Flashlight for firefighting and other specialized uses

Details Flashlight for firefighting and other specialized uses Flashlight for firefighting and other specialized uses

1992-08-31

1993-08-24

Makay, Albert J.

Illumination

Self powered lamp

Lamp bulb or lamp support axis adjustable or angularly fixed...

362202, 362208, F21L 700

Patent

active

052394514

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a flashlight for use by firefighters and for use in other specialized areas. In particular, the present invention relates to a flashlight comprising a body of substantially parallel, spaced tubular members that each contain a plurality of dry cell batteries for powering the flashlight. A lamp is connected at one end of the pair of tubular members for pivoting movement relative to the members through at least 90.degree.. A support base is connected across the opposite ends of the tubular members and is configured to support the flashlight on a surface with the pair of tubular members positioned upright and elevating the lamp above the surface. The support base is removable from the ends of the tubular members to provide access to interiors of the members for inserting or removing dry cell batteries to power the flashlight. Adapters are provided for each of the tubular members to adapt their interiors to accommodate either D-size dry cell batteries or C-size dry cell batteries. An auxiliary light, separate from the flashlight, is powered by the power source of the flashlight. The flashlight includes specialized rechargeable battery packs and a recharger. The flashlight also includes circuitry to permit operation using standard batteries or the special battery packs. This circuit permits in-place recharging of the special battery packs, but does not in any way effect standard batteries which could be damaged by recharging.

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