Flashlight Patents


© Brooke Clarke 2007 - 2024


 


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Background
Components
    Lamps
        Lamp Test E10
        Repairing Loose Bulbs
       Photos at 2X life size
       1915 Catalog listing of Lamps
       Table of Newer Lamps
       Edison 10 mm Miniature Screw Lamp Base (E10) 
    Batteries
       Cylindrical
       Prismatic
            Size Table 
            No. 750 2AA Pocket Flash Light Battery Eveready Shield Trade Mark
            Two AA cell Battery Adapter for the No. 750, ver 2.
            No. 751 3AA
            Franco No. 1041 3AA
    Optics
    Light
    Switch
    Care and Feeding
Patent Class Numbers
Patents
Conrad Hubert - National Carbon Co. - Ever Ready  
3 D Cell with Prefocused Lamp Eveready
Burgess Battery Co.
Bright Star Battery Co
Candle Shaped Battery Powered Lights
    Dura Company & Eveready No. 1653 Electric Candle
Table Lights
Cane & Umbrella Lights
Electric Storage Battery Co.
Clarence P. Davey
Delta Electric
Justrite Mfg. Co.
Winchester Repeating Arms Co.
Bicycle Lamps 
Patent Number (not by maker)
May Baby Torch
Niagara Searchlight Co
Sears - Homart
Pocket Flash Lights
    Mystery Pocket Flash Light
    Eveready No. 3
    Eveready No. 4758 3-cell Wallite with Timer-Switch
    Franco Dec 29 1914 Pocket Flashlight
    Burgess Snap-Lite
    Chase Round Pocket Flash Light
    Guth Stern & Co Art Deco Pocket Flashlight
    S. Schwartz Key chain Pocket Flashlight
    Zippo Light
    Eveready Extreme Glass Coat Pocket Flash Light
Embury Manufacturing Co.
Bond Electric Corp
Blake Manufacturing
Railroad Electric Lantern
    The Adams & Westlake Co. - Adlake
    William M. Moxley - Light Weight Lantern Co.
    Star Headlight & Lantern Co. Starlite 222
    Pyle-National
Explosive Atmosphere
Headband

Pre focused PR Lamp

Daisy Cinematic Picture Pistol
Auto-Magic Pistol 16 mm film strip projector
Justrite No. 2108  4 "D" or 1 6V Lantern Battery
Folded Paper Disposable Flashlight
No. 6 Dry Cell
D46279 - single No. 6 dry cell
Burgess BL-6
Navy Battle Lantern
1152082 Electric Flash Lamp or Lantern
"Bell System" Dual Head Lantern
Wheeling Stamping Co
Grether Fire Lantern
Hipco Dual Lens Flashlight
Battle Lanterns
Signal Lamps
Military Flashlights -Eveready 2697 Boy Scout Angle Head Angle Head TL-122, MX-991, MX-993, FM-11
Penlights
Neuralizer
Generator Flashlights
    Shake Flashlight (Fake)
    NightStar RS Shake Flashlight (works)
Projection Pointers
Design Patents
Modern Flash Lights
    Olight
    Jetbeam
    Nitecore
        LA10
        SensAA
        MT1A
        EA4
    Fenix
        TK35UE
        E12
        E12 Version 2
        CL23 Camping Lantern
        18650 USB Batteries
    Streamlight
        Survivor
        Sidewinder Helmet
        Siege AA
        18650 USB Battery
    Inova
    Mag Instrument
    Terralux (LightStar)
        LightStar 100 Pocket Flashlight
        Light Star Pro 1 Pocket Flashlight
    BoGoLight
    9 LED
    Luxeon K2
    Cree UltraFire C2
    Cree UltraFire C3
    UltraFire_Hwa_Wys
    Insight
    Ultraviolet
    Tomahawk TRS First Light
    Xenide AEX25 1500 Lumen HID flashlight
        Lumen vs. Foot Candle
        AE Battery
  Peak Beam Systems - 12 Million candle power HID
    Rebuilt Head
    Photos
    Time Line
    Connectors
    Movies
    Programming
    MBS-410 Patents
    Batteries
    Chargers
    Light Output
  Surefire
        Weapon Lights
        Helmet Lights
    Sun Flare
    May Torch Patents, search for
    Backup Lights
        Backup Light Idea
        AA Battery Table
        Battery Comparison
        Backup Light Comparison Table
        Backup Light Comparison Plot
        BUL-Canidates
        Early Purchases of Back Up Lights (not recommended)
            Cascade 1170792 Collapsible Lantern
            UST 14-Day Lantern
Aircraft Cabin Emergency Flashlight w/LED
Dimensions 
Battery Capacity & LED Run Time 
Flashlight & DIY Supplies
Glossary
Manufacturers
Links

Background

A portable source of light probably started with a cave man carrying a burning stick of wood.  There have been many portable light sources based on burning something.  Once the dry cell battery became available flashlights became more popular than they were when a lead acid or other wet battery was needed.
This web page is being done by adding a section after reading something on the internet, either an eBay item or reference material.  Once an inventor name shows up then his inventions are grouped or the company the invention is assigned to has a group of related products.

I have included on this page what most people would consider a flashlight, but also any light that uses the No. 6 Dry Cell for it's power.  Also some fixed battery powered lights like used on barricades or in purses, &etc. that are battery powered.  And some closley related patents like anti reflection coatings or earlier lights.

Not on the page are patents related to Flashlights as used on cameras.

Also see my Fire web page for lights that work with fire and/or the Lighters web page.

Components

The key components of a portable light source are: Source of power, A way to start and stop the light source, A way to convert the power into light ,A way to control the light.  For a flashlight these would be: Dry Cell battery, switch (aka circuit closer), lamp with a filament, reflector and/or lens.

Lamps

The early Flash Lights used an Edison type minature screw base lamp very much like the # 14.  A problem with this lamp is that the filament location is not controlled.  Part of the reason for that is there is no reference surface on the base to support good filament location.

The single contact miniature flange base used the flange surface as the reference plane for locating the filament and so allows flashlight reflectors to be designed that have the filament at focus without any adjustments.

The 222 miniature screw base Lamp has a built in lens and so does not need to be in a flanged base.

There seems to be a disconnect between the battery makers and the lamp makers.  The Leclanche type dry cells used have a nominal voltage when fresh of 1.5 volts so two in series would be 3.0 volts.  The end of life voltage is taken as 0.9 or 1.0 so two in series would be 1.8 or 2.0 volts.  The lamp voltages seem to be about half way.  The 1915 patent 1163887 (see below) by Charles Burgess mentions this and his lantern has a two position switch so that a resistor can be inserted for the first few hours of operation and then the direct connection made for the remainder of the battery life.  It's my feeling he was correct, running the Pocket Flash Lights on a full 3.0 volts from a modern battery that's "stiff" will greatly shorten the life, if not just burn it out.

2120877 Basing machine for electric lamps and similar articles, Victor T Uber, GE, 1938-06-14, 445/69; 29/785; 140/147; 414/783; 29/33J; 140/71.5; 445/71 - bulb manf
(TI=(lamp)) (-arc) assignee:(General Electric Co);) country:US - over three thousands patents

Lamp Test E10

Test Stand for
            E10 Base Lamps
This is a test stand I built to allow measuring the Voltage and Current of E10 based lamps.  The Victor X solid lamp is in the stand for the photo.  When it's on and you are looking at a side view like this there is not much light coming out, almost all the light is aimed in the narrow beam like for the 222.

The wood came from Michaels 85753336002 for 60¢.  The expensive part was getting good wood bits.  The brass hardware is from the No. 6 Dry Cell battery adapter and the wire is from the Hubbard spool which is 16 AWG solid copper, much larger than needed to light the bulb, but good for measuring the resistance of cold lamps.




Filaments

Eveready Mazda 1.5 Volt

Eveready Mazda
            1.5 Volt filamentThis appears to be a single strand, not a coil so maybe a carbon filament rather than the more modern Tungsten type.

Q quick check of three os the flattened bulb type lamps showed they all had this type of "S" filament.

I'm fairly certain that all the other lamps have coiled Tungsten filaments.















Table of Lamp Photos at 2X actual size.

#14 Lamp
25A Lamp
#27A Lamp aka PR-4
PR-6 GE Lamp
Pocket Flash Light Lamps
Victor-X
                  Spherical Lens Lamp
1491 Lamp
GE 223 Lamp
Eveready Mazda Pocket
                  Flash Light Lamp


# 14
T-3½ Bulb
minature
 screw base
2.47 V @ 300 ma
0.5 MSCP
25A
like
222
prefocused
TL-3 Bulb
minature
 screw base

# 27A  PR4
T-3½ Bulb
single contact
 minature flange
2.33 V @ 270 ma
0.4 MSCP
2.25 V @ 250 ma
no CP rating
not spherical

PR6
bulb from MX-991
angle head army F.L.
Left Pocket Flash Light is the same as the 1047525 patent.
Right is slightly newer, looks like patent.

Notice left GE223 lamp has white bead on filament wires
and  has clear glass.

Right EVEREADY MAZDA bulb has white reflector.
black paing "2.5 V"

As received  both of these lamps have not
 wanted to come out.
After soaking with Kroil a few days one was loose
and the other came out with  Scotch tape bent into "U"
to grip lamp.
This is a prefocused lamp like the 222 only the lens is 10.8 mm dia instead of the 5.5 mm.

Markings are:
VICTOR X JAPAN 2.5V

used in the Victor Pocket Flashlight
GE 1491
Dual Bayonet
Prefocused
2.4 V
0.8 Amp
1.9 Watts
Used in Dual No. 6 Dry Cell
Navy Battle Lantern








GE 407 Flasher Lamp
LED E10 base






GE 407
Flasher Lamp
has bi-metal strip
4.9 V 0.3 A
50 hrs
6 V lantern or
baricade
LED
E10 base
2 to 12 V
1 Watt
see: E10LED







GE 223 Lamp is rated for 5 hours at 2.25 Volts @ 0.25 Amps. After measuring the I-V curve from 0 to 215 ma and ploting in Excel shows the first few points coming up from zero to be off the straight line you get afterwards, so eliminating them and plotting from 125 to 215 ma gives this straight line:
I(ma) = 67.259*V + 104.9 with a fit of R2 = 0.9982
solving for 2.25 volts gives I(ma) = 256 ma, matching the published data pretty well.
solving for 3.0 volts gives I(ma) = 307 ma  Would that burn out the bulb???

Testing a PR4 lamp rated 2.33 V @ 270 ma shows it's very close 2.4 V @ 271 ma.  When the voltage gets to 3.7 the current starts to decrease with time, like the resistance is going up with time which might happen is the filament is starting to boil away.

Although given for currents close to the rated current these relationships give a feel for how incandescent lamps work.
Light ~ V^3.4      Power ~ V^1.6      Life ~ 1/V^16      Color ~ V^0.42
Because of the boiling temperature of tungsten the best possible efficiency is about 52 lumens/watt.
If a lamp is rated for 5 hours of life when operated at it's rated voltage it will burn out much earlier if operated at higher voltage.  For example the GE 223 life might be described as:
Life = 2157200 / (V^16), so when V=2.25 Volts Life = 5 hr BUT at 3.0 Volts Life = 3 Minutes!  One factor that may have allowed a longer bulb life in the old falsh lights is the internal resistance of the battery and flash light.  An Ohm or two of resistance would bring the lamp voltage down to the spec for a battery with an open circuit voltage of 3.0 volts.

Edison 10 mm Miniature Screw Lamp Base (E10)

Based on measuring one I think the thread is 14 TPI with a pitch diameter of 0.35 inches.  Those numbers are "nicer" than the metric equivalent 1.75mm pitch and 8.82 mm pitch diameter.  Let me know what it really is.  I'm guessing the 10 mm came from  the fact that these lamps were being made and sold in many countries, not just the U.S.A. and metric was used in more locations.

Some lamps applicable to the A-7 AAF Flashlight, Floating Identification - that uses a single "D" cell and an E10 base lamp, either the 131 (half hemisphere coverage) or 112 (built-in lens like the 222).
No. 112, No. 131
                    & "2-Cell" LED, all E10 base No. 112, No. 131 & "2-Cell" LED, all E10 base

The "2-cell" LED turns on at 0.48 V so can be used with
a single "D" cell battery, but not as bright as with 2 cells.
There is a Joule Thief circuit inside to up convert the battery voltage
to a voltage above 3V to turn on the white LED.
eBay: NEW EDISON BRIGHT 25 LUMEN CYBER LED E10 BASE 3 VOLT 2 cell 112 #222 PENLIGHT !!

Preserving Lamps

With the advent of LED based flashlights the filament type are going obsolete.  Today most stores carry spare lamps I think in not too many years they will be harder to get and more expensive.  Even today there are flashlight lamps that are fairly hard to come by.  But being able to use the flashlight is a large part of it's appeal.

The problem is that lamps are typically specified to operate at a voltage about half way between a fresh Carbon Zinc battery (1.5 Volts) and a dead one (1.0 Volts) or 1.25 volts per cell.  You can see that in Table of Newer Lamps.  But running a lamp above it's rated voltage.  Note that a nominal lamp life is 15 hours at rated voltage.

Using modern Alkaline cells causes the lamps to burn brightly but not for very long.  Using Ni-MH rechargeable cells drops the voltage from 3.0 V for fresh alkaline to about 2.8 V for fresh Ni-MH but they soon drop to 1.2 to 1.3 V per cell or 2.4 to 2.6 Volts which is very close to the specified operating point.  So that's a rather simple way to preserve the lamp.

A better way is to use a current regulator to limit the current rather than regulate the voltage.  With current regulation any resistance in the flashlight makes no difference to the lamp.  With voltage regulation any resistance will make a big difference to the lamp.   I like this approach a lot.  It would allow adjusting the current so you could make the trade between brightness and lamp life.

Repairing Loose Bulbs

Loctite 290 Penetrating
          Thread Locker
Quite a number of times the bulb has become unstuck to the base and is being held just by the two wires.  If you apply any torque the wires will snap right were they enter the glass bulb and the lamp will be ruined. I can remember these seperated bulbs going back over 50 years.

The fix is to apply Loctite 290 (290 Data sheet, MSDS)to the crack between the bulb and base.  It's designed to lock threads that are already mated.  This is a penetrating liquid and is very thin.  After cutting off the tip of the small tube the first time I used it way way more came out than I expected.  So be very careful not to waste this expensive liquid.

The strength is best when the gap it's filling is smallest so I used a rubber jaw wood clamp to hold the bulb into the base and let it sit for more than 3 days (72 hour cure time).  If repairing a lamp while it's still in a light be very careful that no thread locker gets on the base threads.

Available at Napa auto parts in 0.20 fluid ounce (6 ml)  tube.


When a keychain UV LED is used to illuminate the bulb the Loctite 290 appears as a yellowish color where it's between the glass and base.

#1491 Lamp
                  after Loctite 290 UV light
#1491 lamp w/o
                  Loctite 290 UV
290 Treated Lamp
The glass to base area is clearly
visible and an off yellow color.
stock # 1491
The glass to base area is fuzzy
with no yellow color.

Lamp Patents

754251 Electric Lamp, Steinmetz (GE), Mar 1904, 362/329 ; 313/116 - home type by a key inventor
762927 Composite Incandescent
774404 Base for Incandescent Lamps, Alfred Swan (GE), Nov 8 1904, 439/662 ; 439/663; 439/672; 439/675 -
The Ever Ready Osram lamps had this patent date marked on the base.
The Edison base was a cylinder that was all threads this invention makes the base more cup shaped and pours molten glass into the base that attaches to both the center contact and the base.  It's mentioned on the Antique Christmas Light site about Eveready page 2.
825103 Method of Manufacturing Tipless Miniature Incandescent Search Lamps, O.A. Bohm, Jul 3 1906, 65/55- scarf pins
945823 APPARATUS FOR EXHAUSTING INCANDESCENT LAMPS
963872 Lamp-Filament, W.D. Coolidge (GE), July 12 1910, - Tungsten filaments replaced carbon filaments.  One of the KEY lamp patents.
1712996 Incandescent Lamp, F. P. Hoffman (R.A. Schott), May 14 1929, 313/111 ; 220/2.1R; 313/110; 313/315; 362/296 -
 bulb is mostly solid glass to both act as a lens and to be very strong (See Victor above)
1906188 Incandescent Lamp, Emamiel C. Smally, Apr 25 1933,
 313/237 ; 174/50.51; 174/50.53; 174/50.55; 220/2.3R; 313/113; 313/312; 313/315; 313/318.04; 313/318.11; 313/324; 362/267; 362/296; 362/363
looks like an adapter to accept a small lamp and add a reflector and cover, but the small lamp does not need to have a glass bulb, just the base and filament
Reissued

Osram Patents

These lamps have the word "OSRAM" inside the bulb and the word is what emits the light.

1675229 Electric Incandescent Lamp, Franz Skaupy (GE), Jun 26, 1928, 312/305 ; 313/347; 313/45; 313/592; 313/8 - works like vacuum tube where the plate gets hot. "Osram" used in an example.
1623761 ELECTRIC LAMP, Franz Skaupy (GE), Apr 5 1927, 313/9 ; 313/276; 313/316; 313/341 -


112 and 222 Lens Type TL-3 or GTL-3 Bulb

These are Edison miniature screw (E10) based lamps with a built in lens.  Typically used in penlights.  Since the lens to filament relationship is what's critical there is no need for a flange to locate the lamp with respect to the flashlight like in the PR- series of pre focused lamps.  The support wires for the filament don't stop at the filament like on earlier lamps but instead continue upwards to a reference location.  When the glass assembly with the filament is inserted into the bulb it stops when the top of the support wires hit the inside of the bulb at which point the glass is fused.  This located the filament allowing for focus.

1983362 Electric Incandescent Lamp, W.J. Geiger (GE), Dec 4 1934, [filed Apr 24 1934]- This is THE 222  method of locating filament at specific position for 112 and 222 lens type lamps.
2053164 Incandesent Lamp and Method of Manufacture, Marvin Pipkin (GE), Sep 1, 1936, 445/27 ; 220/2.1R; 313/110; 313/315; 313/317 - adds a solid glass lens to the bulb - 222?
2060658 Method of and Apparatus for Shaping Glass, Carl A. Brown (GE), Nov 10 1936, 65/109 ; 65/271; 65/276 - method of making glass lens on bulb, 222?
2416853 Incandescent Lamp, Emamiel C. Smally, Mar 4, 1947, 362/309 - adapter allows using a small lamp in a larger socket
References:
1906188 Incandescent Lamp
762927 Composite Incandescent Lamp-bulb and Reflector
1955601 Light Projector, Lamblin-Parent, Apr 1934, - glass cover for lamp with optical elements
1731714 Luminiar, WIXMAM A. DOBEY (Holopane Co)
1739679 Electric Lamps, WILLIAM L. LAIB, Dec 1929 - color filter as 2 pard shroud covers bulb
2004443 Lens, Kovac, Jun 1935 - a very complex shape of reflector behind lamp
1804049 Electric Lamp, Claus, May 1931 - incorporate reflectors, lens, multi filaments, etc.
2148314 Electric Lamp, D. K. WRIGHT (GE),  - sealed beam that can be opened
2343754 Sealed type Tail, Stop and Directional Signal - complex lamp
2159736 Electric Lamp and Method of Making Same, Alfred T. Gaskill (GE), May 23, 1939 [filed May 22, 1934], 65/109 ; 65/DIG.1- Method of forming lens by melting tube This is for the 222 
2277633 Electric Lamp and Mounting, Joseph D. Ceader (GE), Mar 24 1942, 362/202 ; 362/341 - Prefocused Flashlight lamp. uses a small donut shape in the metal base next to the glass.  Notice that a lamp like the #14 shown in the photo above must be inserted from the front of the reflector, but the flanged lamps have been designed to allow inserting from the back of the reflector.
2235515 Manfacture of Miniature Lamps, Walter E. Carpenter, (Westinghouse Electric), Mar 18 1941, 174/17.08 ; 174/50.58; 220/2.2; 313/315; 313/318.03; 313/318.08; 445/27; 65/46; 65/56; 65/57 - glass blowing and stept of making PR- type pre focused lamps

2402375 Sealed Beam Flashlight Lamp, Frank B. Dadlsman, Jun 18, 1946, 362/267 ; 362/205 - 4 filaments with one common connection

1915 Catalog listing of Lamps

No.
V
Bulb CP?
1180
2.6 / 2.3
?

1181
3.3
FE-3  3/4 0.25
1182
2.3
FE-3  3/4
0.27
1197
2.3
G-3½ 0.27
1162
3.8
G-3½ 0.30
1161
2.5
G-3½ 0.30
1166
2.4
G-3½ 0.60
1167
3.6
G-4½ 0.60
1168
6.0
G-5
0.60
1163
6.2
G-4½ ?
1117
2.4
G-3½ ?
1135
6.3
T-3¼ ?
1149
2.5
T-3¼
?
1109
5.0
G-4½ ?
1173
2.3
G-3 Frosted
?
1174
2.5
GL-3½
?

#
Cells
Model
Base
Bulb
Volts
Amps
Power
Watts
Life
hrs
2
223 E10
FE3-4/4
2.25
0.25
1/2
5









Table of Newer Lamps

5
#
Cells
Model
Base
Bulb
Volts
Amps
Power
Watts
Life
hrs
1
112


E10

TL3 1.2
.22
1/4
5



2
14
G3-1/2
2.47
.3
3/4
15
222
TL3
2.25
.25
1/2
5
PR-9

P13.5s
B3-1/2
2.7
.15
1.2
45
PR-6 B3-1/2 2.47
.3
3 1/2
30
PR-2
B3-1/2 2.38
.5
1
15


3

13
E10
G3-1/2 3.7
.3
1
15
PR-7

P13.5
B3-1/2 3.7
.3
1
30
PR-3
B3-1/2 3.57
.5
1 3/4
15
PR-30
B3-1/2 3.75
.86
3 1/4
40
4

27
E10
G4-1/2
4.9
.3
1 1/2
30
PR-13
P13.5s B3-1/2 4.75
.5
2 1/2
15
5
PR-12
P13.5s B3-1/2 5.95
.5
3
15
6
PR-18
P13.5s B3-1/2 7.2
.55
4
3
8
965
E10 T4-1/2 9.84
.5
5
15
Seeing the Light: The Physics and Materials Science of the Incandescent Light Bulb -

YouTube: Periscope Films: 1940s General Electric Documentary Manufacture of Madza Lamps & Light Bulbs PF#65784, 23:48 -

Integrating Sphere

also see:
Spectronic 20D Spectrophotometer
Weston Model 594 Photronic Cell light sensor, & Weston 614, 615, 650, 703, 756, 819 & others

Looking for information on design etc. 
1979952 Reflectometer, Benford (GE), Nov 6 1934, 356/448 ; 356/236; 356/446 - mentiones integrating sphere
2126410 Spectrophotometer, O. W. Pineo (Calco Chemical Co),  Aug 9 1938, 250/204 ; 250/225; 250/228; 359/281; 40/548 -  uses Magnesium Oxide coating inside sphere
2046958 Colorimeter,Harry B. Marvin (GE),  Jul 7 1936, 356/319 ; 356/405 - measures spectral output of lamps and uses integrating sphere
2189270 Photometer, Orrln Western Pineo, Feb 6, 1940, 250/204 ; 250/225; 250/228 - uses Magnesium Oxide coating inside sphere
2342771 Photometric Apparatus,  Voigt, Feb 29 1944, 356/364 ; 250/339.07; 250/339.09; 346/128; 346/33A; 346/33R; 356/236; 356/321; 356/323 - showing a number of setups
2263938 Light Sensitive Measuring Instrument, Douglas L. West (Howard Smith(Paper Mills Ltd), Nov 25 1941, 356/369 ; 250/208.6; 250/226; 250/228; 356/243.1; 356/416; 356/448 -
2326007 Sensitometer, J. G. CAPSTAFF (Eastman Kodak), Aug 3 1943, 356/433 ; 355/83; 356/443; 359/888
2601182 Photometric Apparatus, John E. Tyler (Interchemical Corp), Jun 1952,356/321 ; 250/205; 250/225; 250/226; 250/228; 250/229; 315/166; 315/257; 315/296; 356/325 -
From the box of a green full size Edison base 12V 5Watt lamp:
532760    Incandescent Lamp, Mark Branin (GE), Jan 22 1895, 174/50.58 ; 220/2.1R; 445/27; 65/59.28
537693   Process of Evacuating Incandescent Lamps, Arturo Malignani (Italy), Apr 16 1895, 445/20 ; 252/181.1; 252/181.2; 313/315; 313/548; 417/48
575668  Illuminant for Incandescent Lamps, A. De Lodyguine (Jan 19 1897, 428/663 ; 29/527.4; 420/429; 427/111; 427/117; 427/124; 427/252; 427/594; 428/670; 428/938; 445/48; 75/10.28
726293   Exhausting Lamps, John W. Howell (GE), Apr 28 1903, 445/20
729730   Incandescent Lamp, William. Buerows (GE), Jun 2 1903, 313/42 ; 313/40; 313/43
774404   Base for Incandescent Lamps, Alfred Swan (GE), Nov 8 1904 - see above
916659   Producing Metallic Incandescent Bodies for Electric Glow-Lamps, Fritz Blau (Germany), Mar 30 1909, 419/4
919381 Electric Glow Lamp, Hermann Remand (Germany), Apr 27 1909, 313/271 ; 313/277; 403/27

Batteries

By 1910, 11 years after flash lights were invented there were a number of batteries available from National Carbon Co. using the Columbia brand.
A Brief History of the Standardization of Portable Cells and Batteries in the United States by
My seperate Battery Patents web page.

Cylindrical

No.
dia x ht
No.
 of
Cells
Wt
oz
Volts
1
1 3/8 x 7  1/8
3
11.5
4.5
20
1 3/8 x 9  1/2
3
15
4.5
30
1 3/8 x  11  7/8
5
18
7.5
110
1 x 4  3/4
2 or 3
8
3 or 4.5
590
1 3/8 x 4  3/4
2
3.5
3
591
1 x 3  7/8
2
3
3
1915 Catalog
935 "C batt" 1  31/32 x  1  1/32 1

950 2  13/32 x  1  11/32 1

705 7  15/64 x 1  11/32 3

706 (~2xAA) 4  1/31 x 19/32 2


710
2  31/32 x 3  9/32 5 ?

790 4  13/16 x 1  11/32 2

eBay
BB21 Rayovac
C 1  31/32> dia  > 9/16 AA
2?



Index of vintage radio battery artwork / graphics by Robert - KD4HSH

Prismatic

Dimensions exclude the metal tabs.
1910 National Carbon Co.
No.
thk x w x ht
No.
 of
Cells
Wt
oz
Volts
032
2 5/8" x 1 3/8" x  3/4". 2

3
502
fits patent dwg Pocket F.L.
?
?
?
592
13/16 x 1  5/8 x 2  1/2
2
3
3
593
1  1/16 x 2  1/16 x 3  1/2
2
7
3
ECP
1  1/4 x 3  1/8 x 4  1/16
3
12
4.5
CP3
1  1/8 x 3  1/4 x 3  3/4
3
15
4.5
EVP
15/16 x 2  1/2 x 3  1/8
3
6
4.5
OV3
7/8 x 2  1/8 x 2  9/16
3
6
4.5
OV3 import
7/8 x 2  3/8 x 2  9/16
3
6
4.5
OVN
7/8 x 2  3/8 x 2  9/16
3
5
4.5
1915 Catalog
409
3  29/32 x 1  1/8 x 2  3/4
4


700
1  15/16 x 1  1/8 x 19/32
2


703
2  19/32 x 2  7/16 x 27/??
3


734
3.9  x 3.0  1.15
3


750
2  5/16 x 1  11/32 x 1?
3


751
2  5/16 x  2 x 11/16
3


Misc
3R25, AD28, H1176
36 x  96 x 106
1.42 x 3.78 x 4.17
3

4.5
3R12
(MN1203, 3R12G, 3LR12, 3R12R, 1289)
22 x 67 x 62
0.87 x 2.64 x 2.44
3

4.5

Batery Size1 Table from  ASA C18.1-1954, UDC 621.352.7

omitting volume, and Mercury batteries. Ordered highest volume to lowest.
Cell
Dia
in
Hi
in
Vol 2
cu in
No. 6
2.5
6
29.3
J
1.25
5.875
7.2
G
1.25
4
7.92
F
1.25
3.4375
4.22
D
1.25
2.25
2.76
CD
1
3.1875
2.51
CL
0.9375
2.625
1.81
C
0.9375 1.8125
1.25
B
0.75
2.125
0.95
BR
0.75 1.5
0.66
BF
0.75 1.3125
0.58
A
0.625
1.875
0.57
AA
0.53125
1.875
0.42
AAA
0.390625
1.6875
0.20
R
0.53125 1.3125
0.292
N
0.4375
1.0625
0.169
NS
0.4375 0.75
0.113
Note : these were Zinc Carbon cells.  Alkaline cells are about the same size, BUT are made very differently.  For example the top (positive) terminal on a Zinc Carbon cell was just the small  cap on the carbon and the Zinc can was the negative terminal.  An Alkaline cell has all of the top terminal and the cylinder all connected to positive and an island at the bottom is the negative terminal.
Note 2:  The energy in a cell is to a first order approximation proportional to it's volume.  A second order approximation would subtract some constant so as the total volume decreases the useable volume decreases even faster.

Energizer E95 Alkaline "D" cell is 1  5/16" dia x 2  3/8" hi
Energizer"AA" cell is 9/16" dia x 1  15/16" hi
No. 6 Dry Cell is 2 ½" dia x 6" tall
The tab unit cell for my 2AA Pocket Flash Lights needs to be less than 0.7" some fractions that would work: <= 5/8, 21/32 (23/32 very tight), 45/64.  The 700 is 19/32 which is thin enough by 1.9375" wide by 1 1/8.  If the 1 1/8 is just the body and the tabe stick up the right distance it would fiy my wide Pocket Flash Light.  But it's 2 cells which might burn out the lamp?

Ohio No. 32 Flash Light Battery 3 Volt


This Flash Light battery is 2 5/8" x 1 3/8" x  3/4".  Note 3/4" is just the size to fit the Eveready Pocket Flash Lights.  The 1 3/8" dimension, the width in the photo would be just right for the narrow Pocket F.L..  That leaves the 2 5/8" height which would be too tall.  2 1/2" is also too tall.  2 1/4 or 2 1/8 high would work.

It may be that these very early batteries had a lot of internal resistance, so although they measured 3 volts open circuit, when connected to the lamp the actual voltage across the lamp was less than 3.0 volts.  I feel that connecting two modern 3 volt Alkaline cells to the lamp would burn it out.

Eveready
                  Clamshell Pocket Flash Light w/ No. 750 Battery
                  Installed

This Eveready Pocket Flash Light has a No. 750 battery installed.

The 750 is a three cell battery with dimensions of 2  5/16 x 1  11/32 x 1?

You can see at the top left of the battery the short tab is making contact with the tab connected to the switch.  That makes a circuit to the case which in turn is connected to the threaded part of the lamp.  The tip of the lamp makes contact to the long battery tab that's folded flat across the top of the battery.  So as shown the light would be on.

But the switch is shown in the up position which should be off, so either the switch tab or battery tab would need to be bent so they are not touching when the switch is all the way up.

The U shape metal that's part of the switch is there to hold the battery to the right.

1053390  Galvanic Cell , Albrecht Heil (Conrad Hubret & Samuel Stern), Feb 18 1913, 429/224 ; 429/229 - Manganic Hydrate as depolarizer gives 1.6 Volt cell

1053505 Galvanic Cell, Albrecht Heil (Conrad Hubret & Samuel Stern), Feb 18 1913,  429/224 ; 429/229 -  Manganese Dioxide as depolarizer gives 1.7 Volts per cell.
Printed on Front

No. 750
Eveready
Tungsten Battery
Highest Grade Battery in the World

American Eveready Works of National Carbon Co Inc

Long Island City, N.Y.
Chicago   Atlanta   San Francisco

Patented Feb 18 1913
Eveready
                    Pocket Flashlight with No. 750 Battery

Here the battery is installed the correct way around.

The switch is a little below the half way point and the circuit is open.  If the switch is pushed up the circuit will be closed.

It looks like red sealing wax has been poured into the top of the battery and there's still an eighth of an inch of battery wrapper exposed.  For a battery that's probably 90 years old it's held up fairly well.
Printed on Back

Guarantee
We guarantee this tungsten battery to give 1 to 2 hours service when used with an Eveready Mazda bulb.
IMPORTANT
Bulbs are expecially designed for use with tungsten batteries and will give the highest efficiency for your protection

The name eveready is stamped on the base

Side:
The original and only battery of quality.
Other side:
Guarantee expires 4  23
price 30 cents
Eveready No. 750
                  Pocket Flash Light Battery top
X-Ray of Eveready
                No. 70 Pocket Flash Light BatteryThe carbon rods and their caps can clearly be seen.

The sheet metal tabs are just soldered to the two cells.  All the wiring is at the top and both cells are installed positive end up.



X-ray by my dentist Dr. John Scoggins at Park Falls Dental.


The solid state X-ray makes an image that's life size and covers  36 x 25.6 mm i.e. the same size as a full frame 35mm camera negative.  The resolution is 635 pixels per inch  or 25 pixels per mm.  Each pixel is an 8 bit gray scale value.
The size is very slightly larger
that two AA batteries side by side.

The tabs are about 0.011" thick and very springy.

The top looks like it has had sealing wax poured into it.
Eveready No. 750 Pocket
                Flash Light Battery Side
The symbol at right may be a Franco logo?
Mark on Eveready No. 750 Pocket Flash Light
                battery
Eveready Shield Mark on Eveready No. 750 Pocket Flash Light.
Center has overlaid E and R.

Two AA Battery Adapter to replace No. 750

Two AA
                  Battery Adapter for No. 751 Pocket Flash Light
                  Battery
This was the first try at making battery adapter patterned after the one by Bill Utley in the Flashlight Collectors Newsletter.  But instead of using a huge pop rivet I'm using an eyelet.  But a problem showed up after the first phosphor bronze spring was attached.   It's that there is nothing to keep it from turning, as shown in the image to the left.  The real batteries have both tabs well located in rotation.  Now working on a way to fix the tabs rotation.

Two AA Battery
                  Adapter to replace No. 750

Two AA Battery Adapter to replace No. 750 ver 2


This is the second try.  Each of the phosphor bronze spring straps is anchored in two places so they can not rotote.  All three of these pocket flash lights works by just moving the battery adapter from one to the other without any tweaking of the starps.

The fit is snug but the bottom door on the eveready dec 17 1912 unit (lower left conrner) stays closed.





2 AA Battery
                  Adapter

Eveready No. 751 Pocket Flash Light Battery


Eveready No. 751
                  Pocket Flash Light Battery
2  1/4 hi x
 5/8 thick x
 1 15/16 w
Eveready No. 751
                  Pocket Flash Light Battery
Eveready No. 751
                  Pocket Flash Light Battery  Eveready No. 751 Pocket Flash Light Battery
Eveready No. 751
                  Pocket Flash Light Battery
You can feel three cells
 under the paper.

Lamp in Pocket Flash Light
is marked 3.6 V
Eveready No. 751
                  Pocket Flash Light Battery
Same patent date
Feb 18 1913
as No. 750 above
1053390  Galvanic Cell
1053505 Galvanic Cell

Franco No.
                  1041 Pocket Flash Light Battery Left

Guarantee Expires 3 27
Franco No.
                  1041 Pocket Flash Light Battery front_Franco No.
                  1041 Pocket Flash Light Battery back


Franco No. 1041 3 AA Pocket Flash Light battery



MN1203 with Cap
                  On

MN1203 aka 3R12 4.5 Volt Battery

2 3/8" wide x 2 1/2" hi x 27/32" thick.  6 ounces.

The tabs are made out of a dead soft metal and do NOT have spring action and so do not make good contact with the lamp base.

Because of the poor spring action this battery requires some "fiddiling" to get it to work.  Or that may be just the nature of this type of battery?


MN1203 Cap Off
Petrix
                  Pocket Flash Light
Petrix Pocket Flash Light
On using MN1203 battery.
Pocket Flash Light
                  with Lens and accidential on prevention switch

Franco Dec 29 1914  1122777 also works with MN1203.
Franco
                  1122777 uses MN1203 4.5 Volt batt


738025 Dry-Cell Battery, Edwin R. Gill (Electric Contract Co ECCO), Sep 1, 1903, 429/166 ; 429/229 - pointed carbon allows better packing prior to inserting carbon
777457 Battery Case, Wappler, Dec 1904, 429/99 ; 429/159; 439/500 - a box to hold a number of series connected cylindrical cells
880703 Battery, George M. Wheeler, 429/159 ; 206/705; 429/178 - Pocket Flash Light, repairable
1053390  Galvanic Cell , Albrecht Heil (Conrad Hubret & Samuel Stern), Feb 18 1913, 429/224 ; 429/229 - Manganic Hydrate as depolarizer gives 1.6 Volt cell
1053505 Galvanic Cell, Albrecht Heil (Conrad Hubret & Samuel Stern), Feb 18 1913,  429/224 ; 429/229 -  Manganese Dioxide as depolarizer gives 1.7 Volts per cell.
1011992 Dry Battery, D.L. Ordway (National Carbon Co), Dec 19, 1911, 429/159 - multi-cell prismatic Ignition Battery high Watt hours/cu inch
1066280 Protective Container for Dry Batteries, Kaempfer, Jul 1913, 206/705 ; 229/102; 229/81 - a box to hole a pocket flash light battery with holes for testing and a seal so battery can not be exchanged with a dead one.
1090624 Casing for Electric Cells, I. Kaempfer, Mar 1914, - for cylindrical cells
1292764 Dry Cell and it's Method of Manufacture, Hambuechen (Burgess Battery), Jan 28 1919, 29/623.1 -
1303558 Battery Cell, Harry T. Hipwell, May 13, 1919, 429/65 ; 206/705; 429/167 - method of making cell easy to ship (used in speed flash)
1307868 Flash Light Battery, A.S. Lynne, Jun 24 1919, 429/166 ; 429/157 - one piece zinc cup, no leaks & same size
instead of soldering a flat sheet into a cylinder then soldering a bottom cap, form the cup from a single piece of zinc
1316597 Dry Cell, Schroger (Burgess Battery), Sep 23 1919, 429/132 ; 429/137; 429/229 -
1331877 Electric Battery, O.E. Ruhoff, Feb 24 1920, -
1398518 Flashlight-Battery, H.H. Hipwell, Nov 29, 1921, 429/133 ; 429/142; 429/247 - use rubber band to hold core cover cloth in place instead of thread
1590873 Primary Cell, UNION DRY BATTERY CORP
1760090 Dry Cell
1836847 Dip for Dry Cell Cores, JOSEPH M. HENDERSON (Burgess Battery), Dec 15, 1931, 429/232-
1839498 Dry Cell, H. W. FORTH (Burgess Battery), Jan 5, 1932, 429/166 ; 429/202; 429/229-
1856386 Primary Battery, (National Carbon Co), G. W. HEISE, May 3, 1932, 429/220 ; 429/229 - High Current Applications
has some technical data, for miner's lamps
1858026 Battery, Schulte (Burgess Battery), May 10 1932, 429/159 ; 362/171; 429/178 - metal can for pocket flash light battery
1874376 Process of Making Dry Cells, W. D. STALEY, Aug 30, 1932, 29/623.5 ; 427/113; 427/443.2; 429/301
1214916 Lamp, Ellsworth A. Hawthorne (Hawthorne Co),  Feb 6, 1917, 362/375 - bicycle tail light
Hawthorne made carriage, bicycle lights and lanterns.   A quick connect pipe clamp mount for a spot light allowed carriage mounting or to about anything round.
2534336 Primary galvanic cell, Nelson C Cahoon, Union Carbide Corp, 1950-12-19 - printed on No. 467     67-1/2V battery
2710887 Method of Sealing Dry Cells and Sealed Dry Cell Construction, Albert Gelardin, Jun 14, 1955, 429/172 -
References:
2025028 Dry Cell, Fausek, Dec 24 1935, 429/173 -
2289249 Dry Cell Battery, C. P. DEIBEL, Jul 7 1942,429/54 ; 174/521; 429/168 -
2307763 Dry Cell Battery, Cyril P. Deibel, Jan 12, 1943, 429/168 ; 429/185; 429/86 -
2546379 Dry Cell and Method of Making same, Woodring, Mar 1951, 429/170 -
2636063 Electrical Battery, Walter W. Schroeder (Sprague), Apr 21, 1953, 429/54-
2826681 Multicell Battery, H.R.C. Anthony (Electric Storage Battery Co), Mar 11 1958, 362/194 ; 429/158; 429/174 -
2879315 Vented Sealed Dry Cell Construction, Albert Gelardin, Mar 24 1959, 429/82 ; 429/172 -
3874932 Dry Cell, Yoshio Uetani
RE30458 Dry Cell, Yoshio Uetani, Dec 23, 1980
William F. Hendry - many many Dry Cell patents

Optics

The light leaves the bulb in all directions.  Some may go to the reflector and where it goes next depends on if the filament is at the reflector focus.  Some light will never touch the reflector and instead goes out the end of the device.  If there's a lens then if the filament is at the focal point of the lens that light will be collimated, i.e. it will go in a parallel bundle of light.  The very common Edison 10 mm miniature screw based  (E10) lamps do not control the location of the filament and so are almost never focused as installed.  That's why there are many patents on ways to focus the light.

The very early flash lights used white paint on a parabolic reflector.  Later some used silver reflectors, these look great when silver polish is used.  Later some shiny metal (Chrome, Nickel ?) was plated on a brass reflector.  Still later metal was applied to plastic to make the reflector.

In the case of a flashlight with a reflector and flat glass or the case of the reflector and lens the light that goes froward from the lamp makes a wide beam and the light that's reflected then goes forward makes a narrow beam.  In some cases, like in smoke or fog, it's good to eliminate the wide beam which is weaker than the narrow beam so that back scattered light is reduced thus increasing visibility.  The Hipco dual lens flashlight does this.  There are other flashlights that get a similar, but not as good, effect by blocking some of the forward light with an obstruction directly in front of the lamp.  For example the Smoke Cutter made by G.T. Price.

There's a good explanation of the dual lens optical system in a patent for an allergy pollen sensor.
5986555 Allergen Detector System and Method, Robert M. Hamburger, 340/627, Nov 16 1999 - two lens system and includes central obstructions to block laser beam.

524075 Reflector for Electric or Other Lamps, ERNEST TILMANN, Aug 7, 1894, 184/5 - two parabolic on common axis
1169819 Process for Preparing Metalic Filaments, ROBERT H. HENDERSON (Westinghouse), Feb 1, 1916, 219/149 ; 148/576; 72/364 - multistage drawing
1211447 Lantern Lens, L.J. Houze, Jan 9 1917, 362/333 -
2136237 Method and Apparatus for Prefocusing Lamps, D.E. Ekmendorf (GE), November 8, 1938, 445/64 ; 250/201.1; 250/234; 250/554; 318/264; 318/283; 318/480; 318/54; 356/400; 361/175; 362/296 - Vacuum tube and electric motors position filament.  Automobile headlight app.
2469080 Unitary Lens, S. Rosin, May 3 1949 362/327 ; 353/102; 359/724; 359/727; 362/336- combines reflection and refraction to make narrow beam - many patents reference this one.
D31588 Lantern Reflector, Frank Rhind, Oct 3 1890, D26/128 -

Source Geometry

Some common light sources, in sort of chronological order, are hot filaments in screw based then in flange type light bulbs, various types of electrical arcs and now LEDs.  All of these can be put into an optical integrating sphere (Wiki) and measure the total light output in all directions in Lumens (Wiki) just as Edison did with his light bulbs.  But the lumen output of a flashlight is not the key parameter.  More important is the light reflected by a distant object that you want to illuminate measured in units of Candle Power (Wiki) Candela (Wiki) or Lux (Wiki) also see luminous flux (Wiki), Luminous efficacy (300 lumens/watt max for an LED) (Wiki) and the Amprobe (Meterman) LM631A Digital Light Meter.

