Abstract: A battery operated flashlight having a light emitting diode (LED) as its light source. At least one LED is mounted on a plate of an insulating material having a pair of contacts on a surface thereof. Each of the LED's has a pair of terminals with one terminal being electrically connected to one contact on the plate and the other terminal being electrically connected to the other contact on the plate. The plate is mounted in the open end of a housing of the flashlight which also contains at least one battery and a contact strip extending from the open end of the housing to the closed end of the housing where it contacts a terminal of the battery. A cylindrical spacer of an insulating material is within the housing and extends between the plate and the open end of the housing. A cup shaped cap is threaded onto the open end of the housing. When the cap is threaded onto the housing it is adapted to contact the spacer and press it against the plate.

Abstract: A signaling device for restaurant tables and the like that obviates the need of hand raising or calling out for service having a base (10) housing a set of batteries (36) and a switch (44) which is connected to a flashing light bulb (24) secured into a socket (22) mounted at the upper end (30) of a pipe (14) which is fastened to the base at the lower threaded end (12). Turning switch (44) ON will cause bulb (24) to flash signaling the need for service; turning the switch OFF means that the service has been provided. The improvement may include accessories (52, 54, 56) to obviate the need for additional table space.

Abstract: A miniaturized flashlight which includes a top, and bottom, each of which is snap-fittingly secured to the other and joined by a further element, a flexible tubular housing. A battery bridge is provided at the bottom of the bottom portion along with upstanding battery separators to thereby physically separate two batteries while electrically putting them in partial series contact. The top is adapted to fit over and ride upon the tubular member. The top has a separate electronic bridge at its upper portion for permanently engaging one battery, and leaf spring for selectively electrically engaging the adjacent bulb base above the other battery to thereby activate the circuit to illuminate the light bulb located in the top. The battery is located at one side of the top and a holder is disposed on the top adjacent the bulb.

Abstract: A third hand for a flashlight. A flashlight holder adapted for receiving the flashlight that includes provision for stabilizing the flashlight loosely on a support surface or temporarily and releasably attaching the flashlight to a support surface or object. The flashlight holder is pivotally connected to an elongate joint arm at one end thereof, and a mounting mechanism is pivotally connected to the joint arm at the other end thereof. The mounting mechanism includes a variety of attachment devices, and the flashlight holder includes a plurality of stabilizing devices.

Abstract: A flashlight having a battery suspension system is provided and includes a flashlight body having a substantially hollow portion into which at least one battery may be loaded; an end cap removably mountable to one longitudinal end of the flashlight body; a head assembly removably mountable to another longitudinal end of the flashlight body opposite the one longitudinal end; a first spring disposed adjacent the end cap and extending in an axial direction of the flashlight body; a second spring disposed adjacent the head assembly and extending in the axial direction of the flashlight body; and a plate member disposed with one surface in contact with the second spring, and another surface facing toward the first spring.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a source of power, a source of light, and switching circuitry connected with the source of power and the source of light. The source of light is a semiconductor diode capable of emitting white light when energized. The source of power may be a battery or a generator. The switching circuitry is operable between an on condition and an off condition. When the switching circuitry is in the off condition, it is effective to energize the semiconductor diode to provide light of a low intensity to facilitate locating the flashlight. When the switching circuitry is in the on condition, it is effective to energize the semiconductor diode to emit white light of an intensity sufficient to illuminate objects spaced more than six feet from the flashlight. The switching circuitry includes a transistor which is operated between conducting and nonconducting conditions by a flip/flop in response to manual actuation of a pushbutton.

Abstract: A flashlight or nightstick/baton assembly in which the end cap of the assembly has been removed and replaced with a punch assembly having a threaded base replacing the end cap and a head cap secured to the base and slidably moveable with respect to the base, the head cap enclosing a biasing means and a punch means, the punch means being receptive and reactive to the slidable movement of the head cap in relationship to the base for engagement with tempered glass and automatically resetting after such engagement.

