Lighting device having a multi-position switch assembly

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2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Ward, John Anthony (Department: 2885)

Illumination

Self powered lamp

Cylindrical flashlight casing

C362S209000, C362S276000, C362S802000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11254159

ABSTRACT:
A switch assembly that may be utilized as a tail cap of a lighting device. The switch assembly including at least a depressible switch with a rotatable portion that allows the user to activate distinct functional modes of the lighting device. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, the switch assembly has four channels, providing for at least three different light functions and a locking channel. The different channels are defined by the axial position of the rotatable portion relative to the lighting device body.

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