The light you see reflected from a distant object depends on a number of factors such as: how much light the source produces (measured in an integrating sphere and in units of Lumens), the optics that shape the light into a beam, the atmosphere between the light source and the object and you eye, how the object reflects.

Looking at the Surefire rail mount flashlights:  they have flat glass lenses and if you turn the flashlight away from pointing at  your eye at some angle (30 to 45 deg) the LED can no longer be seen, so inside that solid angle there is no optical modification of the light output, i.e. it's the same output that you would get without a reflector or lens of any kind.  From that angle to a little less than 90 deg from the beam centerline the reflector is supposed to make a beam.  So when you shine the light on a wall you will see a large circle of light determined by the direct LED light and a brighter center spot determined by the reflector.

When an HID source is used, like in the AEX25,  it's a small cylinder of light allowing for a more efficient optical system.  So with more efficient optics you can get a brighter light then with a similar Lumen output LED light.

In the case of old fashioned flashlights using screw based lamps, the Hipco uses a 2 lens optical system to produce a more defined beam than the bull's eye and reflector only flashlights of the time.

I tried to use the LM631A light meter where the flashlight and light meter were both being held in my hands, but the light is way too bright for that to work.  What's needed is an outdoor test range setup so that the light does not fall on the house and is above ground maybe 5 feet so that a minimal amount of light is reflected off the surroundings and into the light meter.  Using baffles would be one way, but different baffels would be needed for each flashlight, so just open air is probably the best alternative.  There needs to be a permanent stand to hold the flashlight and a permanent  stand for the light meter so that in the future different lights can be tested under the same conditions.  On my To Do list.

Light

There are a number of ways of measuring light.
Lumens (Wiki) are a measure of all the light that a source can produce.  The measurement is made with the light source inside a reflecting sphere so that light in all directions is captured.
A Candela (Wiki - the new version of a candle power) is a measure of the visible light falling on a surface.  Note both Lumens and Candela are measures of visible light only, not IR or non visible radiation.  So these units are not applicable to IR sources.
TheWeston Model 594 Photronic Cell was designed so that it measures light with a wavelength response curve that comes very close to the human eye.
The Amprobe (Meterman) LM631A Digital Light Meter is a modern light meter that's commonly used for testing flashlights.

Although  you might think when comparing two flashlights that the one with the highest lumen rating would be the brightest, that's not the case.  For example when the Mini Mag Light has the reflector removed and used as a base, i.e. in candle mode it's putting out the same number of lumens as another Mini Mag Light with the reflector in place, but the brightness on a nearby surface will be much less.

So the key measure is what a light meter reads at some specified distance from the light source.  This reading will depend on the product of the brightness of the source (lumens) and the ability of the optics to direct all the light in a desired direction.  The same light source may be used for area illumination or as a spot light with a very narrow beam.  The surface brightness of the spot beam will be much higher than when the same light source is used for area illumination.  This is very similar to radio antennas where the gain of the antenna comes by directing the signal in a narrow beam.

Some light sources, like High Intensity Discharge (Wiki: HID) (see: AEX25) lamps are easier to design optics for than LEDs and so can have higher surface brightness than another flashlight with a higher lumen rating, but not as efficient optics.

Switch & Wiring

Conrad's first flash lights were made using fiber tubes which are insulators.  That makes it easy to bring out two terminals which when connected turn on the light.  The big problem with that is when the switch is in the off position and any metal touches the two terminals (like in a tool box) the light is turned on and the batteries go dead.  The user later takes the light out of his tool box and the switch is clearly off, but the batteries are dead.  Seem like those batteries don't last very long.

Many early switch & wiring designs were aimed at preventing the above problem.

It's relatively easy to make a push button switch that normally off and momentarily on, the nomenclature is:  OFF-(ON).  But it's more difficult to make a switch that is positivitily off, allows momentary push button operation and has an always on position that allows you to put the light down and use  your hands for something else.

A further refinment is to place the switch somewhere so that it's very easy to use allowing full operation of the flashlight with one hand.

Care and Feeding

Often the flash light I get on eBay is very old and had rust and corrosion on some of the metal surfaces.  I don't think it's good to just leave that alone since it will continue to corrode the metal.  I have my first flashlight book on order but these lights need help so I'll present my method now.  If you know of a proven method please let me know.

Supplies needed:
Chemicals
Chemisals for Cleaning
          and PreservingVM&P Naphtha or equivalent
Window cleaner fluid in squirt bottle
Homax - OOPS! Multi-Purpose Remover -
Brasso metal polish
Kroil  made by Kano Labs, no substitute, 8 oz can will last forever if only used for flashlights

Rust remover, phosphate based, Renaissance Metal De-Corroder, or equivalent.
Wright's Silver polish
Renaissance Micro-Crystalline Wax Polish or equivalent high quality wax
Radio Shack Lube-Gel  2005-07-01 or Super Lube Gel 82003. other Silicon grease would also work, especially if made under patent 5037566




Applicators & Removers
small screw driver
small fine tooth file
steel wool, No. 0000
Shop Rags, paper from box
tooth brush
tooth pick, wooden
Q-tips
tissue paper
Dust Off or compressed air
dinner plate, shallow tray, work bench, etc where the above chemicals can be used without causing a problem

Step 1 Clean and evaluate

For dust use the window cleaner and an appropriate applicator and clean.  For grease or oil residue use Varnish Makers & Painters Naphtha.  For the sticky stuff from stick on labels or paint spatter use OOPS!.

Step 2 Stabilize Rust and Corrosion

If there's raised islands of rusted metal knock them down by scraping into the island so as to not scrape the good adjacent metal using a small screwdriver or file.  Then apply the rust remover using a tooth brush and work it into the rust and corrosion areas and let it sit some time.  For very light rust that might be 5 minutes and for heavy rust for 30 minutes to longer.  An occasional reapplication of fresh rust remover and more brushing is good.  Rinse thoroughly with running water and wipe off excess water with rag and then blow dry.  Using the steel wool before and/or after using the rust remover is good.  When done you will still be able to see the spots where the rust was, but the surface will feel smooth, not gritty like when the rust is active.

Step 3 Check Function

If the flashlight is one where lamps and batteries are readily available install them and check that the light works.  When the lamp is connected to the batteries directly using wires (i.e. no part of the flashlight is being used) the brightness of the lamp should be the same as when the lamp is used in the flashlight.  If the lamp is dimmer in the flashlight then you need to clean the electrical joints.  These include:

Step 4 Reduce the change of future Corrosion

I have not gotten to this step yet.
Apply wax to outer surfaces and polish to help prevent future runt and corrosion.  Not sure what to do for inner surfaces and electrical parts.  Have not yet done this pending

Patent Class Numbers

Utility patents use numerical class and sub class numbers to specify the filed of the invention.  New things get invented and so new class and sub class numbers are assigned.  When new classes are assigned the classification of an older patent may change to be in line with the new numbers.  The early patents do not have any class numbers on the printed copy.
Both the Utility and Design class numbering systems are indented.  First by bold titles then by dots preceeding the numbers.

362 is the key top class number for flashlights.  The other top class numbers are in some filed related, such as electrical contacts, mechanical fastners, etc.

362   Illumination
157 Self Powered Lamp
159 through 182 non electric
200 &201 flat flashlight casing
202 through 206 cylindrical flashlight casing
207 spare bulb carrier
208 flashlight elements

185 Motors: Spring, Weight, or Animal Powered
186   Merchandising
200 Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers
429 Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process

searching for railroad electric lantern also finds these which are NOT the battery powered hand lanterns.
246 Railway Switches and Signals
353 Optics: Image Projectors
/43 Guns, Flashlights, battery powered
445 Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing
250 Radiant Energy
340 Communications: Electrical
29 Metal Working
220 Receptacles
439 Electrical Connectors
441 Bouys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices [ is used without any 362 class number]
    .Marker
    ..with signaling device
  ...13 Illuminating
  ....16 Electric Light  -
.....17 water activated switch
.....18 water activated battery
116 Signals and Indicators [ is used without any 362 class number]
   18     Code Signaling
    22R  Periodic
    200 Indicators
    .202 Visual Light Signal
315 Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems
446 Amusement Devices: Toys [ is used without any 362 class number]
484 Electric
.485 with Lamp
Design patents use a class identifier that's the letter "D" followed by digits for the class and after a slash the sub class.  Note a design is just that, i.e. it's how something looks.

D10 Measuring, Testing, or Signaling Instruments
75 .Electrical Property
..77 Battery, vaccum tube, transistor or spark plug tester (Excludes hydrometer)
104 Security or signal Instrument or Casing
.109 Visual (Excludes pyrotechnic flare)
..111 Lamp or Reflector (Subject matter in this and indented subclasses is distinguished from the subject matter in Class D26 in being exclusively for signaling purposes. For Ilumination lamps, or those combining both illumination and signaling functions, see Class D26. For lantern or flashlight, see D26.)
...114 Flashing, warning or directing type

D13 is Equipment for Production, Distribution, or Transformatin of Energy
134 Lamp Socket

D26 is Lighting
1   Light Source
2   .Electric Light Bulb (including photo flash bulbs)
24   Light Fixture
37 .Hand-held, body-attached or lantern type (Includes base. For lantern bracket, see subclass 138. For bulb cage, see subclass 119. For static signaling lamp, see D10-114. For table lamp, see subclasses 93+.)
38 through 50 are in the subclass 37 single dot indent
51 through 59 is for combinations of a light fixture with something else
60 through 67 is for how flexable the fixture is
68 on has to do with details

42  Firearms  [ is used without any 362 class number]

Patents Pre Flash Light

188220 Electric Lighting Apparatus for Lamps, William H. Zimmeeman, Mar 6, 1877, 361/264- using wet batteries to light lamp in kerosene type table fixture
261352 Electric Lantern, John H. Irwin, Jul 1882, 362/183 ; 362/186 - a kerosene type lantern with an electric lamp and and external storage battery
263257 Electric Lamp, William L. Voelker, Aug 22, 1882 ,307/157 ; 307/155; 307/5; 315/291; 362/186 - wall mounted lamp, battery powered
289425 Electric Light Lantern, carbon arc
296331 Portable Electric Hand Lamp, G.G. Gumpel, Apr 8 1884, 429/161 ; 307/157; 362/186; 362/191 - like 377340
363959 Transparent Dial for Watches, CHARLES HUMBERT, May 31 1887, 362/23 ; 368/227- external battery light lamp in pocket watch
377340 Galvanic Battery, D. Urquhart (New Portable Electric Lamp and Power Co), 429/49 ; 362/186; 429/158; 429/219 - very heavy secondary battery based lamp
413708 Electric Safety Lamp for Miners, Theophilits Goad, Oct 1889 - secondary battery based
423654 Coin Operated Display Apparatus, E.H. Amet, Mar 1890, 40/414 ; 40/614; 446/164; 446/477; 446/9 - includes a small battery powered electric light
436677 Electrical Head Light, J. Thorne & E.B. Burr, Sep 16 1890, - wet cells
455972 Electro-Medical Lighting Apparatus, P. Oudin, 600/249 ; 116/35R; 340/321; 362/103 - small lamp on finger mount
458279 Portable Electric (Safety) Lamp, - for miners, secondary battery
539192 Electric-Light Head-Gear for Personal Wear, Rodriguez, May 14 1895, - on hard hat
544419 Electric Wire Containing Hat or Cap Band, ALFRED M. RODRIGUEZ, Aug 13, 1895, 188/233.3 -
572805 Electric Lamp, Louis A. Jackson (Acme Electric Lamp Co), Dec 8, 1896, 362/197 ; 200/60 - Four Dry Cells powering a lamp through variable resistance
578107 Electric Lamp, M.M. Kohn, Mar 2 1897, - small screw based lamp in auto headlight housing on secondary battery
583945 Electric Light for Vehicles, ALFRED M. RODRIGUEZ, Jun 8, 1897, 310/129 ; 310/204- bicycle light with small generator driven from tire
615686 Electric Lamp, WALTER SCOTT DOE (J.H. Westell), Dec 13, 1898, 24/600.9- wood box, reflector on large face panel on top
646114 Portable Electric Lamp, A.F. Vetter (United States Battery Co), Mar 27, 1900, 362/188 ; 362/203 -
669949 Facially-Supported Lighting Device, J.B. Underwood, Mar 12 1901 - like eyeglasses with remote battery
669100 Physician's electric Lamp, Purdy Randall, Mar 5, 1901, 362/202 ; 600/249 - battery powered small lamp
689547 Illuminator for Firearms, Frank D. James, Dec 24 1901, 362/113 ; 42/146 - revolver w/ battery in grip, lamp under barrel in tube
733766 Combined Portable Electric Lamp and Battery, M. Sutherland & E. Marcuson, Jul 14, 1903 -
740671 Portable Electric Light, H. MacKaye, Oct 6 1903, - uses three No. 6 Dry Cells in base of candle like light
753138 Portable Electric Light, Harry C. Hubbell, Feb 23, 1904, 362/164 ; 429/156; 429/231 - four galvanic cells lugable but no pocket
754631 Lamp for Canes, Umbrella Sticks and the Like, J.W. Allen, Mar 15 1904, 362/102 ; 135/66; 362/186
755584 Illuminated Timepiece Holder, W. J. Shepherd 9Geore Stickney), Mar 22, 1904, 362/23 -
786040 Policeman's Mace (night stick), O. Liberman & T. Scanlon, Mar 28 1905, -
801904 Electric Torch, J.C. PERRY, Oct 17, 1905, 42/54 ; 362/112; 42/106
- looks like cap and ball rifle except has battery in stock and light at end of barrel
half cock = off, full cock = full on, pulling trigger makes a flash of light.
A cap and be put on the nipple so a bang will coincide with the flash of light.
864957 Portable Search Light, J. Dickens, Sep 3 1907 -

Scarf  Pins

556080 Scarf Pin, H.V. Ashby, March 10 1896,446/26 ; 40/1.6; 63/20; 63/31 - uses pneumatic, mechanical or electro-magnet to move figure on pin.

Conrad Hubert

Conrad Hubert (aka Akiba Horowitz ) was the owner operator of American Novelty.  He hired David Misell who was an inventor.  Conrad wanted a cylindrical light that could be put into a pants pocket.  So what we today call a flashlight is a battery powered portable light small enough to fit into a pants pocket.  If it's larger then it's called a lantern.  If it's small enough to fit into a pocket and not be obtrusive then it's called a Pocket Flash Light, aka Vest Pocket Light, Watch Pocket Light, etc.  or a Pen Light.

David Misell Patents
362584 wet battery  - Filed Sep 15, 1885
454184 Electric Head-Light, RICHARD PATTISON, Jun 16, 1891, 40/589 ; 362/812, - for electric vehicle
520446 Electrically-illuminated clock  where the wet battery was 10x the size of the clock. 
551394 Electric Light, Dec 17, 1895, 362/86 ; 315/360; 362/195; 362/395; 362/811 - a music box has a propeller like metal part that acts as a switch to flash a decorative light as it plays.  powered by a large dry cell.
559143 Electric Light and Signaling Device - a box holding three No. 6 dry cellsand a bicycle light on the face
At this point David started working for Conrad.
603112 Electric Lamp, Apr 26, 1898,362/190 ; 362/197 - a box holding three early "D" cells with a headlight on the face for use on a bicycle.

This is recognized as THE first Flash Light patent.

617592 Electric Device, David Misell  (American Electrical Novelty Mfg Co.), Jan 10, 1899, 362/189 ; 200/60; 219/268; 361/264; 362/204
    Conrad Hubert signed as a witness -
    tubular pasteboard flash light with bulls eye lens on end.
This patent has a problem in that both switch terminals are on the outside of the flash light.  When the switch is off if any metal that makes contact with both terminals the light will be turned on.  This happened a lot when the flash light was stored in a tool box where things like screwdrivers, pliers, etc. would activate the light and run down the batteries.  Even carrying one in your pocket with metal keys would run down the battery.   Although the patent talks about a parabolic reflector I think they were painted white and considering the diameter of the #14 screw base bulb not much light came from the reflector.  Most came through the Bulls-eye lens.

The patent also covers a gas lighter that uses the same cylindrical (the patent calls it tubular) battery and switch housing, but replaces the reflector assembly with a long stalk and an external hot wire to light gas.

The lamp, although made like others of the time, was a miniature version specially made by Eveready and the patent talks a little about it's construction.

700496  Electric Time Alarm, Conrad Hubert (not assigned), May 20, 1902, 368/259 ; 200/35R; 315/360; 362/253; 368/256 -
Clock on wood base with lamp in front of clock dial
alarm clock or manual switch turns on the light
839306 Electric Cigar Lighter, Dec 25, 1906, - uses D cell dry batteries not assigned so after working for Conrad.

D29939 Design for a Portable Lamp-Body, Gustave F. Hitzelberger (American Electrical Novelty Mfg Co.), Jan 3, 1899, D26/49
    filed Dec 3 1898
     Conrad Hubert signed as a witness -
    tubular pasteboard flash light with bulls eye lens on end.

The brand name for these Flash Lights was "ever ready".  Conrad set up a company to make the flashlight, batteries and bulbs for them.  Later the company name was changed to Ever Ready. 
A neighbor, Reed Anderson, was a partner in the Anderson Jacobson company making acoustic modems, but when Reed wanted to get into magnetic media Jacobson did not want to, so Reed started  Information Terminals Inc.  The floppy disks were branded Verbatim.  Victor Borge visited my house so Reed could show Victor what a home computer looked like and in particular his 8 inch  floppy disks.  Later they changed the company name to Verbatim.

D31711 Design for a Lamp-Body, Conrad Hubert (not assigned), Filed 18 Aug, issued Oct 24, 1899, D26/50 ; D26/36 - three side by side  cells and reflector for lamp. clover-leaf bicycle light, Conrad Hubert ,October 24, 1899

599975 Portable Electric Lamp March 1, 1889 (3 months after the Misell/Hubert patent) by Leonard Paget appears to be the oldest patent in class 362/197 that uses cylindrical "cells" prior portable electric lights used much heavier batteries.  Class 362/197; 200/60 Same patent as 599975.pdf
595327 Electrical Igniter for Burners, S. M  Meyer, Dec. 14, 1897, 431/262 ; 429/110 - uses cylindrical "cells" in a cylindrical holder that's very similar to a flashlight case, but does not have a lamp.

644860 Electric Gas Lighter, Conrad Hubert, March 6, 1900, 219/201 ; 219/267; 219/268; 219/269; 361/264; 362/253 - This is like a three "D" cell flashlight with a long stalk and at the end is an exposed lamp filament that gets hot enough to light gas when powered.
700650 Electric Lamp, C. Hubret, 362/208 - Clover leaf bicycle lamp
729906 Electric Lamp, G. Stein, Jun 2 1903, 362/208 ; 313/51; 439/476.1; 439/613 - for doctor or dentist.  probe with lamp at end, separate battery box
737107 Electric Circuit-Closer, Conrad Hubert, Aug 25, 1903, 200/60 ; 362/205 - Switch like a small mouse trap that can be used for a momentary contact or when pressed firmly the fabric snap (he called it a Glove fastener) makes and holds the electrical circuit.   Uses a lens like on the Winchester flashlight below.
741245 Electric Lamp or Candle, Conrad Hubert, Oct 13, 1903, 362/190 ; 200/60; D26/96 - button on base handle
812710 Portable Electric Lamp Outfit, A. Wilson, Feb 13, 1906, 362/208 ; 315/33 - lugable lamp, cord and battery box
818449 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Apr 24 1906, 362/200 ; 200/60 - Pocket Flash Lights of small size
835529 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Nov 132 1906, 362/201 ; 200/52R; D26/37 - whisky flask Pocket Flash Light
857599 Engine Starter, Clyde J. Coleman  (Conrad Hubert), Jun 25, 1907, 185/41R - a combined spring, planetary gear and clutch to start a car engine.
867797 Engine Starter, Clyde J. Coleman  (Conrad Hubert), Oct 8, 1907, 123/179.7 ; 123/179.5; 123/434; 123/576; 261/18.3 - this one uses compressed air
1047525 Portable Electrical Light, Conrad Hubert, December 17, 1912, 362/208 ; 200/60; 362/201 - Pocket Flash Light
1056971 Method of Making Vacuum Jacketed Vessels, Clyde J. Coleman  (Conrad Hubert), Mar 25, 1913, 65/34 ; 215/12.2; 65/42 - Thermos bottle (Wiki)
1035879 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Aug 20, 1912, 362/201 ; 200/60 - uses a bare flattened bulb and a battery that might be a couple of  AA cells side by side with projecting sheet metal contacts, one longer than the other.  There was a flashlight on eBay shaped like a pistol that used the same battery which is no longer available.


1157395 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Oct 19, 1915, 362/208 - The circuit between lamp socket (1) and the metallic reflector (2) is broken by the insulating sleeve (3) disk (5).  Lamp socket (1) is electrically connected to contact plate (6).  This patent covers the insulating disk (5) and contact plate (6) showing a movable tab (20).

Brooke's Note: The actual switching action can be between a movable tab (20) and the contact plate (6) or the tab (20) can be stationary and the actual switching is done at the swith 19. 
patent 1157395 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert,
        Oct 19, 1915
Eveready Portable
          Electric Light (Flashlight) patent 1157395 1220634 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Mar 27, 1917, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 -
calls 1157395 for the insulating disk and contact plate configuration.
Although this patent is a couple of years older than the Oct 19, 1915 date stamped into the switch on this flashlight, it shows the push button switch (non sliding).  Inside it does use the insulating disk and contact plate from the Oct 19, 1915 patent.



1186197 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Jun 6, 1916, 362/205 ; 200/60- uses single No. 6 Dry Cell, handle on side, reflector & lens on top
1186198 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Jun 6 1916, - House Lamp, sort of like bicycle lamp, three horizontal cylindrical cells reflector - lens on side
1205628 Portable Electric Light, G.F. Hitzelberger (American Eveready Co), Nov 21 1916, 200/60 ; 200/542; 340/321; 362/195; 362/206; 362/810- Candlestick cylindrical batteries in stem, push push on/off
1205629 Circuit Controller for Portable Electric Lights, G.F. Hitzelberger (American Eveready Co), Nov 21 1916, - rotary switch
1205633 Portable Electric Light, C. Hubert, Nov 21 1916 362/186- looks like kerosene hurricane lamp
1220634 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Mar 27, 1917, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 - big cylindrical battery, switch details, reflector and lens
calls 1157395 for the insulating disk and contact plate configuration.
1246876 Battery Capping Machine, Conrad Hubert, Nov 20, 1917, 29/623.1 ; 144/245.1; 144/250.24; 29/730; 29/790 - replaced hand operation.  Used to apply the small brass cap to the carbon rod.  <--------------- Dry Cell Battery patent

National Carbon Co.

1212907 Battery Lamp, W. R. Clymer (National Carbon Co.), Jan 16, 1917, 362/201 ; 362/295 - resistance in series with battery that can be shorted out
1241077 Portable Electric Light,  W. Bauer, Sep 25 1917, 362/197 ; 200/60; 340/321 - the side mounted reflector and top bail like a RR lantern
cylindrical battery box holds triangular battery made from three cells side by side
Might be the 4701 Watchman's lantern?

Eveready
                    Watchman's Lantern 4707 Ever Ready 1215
                    Hand Lamp Battery

The data sheet says:
4" x 1 3/8" x 3 1/8" but this fold up is a little smaller.
The three "D" cells fit nicely but "F" cells are much too large.
It fits the Watchman's 4707 very well.


This is the Eveready 4707 Watchman's Lantern
It has the Eveready trifoil logo on the back.

Max battery size 4 x 3.25 x 1.375 inches.  Most likely a three cell.  But "F"  cells are too big. "D" cells with their axis horizontal might just fit.

Lens is a little under 2 1/2" diameter.

There are a four fiber board sheets that are now warped.  To make the light functional they need to be rejuvinated.

The 3R12 might be too small and the 3E25 too large.

The 1215 4.5 Volt Hand Lamp battery is a good fit.

E10 based lamp is open and has no voltage markings.

1264520 Flash Light Battery, M.E. Holmes (National Carbon Co), Apr 30 1918, 362/206 ; 200/60; 338/101; 338/71; 429/97 - uses rheostat "From this it will be evident that the incandescent lamp is subjected to a considerable excess voltage when used in combination with a new battery."
1363698 Portable Electric Light, Wacker (National Carbon Co), Dec 1920 - bicycle lamp
1388850 Storage battery, Thomas R Cook, Westinghouse Union Battery Co, 1921-08-30, - cylindrical lead acid battery shipped dry for use in a flashlight.
1490448 Dry Cell of the Flat Type and Battery Formed Therefrom, Raymond C. Benner, Apr 15, 1924, 429/155 ; 429/160 - flat cell
1508987 Battery of Day Cells and Process of Assembling Same, C.S. Rider, Sep 16 1924, 429/149 ; 429/162; 429/210 - replaces cylindrical cells in B batteries.
1540372 Flash-light holder, Clarence M Sears, 1925-06-02, - headband, but classical shape flashlight points towards feet. (not Sears Co related)
1788575 Battery Hand Lamp, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co), Jan 13 1931, 362/208 362/207 -
1797161 Battery of Dry Cells and Process of Assembling the Like, E.J. Strohl, Mar 17 1931, 429/149 ; 429/162; 429/210 - flat cell battery
1820620 Focusing Flash Light, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co), Aug 25 1931, - single hand focus flood or spot screw base bulb
1909278 Battery Lantern, HOMER W. JONES, May 16, 1933, 362/197 - thre cell rectangular. one across top and one on either side of the side mounted reflector, similar to the watchmans.
2323312 Electric torch, William C Crimmins, Sears Roebuck and Co, 1943-07-06, - bicycle headlight

3 D Cell with Prefocused Lamp Eveready A National Carbon Company Product

This 3 D cell flash light uses a prefocused lamp with a flange.  These were patented by GE starting in 1934.
The parabolic reflector appears to be chrome plated unlike the silver plated reflector on the vulcanite bodied 2 D Cell Eveready Flashlight.  This light uses a flat glass lens, not the walleye lens.  When you shine the beam on a wall the image of the filament coil is easy to see.

I would expect a patent or two to cover this light dated 1930 something but have not found them.


Eveready 3 D
                  cell Flashlight with Pre Focused Lamp The photo was taken after cleaning and steel wooling both the inside and outside.

The light came from eBay missing the lamp.  I used a radio shack 272-1158 lamp labeled KPR103 Krypton Flashlight Lamp.  And mis labeled "for "C" and "D" 2-cell flashlights".  Clearly a two cell flashlight using the highest voltage cells (Alkaline) can only produce 3.0 volts maximum, yet this lamp is rated 3.6 Volts, 800 ma, bulb type B-3½ Base: Single-contact miniature Flange Ave Life 15 hours.  This really is a lamp for a three cell flashlight where the peak voltage with fresh alkaline cells would be 4.5 V and when they were dead of about 3.0.  Half way between those voltages is about 3.75 which is very close to the 3.6 V for this lamp.
Eveready 3 D
                  Cell Flashlight with pre focused lamp

This shows the back side of the reflector with the lamp assembly installed correctly.  There are a bunch of ways it can be installed improperly.

Although not clear in this photo, there is an insulating gasket between the reflector and the cap.  Battery negative is on the cap.  Battery negative is on the tab coming from the body when the switch is on and the battery is disconnected when the switch is off.  The tab is fixed in position, i.e. it's not a sliding tab.  The lamp center contact is always on the battery positive terminal.
Eveready 3
                  D Cell Flashlight Pre focused Lamp Holder
The can on the right has a leaf spring in the bottom that contacts the tip of the lamp.

The cap on the left screws onto the can trapping the lamp and allowing the lamp to make contact on the flange.  The outside diameter of the cap is a snug fit into the hole in the reflector and a slight clearance fit in the hole is the small parabolic metal part.

The purpose of the small parabolic part is not clear.  Maybe to fix a mistake in the focus?

This is a much more complex way of holding a PR series pre focused lamp than the more modern flashlights and is probably one of the first flash lights made to use the pre focused lamps.  A 2 D cell light most likely was the first.
Eveready 3 D cell
                  Flashlight end cap



Ever Ready (Eveready)

Most patents are from the 1980s onward.
Conrad Hubert, National Carbon Co (Wiki) and Ever Ready (later Eveready) are all related companies.
966421 Portable Electrical Measuring Instrument, Walter E. Beede, Aug 9, 1910, 324/145 - pocket watch case 0 - 30 Amp meter.  See my No. 6 Dry Cell web page and the Flash Amps section.
1828778 Electric Torch, J. Lister (Ever Ready UK), Oct 27 1931, 362/158 ; 362/187 - explosive atmosphere flashlight
3020396 Flashlight Optical System, Arthar Frederick Worboys (Ever Ready UK), Feb 6 1962, 362/331 ; D26/49 - two lens elements adjust the beam from spot to wide

Union Carbide

2166682 Flashlight, H.G. Graubner (Union Carbide), Jul 18 1939, 362/157 220/304 362/208  -
2886664 Flashlight and Switch, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbids), May 1959, - switch has magnet

Burgess Battery Co.

March 1917 company formed.
University of Wisconson - page about Ray-O-Vac, Burgess, French Battery Co, etc.
1082887 Contact Device for Hand Lamps, Lorenz Maisel (Northern Chemical Eng Labs), Dec 30 1913, 362/204 ; 200/60; 362/187; 362/205 - adjustable focus
Lorenz worked for Burgess and this patent was acquired from him making it the first one for the company (Ref: Utley pg 5)
1084926 Hand Lamp, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), Jan 20, 1914, 362/187 ; 362/204; 429/97 - focusing lens, bayonet battery cap
                "    RE15022 Hand Lamp, Charles F. Burgess, Jan 11, 1921
The Chinese copy of the Cree UltraFire Hwa Wys single AA battery LED flashlight has a sliding lens that works as described in this patent.
When the slide is pulled out the image of the LED is collimated light and you can see the details of the LED chip.
1284583 Apparatus for Making Battery Wrappers, Charles F. Burgess, Nob 12, 1918, 493/175 ; 493/153 <-----Dry Cell Battery patent
1305250 Manufacture of Dry Cells, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), June 3, 1919,
1305251 Manufacture of Dry Cells, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), June 3, 1919
1342001 Dry Cell, Walter B. Schulte, June 1, 1920, 429/121 ; 429/181; 429/229; 439/766 - No. 6 <--------------- Dry Cell Battery patent
1354323 Battery Hand Lamp, Lorenz Maisel, Sep 28, 1920, 362/204 ; 200/60 - a nut that looks like a lighter flint wheel is turned on a screw to make or break the electrical connection.
1403538 Battery Hand Lamp, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), Jan 17, 1922, 362/187 ; 200/60; 340/321 -
1606286 Dry Battery, John S. Zook, Nov 9, 1926, 429/151 ; 429/160 - 2.5" square "B" battery with cells slopped
1637711 Apparatus for Inserting Dry Cell Cores into Cans, H.A. Ring, Aug 2, 1927, 53/239 ; 53/248; 53/255- <--------------- Dry Cell Battery patent
1669054 Apparatus for Assembling Galvanic Cells, H. D. Hodge, May 8, 1928, 53/239 ; 429/122; 53/240; 53/250 <--------------- Dry Cell Battery patent
1763874 Battery Hand Lamp, John S. Zook (Burgess Battery Co),June 17, 1930, 362/199 ; 429/97
References:
1701093  Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Batt Co) - Snap-Lite
1778568 Hand Lamp Holder, Walter B. Schulte, Oct 14, 1930, 248/226.11 ; 248/224.8; 248/231.21; 248/314; 362/24; 362/396
1792185 Battery Hand Lamp, Feb 10, 1931, 362/199 ; 439/667- bulb-socket assy is rotated as switch
1916709 Dry Battery, (Burgess Batt Co), JAMES GARFIELD ZIMMERMAN, Jul 4, 1933, 429/149 ; 429/162 - small cells to make B batteries.
1945016 Battery Hand Lamp, John S. Zook, Jan 30, 1934, 362/186 - Railroad Type
1986281 Hand Lamp, Halyard F. Nygard, Jan 1, 1935, 362/197 ; 200/551; 200/60 - 45 deg swivel allows straight or angle head operation
References:
Snap-lite
D100199 Design for a Dry Cell Battery, Charles F. Burgess, June 30, 1936, D13/103- hexagon with spring contacts on each end, why?
2134856 Flashlight, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), Nov 1, 1938, 362/205 ; 362/191
2134857 Hand Lamp Switch, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), Nov 1, 1938, 200/60 ; 200/293.1
2231320 Dry Cell, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), Feb 11, 1941, 429/166 ; 429/133; 429/94 - No. 6 <--------------- Dry Cell Battery patent
2279575 Dry Cell, H.E. Lawson, Apr 14, 1942, 429/166 ; 429/134; 429/199 - wood balsam slows down corrosion of the zinc and extends shelf life
2390890 Method of Soldering, Allison M. MacFarland, Dec 11, 1945 228/179.1 ; 219/85.15; 228/246; 228/56.3; 228/58- combine 4 "F" cells to make 6 V Lantern Battery <--------- Dry Cell Battery patent
D143358 Design for Flashlight, Earl L. Schofield, Dec 25, 1945, D26/46 - not symetrical about the long axis
2416978 Capillary Transducer, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), March 4, 1947,310/300 ; 367/143 - liquid pressure to/from electrical energy
"    RE22971 Capillary Transducer, Charles F. Burgess (deceased), Feb 10, 1948, 310/300 ; 367/143
2637756 Deferred Action Battery, J.J. Coleman, et al, May 5, 1953, 429/119 -
2666803 Battery with Conductive Wax Intercell Connections, Sam Kurlandsky, (Burgess Batt Co), Jan 19, 1954, 429/159 ; 174/126.2; 252/514; 429/160; 429/162; 429/163 - I remember taking apart a 9 volt battery and finding this wax type substance inside.  Didn't know at the time that it was mostly silver.
2705253 Primary Battery, F. J. Kirkman, March 29, 1955, 429/133 ; 429/153; 429/209
2706214 Battery Having a Seal-Closure, Ray D. Arbogast, Apr 12, 1955, 429/66 ; 429/162; 429/185
2708684 Primary Cell, John I. Grieve, May 17, 1955, 429/133 ; 429/162; 53/227 - stackable button cells to make small higher voltage batteries.
D177955 Bracket for a Flashlight or the Like, Ray D. Arbogast, June 12, 1956, D8/355 ; D8/354; D8/396 -
2826626 Electric Battery, Milton E. Wilke, Mar 11, 1958, 429/118 ; 429/162 - deffered action
2829188 Deferred Action Battery, Harrison M. Mcdonald, Apr 1, 1958, 429/115

Bright Star Battery Co

290943 Secondary-battery electrode

Candle Shaped Battery Powered Lights

Switch Patent Electric
        Candle

711624 Candle Holder, MORITZ HAMMERSTEIN (Max Blau), Oct 21, 1902, 362/190 ; 200/52R - Alladan's Lamp w/pop up electric lamp
741245 Electric Lamp or Candle, Conrad Hubert, Oct 13, 1903, 362/190 ; 200/60; D26/96 - button on base handle
744530 Portable Electric-Lighting Apparatus, Edwin E. Gill (Electric Contract Co ECCO), Nov 17, 1903, 362/190 -
1152580 Electric Switch, Louis Weidlich, Sep 7, 1915 - bar switch used on an electric candle.
1196913 Electric Candle-Lamp, Louis Weidlich, Sep 5, 1916, - uses a pointed thumb screw to pierce the cardboard battery jacket as switch
1205628 Portable Electric Light, G.F. Hitzelberger (American Eveready Co), Nov 21 1016, 200/60 ; 200/542; 340/321; 362/195; 362/206; 362/810- Candlestick cylindrical batteries in stem, push push on/off
1335644 Portable Electric Light, B. Benedict (Beacon Minature Co), Mar 30 1920, 362/190 ; 429/99- Candle type cells in stem, Electric Candle
1421561 Battery Candle, July 4, 1922 , 362/189 ; 429/99 -
1474451 Electric Candle, T. Stuckelberger, Nov 20, 1923,



1477875 Electric Candle, M. L. Kaplan, Dec 18 1923, 362/194 362/189  - no metal case around candle, just the battery
1477876 Electric Battery Lamp, M. L. Kaplan (not assigned), Dec 18 1923, 362/194 -
1477877 Electric Battery Lamp, M. L. Kaplan, Dec 18 1923, 362/194 429/96 -
1477878 Electric Battery Lamp, M. L. Kaplan, Dec 18 1923, 362/194

Dura Company

In 1920s main products window mechanisims and door handles for cars.  Then interior lights for cars and clock cases.

D85930 Electric Candle, George Graff (Dura Co), Jan 5, 1932, D26/96 ; D26/21 - Eveready No. 1653
1915125 Electric Light, Burton S. Floraday (Dura Co), Jun 20 1933, 362/191 ; 200/60; 362/394 - Early No. 1653
D84077 Light, George Graff (Dura Co), Jan 5, 1932, D26/96 ; D26/21 - No. 1654
D85931 Light, George Graff (Dura Co), Jan 5 1932, D26/87 -  Wall mount version of No. 1654
1918803 Electric Light, Burton S. Floraday (Dura Co), Jul 18 1933, 362/191 ; 362/394- wall mounted version of No. 1654
1923861 Light, Burton S. Floraday (Dura Co), Aug 22, 1933, 362/190 ; 307/157; 315/363; 362/203
1926377 Light, Burton S. Floraday (Dura Co), Sep 12 1933, 362/190 ; 362/186 - Lighting aspects of No. 1654
1937111 Electric Light, Burton S. Floraday (Dura Co), Nov 28 1933,200/60 ; 200/567; 362/186; 362/195; 362/206; 362/810 - Switch aspects of Eveready No. 1654
1949538 Electric Light, Burton S. Floraday (Dura Co), Mar 6 1934, 200/60 ; 200/4; 200/85R; 362/190 - No. 1654 different switch
Eveready No.
                    1653 Electric Candle
This one has a rotary switch on the bottom with positions for OFF, Auto, On and a push button that will turn the light on when in Auto mode and it's lifted.  Two concerns:
  • Old batteries have drained into the cup of the base where the battery spring and a post are located.  The post is threaded and unscrewing it gives access to the switch compartment.  The cup has been sitting a Kroil for a number of days, hopefully I can get into the switch compartment and clean it up.
  • The three dots in the black band are Radium activated glow in the dark markers.  The idea is that when you need to find  the light when it's dark, the marker dots will guide you.  On this light so far I haven't seen them glow.  They do emit about 10,000 Counts per Minute into a pancake Geiger tube.  These are not dangerous if left alone.  It would be bad to sand the dots and make radioactive dust.
On the bottom is a metal plate that's attached by what looks like tubular rivets, but they are really part of the candle pot metal base that's been treated like a rivet.  To remove the metal plate just grind off the top part of the rivets.

On the back of the switch lever and a part of it is a stair step contact.  Below is a lever hinged on one end from an insulating block, a spring connects the lever to the center contact that goes up to the battery spring.  The other end of the lever is pressed up against the black button.   My switch was not working.  The problem was that either the star washer that you can see on the bottom center which is supposed to take all the slack out of the switch lever to metal plate joint lost it's spring or the lever got bent a little.  By reforming the lever with pliers it now works like new.  To reattach the metal plate the holes were drilled and tapped 2-56 and pan head screws were used.
Eveready No.
                    1653 Candle stick light showing switch
Eveready No. 1653 Candle stick light showing switch
The three screws are replacing the pot metal that was formed like an eyelet to hold the bottom cover.
The black button is the switch used for automatic operation.  The rotary switch is labeled "Auto" and the positions are Out (shown) off, "Constant" auto function works and "On" where the light is on all the time.
It seems the labels don't match the function too well.

