Miniature led flashlight
First Claim
1. A flashlight comprising:
- a battery having opposing surfaces of opposite polarity;
a light emitting diode having a first lead and a second lead extending therefrom, the leads adapted to engage the opposing surfaces of the battery;
a lower panel adapted to receive said battery and said LED;
a frame attached to said lower panel;
an upper panel having an upper surface, a side and an aperture extending through the upper surface; and
snap fittings adapted to press fit with said lower panel in simultaneous contact with said frame.
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Abstract
A miniature LED flashlight is provided having a battery with opposing surfaces of opposite polarity and an LED having two leads extending therefrom, the battery and the LED received within a molded lower panel. A adapted to press fit with the lower panel in simultaneous contact with the frame creates a flashlight that is readily opened to interchange and replace component parts. The upper panel also has an upper surface, a side and an aperture extending through the upper surface. The side of the upper surface has a notch receive a lever for detaching the upper panel. Transverse finger pressure on the aperture urges the LED leads into contact with the opposing surfaces of the battery thereby illuminating the LED. A dual mode switch is also provided to slide within the aperture. The resulting flashlight may exist as a self-contained variety of outer housing structures.
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22 Claims
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1. A flashlight comprising:
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a battery having opposing surfaces of opposite polarity;
a light emitting diode having a first lead and a second lead extending therefrom, the leads adapted to engage the opposing surfaces of the battery;
a lower panel adapted to receive said battery and said LED;
a frame attached to said lower panel;
an upper panel having an upper surface, a side and an aperture extending through the upper surface; and
snap fittings adapted to press fit with said lower panel in simultaneous contact with said frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A flashlight comprising:
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a button battery having a battery pole and a second surface of opposite polarity;
a light emitting diode having a first lead and a second lead extending therefrom, the first lead in constant contact with the battery pole;
a lower panel adapted to receive said battery and said LED;
a metal frame attached to said lower panel, wherein a portion of said frame is configured as a hook;
a spring affixed to said frame being urged into contact with the hook;
an upper panel having an upper surface, a side having a notch such that a wall of the notch is defined by said frame, an aperture extending through the upper surface; and
snap fittings adapted to press fit with said lower panel in simultaneous contact with said frame. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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