Abstract: An umbrella includes: an illuminative grip detachably coupled to an inner grip portion formed on a bottom end of a central shaft of the umbrella. The illuminative grip has at least a battery detachably mounted in a cartridge of the grip, a lamp mounted in a cover detachably securable to the cartridge, and plural packing rings provided for sealing the connecting parts of the illuminative grip for water proof purpose. Upon detachment of the grip from the shaft of the umbrella, the grip having a lamp fixed thereon will serve as a portable independent flashlight for convenient illumination uses.

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: Improved method and apparatus for hand-held portable illumination. A flashlight and corresponding method are described. The flashlight includes a housing, a plurality of LEDs, and an electrical circuit that selectively applies power from the DC voltage source to the LED units, wherein the flashlight is suitable for handheld portable operation by a user. In one embodiment, the first electrical circuit further includes a control circuit for maintaining a predetermined light output level of the LED units as a charge on a battery varies. In another embodiment, the control circuit maintains an average predetermined light output level of the LED units as the charge on the battery cell varies by changing a pulse width or frequency as the charge on the battery cell varies to maintain a given average light output.

Abstract: A portable battery powered signal light includes a battery housing and batteries, a generally cylindrical lens having threads and a lamp in the lens, a flasher positioned between the lamp and the battery housing including electrical contacts, a day-night sensor connected to the flasher to permit operation of the flasher only when it senses darkness and a locking ring having threads mating with the threads on the lens and an internal flange overlapping flange on the battery housing so that when threads on the locking ring are tightened on the threads of the lens, the battery housing, flasher and lens are secured together and electrical connections are made across the flasher, the day-night sensor and the lamp.

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 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 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 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: An illuminated candy unit is provided including a housing for accepting at least one battery. The housing further includes an open outboard end and a lamp mounted therein for emitting light from the open outboard end of the housing upon the receipt of power. Also included is a switch assembly for selectively providing the lamp with power from the battery. Releasably mounted on the open outboard end of the housing is a candy piece. An image generator is coupled in the housing between the open outboard end of the housing and the lamp. The image generator includes an opaque print of an image, wherein the image is projected from the open outboard end of the housing upon the emission of light by the lamp.

Abstract: A DC power supply unit (30) comprising a flashlight (32). A rechargeable cellular telephone battery (34) is provided, having a positive terminal (36) and a negative terminal (38). The rechargeable cellular telephone battery (34) is supported in the flashlight (32). An adjustable structure (40) is in the flashlight (32) for electrically connecting the flashlight (32) to the positive terminal (36) and the negative terminal (38) of the rechargeable cellular telephone battery (34), so that the rechargeable cellular telephone battery (34) can operate the flashlight (32). A facility (42) in the flashlight (32) is for electrically connecting the rechargeable cellular telephone battery (34) to a remote electrical device, so that the rechargeable cellular telephone battery (34) can operate the remote electrical device.

Abstract: The flashlight of the present invention is comprised generally of a flashlight chassis which houses energy cells, a flashlight head which houses a beam adjustment assembly, and an endcap which houses a switch assembly. The beam adjustment assembly and the switch assembly utilize printed circuit boards to support the lamp bulb and switch, respectively. The beam adjustment assembly mounts inside the flashlight head and can only be accessed and adjusted by removing the outer lens retaining ring that secures the assembly within the head. Once accessed, the bulb support of the assembly can be rotated relative to the reflector of the assembly to adjust the light focal length of the flashlight. The adjustment assembly is also provided with a shock absorber that supports the light bulb. In one embodiment, the endcap is provided with a threads to permit the flashlight to be axially attached to an expandable baton.