1479860 Electric Candle,G.M. Lewis, Jan 8 1924, 362/190 ; 362/186; 362/203 - has tapered bottom to fit candle holders
1518530 Electric Lamp, CLABENCE LIPPER, Dec 9, 1924, 362/190 ; 362/203; D26/96 - candle type lifting disk turns on lamp
1916472 Candle Flash Light, ISAAC X. FERRIS (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Jul 1933, 362/190 ; 362/186; D26/40 -
2031507 Electric Candle, Gloekler (H.Hyman),  Feb 1936, 362/190 -
1901589 PICK-UP CANDLE LIGHT
1980040 CANDLE LIGHT (Bond)
2002602 Flash Light of Candle Type, H.G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), May 28 1935, 362/190 ; 200/60- easy to form light metal outer shell with internal weight for stability
2049762 Portable Electric Lamp, Roy L. Darling (Bond), Aug 4, 1936, - Candle type with lamp at top and another at bottom
2704322 BATTERY OPERATED CANDLE
3233093 PROCESSIONAL CANDLE
3194955 ARTIFICIAL CANDLE
3373274 ELECTRICAL CANDLE APPARATUS
3340391 BATTERY-OPERATED DECORATIVE CANDLE LIGHT
3355582 Battery Powered Lighting Device, Eugene A. Swee (Miner Ind), Nov 1967, 362/190 ; 362/203 - candle light with decorative globe
3586320 POP-UP CANDLE AMUSEMENT DEVICE
3762857 CANDLE INTERNAL ILLUMINATOR AND MOUNT BASE
3761702 INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CANDLE
3890085 ILLUMINATED CANDLE STRUCTURE
4187532 Electronic candle
4399496 Battery powered lamp device
4568269 Musical candle
4680683 Battery and bulb conversion cartridge for self-feeding candle holder
4755135 Candle device
4839780 Simulative candle
5057005 Candle device
4983119 Musical candle actuated by thermistor switch
5097180 Flickering candle lamp
5015175 Melodic candle assembly
5069617 Wax-accumulated musical candle
5174645 Electric candle with sound producing means
5419527 Candle holder
5487658 Safety device for novelty candle holders
5683239 Candle holder
5601272 Candle holder
5622490 Candle holder
5673802 Rotatable cake candle holder
5600209 Electronic candle simulator
5807096 Decorative candle assembly
D406379 Electronic candle
6066924  Candle emulation
6017139 Electronic candle
RE37168 Electronic candle simulator
6267584 Prayer candle device
6273710 Prayer candle device
6270339 Prayer candle device
6439471 Candle fountain
6468071 Prayer candle device
6520770 Prayer candle device
6616308 Imitation candle
6808297 Decorative candle lamp
7029146 Flameless candle
6685345 Convertible candle lamp and method
6685337 Combination flashlight and candle lantern
6880958 Electric lighting device in the form of a candle
6981786 Electrical candle lamp
6929381 Solar powered electric candle
6926423 Light with simulated candle flicker
7011426 Modular electronic candle
7063526 Refillable melody candle
7098600 Candle with internal illumination
7178939 Electronic simulation candle
7201500 Candle with LED simulated flame
7121686 Candle light-diversifying device
7182489 Electrical candle lamp
D85929 Portable Electric Lamp, George Graff (Dura Co), Aug 23 1960, D26/41 ; D26/96 -
D29955 Electric candle
References:
D99892 Combined Electric Candle, Leo Pollock, Jun 2 1936, D26/96 ; D11/121
D110631 Candelbrum, Schachter, Jul 26 1938, D26/96 ; D11/121; D11/122
D118552 Candle holder or similar article
D158146 Electric Glow Candle, George W. Strayline, Apr 11 1950, D26/96 ; D26/21
D11901 Design for Lamp Shade
D75666 Electric Candle Light, CHABLES WACHTEL, Jun 26, 1928, D26/96
D121692 Perfume holder
1166003 Portable Electric Lamp, C. SECXEB (WATSSSUST SIPG), Dec 28, 1915, 362/190 - single D cell
1236657 Portable Electric Lights, Bauer (National Carbon Co), Aug 14 1917, 200/60 ; 362/195; 362/206; 362/810; D26/93 - lever switch below batteries
D222592 Candolier
D267981 Electric Candle Stick or the like, Fred W. Montague, Jr., Feb 15, 1983, D267,981
978163 Electric Lighting Fixture, LEMUEL B. HOPTON (ENDS Co), Dec 1910, 362/392 - looks like retrofit on gas fixture, no battery
1205628 Portable Electric Light, G.F. Hitzelberger (American Eveready Co), Nov 21 1916
1297653 Dry Battery, Charles Burgess (Burgess Battery  Co), Mar 18 1919, 429/157 ; 362/195; 362/203; 362/810- long battery with socket at top for use as candle
1486815 Electric Fitting, Trotter, Mar 11 1924, 200/51.01 ; 362/392; 439/123 - for house wired candle
1842167 Candle Lamp, JAMES DOYLE HALL - house voltage lamp like candle
1937111 Electric Light, Burton S. Floraday (Dura Co), Nov 28 1933, 200/60 ; 200/567; 362/186; 362/195; 362/206; 362/810 - both manual and automatic switching
1954756 Detachable Light & Clamp - house wiring
2032451 Electric Candle, house wiring
3194955 Artificial Candle, Roderic M. Koch, Jul 13 1965, 362/202 ; 362/810; D26/96 - ho hum
References:
1710418 Safety Candle, CHARLES O. GROSS, Apr 23, 1929, 362/190 -
2097222 Flashlight, Tompkins (Scovill Mfg), Oct 26 1937, 362/187 ; 200/60; 362/205 - streamlined shape
2296287 Electric Water Light, Glen W. Leyde, Sep 1942, 441/16 ; 362/158; 362/203 - floats and is bottom heavy, candle shape with small version of lighthouse lens
2377161 Electric Safety Water Light, Augustus J. Le Strange, May 29 1945
2381520 Electric Torch which Floats Lamp Uppermost in Water, Charles Wallace Saunders (GE), Aug 7 1945, 441/16 ; 362/158; 362/186; 362/206 - water rescue
3233093 PROCESSIONAL CANDLE
3368107 Oscillator Circuit, Clifford D. Skirvin (Microdot Inc), Feb 6 1968, 315/209R ; 315/223; 315/DIG.7; 331/112; 362/810 -
single cell battery lights a 300 to 400 VAC neon or fluorescent tube using a one transistor oscillator and transformer.
Transformer: sec: 1385 T #28, pri: 16T #26 & 28T #26, core: .331sq in cross section Allan-Bradley W03 cup 3/4 mil air gap
Silicon diode forward drop and 2N554 Ge transistor, non polarized cap.  lamp shaped like flame and is at top of candlestick shape.
Refrerences:
2895081 Interrupted Flash Generator, Crownover, Jul 14 1959, 315/206 ; 315/200A; 315/218; 315/224; 315/DIG.7; 331/108R; 331/112-
2964676 CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPERATING LOW PRESSURE ELECIKIC DISCHARGE LAMPS
2982881 PORTABLE LIGHT SOURCE, Robert W. Reich, inverter
3016478 LIGHT FLASHING DEVICE,
3036299 CIRCUIT FOR DIGITIZING ANALOG QUANTITIES
4460683
4680683
D188691 Portable Electric Lamp, Albert Gelardin, Aug 23 1960, D26/41 ; D26/96 -
Refeences:
D85929
D151037
D175359
741245 Electric Lamp or Candle, Conrad Hubert
1196913 Electric Candle-Lamp, Louis Weidlich
Candle Lamp 2 ea C cell






Got this on eBay for 99¢ hopping that the lamp would work in the Eveready 1653, but it uses a 12 mm Edison screw base, not the 10 mm.
Uses a couple of "C" cells for power.  The brass lamp socket works as the switch. 7" tall w/o lamp and 9 1/2" tall w' lamp.

Made in Taiwan
"Solid Brass Battery Lamp"
Item No. 6817
The box shows a red stick, this one has a white stick.





Table Lights

Eveready No. 2238 Table Masterlite

The model 2238 is part of the Art Deco Masterlite series and is a table light, not a wallite.  In 1935 they sold new for $2.50. At 6% per year inflation that would be $176 in 2008.
When sitting on a table it's pleasing to look at.  If you grab the milk glass globe and lift it very gently the light does not turn on, but if lifted normally it turns on.
When sitting on the table a soft light comes from the milk glass globe, similar to a candle light, but much nicer since it's diffused and is a warm color.  On the bottom there are 4 rivet heads that it sits on so there's a small gap that lets out a little light from the reflector.

When lifted up there is a reflector and it can be operated like a normal flashlight.   The lamp is mounted "backwards" in the reflector, i.e. the bulb is facing the reflector not the front like in normal flashlights.  This allows light to reach the globe and the reflector.  But it makes it harder to adjust the focus of the lamp in the reflector which requires opening the case, turning the brass knob, closing the case testing the beam shape, and repeating a number of times.

The base is marked:
Eveready Masterlilte Made in U.S.A. Pat. Pend.   <--------Turn To Open

The 1 7/8" diameter glass globe is made with very thick glass and is very strong.  I wonder if it's also used on walking canes?
Uses  a couple of "C" cells.  Weighs 1 pound 3 ounces a substantial heft.  4" diameter x 3 1/2" overall height.

The four vertical ribs are formed leaving a slight gap behind each.  If a flat blade screwdriver is placed in two of these gaps (after rotating the base counterclockwise, there is a recess in the base to make it easy to remove.  The slots to use are the ones NOT adjacent to the two outer rivets that hold the reflector.
Brass sheet metal is used for the wiring and is trapped by wrapping an insulator around it then wrapping other sheet metal.  The same method as used for the Art Deco Pocket light.
A box 4" x 4" x 4" will hold the table masterlite.
Bill Utley's page 224 has a photo of Evenlyn Kelley on the set of "Anything Goes" with the table masterlite on a bedside stand along with a Western Electric 202 telephone.

2152187 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide),
 (filing: Oct 25, 1935) Mar 28, 1939, 362/186 ; 200/60; 250/462.1; 362/187 -
Eveready Table Masterlite patent 2152187
D100074 Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide),
(filing: Oct 21, 1935) Jun 16 1936, D26/40
Eveready Table Masterlite Design patent D100074
Eveready No. 2238 Table Masterlite Eveready No. 2238
                  Table Masterlite
Eveready No. 2238
                  Table Masterlite

Herman G. Graubner Patents:

1788575 Battery Hand Lamp, Homer W. Jones & Herman G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), Jan 13 1931, 362/208 ; 362/207
storage for two spare lamps
1802712 Handlamp Switch, H.G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), Apr 28 1931, 200/60 ; 200/548; 200/550; 362/205 -
switch inside case and immune from battery interference
1838306 Flash Light, Herman G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), Dec 29, 1931, 362/191 ; 362/253 - police whistle in battery cap
1900348 Flash Light, H.W. Jones & H.G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), Mar 7, 1933, 362/189 ; 362/195; D26/37-
POCKET FL w/bulb protector hood, maybe uses 706 3 V battery?  fells like Snap-lite
1937651 Flash Light Switch, H.G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), Dec 5 1933, 200/60 ; 362/205
switch has extension finger that makes contact with reflector when forward
2002602 Flash Light of Candle Type, H.G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), May 28 1935, 362/190 ; 200/60-
 easy to form light metal outer shell with internal weight for stability
2140908 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner & Albert G. Saurwein  (Union Carbide Corp), Dec 20, 1938, 362/187 ; 200/60 -
Art Deco cylindrical
2147368 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Feb 14, 1939, 362/157- Masterlite cylindrical case (no rolled threads)
2151910 Electric Switch, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Mar 28 1939, 200/60 ; 200/558; 200/569-
 switch contains toothed wheel or lever, multiple designs
2174877 Switch, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Oct 3, 1939, 200/60 - Art Deco "pleasing in size and contour"
mentiones a number of problems with other switch designs, are these Eveready or other switches?
2823300 Light Modifying Attachment for Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp),  Feb 1958, 362/186 ; 340/321; 362/208; 362/317; D26/49
References:
1233495 Light Diffuser for Automobile Headlights
1330481 Deflector for Headlights
2413484 Test Light, J Berger, Dec 31 1946, 324/506 ; 362/120; 362/202 -
two AA penlight with probe and detachable lead w/ alligator clip to make continuity tester.
Can be used on lathe or other machine tool to check runout using probe
2486998 Safety Flashlight with Integrally Mounted Sheath, Harry J. Szeklinski, Nov 1 1949, 340/321 ; 340/815.42; 362/102; 362/205; 362/293
References:
2179777 Finger Signal, Myron L. Davis, Nov 14 1939, 340/321 ; 362/103; 362/200- worn on the left hand of car driver, illuminated arrow
2242981 Illuminated Twirling Baton, Pedersen, May 20 1941, 362/577 ; 340/321; 362/102; 362/558; 84/477B; D21/400 - designed to be dropped
2362131 Luminous Baton, Haggart (Signal Service Corp), Nov 7 1944, 340/321 ; 340/815.42; 362/102; 362/293; 84/477B; D10/114; D26/49 - add on to flashilght
2431091 Multicolored Electric Flashight, Robert B. Thomas, Nov 18 1947, 340/321 ; 340/815.67; 362/184; 362/242; 362/577; 40/555 - multiple lampps
2615096 Indicator for Telephone Switchboards - electric lamp with lens and hood

2166682 Flashlight, H.G. Graubner (Union Carbide), Jul 18 1939, 362/157 220/304 362/208 - Masterlite cylindrical
2886664 Flashlight and Switch Theerefore, H.G. Graubner (Union Carbide), May 12 1959, 200/60 ; 362/398
switch has magnet
3237184 Signal Lantern and Switch Menas therefore, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Feb 22, 1966, 340/321 ; 200/530; 200/60; 218/89; 340/473 -
top that attaches to screw terminals on 6V large lantern battery, sealed beam lamp see: D190520
D190520 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Jun 6 1961, D26/44 ; 340/321
References:
D177534 Torch Head Safety Flashlight, Arthur H. Moore, Apr 24 1956, D26/113 -
References:
D120669 Flashlight, Jules P. Gits (Gits Moulding Corp), May 21, 1940, D26/49 -
D126574 Flashlight Head, Cyril P. Deibel, Apr 15 1941, D26/113 ; D13/150-
2340530 Traffic direction
2553100 Film Viewer Flashlight Attachment, Clarence Still Lynch, May 15 1951, 40/362 ; 353/43; 362/277; 362/356; D26/46 - slot holds 35mm slide
D187338 Electric Lantern, Chan Pak Chun, Mar 1 1960, D26/44 - hor 6 V lantern batt tilt up tail swivel lamp head
References:
D125892 Handle for an Iron, Charles S. Jackson, Mar 1941
2861174 Signal Hand Lamps, Talbot, Nov 18 1958
2628305 Battery Retainer for Electric Hand Lamps, Talbot, Feb 10 1953, 362/208 D26/50 - uses dual spring top 6 V lantern battery on it's side
D99791 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), May 26 1936, D26/49 - four ribs cylindrical   Masterlite?
D99792 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), May 26 1936, D26/46 - triangular cylindrical  Masterlite?
D99793 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), May 26 1936, D26/46 - pentagon cylindrical   Masterlite?
D99794 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), May 26 1936, D26/49 - no ribs, stepped diameters cylindrical   Masterlite?
D103678 Flashlight Casing, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Mar 23, 1937, D26/49 - Masterlite?
D174079 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Feb 22, 1955, D26/49
References:
D101929 Flashlight Casing, Colin Douglas Barrett (Scovill Mfg Co), Nov 17, 1936, D26/49-
D103890 Flashlight Casing, Burdon P. Hyde (Scovill Mfg Co), Mar 30, 1937, D26/49-
D143357 Flashlight, Earl L. Schofleld (Burgess), Dec 25, 1945, D26/46
D175940 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Nov 1 1955, D26/49 -
References:
D55571 Battery Hand Lamp, ARTHUR P. PAINE (Winchester), Jun 29, 1920, D26/49 -
[D116959 type in numbeer]
1916472 Candle Flash Light, ISAAC X. FERRIS (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Jul 1933, 362/190 ; 362/186; D26/40
D180647 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Jul 16 1957, D26/49 -
References:
D67934 Battery Handlamp, FRANK G. STIMSON, Aug 4 1925
D146257 Combined Flashlight and Keychain, Clarence G. Erickson (Erickson Johnson Machine Co), Jan 21 1947
D175940 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Nov 1 1955
D177091 Flashlight, Edward J. Garland (Ray-O-vac), Mar 13 1956
D180648 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Jul 16 1957, D26/46 - Art Deco pocket light?
References:
D145427 Pocket Flashlight or the like, P. Copeland (S. Schwartz), Aug 20 1946, D26/37
D148879 Oval Pocket Flashlight, M.J. Kelley (Cresale Inc),
References:
D153733 Flashlight, Earl L. Schofielld (Burgess),
References:
2433512 Knife Sharpner (has similar shape)
D154549 Combined Flashlight and Mirror, Fred W. Koester, Jul 19 1949, D26/38
References:
D53207 Portable Electric Lamp, WARD E. PEARSON, Apr 15, 1919, D26/37 - PFL case lamp on large face mirror on other large face
D139322 Flashlight, David Chapman, Oct 31, 1944 - sort of a plastic snap light
D148879 Oval Pocket Flashlight, Miles J. Kelly, Mar 2 1948, D26/37
References:
D139628 Flashlight, David Chapman (Ray-O-Vac),  Dec 5, 1944, D26/37 ; 362/197 -art deco pocket light
D141684 Combination Lighter and Cigarette Case - no light
1315457 Portable Electric Light, Bernard Benedict (National Carbon Co has now bought Beacon Electric), Sep 9 1919, 362/135 ; 132/288; 362/199; D26/37; D26/38
D190194 Flashlight Lens Ring, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Apr 25 1961, D26/113 ; D8/DIG.2; D9/453
D190519 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Jun 6, 1961, D26/44 - attaches to top of screw terminal 6 V battery w/ red beacon that folde up
References:
D177534 Torch Head Safety Flashlight, Arthur H. Moore, Apr 24 1956, (see above for references)
D187338 Electric Lantern, Chan Pak Chun, Mar 1 1960, D26/44 -
References:
D125892 Handle for an Iron, Charles S. Jackson, Mar 1941
2861174 Signal Hand Lamps, Talbot, Nov 18 1958, 362/228 ; 340/321; 340/473; 362/184; 362/199; D26/44; D26/50
2861174   Signal Hand Lamps, Talbot, Nov 18 1958
References:
1170012 Portable Electric Search Light, Smith, Feb 1 1916, 362/194 ; 362/199 - not No. 6?
2581129 Portable Electric Flashlight with Retractable Mount for Auxiliary Lamps, Bernard Francis Muldoon (H Hyman), Jan 1952, 362/184 ; 174/69; 200/60; 362/198; 362/199
cylindrical with stiff or goosneck stalk that can swing out maybe with 222 lamp at end
2611072 Electric Hand Lantern of the horizontally elongated type, Gus G. Potekin (Richberry Elec), Sep 16 1952, 362/199 -
uses same 6 Volt spring top lantern battery as railroad lanterns, but is sealed beam and the battery is horizontal
References:
1384017 Electric Lantern, JOHH HAACK, Jul 5, 1921, 362/197 ; 362/382 -
1486840 Electric Lantern, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., March 11, 1924 - RR
1927713 Electric Lantern, A.A. Pearson, Feb 6 1923, - railroad type
2013380 Multipule Bulb Electric Lantern, J.H. Easley, Sep 3, 1935 - see my Moxley lantern
2257866 Charging System for Electric Lamps, Talbot, Oct 7 1941, 362/183 ; 320/107 - sealed beam
2275987 Portable Electric Lantern, C.S. Packer, March 10, 1942 - explosive atmos
2375511 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), May 8, 1945
2628305 Battery Retainer for Electric Hand Lamps, Talbot, Feb 10 1953, 362/208 D26/50 - uses dual spring top 6 V lantern battery on it's side
D190673 Flashlight Switch, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Jun 20, 1961, D26/113 -
References:
D111344 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Sep 20 1938. D26/49- cylindrical
D119416 Flashlight, Robert G. Williams (Fulton Mfg), Mar 12, 1940, D26/49 - cylindrical
2229486 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Jan 21 1941, 362/205 ; 362/207 - no exposed metal nearly indestructible
2825797 Electric Flashlights, K.S. Min, Mar 4 1958, 219/220 ; 362/109; D26/49 - combined flashlight & cigarette lighter
D186401 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Oct 20, 1959, D26/49 - cylindrical
References:
D102215 Flashlight Casing, Westfall (Scovill Mfg), Dec 1 1936, D26/49 -
D116956 Flashlight Case, Arthur Katzingrer, Oct 3, 1939, D26/49 - 
 D188956 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Oct 4 1960, D26/49 - cylindrical
References:
D139577 Flashlight, David Chapman, Nov 28, 1944, D26/49 ; 362/205 - clindrical Art Deco "roundy"
D180647 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Jul 16 1957, D26/49 -
D186401 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Oct 20, 1959, D26/49 - cylindrical
2253951 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Aug 26 194, 362/21 ; D26/49 - rubber armored

Patents by Homer W. Jones

1611153 DRY CELL AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME
1701236 ADJUSTABLE LAMP, Homer W. Jones (National Carbon Co), Nov 11 1930, 362/187 -
 allows for both classical axial focus and adds lateral movement for better focus
1758918 Flash Light, C.K. Bryce, Homer W. Jones (National Carbon Co),May 20, 1930, 362/188 - requires special battery with pin on positive end
1781064 ADJUSTABLE LAMP
1529703 INSULATING MEANS FOR GALVANIC CELLS
1823105 CONTACT MEANS FOR BATTERY ENERGIZED DEVICES, - requires special battery with point on positive end
1773310 Dry Cell Terminal, , - No. 6 Dry Cell screw terminals

1879623 Battery Box, Homer W. Jones (National Carbon Co), Sep27 1932, 429/1 ; 429/99 -
?Battery adapter? uses three AA cells to replace MN1203 three B battery & has pin plug jacks for lapel lamps
References:
1879595 Battery J Voorhees (National Carbon Co), Sep 27 1931, 429/1 ; 429/99 -
[277837 application number, not patent]
1900348  Flash Light, H.W. Jones & H.G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), Mar 7, 1933, 362/189 ; 362/195; D26/37-
POCKET FL w/bulb protector hood, maybe uses 706 3 V battery?  fells like Snap-lite
1909278 Battery Lantern, Homer W. Jones (National Carbon Co), May 16 1933, 362/197 -
3 cell rectangular lantern, battery polarity insensitive
Eveready No. 4753, 2722


Wood Box Table Light


Wood Box
                    Table Light Table Lamp
                    Battery Box & MN1203 4.5 V batt
Table Lamp Wood Box type
Battery compartment holds MN1203 4.5 Volt batt
so why the 2 cell lamp?

This is a table light of the wood box type but instead of the battery compartment holding three "F" cells like most of these (see the Eveready Projection Clock for example) this one came with what looks like the original working lamp marked ph. 2.5V 0.2A which implies a two cell battery.  The inside of the battery box measures 3 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 1, but the battery contacts limit the length to 3".
The MN1203 4.5 Volt battery seems like a good fit so I don't understand the two cell lamp?
No markings or makers name or patent dates.  Unknown vintage.

  641463 Portable Electric Light, HERMANN J. MULLER, Jan 16 1900, 362/190 ; 200/60 - wood box four cells
  642648 Electric Lighting Device, W. VAN DUZER (M. Munson Shearing), Feb 6 1900, 362/198 ; 340/321 - made to be used sitting on table
1516128 Electric Boudoir Lamp, CHARLES WACHTEL (Leo Schlesinger & Co), Nov 18, 1924, 362/190 ; 200/60; 200/81R -
candlestick but uses pocket flash light tabb type battery in base
switch in base or always on or off at users option (like Dura (Eveready) 1653 candlestick)
1655746 Electric Boudoir Lamp, CHARLES WACHTEL (not assigned), Jan 10 1928,200/4 ; 200/60; 200/85R; 362/392 -
1665867 Electric Boudoir Lamp, CHARLES WACHTEL (not assigned), Apr 10 1928, 362/190 -
like 1516128 except a weighted rod along centerline allow for some unique switching features.
2177337 Automatic Illuminated Glass Holder, Alexander Stein, Oct 24 1939, 362/154 ; 219/433; 362/101; 362/802 similar to candlestick but with fingers to hold glass which is illuminated from below.

Cane & Umbrella Lights

Patent Classes are:
135 Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane
362/102 Illumination/ with Cane, Baton, Umbrella or Club

These are very similar applications and it's common for a patent to mention both.

Unknown Walking Cane Flashlight 33"

Walking Cane
                  Flashlight
Walking Cane
                  Flashlight Components
The sheet metal part holds a single "C" cell.  The tab above the lamp hooks over the lip of the wood cane so the lamp is down from the top but not seated in the bottom of the hole.  The metal cap fits nicely.

A theory of operation is that a (missing) spring pushes the battery and sheetmetal part up slightly which pushes up the metal cap.  When the metal cap is pressed down the sheet metal part comes in contact with either the spring or a metal part holding the spring completing the circuit.  The red O-ring in the cap would hold a glass lens.

  24718 Walking Cane, Ansel Cain, Jul 12, 1859, 362/102 ; 135/66 - has flame type lamp surrounded by glass cylinder
  754631 Lamp for Canes, Umbrella Sticks and the Like, J.W. Allen, Mar 15 1904, 362/102 ; 135/66; 362/186
wire connects to terminal on top of long cylindrical battery
 465949 Electric Cane, Alfred W. Roovers, Dec 29, 1891,  607/115 ; 135/65; 200/520; 336/107; 336/66; 336/92; 361/232; 361/268 -
 Induction coil inisde cane has controlable output for shocking the holder of the cane (a Faradic device)
484618 Electric Appliance for Canes, Stephen D. Smith, Oct 18, 1892, 607/115 ; 135/65; 336/66; 361/232; 361/268; 362/102 -
An electric current passes through the person holding the cane, at the time thought to be medically beneficial (see my Faradic web page).
575332 Electrically-Illuminated Jugglery Apparatus, Morris Cronin, Jan 19, 1897, 362/102 ; 362/185 - Indian Club
639690 Electric Cane, Walter N. Sherman, Dec 19, 1899, 361/268 ; 135/65; 200/520; 200/60; 340/321; 362/102 -
combined cane, light and medical battery (Faradic device)
744348 Illuminated Indian Club, M.M. Hurst, Nov 17, 1903, 482/1 ; 340/321; 362/102; 473/220; 482/109 -
has manu lights shining thought colored glass jewels
754631 Lamp for Canes, Umbrella Sticks or the Like, James W. Allen, Mar 15 1904, 362/102 ; 135/66; 362/186 - forward or upward facing
786040 Policeman's Mace, O. Liberman, Mar 28 1905, 362/102 ; 362/109; 463/47.4 - many cells and lamp at end
879640 Campaign Cane, C. Hockenberry, Feb 18 1908
1051370 Novelty Cane or Umbrella, Tobias Hertz (Brooklen Wireless Electrical Novelty), Jan 21 1913, 362/102 ; 135/910
1067646 Search Light for Unbrella Handles, Downey, Jul 15 1913, 362/157 ; 135/910; 56/307 - long cylindrical battery
1079088 Flash-Light, F. Wysocki, Nov 18 1913, - cane or unbrella handle
1151114 Flash-Light, G. Matthies, Aug 24 1915, 362/157 ; 135/910; 340/321- umbrella or cane handle
1166272 Electric Umbrella, W. Smithing, Dec 28 1915, 362/102 ; 135/66; 135/910 - lamp at bottom of pole, above fabric and at the end of each rib
1177241 Search Light for Unbrella or Cane Handle, Samuel S.Gay, Mar 28 1916, 362/157 ; 135/910; 362/102 -
1227012 Flash-Light or Electric Torch, M.H. Spielman, May 22 1917, - Cane with screw cap switch
1227013 Flash-Light or Electric Torch, M.H. Spielman,May 22 1917, - single AA screw cap is switch
1427138 Umbrella Handle Lighting Device, Walicki, Aug 29 1922, 362/157 ; 135/910; 362/102 - "T" handle, switch has point that grounds battery
1659346 Light for Umbrellas or Canes, J.H. Beatty, Feb 14 1928, 362/102 ; 135/910- light is in pole above umbrellaw/ 360 deg coverage
1720228 Combined Flashlight and Umbrella, FRABTK DAVID MALUM, Jul 9 1929, 362/202 ; 362/102; 43/17 - grip w/light swivles
1795268 Umbrella, I. tomases, Mar 3 1931, 362/102 ; 135/65; 135/910; 340/321; 340/815.75- light above fabric
1807501 Flash Light Holder, J.R. Alexander, May 26 1931, 248/229.14 ; 362/396 -  like for bicycle handlebar or cane, umbrella etc
1824449 Cane, Sjoberg, Sep 22 1931, 135/66 ; 135/910; 362/102- with light
2104340 SIGNAL UMBRELLA Jan 1938
2201602 Mercury Switch, C. N. Wiles, May 21 1940, - Mercury switch in umbrella pole turns on light when pointing up
2245349 Illuminating Cane, Lombardi, Jun 10 1941, 362/577 ; 135/66; 135/910; 340/321; 362/102 - translucent section above tip
2246836, Illuminated Stick of Umbrella, Anna L. Campbell,Jun 24 1941, 362/577 ; 135/910; 340/321; 362/102 -
flashlight swivels and can illuminate plastic light pipe or work in a conventional way
2259443 Illuminating Cane and Umbrella Handle, Frank A. Geier, Oct 21 1941, 362/102 ; 200/60; 340/321 - optional shape translucent lamp caps
2271190 Walking Stick or the Like, Giaimo, Jan 27 1942, 362/102 ; 135/910 - lamp near tip. removable tip to replace lamp
2372471 Illuminated Umbrella, Anna L. Campbell, Mar 27 1945, 135/66 ; 135/910; 362/102 - plastic light pipe
2435650 Illuminated Walking Stick, J.H. Greene, Feb 10 1948, 362/102 ; 135/66; 135/910; 340/321; D3/7 - translucent tip
2478325 Illuminating Attachment for Canes and the Like, A.P. Russell, Aug 9 1949, 362/102 ; 135/910; 362/197 - horizontal handle with down facing reflector
2507919 Umbrella, Frank J.mazzeo, May 16 1950, 135/41 ; 135/910; 15/236.06; 211/197; 362/102 - lamp above fabric
2597172 ILLUMINATING CANE, Jejro Parker, May 20 1952, 362/102 ; 135/66; 135/910; 16/111.1; 16/903; D26/38 -
marker lights, downward flashlight, cigarettes & lighter for same
2642519 Luminous Cane, Caustin, Jun 16 1953, 362/577 ; 135/910; 340/321; 362/102 - translucent section above tip
2734124 Illuminated Umbrella Handle, Marfow J. Funk, Feb 1956, 362/102 ; 135/910 -
2966578 Flashlight Umbrella or Cane, D.J. Coffey, Dec 27 1960, 362/102 ; 135/910; 362/191; D26/38 - flashlight can be removed
3016549 LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT, R.J. Finn, Jan 16 1962, 441/85 ; 362/102 - combined police night stick and light that floats and has lanyard
3227867 First Aid Umbrella, C. F. BAKER, Jan 4 1966, 362/102 ; 135/16; 206/440; 206/570; 206/803; 206/811; 312/209; 362/109 - first aid kit in umbrella w/light
3275815 Protective Device such as Umbrrella, Sun Shade or the Like, Petroff, Sep 27 1966, 362/577 ; 135/910; 362/102
a number of optical systems are presented that shine light up and reflect it off the underside of the unbrella.
3281586 Umbrella Light, R. Gonzalez, Oct 25 1966, 362/102 ; 135/16; 135/910; 362/184; 362/269- detachable FL
3777136 Umbrella having an Electric Lamp, Shigekazu Okuda, Dec 4 1973, 362/102 ; 439/842 - beacon above fabric crimp connections
4013881Safety signal cane, Otto E. Sargent, Mar 22, 1977, 240/642; 240/103R - flashing translucent above tip
4020858 Safety umbrella, Inez F. Wilson, May 3, 1977, 135/20R; 135/66; 135DIG10; 240/642 - lamp above fabric
4031381 Illuminatable umbrella, Phyllis Carver, Jun 21, 1977, 240/642; 135DIG10 - flasher
4062371 Walking cane, Lawrence A. Bolen, Dec 13, 1977, 135/66; 135DIG10; 320/3; 320/48; 362/102 - marker light for blind person
4099535 Light emitting walking cane, Louis H. Hubachek, Jul 11, 1978, 135/66; 135DIG10; 362/102 - marker light for blind person
4625742 Multi-function lighted walking cane, Jerry G. Phillips, Dec 2, 1986, 135/66; 135DIG10; 362/102 - marker light-grounjd illumination
4860179 Iluminated Umbrella, Paul Y. H. Mui, Rosa Y. M. Tso, Aug 22, 1989, 362/102; 362/800 - selectable steady or blink light
4872468 Safety umbrella, Ronald S. Cole, Oct 10, 1989, 135/16; 135DIG10; 135/33R; 135/34; 362/102; 362/32 -
5126922 Illuminated umbrella or parasol, R. Andreasen, Jun 30, 1992, 362/32; 362/102 - two different fiberoptic circuits
5219402 Stick usable at daytime and night, Yoshio Kondo, Mitsuru Kobayashi, Jun 15, 1993, 135/66; 135/910; 362/102 - invalid cane
5280799 Umbrella with two-way flashlight, Philip M. Alajajian, Jan 25, 1994, 135/16; 135/254.1; 135/910; 362/102 - forward or downward
5307251 Pedestrian crossing safety device, Terry L. Shaffer, Apr 26, 1994, 362/102; 362/84; 362/158; 362/186; 405/42 -strobe for crossing guard use
5323798 Flashing umbrella, Chiu-Hsiung Yang, Jun 28, 1994, 135/16; 135/910; 362/102 - LEDs
5463536 Umbrella with a light source and light refracting means, Luk Chou, Oct 31, 1995, 362/102; 362/32 - light pipe rod
5493480 Illuminated umbrella, Tien-Tsai Huang, Feb 20, 1996, 362/102; 362/32; 135/910 - hollow tube passes light
5584564 Battery operated lighting apparatus, Charles E. Phyle, Dec 17, 1996, 362/102; 362/191; 362/234; 362/431; 135/910 - illuminated patio umbrella
5960805 Luminous umbrella, Sean Murphy, Oct 5, 1999, 135/16; 135/910; 362/102 - under side of fabric is reflector aiming light at ground
6068006 Luminous umbrella
6145993 Illuminated cane tip
6959996 Lighting apparatus with convenient and concealed mounting mechanism and a
7287538 Illuminating umbrella grip
D207764 COMBINED WALKING CANE AND LIGHT
D278387 Illuminated cane
D96050 Combined Flash Light and Umbrella Handle or Similar Article, Samuel Osterman, Jun 25 1935, D3/13 ; D26/49- stick coming from battery cap
D96051 Combined Flash Light and Umbrella Handle or Similar Article, Samuel Osterman, Jun 25 1935, D3/13 ; D26/46- stick coming from battery cap

Patent Number Title Issue date
D287191 Umbrella handle Dec 16, 1986
4872468 Safety umbrella Oct 10, 1989
4881154 Illuminating umbrella handle Nov 14, 1989
D393539 Illuminated umbrella with safety alarm Apr 21, 1998
D415299 Combined flashlight and umbrella handle Oct 12, 1999
D422784 Umbrella with twin lights Apr 18, 2000
D430726 Umbrella handle with flashlight Sep 12, 2000
6126291 Umbrella having detachable illuminative grip Oct 3, 2000


Electric Storage Battery Co.

3053978 Lantern Construction, Sep 11 1962, - uses lead acid battery to power spot light

Clarence P. Davey

Patent Flashlight
        1851275

1851275 Portable Electrical Light, March 29, 1931, Clarence P. Davey (Westbar Corp), 362/196 ; 362/208 - sheet metal tongue & groove - "Cathedral"

1549749 Spotlight, Clarence P. Davey, Aug 18, 1925, 362/424 - spotlight like used on older police cars
2347401 Pail Cover, Clarence P. Davey, Dec 9, 1940,  222/534 ; 222/465.1; 222/536; 222/542 - sheetmetal pail cover w/pouring spuot & stopper.

Deitzgen Slide Rule & Surveying Patent

2567553 Mounting for Spirit Levels, Clarence P. Davey (Dietzgen),Sep 11, 1951, 33/386 ; 248/140- for surveying instruments, adjustable compact
2567554 Straightedge Construction, Sep 11, 1951, Clarence P. Davey (Dietzgen), 33/492 ; 403/300 - for slide rule
2634912 Slide Rule Indicator, Clarence P. Davey (Dietzgen), 235/70B - a classic: clear glass with index mark.
2956743 Slide Rule, Clarence P. Davey (Dietzgen), Oct 18, 1960, 235/70R - a classic slide Rule

Delta Electric

Prior to being one of the founders of Delta Electric John J. Brownrigg worked in the telephone business.  One of the first products of Delta Electric was a Coin Collector.
1198005 Toll Telephone System, (Delta Electric Co)
1205150 Coin-Collector for Telephone Systems, J.J. Brownrigg, Harry Henderson & Arthur E. Case (Delta Electric Co), [filed: Jan 26, 1914], Nov 21, 1916, 194/243 ; 232/58- single slot multi denomination coins
1250960 Portable Electric Lamp, Arthur E. Case (Delta Electric), Dec 25, 1917, 362/370 - bicycle headlight.  No. 6 Dry Cell, wires ending in tip pins plug into back of light
1295497 Portable Electric Lamp, Henderson & Arthur E. Case (Delta Electric Co), Feb 25 1919, 362/206 ; 362/202 - regular cylindrical FL but dovetailed sheetmetal
Candle Power Forums - A Short History of the Delta Electric Company
D46427 Portable Electric Lamp, J.J. Brownrigg (Delta Electric), [Filed Aug 1 1914], Sep 22, 1914, D26/50 - based on the No. 6 Dry Cell
This matches the lantern shown on page 5 of the Flashlight Collectors Newsletter edited by Bill Utley - the dates printed on that light (Feb 15 1914 & Sept 22 1915) may be the dates their application was approved, but are NOT the patent dates.  Another theory is that the person who made the artwork transposed numbers (Dyslexic).  For example D46427 is dated Sep 22 1914 which is off by one digit in the year.  2/15/1914 is not valid so try:2/15/1915 - no, 1/15/1914 - no, 3/15/1914 - no, 2/14/1914 - no, 2/14/1915 - no, 2/22/1914 - no, 2/22/1915 - no
This is very similar to 1152082 issued Aug 31 1915, see below.
D53568 Electric Lamp, Arthur E. Case (Delta Electric),  Jul 15, 1919, D26/34 - combined Lamp & rear view mirror
D59301 Flashlight, Walter B. Stepehenson, Oct 4 1921, D26/49 - big bulging glass lens
D59301 Flashlight, Walter B. Stepehenson, Oct 4 1921, D26/49- big bulging glass lens
D95943 Electric Lantern, L.M. Wiley, Jun 11 1935, D26/37 ; D10/114 - vertical cylinder with two way horizontal facing lamps (like a RR signal)
D99755 Lamp, L.M. Wiley, May 19, 1936,  - bicycle Rocket with tail fin (before the spacd age, maybe Flash Gordon or a movie?
D110832 Lamp, W.C.Crimmins, Aug 9 1938, D26/28 - bicycle square cross scetion but streamlined
D111955 Lamp, William C. Crimmins, Nov 1, 1938, D26/36 - bicycle square cross scetion but streamlined
D111956 Lamp, William C. Crimmins, Nov 1, 1938, D26/36 - bicycle square cross scetion but streamlined
D116730 Lamp, William C. Crimmins, Sep 19, 1939, D26/36 - bicycle cylinder with ball ends maybe 1 "D" cell
D118553 Lamp, William C. Crimmins, Jan 16, 1940 - bicycle streamlined
D184378 Cicycle Taillight, John Sinaltz, Feb 3, 1959 - bicycle fins streamlined
D184379 Bicycle Headlight, John Sinaltz, Feb 3, 1959 - bicycle fins streamlined

1428755 Electric Lamp, Arthur E. Case (Delta Electric), Sep 12, 1922, 362/285 ; 362/278; 362/289; 362/396; 362/419 -
1430939 Portable Electric Lamp, Arthur E. Case (Delta Electric), Oct 3, 1922 362/206 ; 200/60 - glass lens cylinder type
1549749 Spotlight, Clarence P. Davey, Aug 18, 1925, 362/424 - automobile sucured in windshield frame
1740535 Electrical Switch, CARL BRAMMING, Dec 24, 1929, 200/16D ; 200/16R; 200/550 - SPDT slide switch
RE17897 Electrical Switch, CARL BRAMMING, Dec 9 1930, 200/16D ; 200/16R -
1848812 Reflector Assembly, L.M. Wiley, March 8 1932, 362/208 ; 362/187; 362/341; 439/544 - for screw in bulb
1857993 Electric Lantern, L.M. Wiley, May 10 1932, 362/197 - 2 "D" cells rectangular case
1913696 Self Contained Lighting Unit, Wiley (Delta Electric), Nov 13 1933, 362/186 ; 429/97 - similar to the Eveready Wallite
2053591 Electric Lantern, L.M. Wiley (Delta), Sep 8 1936, 362/21 ; 340/815.76; 362/208; 429/96 - 4 "D" cells, can sit on either end many features
patent 2053591 Electric Lantern -
                Delta Railroad
patent 2053591
                  Electric Lantern - Delta Railroad


2106231 Bicycle Lamp, L.M. Wiley, Jan 25, 1938, - 362/191 ; 220/DIG.13; 340/432; 340/815.75; 362/208 - bicycle Rocket with tail fin (before the space age, maybe Flash Gordon or a movie?
2191932 Bicycle Lamp Structure, William C. Crimmins, Feb 27, 1940, 362/196 ; 200/60; 220/DIG.13; 340/815.75 - bicycle streamlined
2418759 Flashlight, William C. Crimmins, Apr 8 1947, 200/60 ; 200/302.1; 362/204 - cylindrical
3073949 Bicycle Lamp, John D. Smoltz, Jan 15, 1963, 362/191 - head contains a couple of AA cells
3116025 Lantern with Signal Lamp (Delta Electric), J.D. Smaltz, Dec 31, 1963 - no case, attaches to top of battery with screw on post terminals has swing up

William M. Moxley - Light Weight Lantern Co.

Light Weight
                  Lantern patent drawing front
Light Weight
                  Lantern Light Weight Lantern
                  Co patent dwg Side
Patent 2013380 Little Stream Line Lantern Patent 2013380


William M. Moxley - Light Weight Lantern Co. Streamline 2 D cell flashlight.
This is the same design as the original Moxley except it's for "D" cells instead of "F" cells.

This light (and the Star 222, Conger)was owned by Jack Dale Lewis.  He worked for 40 years on the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, which is a subsidiary of the Southern Pacific Railroad.  He was the "Road Foreman" and "Trainmaster" for the railroad lines from Eureka to San Rafael.  A 24-hour a day, 7 days a week, always on call position, which is why he was stationed in Willits, being it is half-way.  As an "Official" he was not part of the union, received a salary and travel expenses, and was required to wear a suit and tie.  Even so, he did oversee many night time travesties, like train wrecks, etc.  His wife was continually ironing and washing when he would come home full of mud and grease.  Usually his excuse was he couldn't see in the dark and had slipped or fallen in the mud. 
William M.
                  Moxley - Light Weight Lantern Co. Streamline 2 D cell
                  flashllight
William M.
                  Moxley - Light Weight Lantern Co. Streamline 2 D cell
                  flashllight

Becuase of their reliability were adopted for railroad signaling.  Very important that train engineer see the signal at night.

This "Little Stream Line Lantern" was made by the Light Weight Lantern Co., 916 Wyandotte St., K.C. Mo.
under the patents marked * below.  It takes a couple of batteries the same diameter as the common "D" cell but longer called "F" cells.   For more on "F" cells see my No. 6 Dry Cell page.  The center off switch selects one of the two bulbs.  Since the bulbs appear to be the same this must be a spare bulb system that can be brought into play very quickley.   Made from sheet brass.  Iron or steel wires used for the stand at the bottom.

Hand stamped in the side NH 332.

One lamp might say T11N and the other 2.5?.  0.37" dia screw base with 0.43" dia spherical bulb

*2096349 Lantern Base Support, W.M. Moxley, October 19, 1937, 362/186 ; 220/628; 248/153; 362/185
*2013380 Multipule Bulb Electric Lantern, J.H. Easley, Sep 3, 1935, 362/185 -
*2113159 Bail, W.M. Moxley, April 5, 1938, 220/775 ; 29/512; 29/522.1; 29/526.2; 403/235; 403/247; 411/427
controled friction between bail and latern.
*2127133 Latern Base Support and Lamp Socket, W.M. Moxley, August 16, 1938, 362/185 ; 362/186; 439/665
2280343 Battery Retaining and Tensioning Means for Hand Laterns, W.M. Moxley, Apr 21, 1942, 362/186 ; 362/185
2283384 Battery Retainer for Electric Hand Lanterns, W.M. Moxley, May 19, 1942 ,362/185 ; 429/96
2285045 Bulb Carrying Compartment for Handles of Electric Lanterns, June 2, 1942, 362/191 ; 16/111.1; 16/903; 220/756; 362/207
2286685 Combined Battery Retainer and Bulb Carrier for Electric Lanterns, W.M. Moxley, June 16, 1942, 362/185 ; 362/207; 429/96
2300304 Colored Globe Support for Electric Lanterns, W.M. Moxley, October 27, 1942, 362/185
2308821 Switchless Multiple Bulb Electric Lantern, W.M. Moxley, January 19, 1943, 362/185 - ICC mandated 3 bulb no switch latenr that must not fail to be able to signal a train.  bulbs unscrew and are held in place with spring.
2312843 Closure for Receptacles, W.M. Moxley, March 2, 1943, 429/163 - new battery cover that rotates on/off, not threads
2312844 Combined Switch and Spare Bulb Carrier for Electric Hand Lanterns, W.M. Moxley, March 2, 1943, 362/185 ; 362/207 - Railroad signaling latern, now has round case (what battery is used?)
2315726 Combined Battery and Cover Retaning Means for Electric Hand Lanterns, W.M. Moxley, April 6, 1943, 362/184 ; 220/293 - cover will keep batteries in contact even if latern is inverted or is swinging back and forth. (railroad use mentioned again) maybe 4 "D" or "F" cells?
2324715 Multiple Switch, Multiple Bulb Electric Lantenrs, W.M. Moxley, July 20, 1943, 362/185 ; 200/60; 362/186 - uses two switches wired like a hall light so either switch can turn lantern on or off.  Uses a single battery, most likley a 6 volt "Lantern Battery".
2383337 Extensible Battery Cell Holder for Electric Lanterns, W.M. Moxley, August 21, 1945, 362/185 ; 429/99 - takes cells of different length.  1945 must be when the "D" cell became the standard "Flashlight" battery and the "F" cells became hard to get.  Although W.W. II flashlights used "D" cells.

Justrite Mfg. Co.

D193204 Lantern - swivel head electric (6 volt) - attachment for 6 volt battery
D174287 Portable Hand Lantern, Charles S. Packer, Mar 22, 1955
D174288 Portable Hand Lantern - two position handle, angle head
D174287 Portable Hand Latern - why?
D224839 Carbide Lamp - why?
D46905 Design for Acetylene-lamp Body - why?

