing batteries and a head assembly mounted on the casing. The head assembly includes a swivel head arranged for rotational movement about a swivel axis which is disposed at an acute angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the casing. The swivel head carries a bulb and is asymmetrical so that rotational movement of the swivel head causes the beam of light emitted by the bulb to be directed in different directions. In one embodiment of the flashlight, the bulb is moved to various angular positions relative to the casing as the swivel head is rotated. In another embodiment of the flashlight, the bulb remains in a fixed relationship with the casing but a reflector is moved to various angular positions when the swivel head is rotated. The flashlight also includes a push button type of switch mechanism for illuminating and extinguishing the bulb.

Abstract: A portable light beacon for use on life rafts and the like that has a long life due to a flashing light allowing the battery to recharge and a water sensing switch that once wet remains on. The light beacon comprises a portable battery power source in a water proof container, a flashing light with watertight electrical connections between the flashing light and the power source, and a fluid sensing switch comprising a fluid absorbent composition positioned between two terminals with circuitry to activate the flashing light when an electrical conductive fluid has been absorbed by the fluid absorbent composition to provide an electrical path between the two terminals.

Abstract: An easy turning on/off flash light and in particular to one by pressing the flashlight head downwardly, to turn the flashlight on/off and no needs to use finger to press switch. This particular flashlight comprises a bulbholder section, a restoring spring, a housing which mainly has a linking section and an engaging section and with the general parts, a lens, a flashlight head, a housing, a battery and a battery cover that this invention can perform its best performance which by pressing the flashlight head down, the linking section will bring the engaging section to spin to an angle where the engaging section will slide through a guide-rail and catched by a catch trough. Each time the flashlight head is pressed down, the engaging section will move to the next catch trough.

Abstract: A compact battery-powered flashlight adapted for underwater use which includes a casing, an illumination unit, a sealant device, a connection device and a switch element. The casing is hollow and substantially oval in cross-section while having a closed rear end and a head receiving forward end. The head receiving forward end of the casing has a hollow outwardly protruding cylindrical neck. The casing further is adapted to receive at least two parallel adjacent rows of batteries with at least one battery per row. The casing neck is axially aligned with one of the rows of received batteries. The illumination unit is mounted upon the neck and generates light upon electrical connection to the batteries. The sealant device is disposed between the illumination unit and the neck for providing a watertight seal therebetween. The connection device is used to electrically connect the illumination device to the batteries received within the casing.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a flashlight head assembly, a barrel, and a lamp base. The lamp base is fixed inside the head assembly and is rotatably engaged to the barrel. When the head assembly is rotated relative to the barrel, a flashlight bulb fixed to said lamp base moves axially away from or towards a lens attached to the head assembly, thus varying the focusing distance of the bulb. The barrel serves as a contact between the negative terminal of a battery and a terminal end of the flashlight bulb. A second terminal end of the flashlight bulb is connected to an elastic spring whose base is fixed on a metal post. The rotation of the head assembly relative to the barrel can accordingly compress or expand the elastic spring. The elastic spring can thus urge the metal post to contact the positive terminal of the battery.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a tube with a head provided at a front end. A light reflector is disposed in a front end of the head. A casing is force-fitted within the front end of the tube. A switch is fixed on the casing. An end cap, a spring and an end plate are disposed in an insulator which is received in a retainer. A light bulb is retained in the retainer. The switcher controls an electrical circuit of the flashlight. The light bulb is stable relative to the tube so that a rotation of the head relative to the tube makes the light reflector move relative to the light bulb.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a tube; a control ferrule with an inner helical groove being rotatably disposed on the front portion of the tube; a face cap with a lens and a reflector being provided on the front end of the front portion; and one or more batteries being disposed within the tube. A socket with two conductors respectively connected to two prongs of a light bulb is slidably disposed within the front portion of the tube. A pin couples the socket to the control ferrule so that the socket is guided to move along the guide holes of the tube by the relative movement between the pin and the control ferrule. A sleeve is disposed on one end of a tail cap for engaging into a rear end of the tube. A small gap separates the sleeve and the tail cap. A spring member is disposed between the tail cap and the battery so as to urge the tail cap not to electrically connect to the tube.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight comprises a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and means for holding a miniature lamp bulb. The means for holding lamp bulb comprises an insulated receptacle disposed external to the end of the barrel to which the head assembly is engaged, a second insulated receptacle disposed within the barrel and matingly engaging with the first insulated receptacle so as to enable the first and second insulated receptacles to translate axially through a distance limited by a flange formed on the first insulated receptacle and an annular lip formed inwardly at the end of the barrel, and a pair of conductor members mounted in the second insulated receptacle such that one of the conductors serves to couple the center electrode of a dry cell battery to a first pin of the lamp bulb and the other conductor member serves to electrically couple the second pin of the lamp bulb to the lip formed on the barrel.