Abstract: A flashlight in a housing of given size dimension to fit within and under a shoulder epaulet on an article of clothing worn as part of a uniform by a person engaged in law enforcement or emergency medical service activity, for example, with a fastener at a top surface of the housing in the nature of a clip or otherwise, so as to secure to the shoulder epaulet in providing hands-free operation, and preferably generating its light beam through a rotatable front end of the flashlight which both adjusts the angle of the beam, and which acts as the on-off switch for the flashlight. In a second embodiment of the invention, a flashing light beam could also be provided to illuminate through a back end of the flashlight, in giving a stroboscopic type of warning light to oncoming vehicular traffic to reduce speed in nearing the scene being approached.

Abstract: A combined illuminating magnifier and flashlight has a housing with a pivot, a frame for carrying a magnifying lens mounted to the housing and being rotatable about the pivot between a retracted position, where the magnifying lens is located in the housing and an extended position where the magnifying lens is available for use. A light is mounted in the frame for illuminating the magnifying lens. The light, when the frame is retracted, is aligned with a flashlight lens such that the device can function as either an illuminating magnifier or as a flashlight.

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: A cover for a flashlight handle comprising at least one heating coil positioned proximate to the handle so that heat generated by the heating coil warms the area gripped by a user. In the preferred embodiment, the heating coil is disposed within a flexible sleeve which is attached to the flashlight handle so that at least a portion of the flashlight handle is disposed within the flexible sleeve. A power source is preferably disposed within the flashlight handle. A switch in electrical communication with the power source and the heating coil is operative to enable a user to providing power to the heating coils.

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 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: Disclosed is the development of a miniaturized flashlight which includes a top, and bottom, each of which is snap-fittingly secured to the other and joined by a further element, a flexible tubular housing member. The tubular member is desirably of an elliptical cross-section, but can be rectangular and multi-sided. The top and bottom are proportionally adapted to accept the cross-section of the tubular housing. A battery bridge is provided at the bottom of the bottom portion along with upstanding battery separators to thereby physically separate two batteries while electrically puting them in partial series contact. The top is adapted to fit over and ride upon the tubular member. The top has a separate electronic bridge at its upper portion for permanently engaging one battery, and leaf spring for selectively electrically engaging the adjacent bulb base above the other battery to thereby activate the circuit to illuminate the light bulb located in the top.

Abstract: A marker flashlight and stand therefore is described. A tube of translucent, somewhat flexible material is adapted for releasable securement to the flashlight's lamp section. When the flashlight is turned on, almost the entire tube of translucent material is caused to glow. The tube can also be coated with a phosphorescent material so that it is capable of glowing even when the flashlight is not producing light. The tube can be removed from the flashlight's lamp section and placed about the body of the flashlight. The tube can be compressed so that the flashlight can still be received within a standard holster-type holder that has an interior area having a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the flashlight's body. The tube may include a strap for enabling the tube to be attached to a user's clothing and be a holder for the flashlight.The stand includes a wide base that is adjustably and releasably secured to the body of the flashlight.

Abstract: A combination flashlight and flashlight support is provided, wherein the generally tubular support releasably attaches to the flashlight body. The support is constructed and arranged to attach at at least one end of the flashlight. The support projects the flashlight at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis of the flashlight body, and maintains the flashlight in an elevated position. When not in use, the support is securable to the body in a coaxial position.

Abstract: A novel safety device comprises a flashlight and a pyrotechnic signalling device launcher in a single unit. The device comprises an elongated body comprising two compartments; a first compartment is suitable for carrying batteries for powering the flashlight, while a second compartment is suitable for carrying pyrotechnic signalling means. In a preferred embodiment, the device further comprises a water resistant flashlight switch and a firing mechanism which includes an internal cocking mechanism which is cocked by rotating one segment of the device with respect to a second segment of the device.

Abstract: A flashlight holder for use with flashlights and which permits the user to control the flashlight while handling another item, such as a firearm. The flashlight holder has a removably attachable collar coupled to a handle. The handle is dimensioned so as to permit the user to control a flashlight to which the collar is attached by holding the handle with a few fingers while making the same hand available for other activities, such as holding a firearm. In another embodiment, the handle is dimensioned so as to removably attach to the back of the user's hand and at least a portion of the palm.