Electric

Empire No. 802-2
                  USN head light


Although marked USN, Empire, The Metal Ware Corp, Two Rivers, Wis, the features have the feel of Justrite 1900906.

Two wide, two high battery box very similar to the Justrite Light Stick.  Slide switch on top of battery box.  Belt clip on back of battery box.

Screw on head unit both can remove reflector to change E10 based lamp and focus it.

If you know more about this headlamp or Metal Ware Corp, let me know.

1900906 Portable Electric Illuminating Apparatus, LeRoy O. Brown, Mar 14 1933, 362/197 ; 340/321; 362/105; 362/157; 362/486; 429/97 - 4 "D" head worn light
Justrite Light-Stick
                  Flashlight No. 21054
This is called the Light-Stick and is a 4 "D" cell flashlight.
On the back is a belt clip and on the bottom is a bail allowing it to be supported in many ways.
These were used by the phone company among others.

Uses a No. 27 lamp (5 V 0.3 A).  Focus by turning the lens ring.  Spare lamp inside head.

3084248 Pivoted reflector holder for a hand lantern, Nicholas W Keller, Charles S Packer, William B Rosinski, Justrite Manufacturing Co, Apr 2, 1963,  362/199, 200/60, D26/44 -


2164898 Electric Lantern, LeRoy O. Brown - Miner's electric lantern, batteries behind head lamp in front.
2245707 Electric Lantern, C.S. Packer, Justrite Mfg Co., - triple lamp railroad lantern, 6v battery
2385639 Flashlight - minimum volume 3 cell light about as high as a 2 cell light.

2502169 Portable Electric Lantern Charles S. Packer (Justrite) Mar 28, 1950, 362/184 - aimed at ICC railroad application
D111626 Design for an Electric Lantern, LeRoy O. Brown, Oct 4, 1938 - Miners, lamp attaches to battery box
2145631 Electric Lantern, J.S. Pixley, Armspear Mfg Co.,  Jan 31, 1939
2244895 Electric Lantern, J.S. Pixley, Armspear Mfg Co.,Jun 10, 1941
2289276 Portable Electric Lantern, C.S. Packer, Justrite Mfg Co., Jul 7, 1942 362/185 - RR type
2358015 Electric Hand Lantern, C.H. Larson, Adlake Co., Sep 12, 1944

Carbide

311583 Inextinguishable Lamp for Marine and Land Purposes, J.R. Holmes, Feb 3, 1885, 441/15 ; 48/4 - UK patent 1884
552099 Apparatus for Generating Gas, W.C. Clarke (relation?), Dec 31, 1895, 48/59 ; 48/4 -

Justrite

1137755 Multiple Carbide Container, May 4, 1915
1161209 Portable Acetylene-Lamp, Nov 23, 1915
1224537 Acetylene-Lamp, May 1, 1917
1230892 Acetylene Lamp, Jun 26, 1917
1295744 Acetylene Lamp, Feb 25, 1919
1296507 Methods of Bruning Acetylene and Similar Hydrocarbon Gasses for Illuminating Purposes, March 4, 1919
1344299 Spark Wheel Toothing Machine - rotary machine can make wheels in volume, Jun 22, 1920
1429420 Spark-producing Mechanism, W.J. Frisbie, Sep 19, 1922
1476962 Spark-producing Mechanism, Dec 11, 1923
1968369 Lamp Attaching Clamp (Carbide Lamp), LeRoy O. Brown, July 31, 1934
3735120 Modularly Constructed Plastic Carbide Lamp, May 22, 1973
3953723 Plastic Carbide Lamp, Apr 27, 1976

Winchester Repeating Arms Co.

Carbon is a key ingredient of both gunpowder and dry cell batteries.  Both dry cells and metallic cartridge ammunition are metal cans that hold the carbon based chemicals.  So a company that makes black powder ammunition would already have some of the technology in place.  So it's logical for Winchester Repeating Arms Co. to also be in the dry cell business, and the flashlight business to go with it , just like ammunition and guns.

Winchester Hand LampA flashlight with the cap marked:
E. C. Simmons, STEDY-LITE, Trade Mark, Made in U.S.A.
and the switch marked:
Patents: Jun 29 20, Aug 17 20
Those dates match patents 1344735 & 1349860 and the design of the flashlight also matches.
But the assignee is the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. so Simmons was making these under their patents.

D55571 Battery Hand Lamp, Jun 29, 1920, D26/49 - A cylindrical flashlight with  lens
1344735 Hand Lamp Switch, Jun 29, 1920, 200/60 ; 340/321; 362/205; 362/310
1349860 Hand Lamp Switch, Aug 17, 1920, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310
Winchester Hand Lamp1358839 Battery Hand Lantern, Nov 16, 1920, 362/205 ; 200/60- cylindrical lens & reflector
1361846 Battery Hand Lamp, Dec 14, 1920, 362/204 - cylindrical lens & lamp
1361920 Battery Hand Lantern, Dec 14, 1920, 362/205 ; 362/208 - cylindrical lens & reflector
1368278 Hand Lamp Switch, Feb 15, 1921, 200/60 ; 362/204; 362/205 - cylindrical lens & reflector
1388990 Dry Cell, Aug 30, 1921, 429/134 ; 429/172 <-------------------- Dry Cell Battery Mfg
1396828 Handlamp, George D. Galager (Winchester), Nov 15, 1921, 200/60 ; 362/2051 - Pocket Flash Light
    RE15549 Handlamp, Feb 20, 1923
1396829 Hand Lamp Switch, Nov 15, 1921, 200/60 ; 362/205 - only switch different from Conrad's PFL
1396830 Hand Lamp Switch, Nov 15, 1921, 200/60 ; 362/205 - only switch different from Conrad's PFL
1398366 Dry Cell, Nov 29, 1921, 429/82 ; 429/130; 429/172 <-------------------- Dry Cell Battery Mfg
1398736 Handlamp, Nov 29, 1921, 362/205 ; D26/46 - cylindrical switch flush with tube
1419728 Hand Lamp Switch , Jun 13, 1922, 200/60 -  cylindrical lens & reflector
1419729 Hand Lamp Switch , Jun 13, 1922, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 - cylindrical lens & reflector
?1421548? Flash Light, July 4, 1922, 362/208
1421561 Battery Candle, July 4, 1922 , 362/189 ; 429/99
1421944 Spotlight, July 4, 1922, 362/187 - cylindrical focusing reflector flat glass
1430727 Manufacture of Dry Cells, Oct 3, 1922, 29/623.1 <-------------------- Dry Cell Battery Mfg
1433570 Battery Hand Lamp, F.G. Stimpson, Oct 21 1922,362/187 ; 292/DIG.15 - adjustable focus by moving reflector
1436340 Hand Lamp Switch, George D. Galager (Winchester), Nov 21 1922, 200/60 ; 362/200 -for pocket or cylindrical uses either bent metal tabs or eyelets
1437476 Battery Hand Lamp Switch, Dec 5, 1922, 200/60 - cylindrical lens & reflector
1445245 Spotlight, Feb 13, 1923, 362/188
1445246 Spotlight, Feb 13, 1923, 362/188
1445247 Spotlight, Feb 13, 1923, 362/188
1447050 Antirolling Handlamp, Feb 27, 1923, 362/208
1454530 Handlamp, May 8, 1923, 362/191 ; 248/102   - chain from rear cap to switch
1470776 Flashlight Switch, CHARLES H. STEVENSON, Oct 16, 1923, 200/60 ; 200/559; 362/205 - 2 eyelets hold body, 1 eyelet holds spring
Pocket Flash Light with
          Lens and accidential on prevention switch

Pocket Flash Light with Lens and accidental on prevention switch

Uses the MN1203 tab battery ( three B cells) 4.5 volts

1471185 Hand Lamp Switch, Oct 16, 1923, 200/60 ; 235/63A - pocket flash light larger hole admits button, narrow slot prevents activation
Probably not this patent but the switch is similar.
The top slips off to change lamp.  Battery door is hinged, but has some depth, not just a flat plate.

Probably 3B cell battery.

There's a nice silvered reflector above the socket, but the spherical lamp marked "MAZDA" has a horse collar made of white plastic that covers up the reflector.  What's up with that (let me know) or if you know anything about this pocket flash light?

Approximately life size.




1477892 Handlamp,  Dec 18, 1923, 362/204 ; 200/60; 362/208 - cylindrical lens and reflector
1488948 Dry Cell, Apr 1, 1924, 429/134 ; 429/201; 429/224 - cylindrical lens and reflector
1498330 Hand Lamp Switch, Jun 17, 1924, 362/204 ; 200/60 - cylindrical lens and reflector
1498331 Hand Lamp Switch, Jun 17, 1924, 362/201
1498332 Hand Lamp Switch, Jun 17, 1924, 362/205 ; 200/60
1498761 Hand Lamp Switch, Jun 24, 1924, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 - cylindrical lens and reflector
?1499521? Handlamp, Jul 1, 1924, 362/204 ; 200/60
1502567 Hand Lamp Switch, Jul 22, 1924, 200/60 - cylindrical lens and reflector
1510835 Machine for Tamping Dry-Cell Cartridges and the Like, Oct 7, 1924, 425/128 ; 141/80 <-------------- Dry Cell Battery Mfg
1522244 Handlamp Switch, F.L. Humston (Winchester), Jan 6 1925, 362/208 362/205  - cylindrical lens and reflector First mention of "Switch"?
1527972 Handlamp, Mar 3, 1925, 362/205 ; 200/60; 362/204  - cylindrical lens and reflector
1564951 Manufacture of Dry Cells, Dec 8, 1925, 29/623.2 <-------------- Dry Cell Battery Mfg
1578512 Focusing Handlamp, March 30, 1926, 362/188 - cylindrical reflector, E10 lamp flat glass
1658428 Carbon Pencil Feeding Mechanism, Feb 7, 1928, 198/400 ; 193/47 <-------------- Dry Cell Battery Mfg
1688560 Battery Hand Lantern, Oct 23, 1928, 362/191 - cyllindrical tail cap bail for hanging
1688373 Battery Hand Lamp, Oct 23, 1928, 362/191 - cyllindrical tail cap bail for hanging
1771002 Bulb Holder for Flash Lights, H.W. Staples (Winchester), Jly 22 1930, 439/665 362/208  - spare bulbs
1996577 Combination Headlight and Hand Lamp, Apr 2, 1935, 362/198 ; 362/191- Winchester
2042174 Testing Apparatus, May 26, 1936, 463/52 ; 124/32; 351/201; 434/22; 89/41.19 - rifle pointing hand eye coordination timing using flashlight
2077383 Testing Apparatus, Winchester, https://patents.google.com/patent/US2077383April 20, 1937, 463/52 ; 434/22; 463/54
D67934 ,Aug 4, 1925, D26/49 - unlike D55571 this flashlight has a reflector that's larger in diameter than the main body.

Bicycle Lamps

626627 Bicycle-Lamp, ELLSWORTH D. MIDDLEKAUFF (William E. Hall), Jun 6 1899, 362/157 -

In the Murdoch Mysteries TV series S8E18 "Artful Detective"the bicycle head lamp is no longer the bulky electric but a black pasteboard cylindrical hand held type held by a bracket. If set in the 190x time frame that may be too soon for that design of flashlight.

Patent Number (not by maker)

554379 Electric Light Cabinet, E.L. Slocum, Feb 11, 1896, 362/198 - two wet batteries in box + cord to wand with lamp at end. 362/198 oldest patent in class.
642648 Electric Lighting Device, G.W. Van Duzer, Feb 6, 1900, 362/198 340/321 Metal box with 2 wet cells + cord with lamp w/reflector and spike.
682742 Portable Electric Lamp, HERBERT E. PLASS, Sep 17 1901,362/200 -
 3 cylindrical cells (size?) and a forth position for the lamp and rotary switch wrapped in leather which is closed with glove snaps
704446 Watch Dial Illuminator, FREDERICK M. DURKEE (U. Blatter), Jul 8, 1902, - uses same push button as the Eveready Shadow Projection Clock.
712112 Illuminated Watch Box, Carolus Arnold (Germany), Oct 28 1902, 362/155 ; 132/288; 362/109; 368/276-
battery below watch, lamp in lid, switch part of lit catch release button
721205 Eectric Time Switch, ALBERT W. LAUTER, Feb 24, 1903, 368/256 ; 200/35R; 362/253- like conrads but adds a pushbutton switch on a cord (i.e. beadside)
740433 Night Light, FRIEDRICH HIRTH, Oct 6 1903, 368/227 ; 353/40; 362/253; 40/560 -
a projection system using a watch and lens. Hook to hand at foot of bed, switch attached to side of bead, battery under bed
760657 Portable Electric Hand Lamp, G Stein, May 24 1904, 362/204 ; 200/60 - "F" cell? Cylindrical, wall eye lens switch to the rear
786227 Sight-Illuminator, Logan, Mar 28 1905, 362/110 ; 362/396- for rifle
835762 Watch Stand, W. Koller (Switzerland), Nov 13 1906, - has battery, lamp and switch for night viewing
849198 Firearm, W.H. Boust, Apr 2 1907, 362/114 ; 353/43; 362/187; 362/321 - projects light beam that's variable in size
864957 Portable Search Light, J. Dickens (Standard Sheet Metal Co), Sep 3, 1907, 362/204 ; 200/60 - cylindrical
902216 Electric Lamp for Helmets and Similar Head Coverings, J.H. Drager, Oct 27 1908 -
917021 Illuminator, Henry L. DeZeng (De Zeng-Standard Co), Apr 6, 1909, 313/48 ; 313/110; 313/111; 313/113; 313/312; 313/315; 362/577 - glass rod fiber optic for use by surgeons uses 222 lamp?
918181 Electric Flash -Light Attachment, F. Meadows (H.B. Cornwell), Apr 13 1909, 362/295 ; 200/52R; 340/321; 362/103; 362/308; 600/249; D26/39- small lens, reflector lamp assembly clips on finger
936499 Aseptic Deflector Lamp, G.C. Werner, Oct 12, 1909, 600/249 362/198 315/291 - long skinny battery + cord and lamp.
944449 Flash-Light Attachment for Guns, W.L. Long, Dec 28, 1909, - 3 AA fits over revolver
983742 ELECTBIC HAND-LAMP, J. W. MEAD, Feb 7 1911, 362/192 ; 290/1E; 310/69; 362/112; 600/249 - generator type, pistol grip
1007235 Signaling Device, FRANCIS J. POINAN, Oct 31, 1911, 362/20 ; 362/228 - Dry Cell and lamp retrofitted into kerosene lantern
1007284 Illuminating Device, A.J. Horner, Oct 31 1911 - for pocket watches
1009475 Flash Lamp, OTTO B. TUCKER, Jun 9 1914 (Nov 21 1911?) , 606/122- for horseless carriage driving
1013542 Lamp, Edwin H. Ford,  Jan 2, 1912, 362/418 ; 359/802 - stick with mirror and lamp on end for reading underground water meters
1017991 Sight Illuminating Attachment for Guns, ANDREW N. OLSON, Feb 20 1912, 42/132 - metal cap over lamp has eyelet and tube so only front sight gets light
1030516 Illuminated vest or coat buttons,
                  Everette S Lagarde, Peter A Angenend Jr, 1912-06-25
1030516 Illuminated vest or coat buttons,
                  Everette S Lagarde, Peter A Angenend Jr, 1912-06-25 1030516 Illuminated vest or coat buttons,
                  Everette S Lagarde, Peter A Angenend Jr, 1912-06-25 1030516 Illuminated vest or coat buttons, Everette S Lagarde, Peter A Angenend Jr, 1912-06-25, -

1032199 Umbrella Attachment, T.C. Frederiksen, Jul 9, 1912, 135/15.1 ; 24/12; 24/13; 24/363; 24/368 - allows carrying on clothing, not flashlight

Inspection Periscope
        and Flashlight patent 2325253
1035426 Device for Examining the interior of pipes, William W. Dixon (Union Clay Prod),  Aug 13, 1912, 362/253 ; 359/367 - periscope & flashlight
The top (left in photo) part with the lamp and a mirror can be pulled completly out of the battery holder part.  The metal case is one electrical terminal and there's a slip ring in the top and a contact in the battery holder part, so you can rotate the top mirror to any angle desired.  No switch.  If the top part is pulled out or pushed in past the slip ring the light will turn off.  I did it by pushing in but a few minutes later when it was picked up the battery compartment was very hot and the cells dead.  Pushing in caused a short between the ring contact and the case even though the contact is wrapped in fiber insulation material.  Best to remove the batteries when not in use.
The top mirror was loose but a few drops of super glue fixed that.  The lamp is on in the photo.

1036000 Illuminating Device, WILLIAM H. PEASE, Aug 20 1912, 362/139 ; 359/872; 359/882; 600/248 - telescopic stick with mirror and lamp on end
1042623 Electric Flash Light, JOSEPH F. WAGNER (Arnold-Wagner Electric), Oct 29, 1912, 362/95 ; 362/394- near door keyway
1046225 Signaling Device, Schindler, Dec 3 1912, 340/321 ; 116/35R; 200/DIG.2; 340/815.69; 362/103; 84/477R - battery, lamp & doorbell mounted on glove
1046985 Electrical Device, JEREMIAH CREEDON, Dec 10 1912, 607/150 ; 2/159; 200/52R; 200/DIG.2; 361/232; 439/37; 601/21; 607/148-
can be used by police to shok unruly person and to provide light
1051370 Novelty Cane or Umbrella, Tobias Hertz (Brooklen Wireless Electrical Novelty), Jan 21 1913, 362/102 ; 135/910 - 
1052075 Plummet Lamp, C.V. Martin, Feb 4 1913 362/311- illuminates plumb bob for surveying
1054872 Portable Generating Apparatus, Victor Sence, Mar 4, 1913, 362/192 ; 310/69 - squeeze generator, with battery & lamp
1055147 Firearm, VICTOR DE MARAIS (), Mar 4 1913, 362/114 ; 600/249- lamp and batteries under revolver barrel
1055746 Portable Electric Lighting System, HIRAM H. HIRSCH, Mar 11, 1913, 362/106 - Miner's cap w/storage battery
1056393 Storage Battery Lamp, CHARLES B. BARTLEY, Mar 18 1913, 362/184 ; 307/157; 340/321; 362/191; 362/197; 429/98 - two lamps, uses 1/4" phone plug as switch for each.
1056683 electric Safety Lantern, HARRY C. HUBBELL, Mar 18, 1913, 362/21 -
"if lamp struck it will pop out of socket and will cool before being crushed", SPDT switch selects one of two lamps
1057381 Music Lyre, JOEL B. HAWLEY, Mar 25, 1913, 362/98 - lighted musid stand

patent 1057529 Portable Electric Light for horse riding
1057529 Portable Electric Light, William M. Cloninger, Apr 1 1913, 362/105 ; 54/1 - light for horse riding -
I've erased the call outs (this and the miner's lamp below are both "head lights" so maybe that's why the portraits?)
1057820 Luminous Electric Mirror, Hugo Gernsback, Apr 1 1913, 362/135 ; 132/288; 433/35 - handheld mirror with switch and PFL battery in handle, lamp at top
patent 1065147 Miners Lamp
1065147 Miner's Lamp, Steve Koroly, Jun 17, 1913, 362/106 - I've erased the numbered callouts from the patent drawing above.  Who did the drawing, Steve or. . ?
1066386 Ophthalmoscope, De Zeng, Jul 1 1913, 351/205 ; 362/206; 600/249 - eye exam
1066540 Combined Club and Flash Light, G.A. Smithwick, Jul 8 1913, 362/102 ; 135/66; 135/910; 463/47.4 -
1067158 Spirit Level, CHEISTOPHEB M. WALTON, Jul 8, 1913, 33/348.2 - slot for pocket flash light to shine on level bubbles
1067646 Search Light for Unbrella Handles, Downey, Jul 15 1913, 362/157 ; 135/910; 56/307 - long cylindrical battery
1068836 Portable Electric Safety Lamp, Banick, Jul 29 1913, 362/21 ; 362/197 - storage battery
1070348 Light Attachment for Firearms, CLIFFORD A. LEWIS (Oregon Electric Gun Co), Aug 12, 1913, 362/114 - light under revolver barrel, cylindrical batt in grip
1070522 Electric Safety Lamp, JOHN GEORGE PATTERSON, Aug 19, 1913, 73/31.05 ; 73/23.2 - retrofitting a storage battery & lamp into a kerosene lamp
1070883 Target Light for Guns, Forrester, Aug 19 1913, 362/114 - lamp under revolver barrel, pocket light battery in grip
1074354 Flash-Light, ARTHUR J. DUPONT, Sep 30, 1913, 340/321 ; 116/35R; 362/197 - curved pocket light type case mounts to back of hand w/ two switch selectable lamps.
1074716 Lighting Apparatus, ELLSWOBTH A. Hawthorne, Oct 7, 1913, 362/197 ; 307/157 - stoarge battery, but similar to a No. 6 Dry Cell light
1075177 Illuminable Advertizing Device, J. WEBER, Oct 7, 1913, 40/472 ; 200/46 - a motorozed device presents a scroll in a lighted window.
1075827 see Conrad Hubert below.
1075973 Portable Electric Lighting Apparatus, Hirsch, Oct 14 1913, 362/53 ; 439/37 - miner's cap light
1076495 Electric Safety Lamp, Gottschalk (Chemische Fabrik), Oct 21 1913, 362/21 - miner's fixed or portable (not carried) heavy glass surrounding lamp
1078167 Projecting Lamp, JAMES H. ROBNETT, Nov 11 1913, 600/241 - a dentist's mirror and tongue depressor added to a pocket light
1078445 Portable Electric Reading Lamp, SAMUEL JOSEPH LEVI, Nov 11, 1913, 362/396 - battery, cord, spring clip with lamp. clip to furniture or clothing
1079891 Artificial Minnow, JESSE C. SIMMS, Nov 25 1913, 43/17.6 ; 43/42.46; 43/42.49 - fishing lure
1080795 Searchlight Attachment for Shotguns and the like,  EUGENE S. WARD, Dec 9 1913, 362/187 ; 362/110; 362/191 -  shroud in front of lens to control beam
1082887 Contact Device for Hand Lamps, Lorenz Maisel (Northern Chemical Eng Labs), Dec 30 1913, 362/204 ; 200/60; 362/187; 362/205 - adjustable focus
1083073 Revolver Attachment, M. Ferguson, Dec 30 1913, 362/114 - small under barrel lamp, Pocket Flash Light battery in grip
1084603 Lighting Attachment for Alarm Clocks, A. T. Britt, Jan 20, 1914, - turns on light when alarm goes off
1088502 Search-Light for Pistols, JOSEPH B. WILLIAMS, Feb 24 1914, 362/114 ; 222/113- a small cylindrical FL below revolver barrel acitvated by second trigger
1090980 Lighting Apparatus, E.A. Hawthorne, Mar 24, 1914, 362/190 ; 40/204 - battery powered license plate light & rear light - D43696
1090981 Lamp Mounting, E.A. Hawthorne, Mar 24, 1914, 362/37 - bicycle
1090982 Lamp Mounting, E.A. Hawthorne, Mar 24, 1914, 248/286.1 ; 362/396; 362/426 - bicycle
1090983 Electric Lamp, E.A. Hawthorne, Mar 24, 1914, 362/197 ; 362/208 -vertical tube with reflector a little down from top.  switch in top.
D44238 Ellsworth A. Hawthorne (Hawthorne Mfg Co), Jun 24 1913, D26/29 - for 1090983
1094855 Reed-Hook, WINEIELD L. KEITH, Apr 28 1914, 362/119 ; 28/204- used in weaving
1097910 Electric Flash-Light, William Broad, May 26, 1914, 362/194 ; 429/97 - provision to replace battery chemicals & zinc
1101429 Automatic Annunciator, Genter, Jun 23 1914, 368/223 ; 362/268; 362/293; 362/308; 362/812; 368/238; 40/473- projects time and ads
1107040 Revolver Flash-Light, J.B. Conde, Aug 11 1914, - 362/110 - light attachment for revolver

D46279 Electric Hand Lamp, John H. Goehst (many paents assigned to Federal something), Aug 18, 1914, D26/50 -

The wire at left did not seem to fit the top of a No. 6 Dry Cell and so was replaced with a phospor bronzestrap spring to connect the negative battery terminal to the back of the reflector.  That wire spring might be correct for a dry cell that has large posts with tapped holes ? 

The lamp uses white plaster of paris to hold the bulb and is stamped: pat Nov. 8, 1904  See above
774404 Base for Incandescent Lamps, Alfred Swan (GE), Nov 8 1904 -

The lamp works fine on a 1.5 Volt dry cell (actually my No. 6 Battery Adapter).

The bail is missing and can probably be replaced with one from a paint can.

Reflector is silvered so a light application of silver polish made it shiny.  Also has a plano convex lens.

This has a resemblance to the Delta D46427 and the Wheeling Stamping Co 1152082

Although the head has an appearance similar to a casting, it's plated sheet metal with rust.
D46279
                  Portable Electric Lamp uses Dry Cell
The metal strap on the No. 6 Dry Cell (adapter) is phosphor bronze and is very springy.

The bail fits very well and came from a 1 gallon paint can.
No. 6 Lantern
                  Opened

1101327 Attachment for Oilers, E.H. Philbrick, Jun 23 1914, 362/96 ; 222/113; 362/191 - light for oil can
11018350 Electric Conductor, F. Farber, Aug 25, 1914, 362/198 362/21 - metal box + cord lamp w/reflector + spike for use in mines. uses low melting metal for wire so that a short will not cause a fire.
1106828 Portable Electric Lamp, William J. Monaghan (Waterbury Mfg Co),  Aug 11 1914, 362/203 ; 200/60; 340/321 - penlite
1079088 Flash-Light, F. Wysocki, Nov 18 1913, - cane or unbrella handle
1095686 Electric Lamp for Small Firearms, A.L. Webb, May 5 1914, - small lamp & lens to illuminate target
1120769 Flashlight Attachment for Firearms, OSCAR P. VILLAREJO, Dec 15 1914, 362/114 - lamp & reflector
1122425 Portable Electric Flash Light, C.J. Sagebrecht (Interstate Novelty Co), Dec 29 1914, 362/204 ; 200/551; 200/60; 362/189-short prevention
1122446 Portable Electric Light, C Wachtel (Interstate Novelty Co),  Dec 29 1914, 362/204 ; 200/60- short prevention
1128739 Attachment for Firearms, A. Weigel, Feb 16 1915, 356/247 ; 42/146 - projects an aiming point
1132091 Lantern,G.W. & E.A.  Hellstrand, Mar 16 1915, 362/186 - looks like kerosene lantern
1132173 Flash-Light, ARTHUR J. DUPONT, Mar 16, 1915, 362/184 ; 340/321; 362/186; 362/191; 362/197 - uses tabbed PFL battery
    References:
    1074354 Flash-Light, ARTHUR J. DUPONT, Sep 30, 1913, 340/321 ; 116/35R; 362/197 - 
    a Pocket FL for mounting on back of hand
    includes method of making special tab type battery

1138542 Fishing Device, Conekin, May 4 1915, 43/8 ; 362/477- net with built-in lights
1143632 Illuminated Clock, Herbert Kienzle, Jun 22, 1915, 368/67 ; 968/213-

Hipco Dual Lens Flashlight

1143966 Flash Light, T. HIPWELL, Jun 22, 1915, 362/204 ; 340/321 - uses two lens head - this is a very interesting idea.  The beam has a sharp edge between the illuminated area and the dark area unlike ordinary flashlights that have the main beam surrounded by light direct from the lamp.

None of the threaded parts of the head are for adjusting the beam, they all are tightened until something is seated.  Maybe by lamp selection or by using shims an adjustment could be made to make the beam even brighter?

1149913 Flash Light, H.H. & H.T. Hipwell, Aug 10 1915, 362/205 ; 362/208 - ribbed tube part of switch design which uses center contact of lamp as one side of the switch.  Isolating lamp mechanically from battery.  No way to lock light on or off in patent.  Actual flahslight has dimple to hold switch off, but nothing to hold it on.
Hipco Dual Lens
                  Flashlight
Hipco Dual
                  Lens rear lens only
Hipco Dual
                Lens Flashlight patent 1143966
1701626 Method of and means for locating a light at focal point of lens, Daniel J Mccarthy, Chicago Railway Signal & Supply, 1929-02-12, -
Optical system very similar to Hipco flashlight.



1144210 Tool, Robert Kincaid, Jun 22 1915, 362/120 ; 600/249; D8/87 - Flash-Light that has attachment points for a variety of tools, car breakdown 
1147501 Automatic Annunciator, JACOB H. GENTER, Jul 20, 1915, 368/234 ; 362/268 - projects time and ads
1488085 Electric Spectacle, Goggle or Mask Light, L. Zachara, Mar 25 1924, 362/105 ; 2/435; 2/9; 351/158 - using a snap for electrical connection, like today's 9 volt battery ?was this the first use of a snap for electrical connection?
1148839 Flash Light, A.J. Harnack, Aug 3 1915,200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 - short prevention
1149913 Flash Light, H.H. & H.T. Hipwell, Aug 10 1915, 362/205 ; 362/208 - cylindrical
1155100 Portable Electric Flash Light, C.J. Sagebrecht (Interstate Novelty Co), Sep 28, 1915, 362/204 ; 200/60 - cylindrical
1155249 Flash Light, Harry M. Koretzky, Sep 28, 1915, 362/195 ; 200/60 - inside a pocket watch case
1156229 Lantern, E. R. HIBBARD, Oct 12, 1915, 362/186 - looks like RR type that has easily changed color filter
1581452 Watch Stand, Edward H. Krehbiel, Apr 20, 1926, 362/134- matching watch pyramid and flash light pyramid
1168724 Electric Lantern, WILLIAM PRESTON HARTFORD, Jan 18, 1916, 362/186 200/60- uses PFL battery laying in bottom
1168351 Battery Lamp, F.W. Wakefield (F.W. Wakefield Brass Co), Jan 18 1916, 362/190 ; 362/197; 429/97; D26/50 -  square section angle head
1173269 (Car Turn) Signaling Device, Heidemann, Feb 29 1916, 340/321 ; 116/35R; 200/DIG.2; 362/103 - battery on left forearm, lamp on back of left hand. button adajacent to left thumb
1174571 Battery and Switch Casing, Ellsworth A. Hawthorne (Hawthorne Mfg Co), Mar 7, 1916, 220/4.02 ; 180/68.5; 200/43.15; 340/393.2; 340/396.1; 429/97 -
casting for motorcycle battery, light and horn.
1183282 Weapon, Dinges, May 16 1916, 362/102 ; 463/47.4 - baton with light in end
1183310 Flashlight, A.S. Lyhne, 362/208 -
1183311 Non-Short-Circuiting Fiber Case for Flash-Lights, A.S. Lyhne,May 16 1916 -
1183816 Lamp, Ellsworth A. Hawthorne (Hawthorne Mfg Co), May 16, 1916, 362/475 ; 362/293; 362/309; 362/522 - bicycle head light converts to tail light
1184396 Electrically Illuminated Shoe, John E. Trimble,  May 23 1916, 362/363 ; 36/137; 362/103; 362/293; 362/295; 472/75 - batteries in heel lamp over laces
1186422 Electric Flash-light, JOHN C. MORGAN, Jun 6, 1916, 362/192 ; 310/69; 310/77 - generator
1187103 Casing for Portable Electric Flash Lights, C.J. Sagebrecht (Interstate Novelty Co), Jun 13 1916, - case moulded around conductor strip
1187555 Portable Electric Flash-Light, C.J. Sagebrecht (Interstate Novelty Co), Jun 20 1916, 362/205- cylindrical
1187565 Electric Switch for Portable Electrical Lights, B. Tauber (Interstate Novelty Co), Jun 20 1916, 200/60 ; 200/551; 362/205; 362/310- switch for cylindrical F.L.
1187672 Illuminating Eye Shield, Stiefvater, Jun 20 1916, 362/105 - head mounted light
1192514 Self Propelled Vehicle, Arthur H.C. Gibson, Jul 25 1916, 180/223 ; 180/13 - Eveready Autoped Scooter
1192515 Self Propelled Vehicle,Arthur H.C. Gibson, Jul 25 1916, 180/223 - Eveready Autoped Scooter
1193031 Portable Flash-Lamp, H. E. Leininger, Aug 1, 1916, 362/191 ; 362/198 - reading lamp hooks to book
1198660 Flash Light, A.C. Recker Waterbury Mfg Co), wp 19 1916, 362/205- spring in electrical circuit?
1132751 Portable Electric Light, B. Tauber (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), Mar 23, 1915, 200/60 ; 200/547; 362/205
1151114 Flash-Light, G. Matthies, Aug 24 1915, 362/157 ; 135/910; 340/321- umbrella or cane handle
1167266  Music-Lyre, F.A. Bua, Jan 4 1916, 359/801 ; 359/805; 362/99-