Abstract: A disposable flashlight uses a cylindrical battery as the flashlight body. A bulb fixture is affixed directly to one end of the battery and provides electrical contact between one terminal of the bulb and one terminal of the battery, and between the other terminal of the bulb and a conducting portion of the bulb fixture. A normally open switch affixed to the sidewall of the battery has one terminal connected to the conducting portion of the bulb fixture and another terminal connected to the other terminal of the battery, such that when the switch is closed by the application of pressure thereon, a circuit is completed to energize the bulb. A relatively thin, pliable, insulating material covers substantially the entire sidewall of the battery, including the connections to the switch.

Abstract: A flashlight has a spherical end portion including a spherically curved transparent lens. A frusto conical hood formed from a resilient rubber material is received in surrounding relation on the spherical portion and includes a socket forming a ball and socket pivotal connection with the spherical portion. The hood forms a glare shield around the flashlight lens and is designed for abutment with a window pane. Relative pivotal movement of the body portion of the flashlight with respect to the hood allows an individual to direct a light beam in a variety of directions through a window pane without being subject to a reflective glare.

Abstract: A battery powered flashlight includes a case holding a battery, lamp, reflector and an electric circuit including switch means for connecting and disconnecting the battery to selectively energize and turn off the lamp. The flashlight includes a lens supported adjacent an end or side of the case in front of the lamp and reflector forming a rectangular beam of light when the lamp is energized for providing a non-glare illumination of a relatively small rectangular area such as along a sidewalk or a stair tread. The flashlight may also include a second lamp and reflector at an opposite end of the case providing a spotlight and a switch for selecting between the spotlight and the area illuminating beam. The flashlight may include a carrying handle in the form of a bail which acts to operate the switch for initiating the rectangular beam of light or alternatively the spotlight.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight including a cylindrical tube enclosed at a rear end by a tail cap, a control ferrule rotatably connected to a front end of the cylindrical tube, and a face cap with a lens and a reflector threadedly engaged at a front end of the control ferrule. One or more batteries are disposed within said tube, and a spring member is located between the tail cap and the adjacent battery. A guide means is disposed within the fron end of the tube. A slidable socket is threadably connected within the control ferrule in order to be pushed along a longitudinal axis of the tube. Two resilient blades are disposed in the slidable socket with one end of the first resilient blade slidably contacting the guide and one end of the second resilient blade contactable with an anode of a foremost battery. A light bulb is plugged into said slidable socket. The sliding movement of the slidable socket brings the end of the second blade into contact with the anode of the foremost battery.

Abstract: This invention discloses an improved flashlight assembly which comprises a lighting device, an upper housing, a lower housing, a packing member and a cap. The lighting device is disposed on the top of the upper housing for offering a beam of light when electric connection is achieved. A through hole and a pair of threads are formed respectively on the upper housing and the lower housing so that they may be engage with each other. Likewise, the packing member is also provided with a though hole and a pair of openings for attachment on the hollow joint member. A non-conductive sheet can be inserted into the flashlight body to break the electrical connection of the batteries when all through holes have been aligned in an overlayed manner due to the assembly of both the upper housing and the lower housing by the engagement of two pairs of threads.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and means for holding a miniature lamp bulb and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel.

