Flashlight having test leads and a second, remote, magnetically

Details Flashlight having test leads and a second, remote, magnetically Flashlight having test leads and a second, remote, magnetically

1982-07-14

1984-01-24

Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.

Illumination

Self powered lamp

Rechargeable electrical source of with external connections

324 53, 362184, 362205, 362253, 362295, 362396, 362398, F21L 700

Patent

active

044280335

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a flashlight of conventional use that has a socket at its rear end. A plug and flexible conductor assembly is inserted into this socket and carries the battery power from the conventional flashlight to an auxiliary light. This auxiliary light consists of a bulb carried in a housing having a lens, reflector, bulb socket and connecting means for the flexible conductor assembly. This auxiliary housing is pivotally mounted on a bracket attached to a permanent magnet. When magnetic attachment of this auxiliary light is not possible an auxiliary member containing a metal plate and a suction cup is provided. A hook is also disclosed when and where rungs, such as on a ladder, are available. A test probe assembly is shown in two embodiments. In the first embodiment a plug is inserted in the flashlight socket and continuity is indicated by the lighting of the bulb in the flashlight. In the second embodiment a flexible lead system employing male and female connectors is shown that is interposed between the flashlight case and auxiliary housing and the auxiliary bulb is lighted to indicate continuity. Each test probe provides sharpened probe ends that are used to test for continuity in sheathed conductors. This invention enables a mechanic to position each light to obtain the maximum illumination possible. The conventional flashlight may be placed where convenient and the auxiliary light may be magnetically or otherwise attached and rotated three hundred sixty degrees so as to shine in any direction for the best possible illumination. This placement enables the mechanic to use both hands for manipulating his tools or doing whatever task necessary. Each light can be used simultaneously or only one at a time. This invention is easy to construct, use and convenient to carry.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2550233 (1951-04-01), Duncan
patent: 3634680 (1972-01-01), Myrah

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