Miniature LED flashlight
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1. A flashlight comprising:
- a light emitting diode having first and second leads extending therefrom;
a power source having a first side and a second side, the second side being opposite the first side;
a housing enclosing the leads of the light emitting diode and the power source;
a switch disposed adjacent the power source including an electrically conductive switch plate electrically connecting a lead of the light emitting diode and the power source upon activation of the switch, said lead being out of physical contact with said power source when the switch is activated;
wherein the switch is activated by applying pressure to an elastomeric switch element disposed for operative engagement with said switch plate whereby a circuit including the first and second leads of the light emitting diode, the switch plate, and the power source is completed.
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Abstract
A flashlight having a power source and a light source having a high intensity positioned in a power source frame. The flashlight further includes a power source frame housing that encloses the power source frame. The frame and the housing cooperate to secure and protect the internal components of the flashlight. The flashlight is further provided with side covers that have flat surfaces to receive markings or engravings. A switch is provided to activate the light source, the switch preferably providing tactile feedback to the user.
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1. A flashlight comprising:
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a light emitting diode having first and second leads extending therefrom;
a power source having a first side and a second side, the second side being opposite the first side;
a housing enclosing the leads of the light emitting diode and the power source;
a switch disposed adjacent the power source including an electrically conductive switch plate electrically connecting a lead of the light emitting diode and the power source upon activation of the switch, said lead being out of physical contact with said power source when the switch is activated;
wherein the switch is activated by applying pressure to an elastomeric switch element disposed for operative engagement with said switch plate whereby a circuit including the first and second leads of the light emitting diode, the switch plate, and the power source is completed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A flashlight comprising:
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a light emitting diode;
a power source;
a power source frame adapted to receive the power source;
a power source frame housing enclosing at least a portion of the light source, the power source, and the power source frame; and
a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25)
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24. A flashlight comprising:
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a light source;
a power source;
a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the light source and the power source;
a power source frame housing containing the power source frame, light source and power source;
a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source; and
a keyring extension extending from the power source frame housing having an opening whereby a keyring can be attached to the keyring extension and the keyring extension further includes a spring-biased keyring lock operatively connected to the power source frame wherein, upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit a keyring to be attached to the keyring extension. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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