Flashlight charger and rechargeable battery
First Claim
1. A recharger device for a battery comprising:
- a base;
a first opening configured to receive a first device requiring recharging;
wherein the first device is a removable and rechargeable flashlight;
a second opening in adjacent relationship to the first opening, the second opening configured to receive a second device for recharging;
a locking member to secure at least the second device;
wherein the second device is a removable and rechargeable battery; and
electrical contacts within the first and second openings for contacting each of the respective devices, the electrical contacts configured to permit a recharging current to flow through the contacts when the electrical conductors are connected with an external power supply.
17 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A recharger device for the battery includes a device with a first slot for a first device, such as a flashlight for recharging. A second slot in relationship to the first slot is provided for receiving a second device for recharging. Locking means with each slot such is moveable to permit release one or other device after moving the locking member between a closed position to an open position. The flashlight includes a battery pack to act as a closure of an opening to a battery housing. The closure is in the tailpiece and is mounted in the battery housing. The closure is connected integral with a rechargeable battery such that when the batteries are located in position in the battery housing the battery housing is closed.
53 Citations
12 Claims
-
1. A recharger device for a battery comprising:
-
a base;
a first opening configured to receive a first device requiring recharging;
wherein the first device is a removable and rechargeable flashlight;
a second opening in adjacent relationship to the first opening, the second opening configured to receive a second device for recharging;
a locking member to secure at least the second device;
wherein the second device is a removable and rechargeable battery; and
electrical contacts within the first and second openings for contacting each of the respective devices, the electrical contacts configured to permit a recharging current to flow through the contacts when the electrical conductors are connected with an external power supply. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
-
-
6. A recharger for a flashlight comprising:
-
a base;
a first opening configured to receive a first device requiring recharging;
wherein the first device is a removable and rechargeable flashlight;
a second opening in adjacent relationship to the first opening, the second opening configured to receive a second device for recharging;
wherein the second device is a removable and rechargeable battery;
electrical contacts within the first and second openings for contacting each of the respective devices, the electrical contacts configured to permit a recharging current to flow through the contacts when the electrical means is connected with an external power supply; and
a locking member including a lever spring-mounted and biased in a locking position such that entry of the device into the opening acts to push a lever towards the device, and the lever for facilitating unlocking and releasing of the device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
-
-
12. A recharger device for a battery comprises:
-
a base;
a first opening for a first device requiring recharging;
a second opening in adjacent relationship to the first slot, the second opening being for receiving a second device for recharging;
wherein the first device is a removable and rechargeable flashlight;
wherein the second device is a removable and rechargeable battery;
a locking member to secure at least said second device;
contacts in the slots for contacting each of the respective devices;
electrical means connected with the contacts to permit a recharging current to flow through the contacts when the electrical means is connected with an external power supply; and
the locking member including a lever spring-mounted and biased in the locking position such that entry of the device into the slot acts to push the lever towards the device; and
a lever for facilitating unlocking and releasing of the device.
-
Specification