1194986 Illuminating Device, D. T. Finkbeiner, Aug 15, 1916, 362/87 ; 362/155; 362/197; 429/97; 451/451 - box holds cylindrical cells and lamp sits on top with shade
1198734 Electric Lantern, E. LUDESCHER, Sep 19 1916, 362/186 ; 340/321; 340/473 - cylindrical with four reflectors
1206095 Flash-Light Mace, A.J. Coy, Nov 28 1916, 362/102 ; 463/47.4- police club spring lamp isolation
1206275 Portable Electric Light, C, Watchel (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), Nov 28 1916, 200/60 ; 200/547; 362/205; 362/310-
1209932 Hand Generator, P. BRADLEY, Dec 26, 1916, 310/75B ; 188/184; 362/192; 74/131- generator
1210225 Flash-Light Device, F.C. Smalley, Dec 26 1916, 362/205- short prevention
1121329 Electric Light Attachment for Levels, P.E. Curtis, Dec 15, 1914, 33/348.2 ; 362/184 -
1205633 Portable Electric Light, C. Hubert, Nov 21 1916 362/186- looks like kerosene hurricane lamp
1207748 Electric Lantern, PAUL GRUNEK, Dec 12, 1916, 362/186 - two No. 6 Dry Cells area light
1211465 Flash Light, J.J. McGuckin, Jan 9 1917, 362/208- bumps or flats to pervent rolling
1213754 Flash Light Lamp, F. David (enterprise Electrical Novelty Co), Jan 23 1917, 362/206 ; 362/208 - about the switch, not the lamp
1214916 Lamp, Ellsworth A. Hawthorne (Hawthorne Mfg Co), Feb 6, 1917, 362/375 - tail & licence light battery powered
1215043 Search Light, M. Matz, Feb 6, 1917, 362/105 ; 429/99; 600/249- forehead mounted
1215171 Sight Light for Firearms, Clifford A. Lewis, Feb 6 1917, 356/247 ; 362/110; 362/114; 362/268; 42/114 -
uses positive and negative diopter lens system
execllent ability to concentrate beam
Referenced By:
4102059 Small arms laser training device
5092071 Weapon accessory mount
5179235 Pistol sighting device
5237773 Integral laser sight, switch for a gun
4894941 Device for releasably securing a flashlight or the like to a firearm
4876816 Target illuminating aiming system - two lens system
5816683 Flashlight adapter for a handgun
5435091 Handgun sighting device
5481819 Laser module apparatus
D394096 Mount for securing a sighting light to a firearm
4055000 Underwater sight for a spear gun or the like
5392550 Internal laser sight for weapons
5437104 Laser sight mounting device for mounting a laser sight on the flash ...
4488369 Marksmanship training apparatus
5419072 Internal laser sight for weapons
D406632 Mount for securing a sighting light to a firearm
3020390 LIGHT PROJECTOR - two lens system used after reflector (condensor)
D433478 Mount for securing a sighting device to a firearm
5544641 Arrow storing means and aiming means for a crossbow
D413646 Mount for securing a sighting light to a firearm
1215757 Flash-Light, William L. White, Feb 13 1917, 362/191 200/60 200/85R 200/DIG.9 362/196 - turns itself off
1218162 Portable Light, E.H. Becker, Mar 6, 1917, 362/198 362/194 - conventional looking flashlight + cord to large box battery.   Has the look and feel of the Peak Beam.
1226607 Phonograph Lamp, Paul Gillen (Hudson Brass Works ), May 15, 1917, 362/87 ; 362/197 two cell light mounts inside box
1227012 Flash-Light or Electric Torch, M.H. Spielman, May 22 1917, - Cane with screw cap switch
1227013 Flash-Light or Electric Torch, M.H. Spielman,May 22 1917, - single AA screw cap is switch
1227893 Combination Dinner Pail, F.K. Delzell, May 29 1917,362/156 ; 340/321 -  contains thermos bottle and built-in light
1229358 Diagnostic Instrument, H. Weder, Jun 12 1917, 600/245 ; 362/200; 600/200; 600/241 - light for ears, throat
1223167 Battery Receptacle, Ellsworth A. Hawthorne (Hawthorne Mfg Co), Apr 17, 1917, 429/97 ; 174/50; 200/302.1 - battery box for light and horn on motorcycle
1232962 Watch, E.P. Olsen, Jly 10 1917 - adds light inside pocket watch
1238849 Lamp Socket, G.W. Wacker (National Carbon Co), Sep 4 1917, - a disk with hole
1243600 Illuminated Music-Lyre, GEOKGE A. HAMBRIGHT, Oct 16 1917, 362/99 -
1244819 Light Projector and Tongue Depressor, Young (Throt-A-Lite), Oct 30 1917, 600/241-
1248688 Portable Electric Lamp, E. Ludescher, Dec 4 1917, 362/187 ; 362/186- provides light to the sides as well as a focused beam
1250545 Flash Light, B. Benedict (Beacon Minature Co), Dec 18 1917, 362/204 ; 200/60; 362/208- sheet metal strap holds minaturre screw base lamp - short prevention
1253846 Combination Case for Flash-Lights, A.S. Lyhne, Jan 15 1916, 362/205- extension to make 2 or 3 cell F.L. by just adding section
1255256 Theatrical Runway, J.W. Witehead, Feb 5, 1918  362/198 52/28 108/23 182/179.1 362/97.1 -hidden lights + mirror
1258022 Illuminated Device, John A. Kray, Mar 5 1918, 116/173 ; 362/195; 362/806 - for flag
1259816 Vehicle Lamp, C.M. Wilson, Mar 19, 1918 362/198 200/60 - maybe No. 6 battery based.
1260067 Portable Flash Light, J. Samach (Enterprixe Electric Novelty Co), Mar 19 1918, 362/205 ; 362/202- ?
1261824 Portable Electric Light, HEURY LA VINE, Apr 9 1918, 362/103 ; 351/158; 362/241; 362/350 - look like eye glasses with reflectors above eye line
1263667 Flash-Light Attachment for Firearms, E.M. Henderson, Apr 23 1918, - pistol with provision to raise or lower beam to match trajectory
1271735 Illuminated Watch Holder, BENJAMIN F. LOCKWOOD, Jul 9 1918, 362/103 ; 116/DIG.36; 362/23; 368/10- on the back of a glove
1272808 Trench Flash-Light, J. Janovsky Interstate Electric Novelty Co), Jul 16 1918, 362/197- Angle Head casts light downward in trench to hide trench position from enemy
1274263 Combination Head-Lamp and Flash-Light, C.G. Hamilton, Jul 30 1918, 362/105 ; 362/202-  head is removable and straps and wires store in flash light body, one cell
1274713 Portable Lantern, Hoffmann (Germany), Aug 1918, 362/200 - bicycle or house type with complex snout to aim light in different directions
1286800 Battery Lighting Outfit, WALTER B. SCHULTE (Buress Battery Co), Dec 3 1918, - head lamp, three battery cylinder fits shirt pocket, reflector and lens
1287250 Flash-light, Dailey, Dec 10 1918, 362/190 ; 340/321; 362/106 - head is removable whil operating to me head mounted with band
1287186 Flash-Light, P.M. Beard, Dec 10 1918,362/184 ; 340/321; 362/205 - dual lamp - cylindrical
1287262 Portable Electric Light, J.T. Drufva (HENRY HYSTAN a Co), Dec 10 1918, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310-
RE15249 Portable Electric Light, JOHN T. Drufva, Dec 20, 1921, 200/60
1287919 Portable Electric Light, J.T. Drufva(H. Hyman & Co) ,Dec 17, 1918 - short prevention
1288456 Telephone Attachment, R.C. Groh, Dec 17, 1918, 362/88 ; 362/208; 379/442 - a pull chain lamp fixture to illuminate the dial on a candlestick phone
1289274 Portable Electric Light, H. Rothenberg (H. Hyman & Co), Dec 31 1918, 362/205- cylindrical unit battery has insulating case
1289459 Battery Hand Lamp,  CAUL HAMBTJECHEN (National Carbon Co), Dec 31, 1918, 362/204 ; 200/60-
1291710 Flash Lamp, John J. B. Arter, Jan 21, 1919, 362/184 - map can be inserted in transparent barrel extension between lamp and lens
1296404 Flash-Light, H.M. Koretzky, Mar 4 1919, 362/208 200/60 - 3 eyelet switch
1297657 Battery Hand Lamp, C.F. Burgess (Burgess Battery Co), 362/205 362/208 - wood reflector to allow attaching with brads
1298362 Furniture, M. Lewry, Mar 25 1919, 362/130 362/208 - battery in column with lamp sticking out
1299908 Battery Hand Lamp, C.F. Burgess (Burgess Battery Co), Apr 8 1919
1299909 Battery Hand Lamp, C.F. Burgess (Burgess Battery Co), Apr 8 1919, 362/204 - short prevention References:1084926
1299910 Battery Hand Lamp, C.F. Burgess (Burgess Battery Co), Apr 8 1919,
1299911 Battery Hand Lamp, C.F. Burgess (Burgess Battery Co), Apr 8 1919,
1316431 Portable Lighting Device, ROBERT DIXON, Sep 16, 1919, 362/194 191/12.2R -
a box holding cells and a window shade roll with wire wrapped around it & removable lamp + reflector. 
Since the window shade roller is wood electrical contacts and be made to each end which are insulated from eachother.
1302715 signaling Instrument, L.B. Salt, May 6 1919, 178/115 340/321 362/157 362/208 - Morse Code key behind flash light
1304856 Combined Flash-Light and Mirror, C.W. Dalberg, May 27, 1919, 362/196 132/288 206/38 - very much like Conrad's but with mirror
1305844 Signaling Device, N.H. Tunks, Jun 3 1919 - in theatre an illuminated sign with variable number of "SEATS" to guide patrons
1308809 Lamp, B.J. Reese, July 8, 1919, 362/190 D26/39 248/688 362/191 362/198 - clay base to allow easy aiming
1315556 Portable Electric Light, W. D. Kahn (Import Sales Co), Sep 9, 1919, 362/197 362/208 - 3 cells rectangular box reflector on large face
1319997 Detachable Holder for Battery Lamps, Galloway, Oct 28 1919,362/107 ; 2/195.5; 24/12; 24/340; 24/532; 24/545; 24/563; 362/202; D26/38 - clips and wire holder
1320574 Flash Light Attachment for Traveling Bags, R.E. Robinson, Nov 4 1919, 362/156- carrying bag works like carrying a falsh light - cleaver
1330974 Combined Flash and Trouble Lamp,
1331959 Door Knob with Illuminating Means, R.A. Elfstrom, Feb 24 1929, 362/100 362/208  -
1331320 Miner's Lamp, LOUIS CHOMIEK, Feb 17, 1920, 362/184 ; 362/186 - storage battery (lamp looks like PFL
1332868 Flash-Light, G.  Frankel, Mar 2 1920 - cylindrical
1333427 Lamp and Reflector Holder for Flash-Lights, H.M. Koretzky (J. Satlow), 362/208 -
1340550 Battery Hand Lamp, T.J. Madigan, May 18 1920 - cylindrical w/lens
1334835 Flash-Light, Bryant, Mar 23 1920, 362/206 ; 200/60- rotating switch on cap
1337292 Light Attachment for Fishing-tackle, E.J. Timmons, -
1346138 Flash-Light Device, P.C. Smalley, Jly 18 1920 - cylindrical
1347423 Flash Light, J. Vince, Jul 20 1929, 362/203 362/208 43/17.5 - one piese double ended spring lifts reflector-lamp above battery and pushes bottom of battery away from cap, so unscrewing cap opens circuit
1349360 Keyhole-Illuminating Device, Geoge E. Bates, Aug 10, 1920 362/100 ; 70/DIG.59 - mounts on door
1353348  Portable Hand Lamp, H.M. Koretzky (J. Satlow), Sep 21, 1920, 362/208 -
1358639 Electric Torch, A.A. King, Nov 1920, 200/60 ; 200/277; 200/DIG.29; 340/321 - reflector, lens
1360477 Portable Electric Light, Charles Wachtel (Interstate Novelty Co), Nov 30 1920, 362/205 ; 200/60 -
1360575 Seat Indicator Attachment for Flashlights, PERES A. PINTO, Nov 30 1920, 40/555 ; 340/321; 3621360477 Portable Electric Light, Charles Wachtel (Interstate Novelty Co), Nov 30 1920, 362/205 ; 200/60 - projects a spot of light to show where the seat is
1362177 Search or Pockel Light Support, PETRIE, Dec 14 1920, 248/688 ; 362/382- bi-pod for cylindrical flash light allow it to be aimed up when sitting on the ground or a table
1362324 Illuminated Signal Indicator, B.N. Carl, Dec 14, 1920, 116/35R 340/321 362/109 362/208 362/310 362/806 428/31 - automobile hand signal looks like glove on end of flashlight
1362432 Flashlight Attachment for Firearms, CORA M. MASTERS, Dec 14 1920, 248/229.1 -
1364393 Battery Hand Lamp, T.J. Madigan (J.O. Schwank), Jan 4 1921, 362/208 362/206, - cylindrical with handle
1365885 Portable Electric Light, Bernard Benedict (not assigned), Jan 18, 1921, 362/204 - short protection
1369644 Safety Lamp, F.T. Forster, Feb 22, 1921, 362/198 362/21 439/240 - for use in mines.  Rectangular metal box + cord and lamp (Festoon base) for cap mounting.
1373611 Portable Electric Light, D.L. Graff, Apr 5, 1921, 362/197 ; 429/99- looks like roll film camera
1378839 Signal for Dining Tables, N.B. Cregier, May 24 1921, 362/190 ; 131/231; 144/230; 340/321; 446/477; 446/485- in restaurant to signal waiter
1380034 Dry Cell, William Balderston (FRench Battery Co), May 31, 1921 429/134 ; 362/205; 429/171-
1380091 Electric Lantern, D. BRARKTERD, May 31, 1921, 362/191 ; 362/197- darkroom use ?No. 6?
1382440 Yeilding Terminal for Dry Battery Cells, A.C. Becker, Jun 21, 1921, 362/202 362/208 429/99  -
1386474 Flashlight, J. Vince, Aug 2 1921, 362/203 324/506 362/208 - long tail spring holds reflector-lamp away from top of battery
1397610 Combined Cigarette or like case and Electric Torch, SAMUEL A. APPELL, Nov 22 1921, 362/156-
1399598 Flashlight Generator, Anderson, Dec 6 1921, 362/192 ; 310/69 -
1404258 Battery Hand Lamp, Alschuler, Jan 24 1922, 362/206 -
1404259 Battery Hand Lamp, Alschuler, Jan 24 1922, 362/206 -
1408528 Focusing Device for Electric Lamps, A.S. Lyhne, Mar 7 1922 - cylindrical, expensive mechanism
1267262 Battery, WILLIAM BALDERSTON (French Battery & Carbon Co), Jan 24, 1922, - railroad type
1404077 Flash Light, J Vince, Jan 17 1922 - a single wire for the spring, switch and path to bulb, cylindrical
1404362 Electric Flash Lamp,  M. Goodfellow (Eveready UK), Jan 24 1922, 362/196  -  outer casing is a sleeve open at both ends when inner casing is extended lamp is on
1408527 Flash Light, S. Lyhne, Mar 7, 1922, 362/190 ; 362/197; D26/37 - angle head with lens, doesn't roll, lay down an aim, clip on clothing, stand on end,
1411430 Incandescent Lamp-Tester, Joust Graves (French Battery & Carbon Co), Apr 4, 1922, 324/414 - for checking flashlight bubs
1411613 Flash Light, F Evans (L.V. Aranson), Apr 4 1922, 362/192 ; 310/69 - generator
1411614 Flash Light, F Evans (L.V. Aranson), Apr 4 1922, 362/192 ; 310/69 - generator
1411615 Flash Light, F Evans (L.V. Aranson), Apr 4 1922, 362/192 ; 310/73; 310/75B; 74/130 - Generator powered Pocket Flash Light
1420167 Electric Pocket Lamp, Jun 20, 1922, 362/196- two batteries side by side with a long lamp sitting between them. lamp wired into product for lower cost
1421093 Flash Light, Leslie C. Matson, Jun 27, 1922, 362/184 - lamp at each end
1421399 Battery Hand Lamp, C.F. Burgess (Burgess Battery Co), Jly 4 1922 - cylindrical with candle mode
1422331 Adapter, F.T. Baird, Jul 11 1922, 362/208 362/186 - RR battery connection
RE15811 , F.T. Baird, Apr 8 1924, 362/157 362/208 -
1427138 Umbrella Handle Lighting Device, Walicki, Aug 29 1922, 362/157 ; 135/910; 362/102 - "T" handle, switch has point that grounds battery
1431822 Trouble Light for Automobiles, L. Lamb, Oct 10 1922, 362/208 191/12.2R  -
1432254 Aim Indicating Apparatus for Firearms, Paterson, Oct 17 1922, 362/112 ; 42/132 - rifle shape projects short duration flash of light
1432348 Electric Lantern, A.S. Lyhne, Oct 17 1922, 362/197 362/208 429/97 - two D or two F dry cells rectangluar reflectro on large face
1434780
1436798  Flashlight, Fred Evans (Louis Aronson ?Art Metal) Nov 28, 1922, 310/152 ; 362/192 - generator
1438531 Flash-Light, C.C. Keller, Dec 12 1922, 362/196 362/205 425/441 - case design
1441822 Flash Light, E.R. Barany (Franco Electric Corp), Jan 9 1923, 362/208 362/458 - multiple reflection
1441883 Flash Light, J.T. Roffy, Jan 9, 1923, 362/205 362/208  - dropping does not break lamp
1443089 Portable Lamp, W.D. Kahn (Diamond Electric Spec), Nov 7 1922 - cylindrical
1445193 Battery Hand Lamp, ERNEST ALSCHULER, Feb 13 1923, 362/204 - Short prevention
144656 Flash Light Attachment for Guns, J.P. Hise, Jun 29 1915, 362/110- on top of Henry (?) rifle
1447405 Lens Ring, E.R. Barany,(Franco Electric Corp), Mar 6 1923,  362/208 - with flats
1448352 Flash Light, Barany (Franco Corp), Mar 13 1923, 362/184 ; 340/321
1448353 Flash Light, Barany (Franco Corp), Mar 13 1923, 362/184 ; 340/321- three lamps and reflectors behind one glass w/three switches
1448354 Flash Light, Barany (Franco Corp), Mar 13 1923
1451618 Flash Light, HABRY M. KOKETZKY, Apr 10, 1923, 362/203 ; 200/60 -
1455938 Signal Lantern, Rode et al., May 22 1923,  362/184 - kerosene shape with five lamps of  different colors on wheel for easy change
1460149 Flash Light , E.R. Barany,(Franco Electric Corp), Jun 26 1923,
1460150 Flash Light Battery Thrust Cap, E.R. Barany,(Franco Electric Corp), Jun 26 1923, 362/208  - flat sheet metal spring
1461600 Combined Light and Firearm, Sylvester P. Cottrell, Jul 10 1923, 42/146 ; 362/114 - see followup patent 1557805 - not a practical gun
1466350 Flash Light, E.R. Barany,(Franco Electric Corp), Aug 28 1923, 362/184 ; 340/321 - looks like two flashlights joined at the cap
1466779 Combined Cigar Lighter and Flashlight, Arthur E. Anakin (Anakin Protection Mfg Co), Sep 4 1923, 362/109 ; 431/128; 431/202; 431/253
spark ignites alcohol on asbestos torch when torch is removed from alcohol storage container
1462207 Battery Lamp, E. J. Moeachron (French Battery & Carbon Co), Jul 17, 1923, 362/202 ; 340/321-
1471682 Portable Electric Lantern, Carter B. Burnet (W.W. Slaymaker), 362/192 - Jack-O-Lite "Crank" pg 7 FCN#39
1472335 Magneto Flash Light, A. Luzy, Oct 30 1923, 362/192 ; 185/29; 185/40B -
1478282 Flashlight, Robert Hunter, Dec 18 1923, 362/187 ; 362/191-  adjustable lens to lamp distance
1479592 Flash Light, Fred Evans (L.V. Arnson),  Jan 1 1924, - disk hangs from ceiling and a pull cord hangs below
1481224 Hooded Examining Lamp,  Pimienta, Jan 15 1924,   362/105 ; 359/481; 362/184 - like eyeglasses
1487502 Magneto Flash Lamp, J.J. Wood (GE), Mar 18 1924, 362/192 - built-in generator
1490690 Flash Light Bulb Support, E.R. Barany,(Franco Electric Corp),Apr 15 1924, 362/208 362/202  - flat sheet metal spring
1504003 Fan Attachment for Flashlights, A.F. Trumbull, Aug 5 1924, 416/5 362/208 - head remlaces reflector with combined fan & reflector-lamp.
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2595406 Flashlight Fan, J.E. Popovich, May 6 1952
3099386 Portable Blower, Howard B. Pieper, Jul 30 1963
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D283156 Electric fan
5287253 Combined light and fan assembly
2582572 ELECTRIC
5791763 Electronic control battery-operated device of lamp with fan
2499446 DIBECTION FINDER
D387150 Portable fan
6283706 Adjustable harness for a portable fan
D384144 Portable fan
3916181 ILLUMINATED PROPELLER DECORATIVE
1506471 Electric-Battery Lamp or Lantern, GEORGE ARTHUR HENRY WOOTTON, Aug 26, 1924, 362/187 -
1507768 Portable Electric Light, B. Collins, Sep 9 1924, 362/192 ; 200/60; 310/156.42; 310/268- electric generator inside
Use # 49 lamp and grind off  metal tips and make grooves.
D65913 Flash Light, William F. Hendry (Manhattan Electrical Supply Co), Nov 4, 1924, D26/49 - multi "D" cell?
1517180 Helmet Emergency Light, Timlin, Nov 1924, 362/106 - fireman's helmet light
1520025 Switch for Portable Electric Lamps, H.H. Hipwell, Dec 23, 1924, 200/60 - prevents accidental sliding of switch thus preventing wasting the battery
1520297, Flash Light, HOKATIO MCKENNA, Dec 23, 1924, 362/205 - focusing screw based lamp
1512467 Flash Light, G I. Johnson, Oct 21 1924, 362/192 ; 310/69 - lever operated generator
151248 Flash Light, G I. Johnson, Oct 21 1924, 362/192 ; 310/50 -
D62329 Flash Light, Gustaf I. Johnson, May 8, 1923, D26/49 -
D63402 A Lever for Flash Lights, Gustaf I. Johnson, Dec 4 1923, D26/113 ; D8/DIG.2  - goes with D62329
1515135 Illuminated Globe, A. S. ALEXANDER, Nov 11 1924, 434/143 ; 362/269; 368/24; 434/145; D26/94 -
mains powered lamp illuminated half globe with adjustable solar declinatoin for the seasons
1516133 Ophthalmoscope Connection for Dry Battery, W.N. Allyn, Nov 18, 1924, 403/348 285/376 351/221 362/198 362/804 429/98 439/314 -
1523158 Illuminating Timepiece, J.M. Angeletti, - adds light to pocket watch
1524205 Electric Lamp, J. Papke, Jan 27, 1924, 362/208 340/321 362/191  - adjustable glass cap allows beam or area illumination
1528709 Testing-unit attachment for flash lights, Curtis R Trimble, 1925-03-03, - replace tail cap
1532493 Signal Light, W.V. Ivie, Jly 27 1921 - strapped to back of hand
1544236 Portable Fladhlight, W.D. Kahn (Diamond Electrical Specialties Corp), Jun 30 1925, 362/188 362/196 362/197 362/207 - 3 cells in rectangualr box, reflector on large face
1551742 Flash Light Attachment for Guns and Object Indicators, J.P. Hise (Hise Gun Flash Light Co), Sep 1, 1925, 362/187 ; 362/110; 362/191; 43/17.5
- uses a two lens system so that the beam diameter can be varied to match the shotgun pattern
1530862 Electric Illuminating Device, T.J. Thompson, March 24, 1925, 362/198 429/99 D28/45 D26/45 - looks like grease gun with cylindrical batteries in handle and lamp at end of extension rod.
1548225 Flash Light, L.M. Topoosian, Agu 4, 1925, 362/198 D26/46 - Glass lens molded with threads so it screws directly onto body of flashlight.  Can also be used as electrical continuity tester (1995476).
1550453 Flash Light, C.L. Pickens, Aug 18, 1925, 362/187 362/198 - mounts to forearm with battery in pocket connected by cord.
1557805 Combined Light and Firearm, Sylvester P. Cottrell, Oct 20, 1925, 42/59 ; 362/114; 42/146 - also see 1461600
1560278 Portable Apparatus for Identifying Electrical Conductors, W.J. Mahn, Nov 3 1925, 324/66 ; 324/507; 324/542; 362/202; 379/21; 379/25
1565173 Illuminating means for Smokers, George Lyeso (Mike Herb),  Dec 8 1925, 362/109 ; 131/178 - pipe with mazda bulb wires to remote battery
1576983 Electric Flash Light, Joseph Masked, Mar 16, 1926, 362/192
1584454 Portable Electric Lamp, H.M. Koretzky, May 11, 1926, 362/208 -
1590623 Flashlight, William F. Hendry (National Carbon Co), Jun 29, 1926, 362/205 ; 200/60 - simple easy to construct switch
1590624 Flashlight, William F. Hendry (National Carbon Co), Jun 29, 1926, 362/204 ; 200/60
1591980 Flash Light, W W. JONES (National Carbon Co), Jul 13 1926, 362/202 ; 362/191; 362/207-
1595146 Flash Lamp, Ford, (French Battery Co), Aug 10 1926, 362/203 - spring holds lamp away from battery until cap is screwed tighter
1595896 Telephone Attachment, I. Levine, Aug 10, ,1926, 362/191 362/88 362/198 248/229.16 - dial light for candlestick phone.
1597823 Light Projecting Attachment for Shoes, Randolph, Aug 31 1926,362/103 ; 36/137; 472/75 -
1599095 Flash-Light Device, E.H. MCCABE (French Battery Co), Sep 7 1926, 362/207-
1599113 Flash Light, W.W. Cargill (French Battery Co), Sep 7 1926, - prevent cells from injuring lamp
1604568 Electric Torch, CHARLES EARNER, Oct 26, 1926, 362/186 - similar to the May Baby Torch

Bond Flashlight
                  patent 1599499
1599499 Battery Light, St. John (AT&T), Sep 14 1926, - angle head

1608195 Portable Electric Flash Lamp, E. R. Barany (French Battery Co), Nov 23 1926, 362/188 ; 362/205 - cam used to focus screw base lamp
1612538 Flashlights, James L. Shannon, Dec 28, 1926 - 362/202 - mechanical cushion between lamp and battery
1612579 Hand Lamp, William F. Hendry (National Carbon Co), Dec 28, 1926, 362/205 ; 200/60 - simple, easy to take apart, combined spring switch
1623807 Method of making flash-light casings, Erastus G Oakley, Bridgeport Brass Co, 1927-04-05, 72/82; 362/205; 72/349; 72/370.2 -
1624686 Flash Light, R.J. Smith, Apr 12 1927, 362/192 - Bat-Les Lite Corp - spring wound generator with speed/brightness control  screw base bulb
1638716 Spotlight, L.O. Surles, Aug 9 1927, 362/205 362/208  - focus screw based lamp
1644125 Flash Light Case, D.W.C. Harris (Burgess Battery Co), Oct 4 1927, 362/196 ; 362/205; 362/207
1644126 Flash Light Case, D.W.C. Harris (Burgess Battery Co), Oct 4 1927, 362/205 362/202 362/208  - splits on long axis
1649638 Flash-Light Attachment, W.P. Wood, Nov 15 1927, 362/208 D26/46  - substitute red lens as warning signal for stranded motorist
1649882 Electric Flash Light, B.B. Wolcott (F.L. Sessions), Nov 22 1927, 362/203 362/208  - simple switch mechanism
1653669 Combination Flashlight and Circuit Tester, B.M. Rzdyz ,Dec 27, 1927, 324/506 ; 362/253 - F cell flashlight with terminal
1655601 Spring Driven  Generator Electric Lamp, Fisher, Jan 10 1928, 362/192 -  generator
1656067 Flashlight, William F. Hendby (), Jan 10, 1928, 362/205 - switch mounts without rivits or screws 3 "D" goes with D65913?
1658189 Flashlight Standard - support for cylindrical FL
1666420 Flash Light, H.M. Koretzky (Bright Star), Apr 17  1928 - bail on switch to stand at angle, cylindrical
1664506 Game Device, E.W. Gates, Apr 3 1928 - volcano simulation
1668847 Means adapting electric flash lights for testing electric circuits, Leonard T Hook, 1928-05-08, - test leads plug into tail cap (or just swivel mounted).
1672797 Flash Light, Rene Amat & Willard Blake, Jun 5 1928, 362/192- generator
1676849 Flash Light, E.R. Barany (French Battery Co),  Jul 10 1928, 362/205 200/60 362/208 - simplified switch structure
1680800 Flash Light, Charles Osean (National Carbon Co_, Aug 14 1928, 362/188 ; 362/207-
1680484 Extra-Bulb Carrier, FRANK G. STIMSON (YALE ELECTRIC Corp), Aug 14 1928, 362/207 - spare in cap and isolated from shocks
1687483 Electric Lamp and Support Therefore, H.M. Koretzky, Oct 9 1928, 362/208 362/154 362/190 362/203 D26/46  - reflector can be attached to base so stands up with bare lamp
1692394 Flash Light, A. Sundh, Nov 20, 1928, 362/198 362/387 340/321 - cord is wound on spool and can be pulled out.
1692549 Electric Post Lamp, A. CAEVAJAL DE CASTRO, Nov 20, 1928, 362/124 ; 362/199; 362/282 - doll acts as light diffuser when flashlight is in candle position
1693348 Flash Light Safety Razor, Frank Pollifrone, Nov 27 1928, 362/115 ; 30/34.05; 30/531 - head just below blade
1702101 Flashlight Attachment for Firearms, P.P. Basterreix, Feb 12 1929, 362/396 248/229.24 362/110 362/208 - Flashlight under shotgun barrel
1717386 Flashlight Holder, Samual Kaplan, Jun 18 1929 ,362/108 - holds cylindrical flashlight on top of shoulder
others:
1344073 Flash Light Holder, THEODOSIUS ALBEBT WILLIAMS, Jun 22 1920, 248/175 ; 362/190; D26/38 - wire sawhorse & allows tilting
4307862 Flashlight Holder, Robert C. Claussen, Dec 29, 1981, 248/121; 248/435
4390927 Bicycle Flashlight Holder, Donald E. Von Feldt, Jun 28, 1983, 362/72; 362/191; 362/396
1729660 Film Viewer, THOMAS FARMER, Oct 1, 1929, 352/129 ; 356/64; 359/801; 362/109; 362/9; 40/364 -  added mirror and lens
1731438 Flash Light, P.R. Pluckett (Bond Electric), Oct 15 1929 - cylindrical
1734230 Combined Searchlight and Fuse Tester, Nathaniel Roe, Nov 5, 1929, 324/507 ; 200/60; 362/205 - cap has socket for Edison base fuse
1738725 Flash Lamp, H.T. Hipwell, Dec 10, 1929, 362/191 ; D26/46 - improved battery cap
1740314 Combined Flash Light and Telescope, E.H. Pitney, Dec 17 1929 - remove batteries and look through
1752196 Radio Apparatus, Ronald E. Patrie, Mar 25 1930, 455/344 ; 313/312; 313/51; 362/205; 362/310; 455/347; 455/351
Combined Flashlight and single tube regenerative recciver.
1755385 Combination Electric-Lighting Apparatus, E. BEIDLER, Apr 22, 1930, 362/183 ; 362/190- candlestick phone stand with candle that can be powered from internal battery or external power source
1755472 Electrical Flash Light, J.J. Darlington, Apr 22, 1930, 362/198 D26/44 - light head on telescoping wand.
1756785 Optical Measuring Device, GEORGE B. GALLASCH (B&L), Apr 29 1930, 356/632 ; 356/397; 356/448-
1758125 Emergency Light Connector, R.J. Owens, May 13 1930, 362/191 362/208 - when power fails, unscrew line powered light bulb and use flashlight adapter rear cap to secrw FL into socket
1759246 Hand Lamp, R.R. Smith (National Carbon Co), May 20, 1930, - explosive atmoshpere
1761725 Method of and Apparatus for Producing Standard Illumination, A.C. Hardy (GE ), Jun 3 1930,315/306 ; 356/232; 362/109; 362/5 - light meter works by using a bridge and push button to regulate the current through the lamp so a standard value.
1763815 Flash Light, Pajeau (Toy Tinkers Inc), Jun 17 1930, 362/197 ; D26/37 - has swivel joint between the two cells
1776960 Combined Ophthalmoscope and Slit Lamp, A.E. Turville, et al, Sep 30 1930 - eye testing
1770902 Flashlight, G. C. Fullmer (Bridgeport Metal Goods), Jul 22, 1930, - improved switch has wiping action
1771754 Adjustable Flash Light Support, Haunstein, Jul 29 1930, 248/175 ; 362/427; D26/140- wire frame
1773834 Figure Toy, A. J. Wilson,  Aug 1930, 446/351 ; 200/DIG.8; 362/124; 446/353; 446/485 - toy animal with eyes that light up when it mover or when the tail is moved
1775166 Flash Light, G. I. JOHNSON, Sep 9 1930, 362/192 - lever enerator
1778800 Flash Light, William F. Hendry (National Carbon Co), Oct 21, 1930, 362/187 - spring between reflector and lamp socket
1780779 Portable Electric Lamp, W. Burnett (Modern Coal Burner, Nov 4 1930 - mining, expolsive
D84456 Flash Light Head, Louis A. Bean, Jun 23, 1931, D26/128 - rectangular head oval glass opening
D82853 Flash Light Casing, James L. Shannon, Dec 16 1930, D26/49 - pattern on cylinder
1806318 Diagnostic Instrument, E.D. Tilver (AO), May 19 1931 - eye testing
1807501 Flash Light Holder, J.R. Alexander, May 26 1931, 248/229.14 ; 362/396 -  like for bicycle handlebar or cane, umbrella etc
1808640 Photographic flash light device, Jr Louis L Driggs, Henry B Faber, 1931-06-02, - uses a flare pistol to fire a flash cartridge and also push the shutter release cable. See: AN-M8
1816065 Flash Light, F. A. Weidman, Jul 28 1931, 362/184 ; 340/321 - cap has jeweled colored lens and lamp
1816779 Lighting Device for Key Rings, A.L. Jeanneret (Comptoir General de Vente...), Jul 28 1931, 70/456R ; 362/116; 368/278 -
similar to a pocket watch case
1819954  Automatic Shooting Machine, FBIEDRICH GLAUS HEINHICH HANSEN, Aug 18, 1931,463/55 ; 362/112 - shooting gallery, photo electric scoring
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1820082 Crooked Hole Indicator, L.A. McLain, Aug 25 1931 - for oil well bore holes
1820960 Flash Light, Champagne, Sep 1 1931, 362/197 -  45 degree joint allows cylindrical or any angle
1822619 Multicolor Flashlight, MorrisS Grossman, Sep 8 1931, 362/191 ; 362/197; 362/295 - like bicycle light with 2 color filters and rheostat to prolong lamp
1824449 Cane, Sjoberg, Sep 22 1931, 135/66 ; 135/910; 362/102- with light
1828543 Telephone Light, C.C. Phillips, Oct 20, 1931, 362/88 362/802 362/198 - dial light for candelstick
1828778 Electric Torch, JOHN LISTER (Eveready Co, UK),  Oct 27, 1931, 362/158 ; 362/187 -  Explosive Atmosphere
1832563 Electric Flash Light, G. Kuhn (Kuhn-White Labs), Nov 17 1931, 362/197 362/208 - 45 degree joint with rotation makes straight or angle head
D85670 Flash Light, M.A. Smith, Dec 1 1931, D26/49 - has the feel of a generator, but?
1838306 Flash Light, Herman G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), Dec 29, 1931, 362/191 ; 362/253 - police whistle in battery cap
1845764 Combined Snap and Testing Switch for Flash Lights, C.E. Pryor, Feb 16, 1932, 200/60 ; 324/507; 337/15; 362/206; 362/310 - tail cap terminal for testing fuses, etc
Hipwell patent 1853271
          1853272 Speed Flash Gun
1853271 Flash Lamp Structure for Cameras, H.T. Hipwell, Apr 12, 1932, 396/184 -
a spring when released both compresses air in a cylinder to trip the shutter of a camera using an air type remote shutter and at the same time fires flash bulbs.
1853272 Flash Lamp Structure for Cameras, H.T. Hipwell, Apr 12, 1932,396/184 ; 200/547 -

The attachement is a spring loaded air pump that's connected by hose to the bulb socket on a camera shutter.  Air type cable releases are/were common.  When the trigger on the air pump is pressed the camera makes an exposure and a switch complets the circuit firing the two flash bulbs.  I've hand sketched the two Edison base flash lamps and the reflectors that are behind them.

The label calls this a "Synchronous Speed Gun".    "Gun is short from Flash Gun.  A very popular press 4x5 camera was the "Speed Graphic". 

756614 Camera, William F. Folmer (Folmer & Schwing), Apl 5 1904, 396/327 ; 396/15 - stereo camera
804802 Camera, William F. Folmer (Folmer & Schwing),  Nov 14, 1905, 396/437 -
843140 Camera, William F. Folmer (Folmer & Schwing), Feb 5, 1907, 396/479 ; 396/354 - Speed Graphic camera focal plane shutter
    It's still not clear why the "Speed" word., maybe cashing in on the then very popular Speed Grafic camera?
    961021 Flash Light attachment for Cameras is a prior art device.  When an air bulb is squeezed the camera shutter is activated and a pneumatic cylinder striks sparks into flash powder.
1849701 Speculum, W.N. Allyn, Mar 15 1932, - ear exam
1877077 Inspection Lamp, A. L. STEVENS (Vol-U-Meter Co), Sep 13 1932, 362/157 ; 362/158 - gooseneck between cylindrical battery compartment and head
1889978 Universal Lamp, J. A. DICKEY, Dec 6 1932, 362/296 ; 248/411; 307/157 - for doctors battery or line?
1891024 Flash Light, HARRY KORETZKY (Bright Star Battery Co), Dec 13, 1932, 362/188
1849136 Lantern, R.A.Currie (R.E. Deitz Co), Mar 1932, 362/186 ; 362/180; 362/228 - looks like kerosene lamp, but uses Pocket Flash Light batteries
1875956 Mutiple Parallel Flash Light, Herman K. Thiel, Sep 6 1932, 362/184 ; 429/97 - two flash lights and extra battery tube
1877940 Eye Flickering means for Toys and the like, N. Morgenstern, Sep 20 1932, 446/392 ; 200/DIG.9; 362/124; 446/485 - mazda lamps and a spring-weight switch
Eveready 1979622 swivel
          Head Flash Light

187962
2 Battery Hand Lamp, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co), Sep 27 1932, 362/197 ; 285/280; 362/208- Angle head cylindrical with two 90 deg joints that can rotate
1879623 Battery Box, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co), Sep 27 1932, - Battery contacts "i" or "U" for battery polarity control

H.W. Jones was granted two patents with sequential numbers on the same date, one of them for this flashlight.  A rotary electrical joint is needed to allow 360 degrees of rotation.










1896720 Otoscope , William Patterson (B&L), Feb 7, 1933, 600/200 - Ear, Nose & Throat eximanation
1900505 Flash Light, H. KORETZkY, Mar 7 1933, 200/60
1900931 Flash-Lamp, Harry T. & Harry H. Hipwell, Mar 14 1933, 362/191 - cap has hook that will hold cylinder almost square to a wall, not pointing down
1902590 Electric Flash Light, Shannon (French Battery Co [Owned Blake on issue date]), Mar 21 1933, 200/60 ; 362/204 - permanent open, closed or momentary switch
1906268 Flashlight, M. Horowitz (Bright Star), May 2 1933 - cylindrical
1925115 Battery Lamp, George J. Seiss, Sep 5 1933, 362/197 362/196 - two cell rectangular lantern reflector on large face, bail on top clip on back
1925374 Dry Cell Battery and Seal Therfore, C.P. Deibel, Sep 5, 1933, 429/167 ; 429/171; 429/178 - No. 6 Dry Cell (called a Six Inch cell) that has a longer shelf life
1925287 Cigar or Cigarette Lighter, Frank W. Snyder, Sep 5, 1933, 221/144 ; 221/256
"    RE19248 Headlight for Toy Locomotives, Earl D. Bolsselier (American Flyer), Jul 24, 1934, 446/439
1925393 Magnifying Device, Edwin L. Lehman, Sep 5, 1933, 359/818 ; 24/339
"    RE15317 Electric Lantern = 1277549,C.W. Conger, Sep 3, 1918, 362/186 - has the look and feel of a railroad lantern
1931712 Flash Light Adapter for Marine Running Lights, G.W. Trahey, Oct 24 1933, 362/208 362/317 D10/114  -
1932143 Permanent Magnet Support for Lamps, Earl R. Piercy (Thomas a Skinner Steel Products Co), Oct 24 1933,
362/398 ; 211/DIG.1; 24/303; 248/206.5; 335/285; 81/15.8 -
1933243 Illuminated Shoe, DeMerolis, Oct 31 1933, 36/1 ; 126/204; 219/211; 219/527; 36/137; 36/8.3; 362/103; 607/111 - women's high heel
1946595 Field signaling device, Straughan Joseph, 1934-02-13, - can send and receive telegraph& work as a telephone & as a flashlight.
1947022 Miner's Lamp, O. Schneider, Feb 13 1934, 362/186 362/208  -
1951097 Smoking Pipe and Tube, G. Lyeso, Mar 13 1934,  362/109 ; 131/178 - pipe with two cells and lamp & Lens
1955511 Electric Flash Light, Joseph Muros, Apr 17 1934, 362/202 ; 362/206- cushion lamp  from battery if dropped

1959024 Game Device, H.T. Hipwell, May 15, 1934, 273/141A - dog race game uses a rotary battery and lamp that rotate so no slip joints are needed
Game Device 1959024
                  Hipwell 1959024
                  Game Device patent pg 1

1959979 Extension Lamp Flash Light, George G. Gunderson (French Battery  Co), May 22 1934, 362/198 ; 362/258; 362/387- removable head with extension cord and head band
1960114 Illuminating Magnifying Glass, Charles Machenry Lindsay, May 22 1934, 359/802 ; 362/234; D16/135 - battery or transformer
1969320 Flash Light, Officer ( Blake Mfg Co), Aug 7 1934, 362/187 ; D26/46 - position of threaded lamp moved to control beam size
1971266 Flash Light Attachment for Batteries, Harry T. Kingsbury (Kingsbury Mfg), Aug 21, 1934, 362/194  -top cap with lamp & reflector made of rubber
1971599 Illuminating Device, J.F. Coulter, Aug 28, 1934, 359/673 362/198 - Boom with battery at control end and light at far end.
1977086 Combined Snap Switch for Flash Lights, C.E. Pryor, Oct 16 1934, 362/208 200/60 324/507 - switch in battery cap
1977813 Instrument, E.D. Tillyer, Oct 23 1934 - eye exam
1981544 Flash Light Device, Frech et al.(GE), Nov 20 1934, 362/194 429/97 - raw lamp bulb is made part of battery switch relates to connection between lamp and negative batt
1984398 Portable Electrical Apparatus, C.V. Dame, Dec 18, 1934, 362/108 429/97 362/198 - chest mount
1984401 Suspension Loop for Flashlights, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery  Co), Dec 18 1934, 362/191- cap loop below plane of cap so can stand on end
1985483 Combined Door Knob and Lighting Device, J.W. Clarke, Dec 25 1934, 362/100 362/208 70/DIG.59 -
1988961 Flashlight Device, G. F. Prideaux (GE), Jan 22 1935 - cylindrical, throw away, clear marble as lens (not quite like the May light)
1992776 Projector, Louis J. Schindler (Schlndler Stamping a Toy Co), Feb 26 1935, 353/43 ; 353/88; 40/474 -
 disk like Viewmaster, but just projects single frame battery powered
1995476 Electric Circuit Tester, R.T. Kalb, Mar 26, 1935,  324/507; 362/203
Keco Testit Model K135 - single D cell for power.  The metal ends need to be connected toghther in order to light the lamp.
That can be done using the switch, Fahnestock Clips or the special lamp test contacts.
Packing material in tube was a newspaper from 1935.
The patent shows thumb nuts but the real unit has Fahnestock Clips.
also see 1548225.
Testit patent 1995476
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1996577 Combination Headlight and Hand Lamp, F.L. Humeston, Apr 2, 1935, 362/198 362/191 - Lantern or lamp can be used as headlamp with remote battery.
2001363 Flash Light,C.F.  Joers, May 14 1935, 362/158 ; 200/60; 362/204; D26/49 - air dust water proof, unbreakable shockproof
2003130 Ladies Hand Bag, W.O. Benjafield, May 28 1935,
2005339 Flash Light Hanger, Henry Hyman, Jun 18, 1935, 248/323 - replacement tail cap with bail
2009952 Flash Light, Marie L. Beaumont, Jul 30 1935, 362/205 ; 362/197; 429/96 - lamp between two cells, rotate cells with tab on carbon to act as switch
2011813 Exhibition Device, Walter V. Heekin (Heekin Can Co), Aug 20 1935, 446/47 ; 446/213  - uses a sprint to attach lamp to top of cell - a one part flashlight very minimalist
2017896 Flash Light, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Oct 22, 1935, 200/60 ; 362/190; 362/205; 362/310-
2021111 Miner's Lamp, Grant Wheat, 1935-11-12, 362/198; 439/37; 439/38; 439/305; 439/352 - (also see Fire: Koehler Miners Lamp)
2023945 Endoscope, W.N. Allyn, Dec 10 1935 - ear exam
2027096 Utility Light and Test Lamp, Alfred I. Hammer, Jan 7, 1936, 324/506 ; 362/105 - head lamp that can be used other ways
2029425 Combination Clip-Board and Light, Kaylor, Feb 4 1936, 362/99 ; 24/67.3; 362/191; 362/274; D19/88 - cylindrical unit cells
2035812 Electric Hand Lamp, Otto Janzen, Mar 31, 1936 362/192 - Generator
2035841 Electric Flare Signal, W. E. SIGNOR (Seco Mfg), Mar 31 1936,340/331 ; 246/473.2; 307/66; 340/333; 340/815.76; 362/269 - baricade type
2041614 Electrical Testing Device, Charles M. Lindsay, May 19, 1936, 324/506 - adds a switch and rheostat for a number of tests
2048365 Amusement Device, Agate (ension Freeman Co), Jul 21 1936, 353/43 ; 229/103; 353/119- fold up paper box fits on end of flashlight to project silhouettes
2051889 Hand Lamp, Halvard F. Nygard (Burgess Battery Co), Aug 25 1936, 362/191 ; 362/207
2057718 Electrical Device , Cecil H. Gunthorp (Economy Fuse and Mfg Co), Oct 20 1936, 439/389 - method of attaching an electric terminal
2058904 Lock Switch for Flashlights, Joseph F. Moran (Scovill Mfg Co), Oct 27, 1936, 200/60 ; 362/205
- three position slide switch allows flashing, always on, or locked off
2060206 Torpedo, J.H. Hammond, Nov 10 1936 uses photo cell to see ship's shadow
2067653 Signal Lighting Apparatus, Witmer (Union Switch & Signal), Jan 12 1937, 315/86 ; 246/28F; 246/34R; 315/171; 315/175; 340/333 -
Power Fail lighting wherre relay turns on battery when main power fails, Railroad application, but general patent
2070472 Combination Flashlight and Traffic Signal, Elmer Crlswell, Feb 9, 1937,340/321 ; 340/815.67; 340/815.74; 340/815.76; 359/516; 359/528; 362/189; D26/49 -
side facing faceted glass color filters
2070818 Lifesaving Jacket with Automatic Electric Lighting Unit, G.A.F. Winckler (Winckler Engineering Labs),
Feb 16 1937, 362/108 362/208 429/119 441/111 441/18 441/89  -
2071557 Combined Flashlight and Headlight, Yasutaka Miyaoka, Feb 23 1937, 362/105 ; 362/198; 362/258; D26/39 -
2079075 Portable Electric Head Lamp, William F. Koepke, May 4, 1937, 362/198 ; 200/51.14; 200/60; 439/646 - two "D" cell tublar battery holder + wire and head mouted lamp
2082857 Reflector Attachment for Flashlights, C. Throughgood, Jun 8 1937, 362/208 362/135 -
patent 2085732
2085732 Jul 1937 Automatic Night Sighting Device for Firearms, W. Baxter & A.B. Scott, Jly 6 1937, 362/114 ; 42/114 -
projects a small "+" instead of a wide beam so that the target does not see that he is being illuminated.
uses five element optical system
2092590 Flashlight Head, A.W. Schaff (Scovill Mfg Co), Sep 7 1937, 362/202 362/208  -
2092845 Flashlight, William L Holmes (Washington Institute of Technology), Sep 14 1937,362/192 ; 310/156.22; 310/69 - generator

Pre focused PR Lamp

This was a major improvement.  The E10 Edison screw base has no way to control the relationship of the filament location.  The PR (PRe focused, Parabolic Reflector, Prefocused Reflector, or...) base does that.

2097399 Lighting apparatus, Samuel F Arbuckle,
                  United Lens Corp, 1937-10-26
2097399 Lighting apparatus, Samuel F Arbuckle, United Lens Corp, 1937-10-26, Expires: 1954-10-26, 362/211 - this may be the first patent for a flange type bulb? 

I remember these.  They had dimples on the flange and the spring (46) loaded pin (34) that grabbed the flange had elliptical bumps that seated in the dimples so, in addition to controlling the height of the filament they also controlled it's X, Y and theta location.  Although there being 3 pins the lamp would only go in one way.

search terms: "prefocus 3-pin flange bulb" "1096 6V Bulb"

2734994 Pre-focus type light bulb mounting, Lloyd T. Fuqua, GM, 1956-02-14, - a lower cost mounting for the above lamp. (after the above patent expired)

2156319 Electrical testing instrument, Walter R Steele, 1939-05-02, - penlight with tip probe and test lead
Cited by:
Publication    Priority     Publication eAssignee     Title
US2459351  1944-08-14  1949-01-18  Weincord MauriceIl   luminated test device
US2511918  1950-06-20                                                   Electric testing device - Neon lamp & HV battery pack
US2534450  1948-03-05  1950-12-19  Joseph R Kadilak     Continuity tester - 2 cell penlight with probe
US2540471  1947-07-19  1951-02-06  Benjamin F Borsody Flashlight with testing attachment - 2 pin jacks in tail cap
US2550233  1947-12-11  1951-04-24  James J Duncan       Flashlight, fuse, and circuit tester - 2 D cell with pocket clip terminal
US2552981  1947-02-13  1951-05-15  Weston Electrical Instr Corp   Electrical testing apparatus - probe with battery & lamp
US2564166  1947-02-14  1951-08-14  Marinello Frank        Circuit and voltage testing device - 3 lamps to get relative voltage readings
US2607829  1950-03-24  1952-08-19  Herbert L Tipperman    Portable testing device - flashlight 2 pin jacks in tail cap
US2616952  1947-07-14  1952-11-04  David N Lauder         Combination penlite voltage and continuity tester
US2783445  1953-09-25  1957-02-26  Cahn Herbert         Test clip - 1/4" phone socket to Alligator clip
US3416126  1966-04-18  1968-12-10  Gen Electric         Contact pin and manufacture thereof - phone tip
US3517376  1968-08-16  1970-06-23  TI                       Connector for use between an integrated-circuit and a circuit panel
US3617991  1967-07-19  1971-11-02  Amp Inc            One-piece connector including release means
US4006409  1973-08-20  1977-02-01  Adams Bertram C     Electrical ground fault detecting device - metalic connection to ungrounded device senses AC voltage, so really is a Contact Voltage Detector
2157344 Flashlight testing device, John J Mccoy, Karl G Gerdin, 1939-05-09, - 2-blade socket allows checking for shorts in AC device
2164529 Portable Electric Head Lamp, W.F. Koepke, Jul 4, 1939, 362/198 - cylindrical battery housing +cord and head lamp.
2467954 Flashlight, R.F. Becker, Apr 19, 1949, 362/198 - two AA cells, goose-neck and 222 lamp
2540471 Flashlight with testing attachment, Benjamin F Borsody, 1951-02-06, - socket in tail cap for test leads
2550423 Extensible Flashlight, M.A. Nelson, Apr 24, 1951, 362/198 174/69 - bellows type telescoping wand.
2581129 Portable Electric Flashlight with Retractable Mount for Auxiliary Lamps, Jan 1, 1952,
362/184 200/60 362/199 174/69 362/198 - hinged arm with goose-neck.
2644131 Timing indicator for internal-combustion engines, George M Walraven, William R Elwell, Snap On, 1953-06-30, - neon tube connects to spark plug No. 1
2648762 Combined Housing and Flexible Flashlight Support, M.S. Dunkelberger, Aug 11, 1953,
362/198 24/11M 200/60 - switch at lamp, not on battery case. battery housing in pocket while in use.
2697128 Electrical Device, C. Moore, Dec 14, 1954,
429/99 362/198 - for powering Grain of Wheat Lamps.
2793639  Body Orificialscopes, E.E. Roberge, May 28, 1957,
600/178 600/184 362/139 362/198 - battery + cord to wand with lamp for illumination
2703385 Continuity tester, Curd Harold Gordon, 1955-03-01, - adapter for flashlight adds test leads.
2885539 Portable Warning Lamp, J.A. McDermott, May 5, 1959,
362/191 D10/114.1 362/207 D24/210 340/908.1 362/198 - road construction warning. Sunshade has gap to allow light to be seen as working from rear side.
3071747 Battery Handle Construction, W.C. Moore, Welch Allyn, Jan 1, 1963,
338/179 362/198 200/60 362/206 - medical instruments

Daisy Cinematic Picture Pistol

This is very similar to the Auto-Magic Pistol below, but there are differences.  The Daisy is made out of sheet metal, not a casting.
For more Daisy items see BB Guns and Pop Guns.
eBay search "Daisy superman Cinematic" There appear to be at least 2 versions. This one and the one with a likeness of Superman stamped into left side.