Abstract: A hand-held, focusable beam flashlight has a barrel portion, a head unit, and a socket/switch assembly coupling the head unit to the barrel portion. The barrel portion has only one open end, thus eliminating the need for a tail cap. The socket/switch assembly is mounted on the open end of the barrel and retains one or more power cells therein. The switching mechanism is independent on the force necessary to maintain the power cell in electrical contact with the socket/switch assembly. The head unit is formed to controllably translate axially relative to the socket/switch assembly. The head unit includes means mechanically coupled to the switching mechanism whereby the electrical circuit to the flashlight bulb may be switched off and on as the head unit translates along the socket/switch assembly. The switching mechanism has essentially no slack, and therefore switching occurs with only a small axial movement of the head unit.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a housing having at least a battery socket for storing batteries therein, a bulb detachably mounted on an upper portion of the housing, a flexible sleeve jacket outside the housing, and a pair of spring plates connected between a power circuit formed by the batteries, whereby upon a depression on the sleeve against a recess portion of the housing having the two spring plates formed in the recess portion, the two plates are contacted to close the power circuit for lighting the bulb in an easy way.

Abstract: A bulb and switch assembly for a flashlight including a bulb having first and second leads, a fixed switch body having first and second holes in one end, a first terminal in the first hole contacting the first lead, a conductor in the second hole contacting the second lead, and means for storing a spare bulb on the switch body.

Abstract: Self-contained starboard and port light units that are receivable in the back-swept hollow arms of a bicycle handlebar to provide blinking light signals that are highly visible to drivers of vehicles to the rear of the bicyclist. Each unit includes a tubular battery case adapted to wedge into a handlebar arm. The open front end of the case projects from the arm and has an edge contact thereon that is connected to the base pole of the battery whose center pole is exposed at the front end of the case. Coupled to the front end of the case is a rotatable beacon assembly formed by a lens and a cylindrical mounting therefor within which is a light bulb whose center terminal engages the center pole of the battery and whose base terminal is connected to a movable switch contact that only engages the edge contact on the case when the rotatable assembly is caused to assume a particular angular position. The light bulb incorporates a thermostatic interrupter to effect intermittent energization thereof.

Abstract: A flashlight having a delayed action switch assembly which functions to connect a light bulb to a battery supply. Included in the assembly is a pivoted trigger lever mounted on the underside of the flashlight handle. The lever is biased by a leaf spring forming the first contact of a leaf spring switch having a second contact and an intermediate contact interposed between the first and second contacts, the contacts being normally disengaged from each other. The switch is closed only when the first and second contacts engage the intermediate contact. Also included in the flashlight is a slide actuator on the upper side of the handle which cooperates with the second contact, such that when the actuator is in its forward "on" position, the second contact is deflected to engage the intermediate contact, and when in its rear "off" position, the second contact is disengaged.

Abstract: A self-powered ornamental lighting device includes a housing wall defining a chamber therein and a power source disposed in the housing chamber. One or more LEDS are mounted in the housing wall whereby light emitted by the LED is transmitted to the ambience. Circuit means are disposed in the housing chamber for connecting the power supply and the LEDS for causing the LEDS to emit light. A removable cover member provides access to the housing chamber. In one embodiment of the invention the LEDS are provided with light enhancing members which serve to disburse, direct, reflect or otherwise modify the light emitted from the LEDS. In another embodiment of the invention a remote control system is provided for control of the on/off function of the lighting device.

