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Latching switch for compact flashlight providing an easy means for changing the power source

  • US 6,394,621 B1
  • Filed: 03/30/2000
  • Issued: 05/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A flashlight comprising:

  • a flat housing sized and shaped to receive a battery therewithin and having a side, front and top apertures;

    a LED having bifurcated wire leads, said LED operably associated with said flat housing in a rotatable relationship, said wire leads extending into said flat housing through at least one aperture in said flat housing; and

    a battery contained within said flat housing, said battery accessible through a side aperture in said flat housing, said battery constrained within said flat housing in such a manner that when said LED is rotated, electrical contact is made simultaneously with said battery'"'"'s sides causing powering of said LED and consequently illumination thereof.

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