Labeled:
Daisy Cinematic Picture Pistol
Daisy Mfg. Co.
Plymouth, Mich, U.S.A.
Patents No. 2,100,008
2,146,237 - Others Pending


Fig 1
Daisy Cinematic
                  Picture Pistol
Fig 2
Daisy Cinematic
                  Picture Pistol
Fig 3 photo of Superman version courtesy of Toy Tent.
Daisy
                  Superman Cinematic Picture Pistol
2100008 Picture Projecting Device, Clarence L. Stephens, Nov 23 1937, 353/43 ; 353/85; 362/112, - pistol shaped film strip projector
Related:
2010501 VISUALIZER, Noble E. Stephens (Clarence L. Stephens), Aug 6 1935, 40/518 - five independent film strips all shown on single screen
used to select flooring, wall paper, etc.
2135952 PICTURE PROJECTING DEVICE , Clarence L. Stephens, Nov 8, 1938, 353/43 ; 362/112 - similar to 2100008
except uses a disk instead of a flim strip
2146237 PICTURE PROJECTING DEVICE, Clarence L. Stephens (Stephens Prod Co), Feb 7 1939, 353/43 ; 353/90; 353/DIG.2; 362/187-
continuation of same application used for 2100008 that includes various film strip concepts like external can, internal storage and continuous loop

Auto-Magic Pistol 16 mm film strip projector


Auto-Magic
                  Pistol 16 mm film strip projector
Auto-Magic Projector Pistol with dummy film and
                  lamp on
The projected image is inverted.
The loop is 30 frames of 16 mm.
Maybe Super 16 or maybe plain 16.
Image is formed between 1/2 foot
and a couple of feet from muzzle.

In the top half in the optical path you can see a vane
sticking up.  It sets the right frame edge.  Since the
perf is at the bottom of the lower half.

If the height of this vane was reduced 2.1 mm
(i.e. (S16) 12.35 -(regular 16) 10.26 = 2.09 mm)
and if the optics work, then Super 16 frames could
be projected.  East to test, just lift it up a couple of mm.
With the top open you do see the full super 16 frame.

With the lens out as shown at left the distance to the
screen is 6" and the image is about 2 1/2" wide.

Need to wait till dark to check the largest size image.
Auto-Magic projector pistor film strip
Single perf 16 mm film 9" long (30 frames).
This is polyester base which will not snap
when bent but you can't use a normal splicer.
Tape splices work.

The marked frames are shown in order.
The "1" is wrong, it needs to be mirrored like
the "2" which is correct.  If you tilt your head
to the right the numbers read correctly.

Instead of writing backwards on the outside you
could write normally on the inside.

By comparing a photo of a projected image and
the film the frame size is the standard 16 mm
10.26 x 7.49 mm, NOT Super 16.
Auto-Magic Pistol
                  (Filmstrip Projector)




Click on image to get pdf version where layers can be turned on or off

2100008 Picture Projecting Device, Clarence L. Stephens, Nov 23 1937, 353/43 ; 353/85; 362/112, - pistol shaped film strip projector
Related:
2010501 VISUALIZER, Noble E. Stephens (Clarence L. Stephens), Aug 6 1935, 40/518 - five independent film strips all shown on single screen
used to select flooring, wall paper, etc.
2135952 PICTURE PROJECTING DEVICE , Clarence L. Stephens, Nov 8, 1938, 353/43 ; 362/112 - similar to 2100008
except uses a disk instead of a flim strip
2146237 PICTURE PROJECTING DEVICE, Clarence L. Stephens (Stephens Prod Co), Feb 7 1939, 353/43 ; 353/90; 353/DIG.2; 362/187-
continuation of same application used for 2100008 that includes various film strip concepts like external can, internal storage and continuous loop
2100984 Adapter for Incadescent Bulbs, Emamiel C. Smally (K.B. Cope), Nov 30, 1937, 362/448 ; 439/642 - for using a smaller size lamp
2101479 Night Target Range Finder, C.H. Schenk, Dec 7 1937 -
2140224 Roller Skate Attachment, Mikaly Galgoczy, Dec 13 1938, 280/816 ; 36/137; 362/103; 362/396- lamp points down under skate
2104340 SIGNAL UMBRELLA Jan 1938
2104888 Electrical Connecting Device, Otto Spahr, Jan 1938, 362/194 324/506 429/96 43/17 439/245 -
a single wire holds a lamp and the pointed end goes between the cardboard and zinc
a longer version can be used to make a two cell light
THE MOST MINIMALIST SOLUTION OF ALL TIME
2105719 Portable Electric Light, Cap B. Collins, Jan 18 1938, 310/75A ; 188/184; 290/1E; 310/50; 310/73; 322/30; 362/192-  generator
2114266 Combined Flashlight and Key Ring, Louis Bodor, Apr 12 1938, 362/116 ; 24/3.6; 40/634; 70/456R; 70/457; D26/38
D111345 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Sep 20, 1938, D26/113 ; D26/46
2120523 Emergency Light or Torch, Charles Linhardt, Jun 14, 1938, 48/35 ; 441/15- uses Calcium Carbide & water to make acetyelene, not battery power
2123491 Portable , Robert G. Williams (Usona Mfg Co ), Jul 12, 1938, 362/203 - screwing in head turns on lamp
2124153 Flashlight Combination zConstruction, N.H. Swanson, Nov 8 1938 - keychain
2125038 One Hand Focusing Flashlight, E.H. Tompkins (Scovil Mfg Co), Jul 26 1938, 362/188 200/60 362/202 362/208  - screw based lamp
D111342 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Sep 20, 1938, D26/128 - light out side plastic
D111343 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Sep 20, 1938, D26/49
2132063 Flash Lamp, George W. Whaley, Oct 4 1938, 362/110 ; 362/197 - various 3 cell FL on revolver for police
2136199
2137881 Adjustable Reflector, Margulies, Nov 22 1938, 362/202 ; 248/480; 359/881 - a couple of stiff wires hold a shiny metal mirror at in front of lens
2138723 Combination Porrable Pocket Light and Camera, John Arthur Bell, Nov 29 1938, 396/182 ; 362/184; 362/240; 362/9 -
FL used to illumnate scene for camera (why not flash?)
2140880 Illuminating Aiming Attachment for Carl Benton Osborn, Dec 20 1938, 362/114 ; 362/396- adapts normal FL for use with revolver
2151938 Life Saving Light, Jesse A. Ramsey, Mar 28 1939, 362/158 ; 200/52A; 200/60; 200/61.52; 200/DIG.29; 340/331; 441/17 - sea rescue
2153814 Battery Lamp, A.J. Seiss, Apr 11, 1939, 362/208 362/341, - Pre Focused Lamp
2156916 Flashlight, W.R. Kopp (Western Cartridge Co), May 2, 1939, 362/208 362/197 - head can be angled
2215829 Falshlight Attachment, Evans, Sep 24 1940, - 359/516 ; 138/96R; 220/732; 362/205; 362/310 - rubber protectors for reflector and cap
2172925 Lamp, C.E. Meyerhoefer (E.A. Labe), Sep 12 1939, 362/186 340/432 340/815.76 362/208  - bicycle tail light
2180228 PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP Nov 1939
2181447 Lock Switch for Flashlights, J. F. Ayotte (Scovill Mfg), Nov 28, 1939, 362/188 ; 200/60 -
2194992 Flashlight Construction, John J. Walsh, Mar 26, 1940, - 362/184 ; 200/60; 340/321 - forward light and rearward light
2201588 Lighted Bobber for Fish Lines, Kuhns, May 21 1940, 43/17 362/194 362/203 362/802 43/44.95 446/485 -
2204752 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Jun 18, 1940, 362/183 ; 362/21 - multi cell, large reflector mine explosive atmos
2205352 Electric Float, F.H. Fisher, Jun 18 1940, 43/17 200/220 200/61.47 200/61.52 362/208 43/44.94 - fishing lure
2212103 Flashlight, H. Rothenberg L. Grimsley, Aug 20 1940, 362/188 ; 200/60 - rack and pinion focusing threaded lamp
D102446 Flashlight, Leopold C. Grimsley, Dec 22, 1936, D26/49- wheel for focus
2219906 Lamp, Edwin W. Pummill, Oct 29 1940, 362/202 ; 340/432; 429/97 - some lamp light gets reflected out the back for a bicycle
2220861 Reduction of Surface Reflection, Katharine B. Blodgett (GE), Nov 5 1940, 359/580 - adding anti reflection coating to glass either flat or lens
1043009 Production of Light, HOFFMAN, Oct 1912- is lowest patent number in 359/580 and has to do with passing visible light and  reflecting IR back to source
2221126 Flashlight, George C. Barbee, Nov 12 1940, 362/184 ; 362/207; 362/254; 429/97-  easy quick change between two screw based lamps
2225825 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co),  Dec 24 1940, 362/186 ; 340/321; 362/202- colored plastic sleeve in head
2229486 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Jan 21 1941, 362/205 ; 362/207 - no exposed metal nearly indestructible
2229495 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone, Jan 21 1941, 362/208 - reflector to hold flange type prefocused lamp & lamp storage
2231382 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Feb 11 1941, 362/205 ; 340/321; 362/207 - light weight thermoplastic prefocused lamp
2232605 Flashlight, William I. Holmes, Feb 18 1941, 362/192 ; 188/184; 310/75A- generator
2234972 Flashlight, Zennan, Mar 18 1941, 362/158 ; 200/60; 362/189 - armored
2235024 Flashlight, Walter R. Kopp (Western Cartridge Co),Mar 18, 1941, 362/205 362/208 - - Pre Focused Lamp
2235025 Flashlight, Walter R. Kopp (Western Cartridge Co), Mar 18, 1941, 362/208 ; 362/341 - uses flange type prefocused lamp
2235714 Flashlight, William M. Lennan, Mar 18 1941,  - fluid proof & different socket locations
2245015 Combined Flashlight and Fan, Sibal, Jun 10 1941, 416/5 ; 416/131; 416/142; 416/146R; 416/63 - lamp & head turn. blades aginst body when stopped and swing out when on
2245707 Electric Lantern, C. S. PACKER (Justrite), Jun 17, 1941, 362/184 - spare lamp can be moved into reflector focus typically a RR feature
2245715 Toy Camp Lantern Light, Charles D. Eieck (L.F. Dow Co), Jun 17, 1941, 362/190 ; 200/60; 362/197 -
verticle cylinder w/ horizontal facing reflector.  Holds 1 "D" cell.  cylinder is larger in dia than "D" cell to allow room for bulb base.  Cleaver cute
2245782 Metallic Bulb Lamp, Gilbert C. Holloway (Westinghouse), Jun 17 1941, 362/202 ; 174/17.08; 174/50.53; 174/50.56; 174/50.6; 313/111; 313/269; 313/315; 313/318.03;
313/318.11; D26/49 - Sealed Beam including cylindrical flashlight application
2248359 Illuminated Punch, J. Klopfenstein, Jul 3 1941, 362/119 362/208  - ticket punch
2248460 Bicycle Headlight, H. L. Kraeft, Jul 8 1941, 362/476 340/815.73 362/157 362/184 362/196 - two lights in tank one on left one on right
2252088 Lamp, C.E. Meyerhoefer (E.A. Labe), Aug 12 1941, 362/196 362/157 362/208 429/99  - bicycle headlight
2252950 Dry Battery Lamp, E.E. Seiss, Aug 19 1941, 362/186 362/208 - bicycle light
2253951 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Aug 26 194, 362/21 ; D26/49 - rubber armored
2253952 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Aug 26 1941, 362/202 ; 340/321; 362/310 - colored plastic Frensl lens to shine light to the side
2254474 Flashlight and Battery Unit therefore, Cyril P. Deibel, Sep 2, 1941, 429/123 362/194 429/150 429/157 429/164  - battery is also the case cylindrical
2255516 Electrical Flash Light, E.J. McEachron (Marathon Battery Co), Sep 9, 1941, 362/189 ; 362/194; 429/185 -
2255825 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone, Dec 24 1940, 362/186 ; 340/321; 362/202 -
D111346 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone, Sep 20, 1938, D26/128 ; D26/49 - light to the side
2259416 Lamp Construction, Gardener (Mer-Q-Ree Corp), Oct 14 1941, 362/84 ; 362/187; 362/321 - luminous paint & electromagnet closed shutter to block light when paint is being recharged - blackout
References:
1275871 Illuminating Device, Dodds et al (Flannery Bolt Co), Aug 13 1918, 362/84 ; 252/646 - add on phosphorescent cover for house lamp
1275872 Portable Lamp,  I. DODDS (Flannery Bolt Co), Aug 13 1918,  362/84 ; 362/187 - lamp only activated for a short time to charge zinc or calcium sulfid phosphorescent material and a little radium salt.  air pot controls the on time after a press of the button once
1312312 Illuminating Device, Dodds et al (Flannery Bolt Co), Aug 1919, - phosphorescent car light
2259673 Combination Hunting Light and Flashlight, Ralph M. White, Oct 21 1941, 362/197 -  45 degree jount allows cylindrical or angle head
2260639 Flashlight Billy, W.M. Powell, Oct 28 1941, 362/102 340/321 362/208 362/369 463/47.2  -
2261001 Flashlight Head, B.F. Muldoon (H. Hyman), Oct 258 1941, 362/208 362/341  - can be seen from the side
2263518 Safety Water Light, Riner, Nov 18 1941, 340/321 ; 362/186; 362/267; 429/96; 441/17 - lantern battery powered buoy
2268878 Flashlight, Walter R. Kopp (Western Cartridge Co), Jan 6 1942, 362/208 ; 362/341 - uses flange type prefocused lamp
2273114 Hand Lamp, W.R. Kopp (Western Cartridge Co),, Feb 17, 1942, 362/208  -
2278614 Bicycle Lamp, Claud J. James, Apr 7 1942, 362/157 ; 429/97; 43/17.5; D26/36 - converts from heat to tail light
2287019 Taillight for poles or the like, F.B. Bristow, Jun 23 1942, 362/208  - tail light for transporting telephone poles
2288808 Hand Lamp Switch, Walter Richard Kopp (Western Cartridge Co), Jul 7, 1942, 200/60 ; 362/202 -
2289226 Laryngeal Speculum, Von Foregger (William M. Allyn), Jul 7 1942, 600/193 ; 362/119; 600/199 - for doctors
2290487 Flashlight Head, B.F. Muldoon (H. Hyman), Jul 21, 1942, 362/208  - screw base
2294558 Light Ray Gun, Hooker, Sep 1 1942, 362/112 ; 362/281; 463/51 - Thompson "Tommy Gun" uses mechanical shutter to get very fast pulses of light
2229494 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Jan 21, 1941, 362/202 - insulating case
2294622 Camera and Projector Apparatus, Langberg, Sep 1 1942, 353/43 ; 346/107.2; 353/76; 353/88; 353/99; 353/DIG.2; 396/180; 396/430 -
 can be used as SLR camera or projector/enlarger
2268056 Sight for Guns, Nelson, Dec 30 1941, 362/112 ; 42/116- shown on Tommy Gun
2298042 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Oct 6 1942, 362/207 ; 200/60 - body made of Lumarith (thermoplastic)
2299035 Waterproof Casing for Flashlights, Harry Rothenberg L. Grimsley (H. Hyman), Oct 13 1942, -  362/158 ; D26/49 - goes over a FL
2299148 Flashlight, Lawrence L. Johnson, Oct 20 1942, 362/191 ; D26/39 - lamp between two cells, very much like the phonograph lamp
2302248 Combined flashlight and electric circuit tester, Axel V Olson, 1942-11-17, - 2-terminal socket on tail cap for appliance or test leads
2304433 Reflector, Myron. J. Zimmer (Katzmger Co), Dec 8, 1942,362/208 ; 362/341 - commonly seen reflector with socket for flange type prefocused lamp
2312670 Electric Torch or Flashlight, E. A. OLDS, Mar 2 1943, 362/207 ; 338/178 - rheostat, spare bulb, focus
2320193 Combined Safety Light and Illuminating Lamp, Powell , May 25 1943, 362/108 ; 200/550 - English bicycle light plus harness
Reference:
1825088 Combined Safety Light and Illuminating Lamp, Powell (not assigned), Sep29 1931 - Niagara "Chestlite"
2320222 Swimmer's Appliance, A. Crupi, May 25 1943, 362/106 116/173 116/209 2/68 362/158 362/208 - head worn beacon light
2320917 Portable Lamp, Oscar L. Ely, Jun 1 1943, 362/194 340/815.73  - uses lantern battery with thumb screw connection on top.
2323312 Electric Tourch, W.C. Crimmins (Sears Roebuck & Co), Jul 6 1943, 362/196 - Bicycle lights
2325253 Periscope, W. E. Lging, Jul 27 1943, 359/857 - periscope with light for inspecting inside of hydrents, walls, etc.
2326607 Hand Lamp, Clyde C. Bohner (Western Cartridge Co), Aug 10, 1943, 362/202 - prefocused lamp
2330673 Flashlight, Frank J. Braum, Sep 28 1943,362/184 ; 362/207  - revolving supply of lamps to burned out can be replaced quickly
2333541 Flash-light Shield, E.K. Madan, Nov 2, 1943, 362/208 - for blackout use
2335852 ILLUMINABLE SIGNALING DEVICE Dec 1943
2339356 Focusing Flashlight, William B. Sachs, Jan 18 1944, 362/187
2340530 Traffic direction
2347482 Electric Torch, D. Karo, Apr 25 1944, 338/219 ; 338/301 - resistance to be added into circuit
2361414 Marine Safety Light, J. A. Ramsey,  Oct 31 1944, 362/108 ; 362/158; 362/802; 441/17; 441/89- cylindrical, frensnell lens, ball in tube switch
2363825 Flashlight Attachment, M.N. Yardney, Nov 24 1944, 362/208 340/321 362/203 429/97  - for blackout use
2373131 Brestplade Black-Out Lantern, Richard L. Mann, Apr 10 1945, 362/197 362/196  -
2376330 Identification Light for Aerial Delivery Containers, Dircksen, May 22 1945, 340/815.66 ; 200/61.19; 244/138R; 340/321; 340/815.76; 362/184; 362/470; 362/84; 429/98 - double ended flashlight where lens color matches conatineer color
2379603 Electric Battery Torch Lamp and the Like, Samuel Daniel Sullam, Jul 3, 1945, 362/202 ; 200/60 -  bicycle tail lamp
2396046 Flash Lamp, H.T. & H.H. Hipwell, Mar 5 1946, 362/202 ; 362/207 - lens & Reflector mounting
2341822 Non Glare Flashlight, George H. Seal, Feb 15 1944, 362/202 ; 362/208; D26/49 - baffeled to prevent stray light (blackout type) prefocused lamp
2358820 Portable Electric Flashlight, B.F. Muldoon (H Hyman), Sep 26 1944, - angle head, prefocused lamp no references
2361480 Illuminating Torch, David P. Joffo, Oct 31 1944, 340/321 ; 340/815.56; 340/815.68; 362/102; 362/205; 362/280; 362/293- normal white light or selected color
2366202 Elbow Head Flashlight, J. G. Lippincott (Guth Stern & Co), Jan 2, 1945, 362/190 ; 362/197; 362/207; D26/37- Angle head
2366929 Floating Signal Light, Melvjn P. Pfeil, Jan 9 1945, 441/16 ; 340/321; 362/158; 429/96; 439/32 - see: A-7 AAF Flashlight, Floating Identification
single D cell and Lamp, battery compartment extends to add stability when floating
2368779 Flashlight Projector, Katie Louise Pyles, Feb 6, 1945, 353/43 ; 353/DIG.2 - film strip projector attachment for angle head flashlight
2376330 Identification Light for Aerial Delivery Containers, A.D. Dircksen, May 22 1945,
2399921 Electric Lamp, A.D. Dircksen, May 7, 1946, 362/208  - parachute marker light
2401014 Flashlight, W.L. Paul, May 28, 1946, 362/208 200/567 200/60 362/189  - low cost
2405384 Illuminating Ankle Bracket and the like, Albert W. White, Aug 6 1946, 362/104 ; 362/216; 362/335; 429/98; 63/8 -  no references
2420227 Nephoscope, W. K. COBURN (Serdex),  May 6, 1947, 33/227 ; 73/170.11; 73/170.16 - to measure cloud movement
2420307 Portable Lamp, Frank H. Fristoe, May 13 1947, 340/321 ; 362/186 - cubical head with round lens or color filter on 5 faces
2424700 Generator Light, Marl McMath (Dayton Acme Co), Jul 29 1947, 362/192 ; 310/75B - rectangular
References:
1487502 Magneto Flash Lamp, J.J. Wood (GE), Mar 18 1924
1678496 Electromechanical Lamp, Charles BernasconiI, Jul 24, 1923, 362/192 ; 264/278; 264/294 - palm size
1956339 Electromechanical Lamp, Charles BernasconiI, Apr 24 1934, 362/192 -
2035812 Electric Hand Lamp, Otto Janzen
1769426 Lamp Construction, Harry C. Foster (Indiana Lamp Corp), Jul 1, 1930 362/548 - car, easy to replace lamp
2439496 Flashlight, Szantay, Apr 13 1948, 362/205- partial twist to switch on-off
2440938 Porttable Signal Lamp, R. L. FALGE, May 4, 1948, 362/232 ; 126/200; 340/332; 340/815.77; 362/374-
References:
1432873 Signal, = STOP for car
1443106 Usher's Signal, Walsh, Jan 23 1923, 362/202 ; 340/321; 362/283 - flashlight that can display different dot of light patterns
1645487 Combination Light, Harling, Oct 11 1927, 340/321 ; 340/815.73; 362/184; 362/205; 362/241 - extended tail assy w/illuminated digits
[1942341 ??# Ground Clamp typo in number]
2017849 Apparatus for Signaling, Blee, Oct 1935 - line powered dual pistol grip
2085020 COMBINATION SIGHT AND INDICATOR FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL - line powered single pistol grip
2104911 CHANGEABLE COLOR SPOTLIGHT
2261978 ILLUMINATED SIGHT - line powered single pistol grip
2273026 BOMB RELEASE SIGNAL LAMP ASSEMBLY - lamp at tail can be raw bulb or w/color filter
2360138 SIGNALING DEVICE, Alexander Parley Johnson (Focal Co), Oct 10, 1944, 340/815.76 ; 362/359 - day or night signaling
2447296 Mechanical Flashlight, Alexander C. Watt (P.R. Mallory & Co), Aug 17, 1948, 362/192 ; 307/149; 310/75B; 315/218; 315/233; 322/1 - generator type
References:
462418 Method of and Apparatus for Electrical Conversion and Distribution, Nikola Tesla, Nov 3, 1891, 307/108 ; 331/127; 362/183 - pulse charging a condesnor
472379 Production and Distribution of Electricity, William Marshall, Apr 5, 1892, 307/109 - using a condensor in parallel with a generator
1054872 Portable Generating Apparatus, Victor Sence, Mar 4, 1913
1462572 Condensing Welding Circuit - condensor is charged then discharged through transformer for spot welding
1489431 Flashlight, Charles A. Drouillat, Apr 8 1924, 310/50 ; 362/192 - genereator type
2459702 Flash Lamp, H.T. Hipwell, Jan 18 1949, 362/202 - rubber armor on head and cap prefocused lamp
References:
1934214 Insulated Flash Light, F.G. Stimson (Bond Electric Corp)
2219906 Lamp, Edwin W. Pummill, Oct 29 1940
2278614 Bicycle Lamp, Claud J. James, Apr 7 1942
2287505 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg)
2304433 Reflector, Myron. J. Zimmer (Katzmger Co)
2461118 FLASHLIGHT TORCH, Joshua Gordon Lippincott (Guth Stearn & Co), Feb 8 1949, 362/205 - prefocused lamp
2465426 Self-Contained Visual Signal for Calling Attendents, Bralove, Mar 29 1949, 340/321 ; 362/410 - night clubs, restaurants, etc.
2466414 Waterproof Flashlight Switch, Gits et al., Apr 5, 1949, 200/60 ; 200/302.1; 200/329; 362/197; 362/205
2476783 Flashlight, H.H. Turner, Jul 19 1949, 362/208 359/798 362/319  - angle head
References:
  536759 Instrument for Penetrating Darkness, Haze or Fog, C.A. Potter, Apr 2 1895 - donut lamp surrounds telescope
1280374  Pencil Lighting Attachment, J. Bennett, Oct 1 1918, - uses hollow lamp bulb to surround pencil
1542011 Portable Surgical Light, H.R. Simpson, Jun 16 1925, - Ophthalmoscope? for ears and noses
1570393 Flash Light, C. Osean (National Carbon Co), Jan 19 1926, 362/197 200/60 362/208 D26/37 - angle head - "Elbow lamp" 2697
1795691 Combined Ophthalmoscope and Retinoscope, and Slit Lamp, A Wilson, Nar 10 1931
1804105 Magnifying Glass, W. Martens, May 5 1931 - with light
2092672 Flashlight Attachment, G.H. Hyatt, Sep 7 1937, - angled magnifying Glass
2477516 Flashlight Switch, P.C. Haas, Jul 26, 1949,
References:
1134977 Flashlight Switch, Paul C. Haas, Jul 26 1949, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 - switch cap is hinged and also slides, non sparking for industrial FL
1592225 ELECTRICAL TOOL HANDLE AND SWITCH
1739788 ELECTRIC SWITCH
1756733 Portable Elelctric Lamp, John Downs, Apr 29, 1930, 362/158 ; 200/551; 200/60 - miner's lamp
2128427  VACUUM SWITCH
2419180  ELECTRIC SWITCH
2420585 Flashlight, Crimmins (Delta Elec), May 13 1947, 200/60 ; 200/302.1; 200/548; 200/551; 362/205 - submergible

2478336 FLASHLIGHT FILM AND PICTURE PROJECTING DEVICE, Stein (Hollywood Comic Flash), Aug 9 1949, 353/43 ; 362/253 -
lamp in reflector, film, two lens system
2408393 Flashlight, J.A. Gits, Oct 1 1946, 200/60 ; 362/205- angle head  no references
2408643 Safety Flashlight for Pedestrians and Bicycle Riders, Joseph A. Hoy, Oct 1 1946, 362/184 ; 362/197 - Dual angle head  screw lamp no references
2430607 Electric Lighting Novelty, W.S. Gaskouitz, Nov 11 1947, 40/586 ; 2/151; 362/103- bow tie with initials, lamp behing fabirc
2435689 Flashlight, McCabe (M. Kessler), Feb 10 1948, 362/203  - designed to be made on  a screw machine, i.e. the first of machined lights
Refeences:
1595146 Flash Lamp, Ford, (French Battery Co)
1895913 Vest Pocket Type Flash Light, M.E. Buchholz (Bright Star Battery Co)
2150644 Pocket Flash Light, Hugh W. Batcheller (Aetna Motor Prod)
2274178 Flashlight, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Feb 24 1942, 362/208 ; 362/341 - features for prefocused lamps, insert from rear of reflector
1134977 Flashlight Switch, Paul C. Haas, Jul 26 1949, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 - switch cap is hinged and also slides, non sparking for industrial FL
2454233 PICTURE PROJECTING PISTOL, Mathew A. Strumor, Nov 16, 1948, 353/43 ; 352/95; 353/109; 362/112 - film on sprocket wheel which is advanced by trigger
2478325 Illuminating Attachment for Canes and the Like, A.P. Russell, Aug 9 1949, 362/102 ; 135/910; 362/197 - horizontal handle with down facing reflector
References:
1067646 Search Light for Unbrella Handles, Downey, Jul 15 1913, 362/157 ; 135/910; 56/307 - long cylindrical battery
1151114 Flash-Light, G. Matthies, Aug 24 1915, 362/157 ; 135/910; 340/321- umbrella or cane handle
1227012 Flash-Light or Electric Torch, M.H. Spielman, May 22 1917, - Cane with screw cap switch
1274713 Portable Lantern, Hoffmann (Germany), Aug 1918, 362/200 - bicycle or house type with complex snout to aim light in different directions
1407910 REFLECTOR- house
1427138 Umbrella Handle Lighting Device, Walicki, Aug 29 1922, 362/157 ; 135/910; 362/102 - "T" handle, switch has point that grounds battery
1738725 Flash Lamp, H.T. Hipwell, Dec 10, 1929, 362/191 ; D26/46 - improved battery cap
2229495 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone, Jan 21 1941, 362/208 - reflector to hold flange type prefocused lamp & lamp storage
2299035 Waterproof Casing for Flashlights, Harry Rothenberg L. Grimsley (H. Hyman), Oct 13 1942, -  362/158 ; D26/49 - goes over a FL
2358820 Portable Electric Flashlight, B.F. Muldoon (H Hyman), Sep 26 1944, - angle head, prefocused lamp no references
2401366 Portable Electric Falshlight, Bernard Francis Muldoon (Henry Hyman), Jun 4 1946, 362/199 ; 324/507 - spherical heat tips on axle
2488021 Bicycle Generator, Harold F. May, Nov 15 1949, 310/75C ; 280/828; 307/157; 320/123; 362/193, -
References:
568209 Electric Lamp for Velocipedes, Alfred M. Rodriguez, Sep 22 1896, 362/193 ; 307/157; 310/73; 310/75R; 315/78; 322/1; 322/42 - generator
1010377 Storage Battery, S.M. Johnson, Nov 1911, 429/92 - includes meter and test load
1068129 Starting Device for explosive motors
1250960 Portable Electric Lamp, Arthur E. Case (Delta Electric)
1374440 Ignition Switch
1439430 Weatherproof Battery Case
1657461 Battery Mounting
1948443 Motor Vehicle electrical System
2159885 Battery Charging Apparatus
2489806 Hand Flashlight, G.F.N. Oliver (Oliver Pell Ctrl), Nov 29 1949, 362/208 - improved one hand operation
2490309 Flashlight, Lincoln D. Lehman (T.T. Grave & O.G. Larson), Dec 6 1949, 362/192 ; 185/39; 322/38 - generator type
References:
1186422 Electric Flash-light, JOHN C. MORGAN
1209932 Hand Generator, P. BRADLEY
1624686 Flash Light, R.J. Smith
1655601 Spring Driven  Generator Electric Lamp, Fisher
2092845 Flashlight, William L Holmes (Washington Institute of Technology)
2105719 Portable Electric Light, Cap B. Collins
2232605 Flashlight, William I. Holmes
2492837 Portable Signal Light, Eugene C. Briggs (Emarco Corp), Dec 27 1949, 340/331 200/184 220/762 220/772 292/246 336/90 340/473 361/270 362/194
Barricade Flasher uses 6 volt battery gravity switch turns off when on it's side, laminated transformer used as part of strobe light power supply
References:
1951431 Traffic Signal
2082572 Discharge Tube Flasher
2263518 Safety Water Light
2493205 Portable Electric Flashlight, B.F. Muldoon (H. Hyman), Jan 3 1950, 362/190 362/197 362/207 362/208 - THE ARMY ANGLE HEAD?
References:
1408527 Flash Light
1599113 Flash Light
1680484 Extra-Bulb Carrier
1820960 Flash Light
1905787 Cap with Spare Bulb Carrier
2153814 Battery Lamp
2235025 Flashlight
2249692 Pocket Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jul 15 1941
2259673 Combination Hunting Light and Flashlight
2290487 Flashlight Head
2298042 Flashlight
2304433 Reflector
2330673 Flashlight
2494265 Flashlight, Yetta Samalion, Jan 10, 1950, 362/194 ; 429/163, - single cell cylindrical battery is the body, switch in removable head
References:
688403 Electric Battery, GEORGE W. FRAZIER, Dec 10, 1901, 429/49 ; 429/72 - No. 6 type or a No. 6
720592 Electric Battery, MILTON M. KOHN, Feb 17, 1903, 429/53 ; 429/57 -
1233204 Electric Battery, J. E. DUNN (Novo Mfg Co), Jul 10, 1917, 429/157 ; 429/184 -
1297654 Battery Hand Lamp, C. F. BURGESS (Burgess), Mar 18, 1919, 362/189 ; 362/188; 362/203; 429/99 -
cylindrical head w/switch connects to combined battery and case
1398799 Flashlight, Recker (Chase Co), Nov 29 1921, 362/203 ; 429/96 -
head w/conical reflector and convex-concave lens attaches to combined battery tube & case.
1700768 Flashlight, J.H. Kuechenmeister, Feb 5 1929, - tin foil as conductor
2254474 Flashlight and Battery Unit therefore, Cyril P. Deibel, Sep 2, 1941
2255516 Electrical Flash Light, E.J. McEachron (Marathon Battery Co), Sep 9, 1941
2272907 Flashlight and Battery Unit, Cyril P. Deibel, Feb 10 1942, 362/194 ; 362/203; 429/149 - head screws on battery-case
2500464 Usher's Flashlight, Charles H. Maher, Mar 14, 1950, 362/184 ; 362/197 -
Lamp at each end.  When carried with are down light horizontal the angled heads make a pool of light for the usher and another pool of light for the patron.
References:
1645487 Combination Light, Harling, Oct 11 1927, 340/321 ; 340/815.73; 362/184; 362/205; 362/241 - extended tail assy w/illuminated digits
1763815 Flash Light, Pajeau (Toy Tinkers Inc), Jun 17 1930, 362/197 ; D26/37 - has swivel joint between the two cells
1816065 Flash Light, F. A. Weidman, Jul 28 1931, 362/184 ; 340/321 - cap has jeweled colored lens and lamp
2304742 Flashlight, Officer et al. (Blake Mfg), Dec 8 1942, 362/293 ; 362/187; 362/317; 362/359; D26/49 - "Blackout" for air raids in W.W. II
2385639  Flashlight - minimum volume 3 cell light about as high as a 2 cell light.
2502566 Skate Light, Gerald Hooley, Apr 4 1950, 362/103 ; 280/816; 362/197; 362/396; D26/2 - roller skates
2506685 Shoulder Supported Flashlight Holder, Sadloski, May 9 1950, 362/108 ; 224/185; 224/197; 224/201; 224/247; 362/396; D26/39 -
References:
443212 Band Lamp Support for kerosene - not here
571924 Foot Lantern - kerosene - not here
1403378 Portable Lamp - powered from car - not here
1717386 Flashlight Holder, Samual Kaplan
2509832 Electric Flashlight with means for quickly changing bulbs, Frank E. Miller, May 30 1950, - Dual angle head, swap reflector to get new lamp
References:
1447378 Lamp or Searchlight for Vehicles - not here
1594485 Incadesent Lamp for Automobile Headlights - not here
1647011 Automobile Headlight - not here
2221126 Flashlight
2231382 Flashlight
2329063 Pocket Flash Light, Lee J. Lockwood ( Burgess Battery Co)
2408643 Safety Flashlight for Pedestrians and Bicycle Riders
2510321 Hand Lamp for Attachment to Batteries, Arthur P. Sauer (Kilborn-Sauer Co), Jun 6 1950, 362/194 159/17.3  - uses 6 volt battery with thumb screw terminals
References:
1333222 Means for Illuminating Magnetic Compasses - using luminous paint  - not here
1544191 Portable Electric Searchlight - uses storage battery   - not here
1592178 Portable Electric Searchlight - uses storage battery   - not here
2320917 Portable Lamp
2510323 Novelty Device, A.F. Tahorski, Jun 6 1950, 2/151 ; 362/103; D2/606 - bow tie with lamp in center
2513071 Electric Flashlight, Robert H. Wendt, June 27 1950, 362/194 439/628 D26/37 - minimalist cap with sheet metal fingers that grab zinc, bare lamp or w/reflector, or two cell version
2518437 Flashlight, Walter R. Amstutz (Butler Brothers), Aug 15 1950, 362/205 ; 200/51R; D26/49 - reflector made from plastic with mirror coating prefocused lamp
2520565 Portable Electrical Highway Signal, Edward Victor Rivers, Aug 29 1950, 340/331 315/219 362/194 D10/114 - strobe barricade type
2522660 Foladable Holder for Flashlight Elements, W.E. Bledsoe (Badger Carton Co), Sep 19 1950,
 362/208 174/535 174/546 200/60 229/165 229/194 324/158.1362/189 429/96  -
a single sheet of sheet metal that when folded holds a cell and lamp
References:
1700768 Flashlight, J.H. Kuechenmeister, Feb 5 1929, - tin foil as conductor
1922801 Battery Hand Lamp, C.A. Gillingham (National Carbon Co), Aug 15 1933, - minimalist Pocket Flash Light squeeze switch
2166657 Flashlight Device, Harry C. Evelyn, Jul 18 1939, - gernade spoon minimalist flash light
2236071 Jack-O-Lantern Battery and Lamp Holder, Albert J. Roskaxn, Mar 25, 1941, - minimalist sheet metal with feet to plug into pumpkin
D166073 Flashlight, Milton S. Dunkelberger, Mar 4 1952, D26/43 - goosneck between cylindrical body and lamp housing
D108202 Flashlight Case, Albert Gelardin, Feb 1, 1938, D26/49 - penlight case
2278614 Bicycle Lamp, Claud J. James
2528490 FLASHER TYPE ELECTRIC FLARE, Virgil S. Berry, Nov 7 1950, 340/473 ; 340/815.73 - plugs into car cig lighter
2529234 Keyhole Illuminator, Donald H. Swanson, Nov 7 1950, 362/157 ; 362/100; 362/158 - mounts on door
2530505 Flashlight Switch Operating Mechanism, E.H. Brill, Nov 21 1950, 362/205 ; 200/60 - no threaded parts prefocused lamp
2532181 Illuminated Drinking Glass, Moore, Nov 28 1950, 362/101 ; 362/190; 362/203 - similar to a candle but with champagne glass top
References:
1129602 Case for Portable Electric Lamps, H. POLLAND, Feb 23, 1915, 362/206 ; 362/190 - candle
1144201 Portable Flash Light, H.H. & H.T. Hipwell, Jun 22 1915 - penlight
1875048 Light Pencil, Levene (Mass. Mem Hospital), Aug 30 1932, 396/313 ; 346/143; 347/110; 347/224; 362/203- for marking X-ray film
2177337 Automatic Illuminated Glass Holder, Alexander Stein, Oct 24 1939
2224319 Illuminated Drinking Vessel, R.M. Schrover, Dec 10 1940, 362/101 ; 215/377; 362/190; 362/802 - art deco
2261320 Flashlight Pencil, J.R. Williams, Nov 4 1941, 362/579 ; 324/506; 362/118 - plastic tip passes light around No. 2 pencil
2292242 Electric Bulb & Socket - house wiring special lamp base
2314521 Illuminated Artificial Bait Holder, G.S. Schwartz, Mar 23 1943, 43/17.6 ; 362/157; 362/253; 43/41 - clear glass to see fake fish
2535041 Batteryless Flashlight, Joseph C. Clark (Jeny Corp), Dec 1950, 310/75B ; 362/192; 74/31 - thumb power?
References:
1184056 Self Conatined Generating and Lighting Unit, H.R. Van Derenter, May 23 1916, 362/192 ; 310/154.32; 310/69; 310/73 - first and second finger squeeze
1285243 Electric Pocket Lamp, Kuhn-Frei, Nov 19 1918, 310/75A ; 362/192; 74/142 - generator FL
1303068 Pocket Lamp Generator, Oskar Junghans, May 6, 1919, 310/75R ; 310/75B; 362/192; 74/133- generator FL
1316372 Headlight Control Switch for Motor Vehicles - why?
1333119 Hand Generator, Krag-Muller, Mar 9 1920, 310/75R ; 310/156.68; 362/192 - generator FL
1373558 Apparatus for Starting Motors, ?gearing
1380180 Magneto Pocket Lamp, Georges Maxime Beattot, May 31, 1921, 310/153 ; 310/69; 310/70R; 362/192 - palm squeeze Generator FL
1678496 Electromechanical Lamp, Charles Bernasconi, Jul 24, 1923, 362/192 ; 264/278; 264/294 - plam squeeze Generator FL
1853188 Mechanical Motion Device, G. R. Wood (Dayton Scale Co), Apr 12, 1932, 74/405 -
1897786 Starter for Internal Combustion Engines
1956339 Electromechanical Lamp, Charles Bernasconi, Apr 24 1934, 362/192 - plam squeeze Generator FL
2035812 Electric Hand Lamp, Otto Janzen
2399921 Electric Lamp, J.E. Golob & Arnold D. Dircksen, May 7, 1946, 362/208 - parachute marker light dual lamps
References:
2376330 Identification Light for Aerial Delivery Containers, A.D. Dircksen
2424700 Generator Light, Marl McMath (Dayton Acme Co)
2536593 Keyhole Illuminator, Edward E. Ciha, Jan 2, 1951, 362/158 ; 362/100; 362/197 - screws mount to door adjacent to lock opening
References:
916833 Pocket Electric Incandecent Lamp, Fritz Blau (Gasgluhlight)
985018 Battery Lamp Socket, George N. Eastman (E.C. Brown)
1093287 Electric Cap Light, A.B. Neff,  Apr 14 1914
1112624 Electric Lamp Mount, E. S. Keogh
1128307 Illuminating Door Knob, Greely,  Feb 16 1915, 362/100 ; 70/DIG.59 -
1282615 Flashlight and Battery, Moz Mizrahi, Oct 22, 1918, 362/201 ; 200/60 - pocket FL mostly battery
1359585 Coupling plate for Storage Batteries
1476028 Electrical Connector for Spark Plugs
1557870 Sparkplug Terminal Cable Connection
1600603 Electric Push Button
1922601 Spark Plug Terminal
1971266 Flash Light Attachment for Batteries, Harry T. Kingsbury (Kingsbury Mfg)
2007101 Keyhole Illuminator
2016819 Flash Lamp, Francis R. Meginniss (Inertia Devices Inc), Oct 8 1935, 362/158 ; 362/188; 362/206- inertia based switch
2085331 Door Lock Indicator - mechanical
2361414 Marine Safety Light, J. A. Ramsey, Oct 31 1944, 362/108 ; 362/158; 362/802; 441/17; 441/89 - Lens Globe like May? light
2387144 Electric Flashlight, William H. Gey
2386255 Flashlight, Willis B. Morey
2389591 Color Illuminator for Flashlights, LeRoy O. Brown (Justrite Mfg Co) my penlite
2400974 Illuminated Handbag Latch, Hyman Berman, May 28 1946, 362/156 ; 150/118; 362/197 - 
2538332 Flashlight, Donald G. Schaefer (Fulton Mfg  Corp), Jan 16 1951, 362/184 ; 362/202; D26/49 - cap with colored plastic lens
Refrences:
1287186 1287186 Flash-Ligh, P.M. Beard
1421093 Flash Light, Leslie C. Matson
1734230 Combined Searchlight and Fuse Tester, Nathaniel Roe
1816065 Flash Light, F. A. Weidman
2194992 Flashlight Construction, John J. Walsh
2539113 Lamp Head and Switch, Herbert Hafford Boll, Jan 23, 1951, 362/208 ; 362/235
Flashlight with H-shaped Frame Forming Opposed Holders for Dry Cells and Lamp Head, Frank Berman, Sep 30 1952, - jewlery box look
Referenced by:
D279222 Portable Light, John H. Drane (Duracell Inc), Jun 11, 1985, D26/44 ; D26/37
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
D241972 (unknown) [Pocket Flashlight]
Oct 1976
D255721 Book lamp Jul 1, 1980
1926108 HAND LAMP Sep 1933
2539974 FLASHLIGHT WITH ADJUSTABLE HEAD Jan 1951
2612598 FLASHLIGHT WITH H-SHAPED FRAME FORMING OPPOSED HOLDERS FOR DRY CELLS AND LAMP HEAD Sep 195