Abstract: A single cell flashlight which comprises a barrel, a tailcap, a head assembly, and a semi-permanently mounted reflector, lens and o-ring within the head assembly; which may be switched on and off by rotation of the head assembly with respect to the barrel; which may be focused upon further rotation of the head assembly with respect to the barrel; which may be used as a source of unfocused, substantially spherical illumination by removal of the head assembly from the barrel; which may be provided with a lanyard or a key ring holder positioned near the head end of the flashlight to provide for simultaneous illumination of a lock as well as its key with one-hand operation of the flashlight; and which is provided with a special tailcap insert for that a single-cell flashlight employing batteries of a "AAA", "AAAA" or special size batteries.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a barrel for retaining batteries. A reflector and lens located at one end is rotatable axially to vary the reflection dispersion of a light beam emanating through the lens from a lamp bulb. An internal cylindrical sleeve within the barrel provides the electrical path between a tail cap adjacent the one electrode end of the batteries and the end adjacent the reflector, lens, and bulb. The sleeve is a nonferrous nickel plated material for improved conductivity between component parts.

Abstract: An adjustable focus flashlight comprising three units: a head, a replaceable switch unit, and a battery unit. The replaceable switch unit includes a switch assembly having two holes in one end for bulb leads, and a holder near that end for storing a spare bulb. The replaceable switch unit also includes a cylindrical member around the switch assembly, which is externally threaded, at the end near the holes, to engage the internal threads of the head, and adjust the focus. A flexible sleeve fits around the outer surface of the cylindrical member, the sleeve having a circular protrusion formed in the end thereof, to frictionally engage part of the head, and maintain a selected focus adjustment.

Abstract: A miniature two or three cell flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tailcap, a head assembly, and means for holding a miniature lamp bulb and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel and having a recharger for charging the chargeable batteries via conductors in the tailcap.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a focusing beam assembly which is diposed between an elongate casing holding the batteries and a lens cowl enclosing an open end of the casing. The focusing beam assembly includes a parabolic reflector slidably mounted within a base. A spring urges the reflector forward relative to the base so that a light bulb mounted in the base is normally at a first position relative to the reflector. By tightening the lens cowl on the casing, the reflector can be compressed against the spring relative to the base so that the position of the light bulb relative to the reflector is changed. In this way, the beam width emanating from the flashlight can be adjusted.

Abstract: A flashlight having a conductive barrel and a tailcap insert which provides for a conductive path through the tail assembly region of the flashlight to the batteries contained in the barrel.

Abstract: A disposable-type flashlight comprises a hollow, flexible case having cap enclosed ends. Within the rear cap is a conductive pressure plate having a flat W-like configuration. Inner apexes of the pressure plate engage a positively charged end of an insulated battery and a negatively charged end of an uninsulated battery. The batteries are spaced apart within the case by a center post having a front end opening to hold an inner end of a bulb. One of two filament lead wires from the bulb is soldered to a negatively charged end of the insulated battery. The other lead wire is folded forward to fit in an opening in a middle web section a conductive, U-shaped spring switch. Spaced apart arms of this switch are positioned on each side of the batteries and fit firmly against an inner side of the case. An outer lens end of the bulb projects through the switch web section opening and an aperture in the front cap. This placement maintains the bulb lead wire in contact with the switch.

Abstract: A tubular battery-receiving casing has a resilient member at one end urging a first conductor into electrical contact with one terminal of a battery assembly. Such first conductor includes a portion extending lengthwise along a side of the casing. At the other end of the casing, a lamp assembly has a conductor with a V-shaped annular portion forming a flared groove. Such annular portion is in electrical contact with the other battery terminal through the positive and negative terminals of a lamp. A switch member in the form of a long loop of conductive material return bent at both ends is slidable lengthwise of the casing to connect and disconnect the base and lamp conductors. The leading end of the switch loop fits in the flared groove of the conductor for a reliable electrical connection.

