MULTIFUNCTION FLASHLIGHT
First Claim
1. A flashlight, comprising:
- a video recorder;
a switch for turning said video recorder on and off; and
a timer circuit electrically connected to said switch delaying activation of said video recorder.
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Abstract
A multifunction flashlight includes an audio recorder, a video recorder and a flashlight having one or more operating modes. The flashlight includes an audio microphone secured within a water-tight interior compartment in the body of the flashlight. A storage compartment is provided in a rear portion of the flashlight for removably storing one or more light diffuser caps which are selectively mountable over the flashlight lens. A port in the wall of the flashlight can be opened to improve audio reception and sensitivity of a microphone housed within the flashlight. A resilient switch cover is provided with two or more differently textured surface portions to allow an operator to identify an audio, video or lighting function by tactile feel or touch. A delay circuit can be provided to protect the audio and/or video functions from in advertent or unintentional actuation.
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15 Claims
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1. A flashlight, comprising:
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a video recorder; a switch for turning said video recorder on and off; and a timer circuit electrically connected to said switch delaying activation of said video recorder. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A flashlight, comprising;
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an exterior wall; an audio recorder integral with said flashlight and disposed inside said exterior wall; and a microphone mounted within said flashlight and inside and enclosed within said exterior wall for sending audio signals to said audio recorder. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A flashlight, comprising:
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a light source; a first on-off switch connected electrically to said light source; a video recorder; a second on-off switch connected electrically to said video recorder; and a switch cover disposed adjacent said first and second switches, said switch cover having a first textured portion adjacent said first switch and a second textured portion having a texture different from said first textured portion and disposed adjacent said second switch. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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