2553307 Plural Socket Flashlight having Flexable Switch, Raymond L. Falge, May 15 1951, 362/158 ; 200/60; 362/184; 362/189 - water and air tight, throwaway
References:
1466350 Flash Light, E.R. Barany,(Franco Electric Corp), Aug 28 1923
1671744 Flashlight, JTTLITTS ROSENBERG (Herman Hoffamn), May 29 1928, 362/205 ; 362/184; 362/187 - couble ended, spot and area
1866600  Pocket Flash Light, F. Rauch, Jul 12 1932
1922801 Battery Hand Lamp, C.A. Gillingham (National Carbon Co), Aug 15 1933
2070755 Fishing Lure, Seigle, Feb 16 1937, 43/17.6 ; 362/158; 362/253 -
2252950 Dry Battery Lamp, E.E. Seiss, Aug 19 1941
2262040 Illuminated Panel Battery Lamp, Van Dyne Pell, Nov 11 1941
2234972 Flashlight, Zennan, Mar 18 1941
2387144 Electric Flashlight, William H. Gey, Oct 16, 1945
2561744 Battery-Operated Book Light, V.V. Langdon, July 24, 1951, 362/99 ; 362/191; 362/199; 362/98; D26/51 - Two AA folds up into compact package
2562997 Flashlight Oil Tester, Leon G. Alexander (Wix Accessories Corp), Aug 7, 1951, 356/246 356/410 362/208 - new lens for Boy Scout Flashlight for checking motor oil.
2566280 Twin Beam Flashlight, Yandt, Aug 28 1951, 362/184 ; 200/60; D26/46 - twin reflectors and lamps
2572760 Illuminated Shoe Device, Nathan Rikelman, Oct 23 1951, 362/103 ; 200/52A; 200/52R; 200/60; 36/1; 36/137; D2/946; D26/57-
"Buck Rogers Space Flying Foot Eye" References:
571924 Foot Lantern - kerosene - not here
1184396 Electrically Illuminated Shoe, John E. Trimble
1391243 Signaling Device - Attached to back of drivers hand powered from car uses Mercury switch - not here
1556860 Flash-light Traffic Signal, J.M. Lovaas
1597823 Light Projecting Attachment for Shoes, Randolph
1933243 Illuminated Shoe, DeMerolis
2140224 Roller Skate Attachment, Mikaly Galgoczy
2262040 Illuminated Panel Battery Lamp, Van Dyne Pell
2405384 Illuminating Ankle Bracket and the like, Albert W. White
2582572 Electric Fan, George C. Tulk, Jan 15 1952, 416/5 ; 416/63 - two "D" cells power fan or light
References:
1108053 Portable Electric Fan, T.R. Wiwi & J.W. Fassett, Aug18 1914, 417/411 ; 310/50; 417/361 - cylinder shape based on No. 6 Dry Cell?
Related:
2595406 Flashlight Fan, J.E. Popovich, May 6 1952, 417/236 ; 417/313; 417/411 - angle head lens replaced by prop and reflector replaced by motor
Related:
D309182 Pocket fan or similar article
4839106 Portable Misting Fan
2850228 (Large Squirrel Cage) Blower Rowley luggable
3099386 Portable Blower, Howard B. Pieper, Jul 30 1963, 417/236 ; 126/25B; 417/411- Flashlight body with Squirrel Cage Blower as head
References:
1504003 Fan Attachment for Flashlights, A.F. Trumbull
1637652 Fan or Blower, W.H.C. Ness,  Aug 2 1927, 416/187 ; 29/511; 29/513; 29/889.4; 403/186; 403/252; 415/206- Squirrel Cage Blower
1749373 Combined Blower and Suction Device, A. BREUER, Mar 4 1930, 55/511 ; 15/344; 15/410 - shoulder strap Kirby Vacuum?
2595406 Flashlight Fan, J.E. Popovich, May 6 1952
4021150 Battery powered pump
2909316 PORTABLE FANS
5851106 Portable fan device
6237621 Valve for inflatable objects
3809504 BLOWER HEAD FOR FLASHLIGHT, Donald Leonard Goossens, May 1974, 417/411 ; 415/206; D23/383-
References:
3099386 Portable Blower, Howard B. Pieper, Jul 30 1963
2595406 Flashlight Fan, J.E. Popovich, May 6 1952
2960321 Portable Aerator, Stoots, Nov 15 1960, 261/30 ; 261/121.2; 261/122.1; 417/411; 43/57 - flashlight body and air pump to drive bubbler
2961129 Plant Duster, Giles E. Bullock, Nov 22 1960, 222/630 ; 222/228; 222/240; 222/323; 222/333; 239/654; 239/683; D26/45 -
angle head FL replace reflector with motor and  fan add venturii to suck in powder and horn to broadcast powder
3647323 Battery Operated Fanning Device, John C. Thomas, Mar 7 1972, 417/234 ; 126/25B; 415/206; 415/212.1; 417/411 - looks like air horn
3697198 Attachment for Charcoal Burning Unit, Holder, Oct 1972, 417/411 ; 110/327; 126/25B - flashlight body with large external fan
D275328 Combined fan and torch
D345599 Portable fan unit
6598626 Switchable inflation device
6755208 Valve for inflatable objects
D446284 Hand-held pump
2792699 Candle Applicator, William R. Lamm, May 1957, 431/145 ; 431/289- flashlight with long wand and fan at top to blow out candles
6290469 Hand held, self-powered pump
2595406 Flashlight Fan, J.E. Popovich, May 6 1952
4021150 Battery powered pump
4219531 Smoke diffusing device
6422835 Compact, portable combination dust blowing and swabbing apparatus
3558243 PORTABLE FAN
2909316 PORTABLE FANS
2582572 ELECTRIC
2792699 LAMM F
2745598 MARTINEZ FAN F
2695379 ANIMATED ELECTRIC SIGN
1254042 Portable Fan, PEED C. HOWE, Jan 22 1918, 248/431 ; 200/60; 310/68R; 416/63 - battery powered
Related:
4687414 Outdoor fan backpack  Aug 18, 1987
4886233 Fire fighting ventilation system Dec 12, 1989
4906164  Hand-portable fire fighting, positive pressure blower Mar 6, 1990
D309182 Pocket fan or similar article Jul 10, 1990
5851106 Portable fan device Dec 22, 1998
1504003 Fan Attachment for Flashlights, A.F. Trumbull
1746531 Electric Fan, Harvey Hubbell (Harvey Hubbel Inc), Feb 11, 1930, 417/369 ; 310/66; 415/208.1; 416/93R -
476291UK1937
2586265 Trouble Light for Illuminating Work, Clyde C. Russell, Feb 19 1952, 362/398 - car breakdown
References:
1121293 Magnetic Lamp Support
1641880 Hand Lantern, George Cohen, Sep 6 1927
1875956 Mutiple Parallel Flash Light
1932143 Permanent Magnet Support for Lamps
1974294  Folding Duplex Flash Light
2001363 Flash Light
2039205 Pocket Powder-Case
2215829 Falshlight Attachment
2241741 License Tag Illuminating and Signaling Device    - not here
2374161 Lamp Socket Shading Device    - not here
2413628 Portable Hand Lamp such as an Inspection Lamp - line powered Festoon lamp   - not here
2588162 Magazine Tool Handle, Peter F. Riggio, Mar 4 1952, 81/490 ; 279/81; 292/304; 312/309; 362/119 -
pocket multi-tool includes a penlight
2588772 Combined Flashlight and Circuit Tester, Byron Sill, Mar 11 1952, 324/506 ; 362/190; 362/197 -
appearance similar to the hand lantern but under the top lid are the test leads with alligator clips.
References:
1508990 Flash-Light (test leads) Attachment, Fredrick Schmidt, Swp 16 1924, 324/506 - made to replace the battery cap of a 1922 Ever Ready Flash Light
2231660 Electrical Circuit Exploring Tester, Frederick A. Carlotti, Feb 11, 1941, 324/506 ; 292/DIG.14; 429/61 - Tip pins plug into switch and lamp head
2234444 Illuminating Device, John W. Martin, Mar 11 1941 - remove cell & add storage for something
2519294 Flashlight having a Switch to Convert the Flashlight into a Testing Device, John G. Schneider, Aug 15, 1950, 200/60 ; 324/507 - switch body is terminal
2540471 Flashlight with Testing Attachment, Benjamin F. Borsody, Feb 6 1951, 324/506 ; 362/183 - neon lamp seperate from continuity test 
2591269 Signaling Wand for Flashlights, Lehoczki, Apr 1952, 340/321 362/208 362/577 D26/46 - stack of prisims
2592208 Bezel Lock for Electric Safety Lamps, Willson Y. Stamper (T.A. Edison Inc), Apr 8 1952, 362/208 220/300 403/343 403/349 - miner's explosive atmosphere
2593188 Novelty Hat Construction, Rikelman, Apr 1952, 446/27 ; 2/182.2; 2/209.13; 2/DIG.10; 273/DIG.17; 362/106; 362/278; 40/329; 446/197; 446/485; 472/51 -
balloon can be inflated from bulb in pocket and contains a lamp to illuminate display writing on balloon.
2595695 Tubular Aluminum Bail with Reinforcing Inserts at , Charles S. Packer (Justrite), May 6 1952, 16/444 ; 16/445; 29/445; 29/517 -
2597565 Flashlight Attachment for Guns, Chandler, May 20 1952, 362/110 ; 42/1.01; 42/146 - for Thompson submachine gun
2597073 Flashlight having a Reversible Contact Plate for Establishing either Series or Series-Parallel Connections , Cunningham, May 20 1952, 362/184 ; 307/71 -
Four "D" cells side by side in short cylinder
References:
1892075 Electric Lantern, F.W. Noffs, Dec 27, 1932 - appears to be very reliable design - sounds like it used "D" cells, not hard to get cells.
1932102 Electric Illuminating Device, R.M. Eaton (Niagara Searchlight Co ), Osc 24 1934, 362/187-
allows getting either a flood or spot beam by adding a second reflector over the first reflector.
2074536 Portable Electric Lamp Casing, Le Roy O. Brown (Justrite Mfg), Mar 23 1937, 362/205 ; 200/60; 429/150; D26/48 -
similar to a bicycle lantern but holds 6 cells in 3x2 array and only one cell diameter thick  Can be switched to provide different combinations
2123435 Lamp for Road Vehicles
2145631 Electric Lantern, J.S. Pixley, Armspear Mfg Co.,  Jan 31, 1939
2224742 Electric Device, Muldoon (Henry Hyman), Dec 10 1940, 362/202 ; 340/321; 362/186; 362/207; 429/149 - caution or safey light dome lens
2245793 Multiple Filament Lamp, John H. Kurlander (Westinghonse), Jun 17, 1941, -
2408643 Safety Flashlight for Pedestrians and Bicycle Riders, Joseph A. Hoy, Oct 1 1946, 362/184 ; 362/197 - Dual angle head  screw lamp
2597662 PORTABLE SELF-CONTAINEDREADING LAMP, Melamed, May 20 1952, 362/99 ; 362/184; 362/191 - one lamp-battery for the left page and another for the right page.
2599253 Angular Head Flashlight Casing including a readily attachable lamp contact means, Joseph A Gits, Jun 3 1952, 362/208 362/197 362/207 - angle head
References:
1168351 Battery Lamp
1770902 Flashlight
2249692 Pocket Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jul 15 1941
2358820 Portable Electric Flashlight
2385639 Flashlight
2408393 Flashlight
2408643 Safety Flashlight for Pedestrians and Bicycle Riders
2599254 Angular Head Flashlight Casing including a readily attachable lamp contact means, Joseph A Gits, Jun 3 1952, 362/208 - angle head
References:
1599113 Flash Light
2057718 Electrical Device
2249692 Pocket Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jul 15 1941
2358820 Portable Electric Flashlight
2408393 Flashlight
2509832 Electric Flashlight with means for quickly changing bulbs
2599419 Multiple Switch and Multiple Bulb Electric Lantern,
2605316 Shock Absorber Assembly for Portable Electric Flashlights, Leopold C. Grimsley (H. Hyman), Jul 29, 1952, 439/382 - screw base or  prefocused lam
2605674 TOY MOTION-PICTURE PROJECTOR,
2608639 Portable Lantern having Contact Accomodating a single Lantern Battery or a Plurality of Flashlight Cells, Packer (Justrite), Aug 26 1952, 362/199 -
swivel head, a lantern battery is shorter than two "D" cells long so there's a spacer that fits in the center hole left by the "D" cells so can be fixed.
References:
1122778 Portable Electric Lamp, A.S. Lyhne (Franco?), Dec 29 1914, 362/157 200/60 - No. 6 Dry Cell - like thermos bottle with handle for horizontal carry reflector on end
1487429 Battery, WILLIAM BALDERSTON (French Battery Co), Mar 18, 1924, 429/99 ; 362/190 - RR type lantern battery holder
1825354 Focusing Hand Lamp, H. W. JONES (National Carbon Co), Sep 1931, 362/188 - X and Y axis tilt in addition to Z adjustment of focus
2053591 Electric Lantern, L.M. Wiley, Sep 8 1936, 362/21 ; 340/815.76; 362/208; 429/96 - 4 "D" cells, can sit on either end many features
2074536 Portable Electric Lamp Casing, Le Roy O. Brown (Justrite Mfg), Mar 23 1937, 362/205 ; 200/60; 429/150; D26/48 -
similar to a bicycle lantern but holds 6 cells in 3x2 array and only one cell diameter thick  Can be switched to provide different combinations
2137230 Electric Flashlight, T. R. ARDEN (Ultrad Products), Nov 22 1938, 362/205 ; 429/99 - two sets of batteries, active and reserve, just switch to use second set

Justrite No. 2108

These earlier patents are probably what the dates on the 2108 are reffering to.  The Patent Pending was 2608639 above
2289276 Portable Electric Lantern, C.S. Packer, Justrite Mfg Co., Jul 7, 1942 362/185 -
Rail Road type - includes insulated battery compartment & switch for redundant lamps
2245707 Electric Lantern, C. S. PACKER (Justrite), Jun 17, 1941, 362/184 - Rail Road Type - spare lamp can be moved into reflector focus typically a RR feature

Justrite
                    No. 2108 Lantern
When 8 "D" cells are used they are arranged
electrically as two strings of 4 connected in
parallel for 6 Volts.  (not 8 all in series for 12V).
Justrite No. 2108
                    Bottom Cap
Justrite No.
                    2108
Justrite No. 2108
When the brass thumb nut just above bottom
cap is tightened it locks the latch preventing
the cap from coming off.

Turning the lens ring adjusts the focus.
Justrite No.
                    2108
Justrite
Manufacturing Co.
Chicago Ill.
Made in U.S.A.
Pat. Pen.


2611019 Multicolored Manual Signal Light, Edmund A. Warner (Lake Erie Chemical Co) , Sep 1952, 340/321 ; 362/102; 362/208; 362/293; 403/104 - wand attachment
2614206 Flashlight Assembly having Combined Support and Visor means, Dow Goad, Oct 14 1952, 362/191 ; 224/235; 224/245; 224/616; 224/623; 362/208; D26/49, - carry bag
 200/61.18 200/286 200/60 242/305 242/323 340/573.2 340/668 362/109 362/208 362/396 43/17 - at reel
2616332 Toy Projector, Morris Sorkin, Nov 4 1952, 353/43 ; 352/200; 353/85- projects film strip, battery powered
References:
1237161 TOY MOVING PICTURE THEATER, A. L. BOWEN, Aug 14 1917, 446/82 ; 40/518; 446/476 - no projection, just different screens on roll
1290947 ADVERTISING PROJECTING DEVICE, C. ERSKINE, Jan 14, 1919, 353/62 ; 116/246; 353/74 - projects static and moving text
1424453 Toy (Movie Theater), Farr, Aug 1 1922, 446/82 ; 446/38 - no projection, just different screens on roll
1590743 TOY MOTION-PICTURE MACHINE, HARRY S. HANSTINE, Jun 29, 1926, 352/101 -
not projection.  A drum moves in a start stop manner to display a small number of frames by reflected light
1879600 PROJECTING DEVICE, Burchett (Art Metal Works), Sep 27 1932, 353/57 ; 352/127; 353/78; 362/308 - advertizing projector
1898850 Moving Picture Machine, AND ATTOTSTO GENTILINI, Feb 21, 1933, 352/181 ; 226/113 - home movie projector
2012444 TOY MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION MACHINE, Wilfred E. Tait, Aug 27, 1935, 352/196 - hand cranked, battery operated, real moving pictures
2012445 MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION MACHINE, Wilfred E. Tait, Aug 27, 1935, 352/126 ; 352/194 - hand cranked, battery operated, real moving pictures
2018393 AMUSEMENT DEVICE, Oliver B. Andrews, Oct 22 1935, 446/82 ; 446/483 -
a fold it yourself cardboard box that holds a hand lantern at the back just below the eye peep hole and inside looks like you are in a movie theather.  screen rolls to present different images.
2100008 Picture Projecting Device, Clarence L. Stephens, Nov 23 1937, 353/43 ; 353/85; 362/112, - pistol shaped film strip projector
2203660 OBJECTIVE MOUNT, D Arcy A. Young (Kodak), Jun 4, 1940, 396/529 ; 359/819 - projector lens
2368188 TOY THEATRE STAGE, L. WISE (Playette Corp), Jan 30, 1945, 446/82 - just a small stage for children
2623158 Multiple Bulb Electric Lantern, C. W. CRUMRINE, Dec 23, 1952, 362/185 ; 362/211 -
2628305 Battery Retainer for Electric Hand Lamps, Talbot, Feb 10 1953, 362/208 D26/50 - uses dual spring top 6 V lantern battery on it's side
2647222 Toy Bear, Robert T. Nieset (), Jul 28 1953, 315/228 362/124 362/194 362/365 439/544 446/369 446/392 446/485  - blinking Neon lights
References:
1773834 Figure Toy
1877940 Eye Flickering means for Toys and the like
2040439 Automatic Tremolo for musical instruments - not here
2140840 Audio Frequency Oscillator  - not here
2310328 Square Wave Generator  - not here
2434065 Illuminated Safety Switch, wall switch w/lamp  - not here
2448389 Fuse Unit  - not here
2648762 Combined Housing and Flexable Flashlight,  Milton S. Dunkelberger, Aug 11 1953, 362/198 ; 200/60; 24/11M - flex head
2651710 Battery Operated Lamp having Anchoring means to Position the Lamp and Hold the Switch Closed, H.G. Clark, Sep 8 1953, 362/191 312/107 362/196 362/206 -Jack-O-Lantern
2654972 Fishing Line Signal Light, Hollingsworth, Oct 13 1953, 43/17 362/208 43/43.1 43/43.15  - in series with line
2655593 Lamp Clip for Dry Cells, Milton O. Fredrickson, Oct 13, 1953, 362/194 - wire holds lamp and connects to dry cell minimalist
References:
1162288 Lantern, Emil Grah, Nov 30, 1915
2104888  Electrical Connecting Device, Otto Spahr
2373306 Flashlight, Joseph A. Gits, Apr 10 1945
Popular Mechanics, Sep 1945, page 126
2673925 Portable Utility Lamp, Walter M. Braim, Mar 30, 1954, 362/194 D26/48 - uses two sealed beam lamps and 6V battery with thumb nuts
2674685 Screwdriver with Illuminating means, Fred W. Young, Apr 6 1954, 362/120 ; 81/436; D8/87- flashlight with secredriver in front of reflector
2679575 Portable Reading Lamp, A.H. Haberstump, May 25, 1954, 362/99 ; 362/191; 362/194; 362/3 -
2680844 Lens for Flashlights and the Like, C.H. Smith, Jun 8 1954, 340/321 ; 340/815.42; 362/208- plastic rod for traffic direction
2690503 Flashlight Reflector Assembly for Prefocused Lamp, Edward J. Garland (Ray-O-Vac), Sep 28 1954, 362/208 - lampholder threads into reflector prefocused lamp
References:
2100984 Adapter for Incadescent Bulbs
2231382 Flashlight
2326607 Hand Lamp
2518437 Flashlight, Walter R. Amstutz (Butler Brothers), Aug 15 1950
2597565 Flashlight Attachment for Guns, Chandler, May 20 1952, 362/110 ; 42/1.01; 42/146 - for Thompson submachine gun
2605316 Shock Absorber Assembly for Portable Electric Flashlights, Leopold C. Grimsley (H. Hyman)
2696382 Mouth Actuated Flashlight Simulating Lit Cigar, Albert Gelardin, Dec 1954, 472/57 200/61.58R 362/208 362/806 446/24 446/485 -
2699553 Novelty Hat, Byers, Jan 18 1955, 40/329 ; 2/175.1; 2/906; 362/105; D2/873- has lamp inside and holes that can be covered by letters to make advertizing sign
2707228 Flashlight Bracket, Stanley J. Philipson, Apr 1955, 362/208 248/688 294/1.1 D26/123 D26/138 - red faceted lens and stand for car breakdown
2716700 Flashlight Construction, Ivan E. La France, Aug 30 1955, 362/184 ; D26/49- lamp at each end
2721257 Dog Collar Light, Kenneth M. Knox, Oct 18 1955, 362/108 ; 119/859; 441/123; 441/89; D30/152 - two batteries lamp at top center
References:
1615067 Inspection Light, Boerman
1623002 Lamp Supporting Collar, Gossett, Mar 29 1927, 119/859 ; 362/103; 362/157; D26/39; D30/152, - light for sheep
1662668 Light Support, John N. Gossett, Mar 13 1928, 362/103 ; 340/321; 362/184; 429/98- head band holds light on forehead
1752343 Worker's Lamp, L. J. Kann, Apr 1 1930, 362/103 ; 362/199 - not clear of belt is long enough for waist or just head
2259443 Illuminating Cane and Umbrella Handle, Frank A. Geier, Oct 21 1941, 362/102 ; 200/60; 340/321 - optional shape translucent lamp caps
2366929 Floating Signal Light, Melvjn P. Pfeil

Paper Doll from
                3739225 2739225 Disposable Flashlight, Horace B. Rowland, Mar 20 1956, 362/189 ; 273/155; 362/208 - paper doll
a sheet of fibrous material that can be folded to enclose two cells and a lamp, sold flat. minimalist design uses tin foil. Photo is a paper doll made by cutting out the patent drawing.  There are two pieces that get stapled together.  I expect  you could buy something like the above all cut out and with the metal layers attached and with eyelets or staples mailed in a flat envelope.

When ready to use a two cell lamp would be screwed into the large sheet with it's base contacting an eyelet at 62 and the box folded up.  The string and button type of office closure is on the outside to hold it together.  Not sure what size battery it was intended for, could be dimensioned for almost any pair of cylindrical cells.
One of a number of minimalist flashlight patents.
References:
1306740  Flash-Light, H. Bieber, Jun 17 1919, 362/189 362/201- stiff paper housing metal socket minalimist design
1778243  Toilet Article, J.A. Burhans
1922801 Battery Hand Lamp, C.A. Gillingham
1959931 Flashlight Equipment - for pohotography fold up reflector- not here
2089897  Flashlight, Marion D. Judkins
2522660  Foladable Holder for Flashlight Elements, W.E. Bledsoe (Badger Carton Co), Sep 19 1950



2744188 Poetable Hand Lantern, Marvin Olsen, Glen Ellyn, Bill Rosinski, Nicholas Keller (Justrite), May 1 1956, 362/199 ; 200/60; 439/174; 439/52; D26/44 - 3 lantern batteries stacked side by side in "L" shape
Reflector fits in space where forth battery might fit.
2744189 Portable Lamp, Walter E. Wudyka, May 1 1956, 362/186 ; 343/721; 428/31; 446/485; 446/72; D26/32 - small monkey grabs car radio antenna an is illuminated
2748260 MOLDED DOUBLE-FACED JACK-O -LANTERN
2764058 Portable Combined Photographic Slide Viewing and Projecting Device, C.A. Ellis (American Optical Co), Sep 25 1956, 353/43 ; 362/268 -
attachment screws onto flashlight
References:
778891 MAGIC LANTERN, WILHELM EAUSCH, Jan 3, 1905, 362/280 ; 362/304; 362/331 - one version is based on a pocket flash light
1992776 Projector, Louis J. Schindler (Schlndler Stamping a Toy Co), Feb 26 1935
2126415 Kaleidoscope, A.W. Scheele, Aug 9, 1938, 353/2 ; 353/43; 359/617 - options for attaching to different flashlights
2152424 Designoscope, W.O. Wetmore, March 28, 1939, 353/2 ; 359/617 - motor driven advertizing Kaleidoscope
2357542 Optical Projection Pointer, M.P. Pfeil, Sep 5, 1944, 353/42 ; 362/109; 362/268
2366554 Eye Testing Apparatus, W.F. Peck, Jan 2, 1945, 353/97 ; 351/237; 353/101 -
2445651 Flashlight Movie Projector, K.D. Weavie, July 20, 1948, 352/102 ; 353/110; 353/43; 74/435 -
stock flashlight clips to disk projector
References:
1019932 Picture Displaying Machine, A.P. Victor, March 12, 1912, 352/102 ; 116/63R - zoetrope type
1102735 Displaying Apparatus, L.J. Goddard, July 7, 1914, 353/107 ; 353/110; 362/293; 362/812; 40/496 -
disk driven by solenoid presents back lighted images, maybe for eye test
1110247 Stereopticon, B.A. Whitehead, Sep 8, 1914, 353/110 - motor driven disk w/ images
1235997 Automatic Camera, A.J. Mottalu, Aug 7, 1917, 352/190 -
1985688 ?
2090085 ?
2478336 FLASHLIGHT FILM AND PICTURE PROJECTING DEVICE, Stein (Hollywood Comic Flash), Aug 9 1949
2543113 Film Projector and Viewer, H.C. Leavitt, Feb 27, 1951, 353/79 ; 353/122; 353/74 -
2765481 Floating Signal Light, Manhart, Oct 9 1956, 441/17 ; 362/158; D26/40 - turns on when water soluable pellet melts D cell and Lamp
References:
2222246 Beacon Light or Life Buoy, Herman Tober, Nov 19, 1940, 441/16 ; 362/158 - novel switch action
2327696 Safety Lamp, Gordon Norman Bishop, Aug 24 1943, 362/158 ; 340/321; 362/183; 362/191; 362/205- life vest type
2355247 Life PReserver Light, Henry M. Slocum (Colvin-Slocum Boats Inc), Aug 8 1944, 362/158 ; 362/186 - single D cell, hemisphere plastic dome, screw dome to turn on or off
2366929 Floating Signal Light, Melvjn P. Pfeil
2769896 FLASHLIGHT SWITCH, Reuben B. Lambert, Nov 6 1956, 362/205 ; 200/60 - ring switch on cylindrical light (I used to have one of these maybe Ray-O-Vac)
References:
1253846 Combination Case for Flash-Lights, A.S. Lyhne, Jan 15 1916
1802712 Handlamp Switch, H.G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), Apr 28 1931
2226353 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Dec 24, 1940
2261536 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Nov 4 1941
[1339356 typo in number]
2427526 Flashlight, Walter M. Golder, Sep 16 1947, 362/202 ; 362/158 - cylindrical waterproof, w/machined threads, not rolled
References:
1144201 Portable Flash Light, H.H. & H.T. Hipwell, Jun 22 1915
1398799 Flashlight, Recker (Chase Co), Nov 29 1921
2704804 Vanity Appliances, Marjorie G. Eames, Mar 22, 1955, 362/137 - lipstick, flashlight, mirror
References:
1144201 Portable Flash Light, H.H. & H.T. Hipwell, Jun 22 1915
2224259 Toilet Device - mirror holder
2258540 Illuminated Vanity Case, George M. Cressaty, Oct 7 1941,
2258542 Illuminated Vanity Case, George M. Cressaty, Oct 7 1941,
2296112 Compact or Vanity Case, Paul L. Menn, Sep 15 1942, 362/136 ; 220/DIG.26 - single cell and prefocused lamp
2580258 Illuminated Mirror, Michael Tarasuk, Dec 25 1951
2772349 Illuminating Apparatus, Chamberlin, Nov 27 1956, 362/191 ; 362/201; 396/155 - auto breakdown
2780721 Portable Flash Light, Alvar Lenning (Svenska Lasmutter Ab), Feb 5, 1957, 362/183 - 3 C or D cells lamp & reflector on broad side of rectangle
2785288 Illuminated Novelty Pins, G.P. Lewis, Mar 12, 1957, 362/157 ; 362/189; 362/203 - paper doll structure and pull string switch
References:
 2327696 Safety Lamp, Gordon Norman Bishop, Aug 24 1943
2476633 Fishing Float, K.F. Sohr, Jul 19 1949, 43/17 ; 362/158 -
2522660 Foladable Holder for Flashlight Elements, W.E. Bledsoe (Badger Carton Co), Sep 19 1950
2662968 Flashlight Lamp, camera type
2698495 Animatable Toy, Ciampa (U.S. Electric Mfg), Jan 4 1955, 446/28 ; 24/13; 362/203; 362/808; 63/20 - battery and 222 lamp
2796516 Flashlight, Nlkolaus Martschik, Jun 18 1957, 362/199 ; 439/8- ball head for any position
References:
772877 Electric Lamp, GEORGE F. FISCHEE, Oct 18, 1904, 439/6 - interesting dual lens system
1615067 Inspection Light, Boerman, Jan 18 1927, 362/105 ; 174/21JC; 351/158; 362/275- mounts on eye glass frame, ball joint
1792902 Portable Electric Flashlight, Haines, Feb 17 1931, 362/199-  ball joint head
1832564 Electric Flash Light, Kuhn Kuhn-White Labs), Nov 17 1931, 362/197 ; 362/208 - 45 degree joint on intersecting ball joint
1899868 Portable Convertable , Herlbauer, Feb 28 1933, 362/199 - hinged angle head
2165531 Electric Lantern, A.B. Bertrand, (Burgess Battery Co)
2205163 Flashlight, Jun 18 1940, 362/199 ; D26/44 - head on track from hemispheridal top to side of cylinder
2254715 Light with Adjustable Head, John Tuller, Sep 2 1941, 362/199 - ball rotates inside hemishpere with slot
2349453 Flashlight, Philip X. Noel (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co)
2401366 Portable Electric Falshlight, Bernard Francis Muldoon (Henry Hyman), Jun 4 1946, 362/199 ; 324/507 - spherical heat tips on axle
2712058 Pen Light or the like with Adjustable Head, Grebey
2798147 Light-Reflecting Lens, Orsatti, Jul 2 1957 - 359/528 ; 116/63P; 340/815.76; 340/908; 340/908.1; 362/216; 362/260; 362/293; 362/332; 362/337; 362/84; D26/123
optical combinations of lens, reflector and retro reflectors so combination reflects light back to source without power, barricade
2814158 Animated Flashlight Figurine, Albert Gelardin, Nov 26 1957, 446/341 ; 292/80; 362/104; 362/124; 446/343; D11/129 -
D173842 Santa Claus Red Nose Novelth Pull Cord Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jan 1955, D26/39 ; D11/55 - clips on clothes
References: D168751 Miller,  Feb 3 1953, -
2817754 Torch Head Safety Flashlight, Arthur H. Moore (Bridgeport Metal Goods  Mfg Co), Dec 1957, 362/202prefocused lamp
2849596 Electric Hand Lantern, J.A. McDermott, Aug 26 1958, 362/184 362/191 362/194 362/199 D26/48 D26/50 - uses 6 volt battery with thumb nut terminals
References:
1142548 Electric Lamp
1194930 Lamp
1282219 Portable Signaling Search Light, not here storage battery
2069355 Combined Circuit and Flashlight Connection
2320917 Portable Lamp
2510321 Hand Lamp for Attachment to Batteries
2673925 Portable Utility Lamp
2850716 Attention Arresting Signal Light, George W. Smale, Sep 2 1958, 362/269 ; 340/815.76; 340/815.77; 340/984 -
used on a stake, car roof, buoy where movement causes optical elements to change position thus changing fresnel beam pattern
References:
1840098 Lens for Light Signals - railroad lens shows Red or Blue
2274217 Vehicle Lamp, J.- Sauer, Feb 24 1942, 362/317 ; 248/200; 248/317 - semi truck side marker
2367818 Seadrome Contact Light Buoy, J. A. Diehl (Firestone Tire & Rubber Co)
2398974 Electric Lamp with Two Shades, Harry Storm, Apr 23 1946, 362/35 - hot air causes inner shade to rotate
2496601 Vehicle Signal Lamp, - at top of flexible stalk so it will move thus indicating vehicle braking etc.
2867717 Leg Attached Light,
2880306 Electrical Appliances, Waldemar Witte, Mar 31 1959, 362/183 ; 30/34.05; 315/171; 315/362; 320/114 - rechargable handle for flashlight, razor, etc
2896067 Flashlight, Lee J. Lockwood (Storage Battery Co), July 21 1959,  362/158 ; 116/DIG.44; 429/116; D26/49 - life vest/raft type.  uses a reserve battery instead of a carbon zinc
2890327 Flashlight Construction, Tick C. Cheng (Electric Storage Battery Co), Jun 9, 1959, 362/208 ; 362/341- insulating reflector &tight seal of glass
2900493 Electric torches, Wing Gee Cheng (Meyer Mfg Co), Aug 18 1959, 362/184 ; 200/60 - filtered lamp in tail cap, prefocused lamps
2900494 Electric torches, Wing Gee Cheng (Meyer Mfg Co), Aug 18 1959, 362/184 ; 200/60 - stands on end similar appearance to the May Illuminating Torch
References:
1203576 Trainman's Flash-Light, J.E. Broadhead, Nov 7 1916
1955511 Electric Flash Light, Joseph Muros, Apr 17 1934
2181447 Lock Switch for Flashlights, J. F. Ayotte (Scovill Mfg), Nov 28, 1939
2253952 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co), Aug 26 1941
2259416 Lamp Construction, Gardener (Mer-Q-Ree Corp), Oct 14 1941
2716700 Flashlight Construction, Ivan E. La France, Aug 30 1955
2727981 Electric torch with Auxillary Outlet, Harold G. Carpenter, Dec 20, 1955, 362/183 - two prong socket for ac mains type plug (Class for Navy Battle Lantern?)
2823300 Light Modifying Attachment for Flashlights, H.G. G(Chase Co)966
2909316 Portable Fans, Frohaczka, Oct 20 1959, 416/5 ; 200/60; 248/205.5; 248/663; 362/190; 362/208; 416/246; 417/411- angle head fan on one end and lamp, reflector & lens on other
2918668 Flasher Warning Lamps, Fred Frank Stube, Dec 22 1959, 340/331 340/815.76 340/908.1 362/194 D10/114  - two spring top 6 V batteries incandescent lamp
2927314 Droppable Marker Light, Philip J. Peanlngtoa (USAF), Mar 1, 1960, 340/815.74 ; 116/202; 116/209; 340/953 - survive drop on water or land and rights itself, strobe light, only on when dark.
References:
2346695 Electric Water Light, Gustave Miller
2367818 Seadrome Contact Light Buoy, J. A. Diehl (Firestone Tire & Rubber Co), Jan 23 1945, 441/16 ; 220/566 -Seaplane landing light
2376330 Identification Light for Aerial Delivery Containers, A.D. Dircksen, May 22 1945
2380587 Distress Signal Device for Aircraft, Estil Irvin Fenton, Jul 31 1945, 116/210 ; 441/27; 441/30 - baloon & SOS flag, not light
2809366 Device Comprising a Gas Discharge Tube, Van Boort (Philips), Oct 8 1957, 315/94 ; 313/628; 315/241R; 340/326 - heated anode
2829257 Transistor Oscillator Circuit, E. Root (R.E. Dietz Co), Apr 1 1958, 331/111 ; 315/136; 315/200A; 315/209R; 315/287; 327/576 -
2891195 - complementary transistor barricade flasher
2931026 Warning Signal Device, Francis Stone Nelson (Nelson Price Inc), Mar 29 1960 340/815.73 ; 340/331; 340/908.1; 362/200 - strobe type barricade warning lamp
References:
1210966 Signal Apparatus for Motor Vehicles
1592455 Flash-Light Mechanism, E. H. Freeman, Jul 13, 1926, 315/209R ; 307/132V; 340/331 - ?
2025235 Circuit Interrupter, Irene Gonsett, Dec 24, 1935, 340/331 ; 256/10; 315/219; 315/226; 335/243; 335/266 -
Strobe lamp is flashed using a battery and a transformer made from "E" & "I" silicon steel.  Mercury switches make and break the curcuit as a car stops.
2272855 Vibrator, Raymond H. Sullivan (GM), Feb 10 1942, 307/132R ; 310/21; 335/93; 363/110 - regular and self-rectifying types
2303086 Electric Device, B.F. Muldoon (Henry Hyman), Nov 24 1942, 337/99 ; 200/569; 200/60; 337/112; 337/92; 337/95; 340/321; 340/331; 362/186 -
Flashing Warning Lantern using bi metal strip
References:
2224742 Electric Device, Muldoon (Henry Hyman), Dec 10 1940, 362/202 ; 340/321; 362/186; 362/207; 429/149 - caution or safey light dome lens
2366929 Floating Signal Light, Melvjn P. Pfeil
2478908 Electric Light-Flash-Producing System, H. E. EDGERTON, Aug 16 1949, 340/331 ; 315/230; 315/241P; 315/241R; 315/325; 315/353; 340/947; 340/953; 362/35-
related patent 2449063 - strobe lights on tower at airport
2538854 FLASHING DIRECTION SIGNAL FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
2540341 SEALED IN BLINKING MINE CAB LIGH, Oriand D. Mcnail, Feb 6 1951, 340/331 ; 315/224; 315/240; 315/241R; 340/321; 340/689; 362/164-
battery resistor, cap & Neon Lamp
2612548 PORTABLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND THE LIKE
2625598 TRAFFIC SIGNAL
2702889 PIGTAIL CONNECTION BETWEEN RELATIVELY ROTATABLE MEMBERS
2709244 FLEXIBLE LEADS FOR GYROS
2932018 Multipurpose electric Lantern, John J. Schwartz (Brown & Bigelow), Apr 5 1960, 362/486 ; 307/28; 340/473; 362/311; 362/509; D26/50-
2934635 Portable Illuminating Device, Wing G. Cheng (Meyer Mfg Co), Apr 26 1960, 362/184 ; D26/49 - lamp at each end
References:
1674650 Portable Electric Light, Frederick Leser (Bright Star Battery Co), Jun 26 1928, 362/188 ; 200/60 - single hand beam width/focus adjustment
2049762 Portable Electric Lamp, Roy L. Darling, Aug 4, 1936
2181447 Lock Switch for Flashlights, J. F. Ayotte (Scovill Mfg), Nov 28, 1939
2212103 Flashlight, H. Rothenberg L. Grimsley, Aug 20 1940
2538332 Flashlight, Donald G. Schaefer (Fulton Mfg  Corp), Jan 16 1951
2681979 Illuminated Baton, Nick Manoloff, Jun 22 1954, 362/102 ; 362/186; 362/369; 84/453; 84/477B; 84/484; D21/400 - for twirling batons like in parades.  has lens similar to May Illuminated torch.
2796515 Extensible Vehicle Lamp
2942102 Portable Self-Contained Light, G. H. Stoutenburg (Stoutenburg Mfg) Jun 21 1960, 362/157 362/190 362/196 - 6V sealed Beam Lamp
Refeences:
1215757 Flash-Light
1939857 Electric Hand Lantern
2075364 Convenience Light Fixture   - line powered   - not here
2191932 Bicycle Lamp Structure
2281839 Electric Lantern
2383223 Searchlight
2402375 Sealed Beam Flashlight Lamp
2571375 Vehicle Lamp Held in Position by Resilient Clamps   - not here
2880306 Electrical Appliances
2945944 Flashlight, James Flowers Gillespie, Jul 19 1960, 362/188 ; D26/49- slide adjusts beam width and can also dim light by retracting Prefocused lamp
2966578 Flashlight Umbrella or Cane, D.J. Coffey, Dec 27 1960, 362/102 ; 135/910; 362/191; D26/38 - flashlight can be removed
References:
1032199 Umbrella Attachment, T.C. Frederiksen, Jul 9, 1912, 135/15.1 ; 24/12; 24/13; 24/363; 24/368 - allows carrying on clothing, not flashlight
1330974 Combined Flash and Trouble Lamp
1427138 Umbrella Handle Lighting Device, Walicki, Aug 29 1922, 362/157 ; 135/910; 362/102 - "T" handle, switch has point that grounds battery
1520070 Umbrella Carries, not flashlight
1807501 Flash Light Holder, J.R. Alexander, May 26 1931, 248/229.14 ; 362/396 -  like for bicycle handlebar or cane, umbrella etc
1824449 Cane, Sjoberg, Sep 22 1931, 135/66 ; 135/910; 362/102- with light
2478325 Illuminating Attachment for Canes and the Like, A.P. Russell, Aug 9 1949, 362/102 ; 135/910; 362/197 - horizontal handle with down facing reflector
2981827 Light-Reflecting Lens, Orsatti, Apr 25 1961, 362/84 ; 340/908.1; 362/293; 362/299; 40/556- optical combinations of lens, reflector and retro reflectors so combination reflects light back to source without power, barricade
References:
1588816 Anti Glare means - for vehicles - not here
1675431 Light Transmitting and Reflecting Device - low cost way to mould glas - not here
1840098 Lens for Light Signals - railroad lens shows Red or Blue   - not here
1847134 Tail Lamp   - not here
2012933 Signal Glass - retro reflector tail light   - not here
2220861 Reduction of Surface Reflection
2459693 Laminated Phosphorescent Fluorescent Article - for cars - not here
2680205 Cathode-Ray Tube and Method of Making   - not here
2798147 Light-Reflecting Lens
2931893 Lighting Arrangement, Arias, Apr 5 1960, 36/1 ; 36/137; 36/8.3; 362/103 - shoe light for walking in dark
3005193 Hazzard Warning Lamp, Knapp (R.E. Dietz), Oct 17 1961, 340/815.76 ; 340/331; 340/815.9; 340/908.1; 362/190; D10/114 -
3010645 Portable Electrically Operated Fan and Light, Abraham Mandelstam, Nov 28 1961, 416/5 ; 362/109; 362/253; 416/70A; 416/82; D26/59-
References:
539208 Fan - like used with 3010645  - not here
1504003 Fan Attachment for Flashlights, A.F. Trumbull
1506325 automatic Fan - motor in wine bottole  - not here
2245015  Combined Flashlight and Fan
2909316 Portable Fans, Frohaczka
3015804 Combined Barricade and Flashing Singal Light, E. D. Nunn Norhtern Signal Co(), Jan 2 1962,
340/908.1 ; 116/63P; 248/166; 248/170; 340/908; 340/928; 362/253; 362/276; 362/812; D10/114 -
 D cells, incandecent lamp, anto theft features
3017502 Flashlight Construction, E. Dent, Jan 16 1962, - prefocused lamp
3022467 Oscillator Circuit with Power Transistor Output, Leeder (R.E. Dietz Co), Feb 20 1962, 331/74 ; 315/200A; 315/209R; 324/76.52; 327/576; 331/108A; 331/111; 331/113R -
high efficiency, uses patent 2829257 as a driver circuit and adds output stage
Three transistor circuit, inductor in series with lamp to allow a high power lamp to be switched.
References:
2776420 Transistor Indicator Circuits, Harry J. Woll (RCA, Jan 1 1957, 340/653 ; 324/158.1; 327/214; 331/113R; 331/145; 331/64 - bistabe multivibrator (flip-flop)
2829257 Transistor Oscillator Circuit, E. Root (R.E. Dietz Co), Apr 1 1958
2892100 Power Transistor Switching Circuits, Chaang Huang (Sylvania Electric Prod), Jun 23, 1959, 327/222 ; 327/220; 327/478 - flip flop variations
2892165 Filter circuit
3032647 Cap or Hat Light, M.H. Wansky, May 1 1962, 362/191 362/106 362/196 D26/39
3046389 Portable Lighting Unit for Clip Boards and the Liks, Catelli, Jul 24 1962, 362/200 ; D26/37 -
3047787 Tuner Drive Apparatus, Clarence W. Wandrey (Zenith Radio Corp), Jul 31, 1962, 318/265 ; 200/38R; 318/467; 318/480-
Channel, Volume, mute, on/off are  controlled by aiming a flashlight at different corners of the set. Flash-Matic
3057992 Flashlights, Ridgway Baker (Honeywell), Oct 9 1962, 362/200 - pilot chart reading while preserving night vision
References:
1104245 Photographic Dark Room Lamp,
2119486 Flashlight, Bernard F. Muldoon (Henry Hyman), May 31 1938, 362/202 ; 340/321; 362/293; 362/297 - head has side windows
2225825 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery Co),  Dec 24 1940
2889450 Casing for Lighting Device, - Richard A. Nordquist (Penta Inc), Jun 2 1959, 362/200 ; D26/37 - lantern with different angles to allow pointing beam
3067324 Portable Electric Lamps, William C. Thompson, Dec 4 1962, 362/194 ; D26/49 - unit battery is case
3070907 Illuminated Dancing shoe, Joseph Rocco, Jan 1 1963, 36/8.3 ; 36/1; 36/137; D2/976 - incandecent switch under shoe
3076891 New Plastic Flashlight Head, A.H. Moore (Bridgeport Metal Goods  Mfg Co),  Feb 5 1963 -
3065342 Resilient Lamp Mounting, Norsnert P. Worden (C.M. Hail Lamp Co), Nov 20 1962, 362/390 ; 411/44; 411/45; 411/510; 411/907-
3100420 Toy Slide Projector, Kuhn (Kenner Prod), Aug 13 1963, 353/43 ; 353/119; 362/191 -
3105233 Fish Caller, D'Amore,  Sep 24 1963 -
3124306 Portable Lamp, O. W. SCHOTZ, Mar 10 1964, 362/157 ; 200/60; 362/158; D26/49-
6 cell arranged as two parallel clinders of three cells each & large reflector
References:
1689457 Electric Lamp, Senger, Oct 30 1928, 362/199 - cylindrical, two parallel batttery tubes & swivel head
2006175 CIRCUIT CLOSER, A. E. OSBORN, Jun 25 1935, 362/205 - switch made from wire acts from case to lamp base
 2147368 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide Corp), Feb 14, 1939, 362/157-
[typo in calling pat 2145368 (typo) grubner feb 14 1939]
Masterlite cylindrical case (no rolled threads)
2226353 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Dec 24, 1940
2249858 VEHICLE LAMP- streamlined
2420585 Flashlight, Crimmins (Delta Elec), May 13 1947, 200/60 ; 200/302.1; 200/548; 200/551; 362/205 - submergible
References:
1107646 Electric Switch, B. Benedict (Beacon Minature Electric Co), Aug 18, 1914
1874788 Flash Light Switch, JOSEPH F. MORAN (Scovill Manf), Aug 30, 1932, 200/60 ; 362/205 -
1996891 PUSH BUTTON SWITCH, Hermon L. Van Valkenburg (Square D Co), Apr 9, 1935 - industrial sealed pushbutton
2309402 FLASHLIGHT SWITCH, Korngold, Jan 26 1943, 200/60 ; 362/205 - water, air & gas tight