Abstract: A tubular battery-receiving casing has a resilient member at one end urging a first conductor into electrical contact with one terminal of a battery assembly. Such first conductor includes a portion extending lengthwise along a side of the casing. At the other end of the casing, a lamp assembly has a conductor with a V-shaped annular portion forming a flared groove. Such annular portion is in electrical contact with the other battery terminal through the positive and negative terminals of a lamp. A switch member in the form of a long loop of conductive material return bent at both ends is slidable lengthwise of the casing to connect and disconnect the base and lamp conductors. The leading end of the switch loop fits in the flared groove of the conductor for a reliable electrical connection.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight utilizes a standard type of bulb commonly used in standard size flashlights. In the preferred embodiment, the miniature flashlight includes a cylindrical casing containing a pair of batteries. A bulb disposed in the casing has a first terminal connected to the positive terminal of one of the batteries. The bulb has a cylindrical metallic base with an integral annular flange that forms a second terminal of the bulb. The casing carries a conductive flange for contacting the annular flange of the bulb in order to illuminate the bulb. The miniature flashlight of the preferred embodiment also includes a shuttle switch formed of nonconductive material which is operable for extinguishing the bulb by moving the bulb in a direction which moves its annular flange away from the conductive flange on the casing. The shuttle switch is generally ring shaped with a plurality of lugs for engaging the annular flange of the bulb.

Abstract: A hand-held flashlight has a housing for two independent electrical systems: a primary system and a backup system. Each of the systems includes a light source, a power source and a switching device for selectively connecting a power source to a corresponding light source. The backup system uses high performance components to insure that the flashlight is operational for long time periods. The backup system is actuated only after the the primary system has failed. An indicator announces when the backup system is in operation.

Abstract: A safety warning light is adapted be mounted on the valve stem of a tire or clip to the clothing of a wearer. The apparatus includes a two-part housing and utilizes a light source, such as, a light emitting diode, powered by a battery that is connected to the light source using a switch actuated by rotating the top part of the housing with respect to the bottom part of the housing.

Abstract: A reflector lamp for use in a device (i.e., flashlight) that includes a reflector member having a reflecting portion and a base neck portion with an extending stub portion. A lamp capsule (i.e., low wattage tungsten halogen capsule) is disposed within the reflector member and has a pair of lead wires extending therefrom to be received at said stub portion. The stub portion includes oppositely disposed elongated slots of rectangular cross-section formed therein while the lead wires in turn each include, along at least a segment thereof, a workhardened rectangular cross-section of dimension sufficient to enable snug receipt thereof in one of the slots. The lead wires are thus capable of being disposed within the respective slots without the requirement of adhesive or glue therebetween. Further, the lead wires are disposed to a depth sufficient to maintain an interlock therebetween despite exertion of compressive forces imposed on the leads by respective contacts which open and close against the lead wires.

Abstract: A device generates several collimated light beams from several light sources and a composite reflector. The light sources are positioned so that a reflector section reflects the light from a light source in a preselected beam. The device is of compact nature, both collimated beams emanating from a structure approximately the size of a standard reflector for one beam.

Abstract: A wrist mounted flashlight has a sliding lens. The lens has a white light section and a red light section. The case of the flashlight contains batteries and electrical contacts. An arm is attached to the lens and extends into the case. Sliding the lens to either the red light or the white light position causes the arm to engage the electrical contact with the batteries and bulb to energize the light. The bulb in mounted at an inclination relative to the wrist contacting surface of the case. The bulb extends into a space between the batteries.

Abstract: A hand-held, focusable beam flashlight has a barrel portion, a head unit, and a socket/switch assembly coupling the head unit to the barrel portion. The barrel portion has only one open end, thus eliminating the need for a tail cap. The socket/switch assembly is mounted on the open end of the barrel and retains one or more power cells therein. The switching mechanism is independent of the force necessary to maintain the power cell in electrical contact with the socket/switch assembly. The head unit is formed to controllably translate axially relative to the socket/switch assembly. The head unit includes means mechanically coupled to the switching mechanism whereby the electrical circuit to the flashlight bulb may be switched off and on as the head unit translates along the socket/switch assembly. The switching mechanism has essentially no slack, and therefore switching occurs with only a small axial movement of the head unit.

Abstract: A squeeze-on flashlight in which a pair of batteries is provided in a plastic housing, one of the batteries having an outer metallic covering for selective electrical connection with a pair of elongated flexible finger elements positioned about the one battery. The finger elements extend from a spiral mount formed by a pair of loops which loops threadingly receive the threaded mounting cap of a light bulb mounted at the end of the housing remote from the end housing the one battery. By squeezing the outer plastic housing, the finger elements are urged into contact with the outer metallic cover of the one battery, to thereby close an electric circuit in series with the light bulb.