Abstract: A conveniently detachable lighted-magnifier accessory for use with a high-brightness, focusable-beam flashlight, that provides true coaxial illumination for shadow-free viewing of a wide variety of subject matter as well as to the bottom of small holes, is disclosed. Light from an attachable flashlight is reflected by a beamsplitter onto the subject matter. An observer views the illuminated subject matter through a beamsplitter through a magnifying lens or clear window.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a light source and a detector for detecting emissions from the surroundings. Depending on the position of a switch, the output of the detector is channeled through either a speaker or a LED array. The speaker outputs a tone having a frequency dependent on the intensity of the electromagnetic emissions. The LED array illuminates a series of LED elements in a manner representative of the intensity of the electromagnetic emissions. In one embodiment, the flashlight incorporates infrared detectors for detecting infrared thermal emissions.

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 light device includes a housing which has an end with a bulb mounting hole and a conductive plate around the bulb mounting hole, and a light bulb to extend through the bulb mounting hole. The light bulb has a base which includes a cylindrical contact portion and a tip contact portion. The cylindrical contact portion is free of screw threads and has an annular flange. A clamping member clamps the annular flange against the conductive plate so as to establish electrical connection between the light bulb and the conductive plate. The light bulb will not loosen upon impact.

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: This invention pertains to a flashlight body. Either the main body or at least one closure cap has a luminescent outer surface. The outer surface comprehends a luminescent colorant composition in the base material. At least 50% by weight, up to 100% by weight, of the colorant composition in the base material is luminescent. No more than 50% by weight, of the colorant composition comprises reflective colorant material. Thus, the flashlight body emits, in the visible spectrum, light radiation derived in part from the reflective colorant material and in part from the luminescent colorant material. Light emitted from the luminescent colorant adds to the intensity of the light reflected by the reflective colorant to provide total emitted light intensity, from the flashlight body, greater than the light intensity from a corresponding amount of the reflective colorant alone, and characteristic fluorescent glow.

Abstract: A flashlight holder for use with flashlights for security or law enforcement personnel, which has a cantilevered arm connected to a spacer arm and a removably attachable collar for affixing the spacer arm to the housing of a flashlight. When the holder is affixed to the flashlight a passageway is formed between the cantilevered arm and the flashlight housing which permits the passage of a hand therethrough. The flashlight holder permits the simultaneous holding of the flashlight with one hand and holding of a gun with the other hand in a manner that locks the movement of both gun and flashlight.

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 novelty candy holding device in combination with a sound making device and a light device. The device includes a housing including a switch controlled power source which operates an integrated circuit that produces different sounds via a speaker connected to the integrated circuit. A light is secured to the speaker circuit so that the light flashes as the speaker makes different sounds. A candy sucker is secured to the upper end of the housing for consumption as the speaker makes different sounds in accordance with operation of different switches.

Abstract: An illuminating writing instrument for providing an illuminated writing surface and a method for its manufacture. The illuminating writing instrument includes a housing that defines an enclosure that holds the components of the illuminating instrument. The housing has an end that supports a writing point and an end that supports an upper portion having a transparent window portion that allows light to pass therethrough. The housing also encloses an electrical circuit that includes a power source, a switch, and a light source such that when the switch is activated, the light source produces illumination. The upper portion of the housing also includes a reflector that reflects light from the light source through the transparent window portion to illuminate a writing surface.

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 present invention relates to an illuminated serving tray. The tray has a plurality of receptacles for housing products to be dispensed and a light source for illuminating the tray. The tray is made of photoluminescent material with a reflective label positioned above the central portion of the tray and in line with the light source which is connected to and positioned below the bottom of the tray so that the light from the light source and any ambient light is reflected back by the reflective label and transmitted through the photoluminescent material of the tray causing the tray and the edges of the tray to glow.

