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: A rechargeable flashlight for automotive use having a universal connector for drawing power from any type of cigarette lighter receptacle. The universal connector includes a ring-shaped portion which establishes a friction connection with the positive feed portions of the cigarette lighter receptacles, and a cylindrical portion for establishing a friction fit with the cylindrical inner housing of the receptacles to establish contact with the negative feed or ground. The rechargeable flashlight and the universal connector can be integral in a single body, the body housing a rechargeable battery, lens/lamp assembly and spare bulbs. A magnetic foot is hingedly attached to the flashlight body for permitting the flashlight to be mounted on any magnetically responsive material and providing a directable flashlight beam. Alternatively, the universal connector can be separate and provide current to any desired electrical appliance.

Abstract: A flashlight having a casing containing a pair batteries, a head assembly mounted on an upper end of the casing, and a tail assembly mounted on a lower end of the casing disclosed wherein the head assembly includes a swivel head carrying a bulb and a reflector and is rotatable about an inclined swivel axis aligned with a bulb extending through a side of a reflector. The flashlight includes a terminal mechanism for electrically connecting the bulb to the battery irrespective of the rotated position of the swivel head relative to the casing. A rotary switch mechanism is provided in the tail assembly to control the illumination of the bulb through a cam mechanism actuated by a rotation of the tail cap switch.

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: In a first embodiment, a combination "ON", "OFF" and "DIRECTIONAL SWITCH" operates to turn the light the light on and off and operate a electric motor to drive the lamp longitudinally to facilitate a change of light beam focal length. In a second embodiment, a combination "ON", "OFF" and "DIRECTIONAL SWITCH" operates to turn the light on and off and to manually translate the light bulb longitudinally to facilitate a change of light beam focal length. In both of the embodiments the beam focal length is adjustable through an infinite number of positions between maximum and minimum translation limits and the flashlight maintains the selected light beam focal length until a different light beam focal length is selected. In each embodiment a replacement bulb is contained within the body of the flashlight and is external removable therefrom.

Abstract: An improved marker light for temporary or emergency use in delineating the boundaries of safe aircraft landing areas and for other signalling purposes, the marker light having a cylindrical housing secured to the exterior of a ballast bag and provided with a lamp assembly and cover, the marker light being activated by rotation of the cover.

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 flash-light has a light-shell, a cylinder, a bottom cover which can be screwed to touch the bottom side of the cylinder, thus, the circuit of the bulb can be easily controlled.

Abstract: The flashlight having a conductive barrel and a tailcap insert which provides for enhanced mechanical and electrical contact between the barrel and the batteries, provides for retaining a tailcap spring to the tailcap upon removal of the tailcap from the barrel, provides retainers to prevent the tailcap insert contacts from over radial extension and/or provides a one-way flow seal to permit outflow of gases produced during flashlight operation but to prevent ingress of material from ambient to within the battery housing.

Abstract: The present invention entails a fireman's helmet which includes a surrounding wall structure that defines a head receiving area therein. Formed within the surrounding wall structure is an integral front and rear light assembly. A battery pack is mounted internally within the head receiving area. A switch panel is also secured to the helmet and operatively interconnected between the battery pack and the front and rear light assemblies for controlling the same.

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 torch comprises a battery housing and a torch head, which torch head is relatively movable to the battery housing, and wherein the torch head is provided with means supported on its inner surface which on relative movement of the torch head to the battery housing causes movement of a battery or batteries in the battery housing away from a light bulb fixedly supported at the end of the battery housing.

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: An electric torch comprises a collapsible tubular casing made of a fabric material or a leather, a front cover body including a transparent plate, a reflector and a light bulb mounted therein, a substantially tubular connecting member interconnecting the front cover body and the collapsible tubular casing, and an electric circuit means connected with the light bulb and the cells so as to produce light.

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: 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 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 spotlight with adjustable focusing that can be held in a fixed position. The reflector has a hub which screws on over the bulb holder which is supported by the light handle. The outer side of the hub has alternating ridges and valleys. A detent is attached to the handle and fits into any valley which might be selected to hold the light in a fixed focusing position. The light can be secured to adjustable rifle telescope studs.

Abstract: A waterproof flashlight wherein the flashlight is activated by means of a switch located in the flashlight's end cap. Another aspect of the invention being the orientation of the positive terminals of the flashlight's batteries away from the head assembly.

Abstract: The self contained light unit is for use with a fishing tackle box having a movable tray assembly. The light unit consists of a thin, rectalinear housing having flat top and bottom portions and opposing side portions. The bottom portion has a transparent sheet structure and a lip for slidably receiving it. The housing further has a reflective sheet portion disposed therein and at least one light source located between the reflective sheet and transparent sheet for illuminating predetermined portions of the tackle box. A power source is placed within the housing, and the housing has access to the power source. A switch is located outside the housing, and hinges are attached to the opposing side portions of the housing and to the sides of the tray unit. The hinges are constructed to provide a predetermined angular placement of the light unit as it is opened so that the light source is directed to predetermined portions of the tackle box to aid the fisherman in locating the tackle therein.

Abstract: A multi-section multi-purpose hand light incorporates a shade casing, a head cover, a refraction hood, red filter lens and a body comprised of a number of cylindrical sections. The red filter lens can be releasably fastened to the retractable refraction hood. The light being emitted thereby will be a focused red light beam surrounded by an aureole of white light. This hand light may serve as a striking signal for help where needed to facilitate search and rescue efforts by a tracing team. The intensity of illumination can be increased by an increased number of the cylindrical sections. Spare bulbs or replacement parts can be stored in the bottom section of the body. The hand light also serves as a regular hand light by removing the red filter lens from the hood and coupling it to the bottom section of the hand light.

Abstract: A flashlight is equipped with rechargeable batteries inside its main housing. A removable tail cap contains an electronic circuit for recharging the batteries, the circuit being actuated and energized by means of a switch assembly which is accessible through the outer end of the tail cap.A mechanical isolation means is included for protecting the electronic circuit from being damaged by any physical movement of the batteries that may occur.One embodiment of the invention also includes a spare bulb holder assembly which also constitutes the mechanical isolation means.

Abstract: An improved rechargeable flashlight having a casing of dielectric material including adapter means for recharging the batteries from a power source such as a battery in a vehicle, said adapter means including a phono plug terminal mating with a phono jack in the flashlight's casing wall and a terminal plug for insertion into a conventional cigarette lighter receptacle on a vehicle's dashboard, said terminal plug having a current limiting resistor in the charging circuit to provide a safe charging voltage and current to the rechargeable batteries in the flashlight and preferably an LED (light emitting diode) is in the charging circuit to indicate charging current is being received from the charging source and accepted by the flashlight batteries.

Abstract: A spare lamp holder for use in a slide tray is disclosed. The holder includes a lamp support member and a cover member. The lamp support member is configured to support a spare projector lamp. A cover member is configured to secure the lamp in the lamp support member. The assembly of the lamp support member, the lamp, and the cover member is disposed in the central cavity of a circular slide tray and held in place by the locking ring member of the slide tray.

Abstract: A light supply device for endoscope in which a space defined adjacent to a light source section including a socket and a lamp attached thereto communicates with the outside through an opening. At the opening is swingably provided a cover hinge-coupled to the frame of the device at one end, while on the back of the cover is fixed a holder to which a spare lamp for replacement is removably fitted. The spare lamp is contained in the space when the cover is in the close position.