Abstract: A flashlight is disclosed having a housing for one or more batteries and a socket for a bulb and a reed switch. The reed switch may be disposed either inside or outside the bulb on a socket. A switch activating magnet is slidably disposed on the outside of the housing.

Abstract: An indicator light for an ice fishing tip up includes a lighting device, a holding member for mounting the lighting device and a circuit interrupter for insertion in the circuit of the lighting device. The interrupter is attached to a movable part of the tip-up such that upon actuation of the tip-up the circuit of the lighting device is completed to cause the lighting device to illuminate for signaling purposes. The lighting device circuit interrupter and holding device are readily mountable upon and useable with a conventional form of ice fishing tip-up.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight utilizes a standard type of bulb commonly used in standard size flashlights. In the preferred embodiment, the miniature flashlight includes a cylindrical casing containing a pair of batteries. A bulb disposed in the casing has a first terminal connected to the positive terminal of one of the batteries. The bulb has a cylindrical metallic base with an integral annular flange that forms a second terminal of the bulb. The casing carries a conductive flange for contacting the annular flange of the bulb in order to illuminate the bulb. The miniature flashlight of the preferred embodiment also includes a shuttle switch formed of nonconductive material which is operable for extinguishing the bulb by moving the bulb in a direction which moves its annular flange away from the conductive flange on the casing. The shuttle switch is generally ring shaped with a plurality of lugs for engaging the annular flange of the bulb.

Abstract: A flashlight has a mounting plug by which it may be mounted to a vehicle dashboard socket at various orientations relative to the socket axis and at various rotary positions about the socket axis.

Abstract: A mount structure for a suspender strap of a portable flashlight includes a female member integrally provided on the body of the flashlight and the male member detachably fitted over the female member by suitable means in a sliding fashion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flash light with alarm and rescuer having a transparent hood at the front end. The transparent hood is incorporated with a lens, a reflective board, a color reflector and a control block in it and a plurality of electrodes and conductors along its circumference. The transparent hood is fixed to a regulator and then a fixing block. Extension and extraction of the electrodes are controlled by the regulator. The electrodes can give electric shock by pushing their corresponding button 44. Volume of alarm is controlled by a volume regulator below the fixing block by adjusting opening a hole of resonance, and lighting or blinking of the light is controlled by means of a button.

Abstract: A waterproof flashlight in which there is utilized a lens housing movably mounted on a tubular barrel. Within the tubular barrel is located one or more batteries and also a light bulb with the light bulb to emit light through the lens housing. An elastomeric seal is to be located between the lens housing and the tubular barrel to prevent entry of water within the tubular barrel. A switch assembly is to be mounted on the tubular barrel which when moved will activate and deactivate the light bulb. The switch assembly includes a magnetically sensitive reed switch assembly mounted within the tubular barrel. This reed switch assembly is to be activated by a movable magnet mounted on the exterior surface of the tubular barrel.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight comprising a barrel, tail cap, head assembly, and bulb holder providing interruptible contact to batteries within the barrel. The bulb holder comprises an insulated receptacle external to the barrel end engaging the head assembly, a second insulated receptacle within the barrel engaging the first receptacle enabling both receptacles to translate axially, limited by a flange on the first receptacle and an annular lip formed inwardly at the barrel end, a pair of conductors mounted in the second receptacle couple one conductor with the center electrode of a battery with the first bulb pin and the other conductor with the second bulb pin to the barrel lip. A spring fits between the tail cap and the batteries. The circuit is closed by the barrel, tail cap, and spring coupling the second lamp pin to the battery case terminal.

Abstract: A combination flashlight/handle attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical beverage container comprising a removable handle mechanism containing a flashlight casing with operating switch, the operating switch being positioned so that it may be operated by the hand gripping the handle. The handle/light combination is easily affixed to the thermos bottle by pliable straps with fastening means, and can be easily removed for cleaning and storage.