Abstract: A portable flashlight in which the illumination section is detachably connected to one end of a flexible arm, and the battery casing are detachably connected to the other end of the flexible arm, whereby the light may be brought in close proximity with objects to be inspected or worked upon but which are located as to require an angled or bent probe. The flexible arm permits the flashlight head to be stably mounted in an infinite number of positions. The intermediate flexible arm may be removed such that the battery casing and the illumination section may be directly connected together to provide a handheld flashlight capable of use in confined areas.

Abstract: An umbrella in which a flashlight has a body adapted to have one end attached to the shaft of the umbrella to be used as a handle for the umbrella. The light bulb and reflector are mounted in the opposite end of the flashlight body, which is angled to make it easier to direct the beam. The flashlight body is sealed against the entrance of moisture. Each end cap has an O-ring seal and the switch is a deflectable rubber or plastic button. The batteries and switch are mounted to a removable cartridge or carrier piece which mates with the inside of the flashlight body so as to be able to be inserted in only one way insuring correct assembly. The end cap at the end of the flashlight body attached to the umbrella shaft has a tapered bore press fitted to the shaft.

Abstract: A screw driver includes a handle body, a shank and a light transmittable tubular member. The handle body has a front end portion with an end surface, and an illuminating unit mounted on the front end portion at the end surface. The handle body confines a compartment for receiving a cell unit therein. The handle body is provided with a switch unit that is adapted to connect electrically the cell unit to the illuminating unit. The shank is mounted on the handle body and extends from the end surface of the front end portion of the handle body. The tubular member has a rear end mounted detachably on the front end portion of the handle body around the end surface of the front end portion. The tubular member is capable of transmitting light generated from the illuminating unit to an exterior of the tubular member so as to achieve a signaling effect.

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: The U.F.O. Pop consists of a sucker-type candy with a candy stick inserted into an aperture at the top of a clear plastic upper housing. The clear plastic upper housing is connected to the plastic lower housing with a toy creature inside. The top of the plastic lower housing contains a circuit board, LEG bulbs, contact switch and a battery operated power supply. The outside of the plastic lower housing has a launch button on one side and a contact switch on the opposite side. The inside of the plastic lower housing contains a launch button, pin, push block with an anchored pivot point, release mechanism and a spring anchor containing a windup spring and a spinner shaft. The buttom of the plastic lower housing has winding locks and a spinner end. The flying disk is connected to the spinner end by placing the winding lock teeth over the winding locks at the bottom of the plastic lower housing. The flying disk is turned to windup for flight. It is now ready to launch.

Abstract: A flashlight with illumination and alerting effect comprises mainly a control circuit and an illumination and alerting device, wherein the control circuit is located within a handle body of the flashlight and elastic push buttons are exposed on button holes formed on the handle body, with the illumination and alerting device being located within a transparent lamp hood for the flashlight so that through selection with a push button the flashlight can be used for both illumination and a alerting purpose, and designated color light can be selected from among a plurality of alerting lamp sets to emit lights of different colors for alerting purpose.

Abstract: A precision sighting device is provided for viewing dark recesses as well as obstructed areas in general which are difficult to see with the naked eye comprising a longitudinally extendable/retractable rigid rodlike member, a focusable light source mounted at one end of the rodlike member, longitudinally parallel and adjacent to the rodlike member by at least one holding bracket such that light may be emitted from the focusable light source and directed lengthwise and parallel to the rodlike member toward an opposite end of the rodlike member, a tandem ball joint at said opposite end of the rodlike member formed in part by a first ball integral to said opposite end of the rodlike member, and a mirror pivotally connected by a flange extending from a peripheral portion of the mirror, to a second ball of said tandem ball joint--such that light emitted from the focusable light source may form a focal point or area on the center of the mirror at an exponential number of positions of the mirror with respect to a fo