Illumination – With container – With closure controlled switch
Patent
1994-06-13
1996-09-24
Husar, Stephen F.
Illumination
With container
With closure controlled switch
362 94, 362191, 362276, 362802, 200 6183, F21V 3300
Patent
active
055584292
ABSTRACT:
A portable light is provided which is operated and turned on automatically when the light is moved to a vertical or near vertical position and turns off automatically when in a non-vertical position. A highly reliable, sealed a reed switch is operated when an associated magnet moves into proximity. A locking mechanism retains the magnet to prevent operation of the light when not in use. A manually operated, mechanical switch is also provided and uses a metal strip to over ride the magnet/reed switch to allow for selective operation of the light in any position. The light can be used as a flashlight or attached to a cooler lid, car hood, visor attache case and the like to turn on automatically as the attached, hinged device is moved to a vertical or near vertical position.
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