2420634 Electric Lantern, C.E. Wohler, May 13 1947
2564612 FLASHLIGHT SWITCH, J. G. SCHNEIDER, Aug 14 1951, 200/60 ; 324/507; 362/183 -
switch has OFF, ON and TEST positions.  In TEST the switch housing when connected to the case turns on lamp
2643327 VENTILATED INSULATING SPACING SHIELD FOK FLASHLIGHT DRY CELLS, Albert H. Macklenar, Jun 23 1953, 362/202 ; 174/138R; 174/28-
rattle free
2681982 FLASHLIGHT, Theodore A. Seegrist, Jun 22 1954, 362/158 ; 200/60; 362/205; 429/96 - waterfroof sealed
2772349 Illuminating Apparatus, W.H. Chamberlin, Nov 27 1956
2806100 FLASHLIGHT SWITCH, August J. Schildbach, (Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp), Sep 10 1957, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 -plastic ring switch
2931005 BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLY, Saurwein (Union Carbide), Mar 29 1960, 439/660 ; 362/205; 362/310 -
 dual filament lamp bayonet base, allows switching between flood and spot
References:
1336067 Battery Hand Lamp, F. BURGESS (Burgess), Apr 6 1920, 362/204 - cylindrical protection for lamp if dropped
[1337477 Apparatus for washing automobiles and the like Knapp typo in number]
1421093 Flash Light, Leslie C. Matson, Jun 27, 1922
1499591 Handlamp, ARTHUR P. PAINE (Winchester), Jul 1, 1924, 362/204 ; 200/60  - button locks switch
1659864 Switch for Electric Flash Lights, R.M. Eaton (Niagara Searchlight Co), Feb 21, 1928
1686257 Lamp Socket, ANDREW SAHDBEROR, Oct 2, 1928 - AC mains type
1700673 Pocket, Cycle and Other Lamp, F. Eckhardt, Jan 29, 1929, 362/201 362/212 -
lamp has two filaments, one for fresh 4.5 V battery and the other for 3.5 Volts
1932352 Flashlight Switch, Joseph F. Moran (Scovill Mfg), Oct 24, 1933,200/60 ; 200/559; 362/205 -
1992140 Flash Light, George H. Barber, Feb 19, 1935
2225461 Electric Light Socket, Robert L. Reynolds AC mains not Edison base
2245793 Multiple Filament Lamp, John H. Kurlander (Westinghonse), Jun 17, 1941, -
362/184 ; 200/16R; 200/60; 313/115; 313/272; 313/316; 315/164; 315/170; 315/193; 315/320; 315/64; 315/67; 362/197; 362/205; 362/211
Can be used in cylindrical flashlight or No. 6 Dry Cell lantern to provide spot or area beam
2288808 Hand Lamp Switch, Walter Richard Kopp (Western Cartridge Co), Jul 7, 1942
2461634 Flashlight, O. Doose (Bright Star), Feb 15 1949, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 - reflector & Lens cylindrical  waterproof
2466414 Waterproof Flashlight Switch, Gits et al., Apr 5, 1949
2471032 Flashlight Switch, Howard Lewis, May 24, 1949, 200/60 ; 362/205- replaceable switch
2508692 Switch, Manuel O. Souza, May 23, 1950, 200/16R - can be assembled to be ON-OFF-ON, or (ON)-OFF-ON, etc
2520023 Flashlight having multiple lamps for various tasks, Vance L. Allen, Aug 22 1950, 362/184 ; 315/164 - 4 cells 1 single fil lamp 1 dual fil lamp
2550145 Electric Slide Switch, Melan M. Geci (Stack), Apr 24 1951, 200/16C ; 200/16R; 200/253 - very common sheet metal type
2643327 VENTILATED INSULATING SPACING SHIELD FOK FLASHLIGHT DRY CELLS, Albert H. Macklenar, Jun 23 1953
2676217 Flashlight Switch, Raymond Garbs, Apr 20 1954, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310- a lever about as long as the light
2716182 Flashlight, Reginald H. Carter, Aug 23 1955, 362/158 ; 200/60; 362/205; D26/49 -
water & explosion proof, operated by heavily gloved single hand
References:
1223883 Diver's Flashlight, Alan Kurt Uke, Sep 12, 1978, 362/158; 200/60; 362/183; 362/203 -
1518530 Electric Lamp, CLABENCE LIPPER, Dec 9, 1924, 362/190 ; 362/203; D26/96 - candle type lifting disk turns on lamp
1665867 Electric Boudoir Lamp, CHARLES WACHTEL (not assigned), Apr 10 1928 - picking up table masterlight by globe turns it on
1948728 Switch, Francis B. Meginniss, Feb 27, 1934
2176301 Flashlight, Paul O. Haas, Oct 17 1939, 362/158 ; 200/60; 362/187- macined case fluid tight rugged
2226647 Water adn Gas Tight, G. D. WATKFNS, Dec 31, 1940, 362/158 - explosive atmosphere, in glass test tube surrounded with wire cage
2427526 Flashlight, Walter M. Golder, Sep 16 1947, - machined
2459898 Means for actuating electrical switches, Theophile A. Stiffel, Jan 25, 1949, 362/395 - AC mains, push lamp down
2812394 Continuity Tester, Smith, Nov 5 1957,200/60 ; 324/507; 362/183- combined mode switch and connector 
2942102 PORTABLE SELF-CONTAINED LIGHT, G. H. STOUTENBURGH, Jun 21 1960, 362/157 ; 362/190; 362/196 -
holds 6 v spring contact battery horizontally, sealed beam,
3125300 Safety Lantern, T. F. Roche,  Mar 17 1964, 362/20 -
these may be the yellow plastic lanterns that replaced the Delta Navy Battle Lantern?
The sealed beam lamp has been retro-fitted with a multiple LED lamp to lower maintenance costs
References:
991044 Emergency Lantern, W. H. Adams, May 2, 1911
1301253 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Apr 22 1919
2369288 Emergency Lighting Unit, Frederick B. Embury, Feb 13 1945
2647204 Twin Sealed Beam Headlight Unit with  Alignable and Removable Lamp Units - car
3128050 Flashlight and Reflector Assembly therefore, Richard H. Parker ( Union Carbide ), Apr 7 1964 -
3147927 Throwaway Flashlight, M. Steele, Sep 8 1964, 362/189 ; D26/49- cheap
3172094 Battery-Powered Lamp, William H. Jones (Nicfaoii Brothers), Mar 2 1965, 340/321 ; 362/203 - sealed beam lantern 6 V
3185028 LIGHT AND IMAGE PROJECTORS, G. ANDREOLI - line powered
3189738 Signal Lamp David J. Dover (Doray Lamp Co), Jun 15 1965, 362/267 340/815.76 362/196 D26/123 D26/37 - baracade warning
References:
2739224 Vehicle Signal Light   - not here
2748431 Devices for Mounting Windows   - not here
2981827 Light-Reflecting Lens
2981828 Safety Lamp Assembly - vehicle powered not here
3015804 Combined Barricade and Flashing Singal Light
3065342 Resilient Lamp Mounting
3100085 Signal Lamp - for vehicles   - not here
3199405 Toy Pistol Motion Picture Projector, Samuel Gold, Aug 10, 1965, 352/95 ; 226/70; 352/207; 362/112-
shows short internal film clip, lamp off when rewinding
References:
1912153 REWINDING MECHANISM FOR CINEMATOGRAPHS
2144909 Combination Gun and Camera, Atkin, Jan 24 1939, 352/131 ; 396/429; 42/106; 42/59-
2146237 PICTURE PROJECTING DEVICE, Clarence L. Stephens (Stephens Prod Co), Feb 7 1939
2301054 FILM FEED
3202979 Highway Marker, Lemelson, Aug 24 1965, 340/321 - flying scoccer, lamp telescopes out top
3226502 Portable Lamp Switch, Schutz, Dec 28 1965, 200/60 ; 200/551; 362/205-
3252733 ELECTRIC HAND LANTERN, Moore, May 24 1966, 362/157 ; 200/60; D26/48 - four D cells two tubs side by side to be shorter
3261972 Flashlight, Francis Stahl (Union Carbide Corp), Jul 19 1966, 362/205 ; 200/60 - plastic tubular
3283137 Flashlight, Gerald J. Hoesl, Nov 1 1966, 362/194 - lamp & reflector assembly clips onto cell, minimalist
References:
1021093 Lamp, J. Forsheim, Mar 26, 1912
2340101 Flashlight Structure, George Bailhe (Fredcraft Corp), Jan 25, 1944, 362/189 -
2456680  Flashlight, Harry E. Croft, Dec 21, 1948
2513071  Electric Flashlight, Robert H. Wendt, June 27 1950
2826681 Multicell Battery, H.R.C. Anthony (Electric Storage Battery Co)
3307208 Portable Lantern Float, D. L. JACOBSON, Mar 7 1967, 441/13 ; 362/382 - to carry commercial camping lantern in water
3321616 Illuminated Sketch and Memo Borad, Ronald E. Adler, May 23 1967, 362/604 ; 362/200; 362/99 -
3374344 LIGHTED BEVERAGE GLASS,
3401596 Projection Apparatus, Jeffery G. Hirsch, Sep 17 1968, 353/43 ; 362/205; 362/310; 362/806 -
 projects Batman's calling image, just silhouette disk for flashlight
3443085 Buoy Light, Steltzer, May 6 1969, 362/202 ; 441/16 - lockable, photocell, marking waterways
3457398 Flashlight with Replaceable Battery,  R. Figa, Jul 22 1969,362/194 - the two in long batteries are made with a metal outer jacket that is the body.
3535506 Blinker Light Lantern, Moore, Oct 20 1970, 362/184 ; 200/60 -
3588490 Lamp Device, T.H. Nicholl, Jun 28 1971, 362/184 ; 362/158; 48/20; D26/60; D26/63 - sphere w/ flat face, Interesting
References:
2611214 Roly-Poly Toy, Frederick P. Schur, Sep 23 1952, 446/325 ; 362/276; 362/802; 446/485 -
spherical toy with a two cell flashight inside
References:
907092 Toy, ALBERT SCHOENHUT, Dec 15 1908, 446/326 - hemispherical base toy doll weighted at bottom
1923861 Light, Burton S. Floraday (Dura Co), Aug 22, 1933, 362/190 ; 307/157; 315/363; 362/203 - a candle type flashlight
2104762 Safety Water Light, W. B. RINER, Jan 11 1938, 441/16 ; 200/52R; 362/158; 441/28 - self righting marker light for use on the ocean
2151938 Lifesaving Light, Jesse A. Ramsey, Mar 28 1939, 362/158 ; 200/52A; 200/60; 200/61.52; 200/DIG.29; 340/331; 441/17 -
ocean marker light off when stored pointing up
2177337 Automatic Illuminated Glass Holder, Alexander Stein, Oct 24 1939, 362/154 ; 219/433; 362/101; 362/802
similar to candlestick but with fingers to hold glass which is illuminated from below.
2879381Flashlights, Robert G. Coffey, Mar 24 1959, 362/158 ; 362/189 - batteries have depression to allow larger reflector
3323117 VISUAL MARKER OR BEACON, Robert P. Mason, May 30 1967,
340/321 ; 116/209; 340/815.74; 340/815.75; 362/158; 362/186; 362/470; 362/486 - Flashing flashlight lamp in waterproof sphere
641333 Illuminated Belt, Gendron, Feb 1972, 362/108 ; 340/321; 362/250; 362/802
3665178 Reserve Type Flashlight, Sussingham (P. R. Mallory & Co., ), May 23 1972, 362/189 ; 429/116 -
3666937 Apparatus for Illuminating Ornaments, Charles Franc, May 1972, 362/194 - special battery and lamp
3683168 ILLUMINATING SPECTACLES FOR WORKING IN THE DARK, Joachim Tatje, Aug 8 1972, 362/105 ; 351/158 - central 222 lamp
3703634 KEY HEATER FLASHLIGHT, Peter A. Bucky, Nov 21 1972, 362/116 ; 219/201; 219/220; 219/242; 219/521; 362/183-
inserting car key heats the key so it can open frozen lock
3756710 Toy Hand Projector, Beverly W. Taylor,  (Steven Mfg Co), Sep 4 1973, 353/43 - battery powered, 222 lamp, film strip proj
References:
2616332 November 1952 Sorkin
2100008 November 1957 Stephen
2746345 May 1956 Graves
2583510 January 1952 Ingram
3157087 November 1964 Kallenberg

3821540 Lantern, Robert H. Watt, Jun 28 1974, 362/158 ; 362/186; 441/17 - self righting, store upside down
3890498 Flashlight Device, Toth, Jun 17 1975, 362/205 ; 362/191- can add sections to have more cells i.e. make longer
3893247 Illuminated Soles and Heels, Alfred Dana, July 8, 1975 , 36/137 - incandesent lamp batteries under sole lamp in heel, tilt switch
3924116 Flashlight having a Push Button Switch means, Robert E. Brindley (Union Carbide Corp), Dec 2 1975,362/158 ; 200/302.1; 200/345; 200/60; 362/205 - side push on push off
3944805 Wireless electric swivel head hand lantern, Arthur H. Moore (Bridgeport Metal Goods), Mar 16, 1976,240/106.1; 240/106.3; 240/106.7 - screws on top of heavy duty 6 volt battery
3963886 Switch for flashlight, Ting Shen Yen, Jun 15, 1976, 200/60; 200/67DB; 240/106.8 -
4028540 Flashlight Marming Implement, Columbus B. Key, Jun 7, 1977, 240/646; 401/192
4041304 Flashlight, Samuel Spector, Aug 9, 1977
4052610 Flashlight Case Assembly and Flashlight, Mark Sternlicht (Wonder Corp of America), Oct 4, 1977, 362/200; 362/197, -
References:
2119486 Flashlight, Bernard F. Muldoon (H. Hyman), May 31 1938, 362/202 ; 340/321; 362/293; 362/297- small windows allow light to shing to the side
2234444 Illuminating Device, John W. Martin, Mar 11 1941, 362/156 ; 362/207 - combined lantern and first aid kit.
4055840 Reusable Safety Device, Anton R. Uchytil, Oct 25, 1977, 340/321; 116/63P; 366/32; 366/202; 350/101; 340/90; 340/116; 404/9 - flashlight with many relflecting strips at head to reflect light
4090185 Emergency Position Fixing Device, Richard L. Patty, May 16, 1978,  340/321; 340/366A; 340/366G - strobe light mounts to helmet
4128861 Illuminated Shoe, Akis Pelengaris, Dec 5, 1978, 362/103 - high heel switch in bottom of heel
4135230 Flashlight, Joseph M. Armbruster, Jan 16, 1979, 362/206; 362/202 - push-pull recessed switch in tail cap
4151583 Flashlight, Jack V. Miller, Apr 24 1979, 362/205, - push button on side of cylindrical flashlight, uses flange type prefocused lamp
L.A. Screw Products got their start with this patent.   "Smoke Cutter" for fireman and "Code 4" for police.
See the Flashlight Collectors newsletter # 80 Winter 2009
4152755 Portable magnetically actuatable flashlight, Raymond Trosper, May 1, 1979, 362/158; 362/205; 362/208
4215389 Battery Operated Light, Fernando M. Colangelo, Jul 29, 1980, 362/199; 362/200; 200/511.4 -
minumalist "V" arrangement of two cells & 222 lamp
References:
1528811 Electric Pocket Lamp, Zeiler, Mar 10 1925, 362/200 - special lamp holder reversable as on-off
2349453 Flashlight, Philip X. Noel (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), May 23 1944, 362/197 ; 200/60 hemisphere top when closed-
2369637 Electric Lantern, Frank T. Baird,
3175080 Flashlight, A.H. Moore (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co)
3683423 - na
3711703 Flashlight Construction, Joseph G. Bacevius, Jan 16 1973, 362/189 ; 362/190; 362/196-
penlight minimum number of parts
References:
2166282 Electric Lamp, Benjafield (Benjamin Webster), Jul 1939
2435689 Flashlight, McCabe (M. Kessler), Feb 10 1948
2491686 Pen Shaped Pocket Flashlight, Jerome Nathan (Bantum-Lite Inc)
2600418 Flashlight comprising Permanently Assembled Lamp, Cell, Housing, and Switch Structure, F.H. Muller, Jun 17 1952
2651710 Battery Operated Lamp having Anchoring means to Position the Lamp and Hold the Switch Closed, H.G. Clark, Sep 8 1953
3079492 Flashlight, George Noel Bolinger, Feb 26 1963, 362/189 ; 200/60; D26/49 - cardboard case single piece switch of spring material - minimalist
3781502 Mercury Switch with Heat Sink Contact, AC mains switch
3973092 Acceleration Sensing Switch of the Liquid Contact type having , David S. Breed, 
4285031 Portable Searchlight, Hans-Jurgen Reiss, Aug 18, 1981, 362/205; 362/157; 362/158; 362/183; 362/202 - soft case
4286311 Flashlight, Anthony Maglica,  Aug 25, 1981, 62/205; 200/153J; 200/64; 362/187; 362/202 - hermetically sealed
4293894 Battery operated illuminating device, Nolan D. Blank, Oct 6, 1981, 362/100; 362/186; 362/191
4364103 Battery Case for an Electrically Operated Device, T.L. Harshbarger, Dec 14, 1982, 362/200 -
Patent Number Title Issue date
4475067 Door lock illuminating device Oct 2, 1984
4623957 Battery powered auxiliary lighting fixture with a timer Nov 18, 1986
4648012 Interior light for U.S. mailbox Mar 3, 1987
5036441 Illuminated push button Jul 30, 1991
5179325 Touch-sensitive illuminable door lock Jan 12, 1993
5434757 Unit panel structure for a door trim Jul 18, 1995
5634710 Keyhole light Jun 3, 1997
6249089 Intelligent electrical device comprising microchip Jun 19, 2001
6305814 Keyhole lighting fixture Oct 23, 2001
6439732 Theft-proof removable door handle illumination device Aug 27, 2002
D464862 Solar powered illuminated door knob Oct 29, 2002
6621225 Intelligent electrical switching devices Sep 16, 2003
6650066 Intelligent electrical switching device Nov 18, 2003
6932486 Mortise lock with lighted trim plate sign Aug 23, 2005
6952084 Intelligent electrical switching device Oct 4, 2005
6984900 Intelligent electrical switch Jan 10, 2006
7084531 Intelligent electrical devices Aug 1, 2006
7084526 Intelligent electrical devices Aug 1, 2006
7119459 Intelligent switch for connecting power to a load Oct 10, 2006
7180021 LED illuminated door chime push button with adjustable task light Feb 20, 2007
4394956 Electric stock prod James S. Andrews, Jul 26, 1983, 231/2E; 273/84ES -
4398238 Variable focus flashlight, Kel-Lite Ind
4405303 Portable Recreational Marker Boy, Richard K. Smith, Sep 20, 1983, 441/16; 441/22; 441/25
4531178 Diver's Flashlight, Alan K. Uke, Jul 23, 1985, 362/158; 362/183; 362/186; 362/202; 362/203; 362/205; 362/295; 200/60 -
4533982 Flashlight with swivelling head, John J. Kozar, Aug 6, 1985, 362/183; 362/190; 362/191; 362/197; 362/199; 362/202; 362/205; 362/287; 362/398; 362/421; 362/427
4605994 Flash Lamp, Rudolf Krieg, Aug 12, 1986, 362/202; 362/205; 362/187 - optical system for halogen lamp flashlight
Patent Number Title Issue date
2338078 FLASHLIGHT, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Dec 28 1943
2361480 Illuminating Torch, David P. Joffo, Oct 31 1944
2855499 Flashlight, George P. Lewis, Oct 1958, Oct 1958, 362/202 ; 340/321; D26/123; D26/49 -
4398238 Variable focus flashlight, Kel-Lite IndAug 9, 1983

Referenced by

Patent Number Title Issue date
4856218 Light beam assisted aiming of firearms Aug 15, 1989
4916588 A flashlight with focus and switch control Apr 10, 1990
4926299 Portable flashlight May 15, 1990
5424927 Electro-optic flashlight electro-optically controlling the emitted light Jun 13, 1995
5426308 Ultraviolet curing device having movable reflector Jun 20, 1995
5459649 Flashlight with an enhanced spot beam and a fully illuminated broad beam - parabolic geometry & fialments
362/187; 362/282; 362/346; 362/347
Oct 17, 1995
5816688 Multi-functional lighting apparatus Oct 6, 1998
6454433 Dual faceted reflector Sep 24, 2002
6729744 Faraday flashlight May 4, 2004
6808288 Faraday flashlight Oct 26, 2004
6893141 Faraday flashlight May 17, 2005
6959999 Flashlight having manual charging device Nov 1, 2005
6994450 Faraday flashlight Feb 7, 2006
7083299 Flashlight having convex-concave lens, 362/188; 362/308; 362/311, Aug 1, 2006
7147343 Flashlight Dec 12, 2006
7152995 Flashlight Dec 26, 2006
7229188 Faraday flashlight Jun 12, 2007

4609976 Combination flashlight and warning light, Udo Geissler, Sep 2, 1986, 362/202; 362/167; 362/188; 362/196
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
1608195 A COBPOBATIOIF OSI V Nov 1926
1674650 POBTABLE ELEGTBIC LIGHT Jun 1928
4286311 Flashlight Aug 25, 1981
4307439 Lamp Dec 22, 1981

4680682 Waterproof Flashlight, David H. Parker, Jul 14, 1987, 362/158; 362/204; 362/205 -
4734834 Compact waterproof lighting lamp with adjustable light beam, Paul Petzl, Pierre Petzl, (Petzl S.A.), Mar 29, 1988, 362/187; 362/103; 362/105; 362/204; 200/60


4788632 Compact Flashlight, Arthur S. Friedman, Nov 29, 1988, - 362/200; 362/196; 362/455 - almost a cube with lanyard
References:
D91507 February 1934 Barber
D214943 August 1969 Zapolski
D263506 March 1982 Chan
D265593 July 1982 Mann
1187104 June 1916 Sagebrecht
1889788 December 1932 Mitchell
1925115 July 1931 Seiss
1980351 November 1934 Osterman
2206865 July 1940 David et al.
2739225 January 1952 Rowland
2889450 Casing for Lighting Device, - Richard A. Nordquist (Penta Inc), Jun 2 1959
3175080 March 1965 Moore
3345508 October 1967 Chung
4079243 March 1978 Pemberton
4292664 September 1981 Mack
4451871 May 1984 Kirkley et al.
4504889 March 1985 Goldfarb
4556932 December 1985 Lehrer et al.
4635171 January 1987 Beiswenger
4800472 Battery Powered Lamp, Colin R. Burton, Philip Davies (Eve Ready Ltd), Jan 24, 1989, 362/158; 362/189
4803605 Flashlight with a backup system, David R. Schaller  (Ray-O-vac), Feb 7, 1989, 362/184; 362/205; 362/208 - two FL in one pkg
4819141 Flashlight, Anthony Maglica (Mag Instrument), Apr 4, 1989, 362/207; 362/187; 362/197; 362/205, -
Patent Number Title Issue date
1559481 PLASH LIGHT Oct 1925
1568093 PLASH LIGHT Jan 1926
1599095 FLASH-LIGHT DEVICE Sep 1926
1680169 FLASH LIGHT Aug 1928
1680188 FLASH LISBJ Aug 1928
1680484 EXTRA-BULB CARRIER Aug 1928
1768554 FREITAG FLASHLIGHT F Jan 1930
1769436 OE HOBOKEN Jul 1930
1905787 CAP WITH SPARE BULB CARRIER Apr 1933
2051889 HAND LAMP Aug 1936
2097222 FLASHLIGHT Apr 1937
2210312 FLASHLIGHT Aug 1940
2229486 FLASHLIGHT Jan 1941
2298042 FLASHLIGHT Oct 1942
2341057 FLASHLIGHT Feb 1944
2493205 PORTABLE ELECTRIC FLASHLIGHT Jan 1950
2530913 FLASHLIGHT LAMP SOCKET HOLDER ASSEMBLY Nov 21, 1950
4151583 Flashlight Apr 24, 1979
4286311 Flashlight Aug 25, 1981
4357648 Rechargeable flashlight Nov 2, 1982
4527223 Flashlight Jul 2, 1985
4577263 Miniature flashlight Mar 18, 1986
4870550 Waterproof Flashlight, Alan K. Uke, 362/158; 362/187; 362/202 -
4893221 Portable Light, Arthur S. Friedman, Jan 9, 1990, 362/108; 362/197; 362/199; 362/802; 362/375- hangs on neck strap
4901664 Survival Kit Apparatus, Sylva Labrecque, Feb 20, 1990, 116/210; 116DIG8; 116DIG9; 206/573; 446/220 - box with light and compass
4967323 Adjustable Apparel-held Flashlight, Melissa C. Johnson, Oct 30, 1990, 362/103; 362/105; 362/190; 362/197 - AAA & 112 & ball joint
4984141 Warning and lighting flash light, Larry Lai, Jan 8, 1991, 362/187; 362/206 - colored side filter
 Larry Lai 5097399 Flashlight with Swivel Head, Richard J. Gammache, Mar 17, 1992, 362/197; 362/199; 362/205; 362/207
5045980 Flashlight Adapter, Richard T. Harvey, Sep 3, 1991, 362/202; 362/255; 362/277 - angled reflector with hole in center splits beam into two bearms
 
5071716 Casing for cylindrical electrical batteries of different diameters, Paul Petzl, Pierre Petzl ( Petzl SA), Dec 10, 1991, 429/9; 429/99
Either three "C" cells or three "AA" cells can be installed.  There is also provision to recharge them in place.
Note earlier versions of the Petzl head lamps used the unit style 4.5 volt battery (3R12, MN1203) with tabs, so using three cells allows for the same lamp options, i.e. a general purpose lamp or a high brightenss lamp.
4429351 Electric lamp with a single device for focus-control and Switch Control, Paul Petzl, Pierre Petzl (Petzl), Jan 31, 1984,
362/187; 200/60; 362/103; 362/105; 362/204; 362/205; 362/206; 362/277
When the lens ring is screwed down tight it opens the electrical cirucit.  When unscrewed the lamp is turned on and the beam can be adjusted.
Petzl Battery
                  Adapter
Petzl Head Lamp
                  Switch



5072347 Searchlight, Robert L. Brunson, Dec 10, 1991, 362/194; 362/286; 362/187; 362/306; 362/261; 200/60 - HID type luggable battery pack
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
1286590 PORTABLE ELECTRIC LANTERN Dec 1918
1291483 PORTABLE ELECTRIC LANTERN Jan 1919
1369892 LIGHTING APPARATUS Mar 1921
1825354 FOCUSING HAND LAMP Sep 1931
2982881 PORTABLE LIGHT SOURCE May 1961
3201580 FLASHLIGHT R Aug 1965
3675078 ELECTRONIC LAMP DRIVING CIRCUIT FOR HAND HELD LAMP Jul 1972
3689759 UNDERWATER SEARCHLIGHT Sep 1972
3746920 LIGHTWEIGHT XENON LAMP IGNITER Jul 1973
3758769 ROTATING LIGHT PROJECTOR Sep 1973
3852587 COMBINATION HEAD AND CASE MOUNTED Dec 1974
3944805 Wireless electric swivel head hand lantern Mar 16, 1976
3953726 Infinitely adjustable level light Apr 27, 1976
4121136 Apparatus for feeding discharge lamps from a direct current source Oct 17, 1978
4240009 Electronic ballast Dec 16, 1980
4317162 Battery operated luminaire with emergency switching means Feb 23, 1982
4450508 Self centering underground mine lamp May 22, 1984
4499525 Constant illumination flashlight Feb 12, 1985
4533984 Variable-width-beam light apparatus Aug 6, 1985
4634936 Intrinsically safe miner's lamp Jan 6, 1987
4729077 Variable beam width lighting device Mar 1, 1988
4782432 Multi-function light Nov 1, 1988
4787022 High voltage power source for a discharge tube Nov 22, 1988
4797796 Electric lantern with oscillating feature Jan 10, 1989
4855884 Variable beamwidth stage light Aug 8, 1989

5105343 Decorative torch with illuminated grip portion, Yasuo Wakimoto (Leonard Heyman), Apr 14, 1992, 362/101; 362/202; 362/806; 362/809; 362/277
Patent Number Title Issue date
229443 OPEN-HEARTH FURNACE Oct 1941
2245349 ILLUMINATING CANE Jun 1941
2785289 SEISS PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP F Mar 1957
2810822 VARIABLE LIGHT INTENSITY FLASHLIGHT Oct 1957
3004140 ILLUMINATED PEN OR PENCIL Oct 1961
3074196 FISHING POLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH ENCLOSED SIGNAL LIGHT MEANS Jan 1963
4106079 Illuminated drum stick, baton Aug 8, 1978
4858083 Color changeable photo-decorative pencil torch Aug 15, 1989
4924358 Safety-sparkler wand w/chemiluminescent or electric-light illumination May 8, 1990
4967321 Flashlight wand Oct 30, 1990
4974136 Light fixture Nov 27, 1990
5122938 Twist Switch for Flashlight, Michael J. Pastusek, Jun 16, 1992, - partial turn for on or off
5142458 Searchlight, Robert L. Brunson, Aug 25, 1992, 362/194; 362/183; 362/261- HID type luggable battery pack
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
1369892 LIGHTING APPARATUS Mar 1921
2320917 PORTABLE LAMP Jun 1943
3201580 FLASHLIGHT R Aug 1965
3852587 COMBINATION HEAD AND CASE MOUNTED Dec 1974
3944805 Wireless electric swivel head hand lantern Mar 16, 1976
4317162 Battery operated luminaire with emergency switching means Feb 23, 1982

5144207 Circuit and Method of Operating an Arc Lamp, Robert L. Brunson, Sep 1, 1992, 315/291; 315/307 -
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
1286590 PORTABLE ELECTRIC LANTERN Dec 1918
1291483 PORTABLE ELECTRIC LANTERN Jan 1919
1369892 LIGHTING APPARATUS Mar 1921
1825354 FOCUSING HAND LAMP Sep 1931
2982881 PORTABLE LIGHT SOURCE May 1961
3201580 FLASHLIGHT R Aug 1965
3675078 ELECTRONIC LAMP DRIVING CIRCUIT FOR HAND HELD LAMP Jul 1972
3689759 UNDERWATER SEARCHLIGHT Sep 1972
3746920 LIGHTWEIGHT XENON LAMP IGNITER Jul 1973
4121136 Apparatus for feeding discharge lamps from a direct current source Oct 17, 1978
4240009 Electronic ballast Dec 16, 1980
4317162 Battery operated luminaire with emergency switching means Feb 23, 1982
4450508 Self centering underground mine lamp May 22, 1984
4499525 Constant illumination flashlight Feb 12, 1985
4533984 Variable-width-beam light apparatus Aug 6, 1985
4634936 Intrinsically safe miner's lamp Jan 6, 1987
4782432 Multi-function light Nov 1, 1988
4787022 High voltage power source for a discharge tube Nov 22, 1988
5051665 Fast warm-up ballast for arc discharge lamp Sep 24, 1991

5228770 Searchlight, Robert L. Brunson, Jul 20, 1993, 362/194; 362/261; 362/306; 362/390 - HID type focusable
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
1286590 PORTABLE ELECTRIC LANTERN Dec 1918
3639751 THERMALLY DISSIPATIVE ENCLOSURE FOR PORTABLE HIGH INTENSITY ILLUMINATING DEVICE Feb 1972
3689759 UNDERWATER SEARCHLIGHT Sep 1972
4450508 Self centering underground mine lamp May 22, 1984
4533984 Variable-width-beam light apparatus Aug 6, 1985

5292346 Bactericidal Throat Gun, F.J. Ceravolo,
5293307 Miniature flashlight, Mag Instrument
5295882 Marine Signal Device, Kevin McDermott, Mar 22, 1994, 441/16 - stored on ship upside down, when right side up turns on, lamp or strobe
References:
2346695 Electric Water Light, Gustave Miller, Apr 18 1944, 441/17 ; 340/321; 362/158; 362/382; 362/390; 429/96 - stored upside down
2355013 Marine Safety Light, Rochestie, Aug 1 1944, 441/17 ; 200/232; 362/158; 429/98 - cylinder, stored up side down
2366929 Floating Signal Light, Melvjn P. Pfeil
3292039 Light-Inhibiting Marine Flasher, Horino, Dec 13 1966, 315/159 ; 315/156; 315/241R; 315/241S; 331/111; 331/113R; 331/66; 441/17- photocell turnes off strobe in daytime
3329981 Signaling Buoy, Joseph A. Orsino, Jul 11 1967, 441/18 ; 340/850 - solar recharging
3559224 Automatic Lighting Device for Salvage
3605149 Signal Buoy,
4669990 Signal Device
5303485 Footwear With Flashing Lights, L.A. Gear
5359505 Lamp or flashlight for use in cigarette lighter shell, Michael C. Story, Donald W. Murray, Oct 25, 1994,
5386351 Convenience flashlight, Marilyn Tabor (Blue Tiger  Corp),  Jan 31, 1995, 362/201; 362/200; 362/800 - LED with as made lead length, plactic parts and button cell

References:

 5424929 Lighting assembly for use in cigarette lighter shell without reliance on Conductivity Thereof, Donald W. Murray, Ronald J. Meister, Jun 13, 1995
5452189 Lamp for a Life Jacket or Raft, Hans P. Alkjr, Sep 19, 1995, 362/253; 362/103; 362/158; 362/203; 441/36; 441/89 - removing the lamp from it's mount causes cord to rotate lamp lens turning on prefocused lamp
5477435 Module to provide intermittent light with movement, Carmen Rapisarda, Dec 19, 1995, 362/189; 362/103; 362/201; 362/200; 36137 - LED with full length leads, button cell and one plastic part form a module for the heel of a tennis shoe - very minimalist
5523924 Battery System for Sustained Bicycle Pathway Illumination, and Methods, McKay H. Davis, Jun 4, 1996,  362/72; 362/390; 362/396; 224/929; 224/425; 224/454 - bicycle light, Battery configuration has some resemblance to Conrad's D31711
5570948 Flashlight with removable lamp section for fire fighting and other Specified Uses, W. Kenneth Menke (Fire Products Co), Nov 5, 1996,
 362/191; 362/194; 362/199 -
5590951 Switchless Flashlights
5605394 Flashlight, Meng J. Chen, Feb 25, 1997, 362/197; 362/287; 362/427 - spherical head rotates on axle in body
5644858 Inertially Responsice Foot Lights, Jon L. Bemis (L.A. Gear), Jul 8, 1997, 36137; 36136; 362/103 - LED, button cell and mechanical switch in heel of tennis shoe.
5704706 Plugin Light Module, Mark R. Goldston (LA Gear), Jan 6, 1998, 362/103; 362/200; 362/201 - tennis shoe heel, can be turned upside down to deactivate
5720543 Portable Flashlight, Martin I. Sheps (Diamondlight Ind), Feb 24, 1998, 362/196; 362/199; 362/200; 362/267 - pancake large reflector, 4 AA
References:



1327017 January 1920 Boltshauser
2125038 July 1938 Tompkins et al.
2282167 May 1942 Cullman
3428800 February 1969 Levin et al.
3543016 November 1970 Jones
3813004 May 1974 Andreaggi
3919542 November 1975 Castic
4286311 August 1981 Maglica
4337759 July 1982 Popovich et al.
4398237 August 1983 Doyel
4410933 October 1983 Blake
4451871 May 1984 Kirkley et al.
4504889 March 1985 Goldfarb
4635171 January 1987 Beiswenger
4755921 July 1988 Nelson
4788632 November 1988 Friedman
4951183 August 1990 Wang
5029060 July 1991 Aho et al.
5134558 July 1992 Williams
5150966 September 1992 Nelson
5171086 December 1992 Baloochi
5404869 April 1995 Parkyn, Jr.
5469345 November 1995 Pettersen et al.

5821697 Constant intensity electronic flashlight and lantern method and, Harold J. Weber, Oct 13, 1998, 315/200A; 323/281; 315/307 -
linear voltage regulator and option for photocell feedback of lamp brightness (B.C. comment: wasts power) 4499525

5937681 Lighted Magnifying Key Chain, Nancy Myhr, Aug 17, 1999, 70456R; 70454; 206/371; 206/381; 359/803; 362/100 -
5957567 Flashlight with support ribs extending beyond front face, Bright Start Ind
6056415 Penlight having low magnetic susceptibility, Allred et al, May 2, 2000, 362/202; 362/204 - four use around MRI equipment
6068385 Durable lamp having air cooled moveable bulb, Jordan Hsieh, May 30, 2000, 362/188; 362/288; 362/294; 362/373 -UV  internal fan
References:
1189794 ELECTRIC REGULATION Jul 1916
3947753 Voltage regulator including an LED to provide a reference voltage Mar 30, 1976
4499525 Constant illumination flashlight Feb 12, 1985
4725759 Pilot lamp Feb 16, 1988
patents calling:
6160355 Lamp control circuit Dec 12, 2000
6181067 Portable lighting product, a portable lighting product circuit and a functioning method for a portable lighting product circuit Jan 30, 2001
6259287 Regulated voltage supply with low voltage inhibit reset circuit Jul 10, 2001
6486608 Electroluminescent device for communication apparatus of mobile phone for informing an incoming call Nov 26, 2002
6525487 Light driver for shoe Feb 25, 2003
6570340 Stirring of electrochemical cells for extended life May 27, 2003
6841941 Brightness controllable flashlights Jan 11, 2005
7064599 Apparatus and method for signal transmission Jun 20, 2006
7075252 LED driver circuit Jul 11, 2006
7116061 Brightness controllable flashlights Oct 3, 2006
7122973 Light-generating apparatus control system Oct 17, 2006
7186002 Flashlight with selectable output level switching Mar 6, 2007
7220016 Flashlight with selectable output level switching May 22, 2007

 6089728 Novelty pocket flashlight, Marc Chase Weinstein,  Jul 18, 2000, 362/116; 362/186; 362/200; 362/812; 40555 - keyway illumination and ad
References:
1360575 SEAT INDICATOR ATTACHMENT FOR FLASH LIGHTS Nov 1920
1834805 COMBINED POCKET FLASH LIGHT AND KEY HOLDER Dec 1931
2166864 NOVELTY advertizing pen light
Jul 1939
3114143 TRAFFIC DIRECTING FLASHLIGHT Dec 1963
4819140 Compressible flashlight Apr 4, 1989
5001455 Portable signaling device Mar 19, 1991
5463539 Miniature pocket flashlight with lens module and outer flexible sheath Oct 31, 1995
5642931 Taxi wand Jul 1, 1997
6179438 Chargeable flashlight, Pelican Products
6227677 Portable Light, Mary M. Willis, May 8, 2001, 362/196; 362/191; 362/200; 362/156 - Cold Cathode Fluorescent :amp (CCFL) pocket light
6523973 Miniature flashlight, Robert D. Galli, Feb 25, 2003, 362/200; 362/119; 362/201; 362/116; 362/189; 362/196; 362/208
This may be the first PhotonLight key chain LED light

Citations

Patent Number Title
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2465114 FLASHLIGHT DESIGN
Mar 1949
2591112 Vest Pocket Flashlight Including Electric System and Lock, Alex Zwierzynski (H Hyman), Apr 27 1952
Apr 1952
2708073 MOHYLOWSKI COMBINED KEY CASE AND FLASHLIGHT
May 1955
3085149 MINIATURE LIGHT SOURCE
Apr 1963
3256428 MINIATURIZED FLASHLIGHT WITH REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE UNIT
Jun 1966
3296429 KEYCASE-FLASHLIGHT CONSTRUCTION
Jan 1967
3613414 SELF-EJECTING KEYHOLDER WITH ILLUMINATION
Oct 1971
4122510 Flashlight
Oct 24, 1978
4276582 Key with light
Jun 30, 1981
4303966 Light connectable with a key
Dec 1, 1981
4392186 Key with light in handle
Jul 5, 1983
4398237 Miniature battery-operated light
Aug 9, 1983
4419718 Pocket flashlight
Dec 6, 1983
4521833 Light
Jun 4, 1985
4524409 Flashlight
Jun 18, 1985
4628418 Multi-purpose miniature flashlight device
Dec 9, 1986
4787016 Light attachable to a key
Nov 22, 1988
5008784 Lighting equipment for a key ring
Apr 16, 1991
5122943 Encapsulated light emitting diode and method for encapsulation
Jun 16, 1992
5143442 Portable projection device
Sep 1, 1992
5158356 Ornamental lamp with internal switch
Oct 27, 1992
5318177 Multi-function container with a light source
Jun 7, 1994
5386351 Convenience flashlight
Jan 31, 1995
5457613 Peripherally sealed card-like flashlight device
Oct 10, 1995
5463539 Miniature pocket flashlight with lens module and outer flexible sheath
Oct 31, 1995
5515248 Thin adhesively attached key light device
May 7, 1996
5541817 Key with a built-in light
Jul 30, 1996
5730013 Key structure with illumination function
Mar 24, 1998
5893631 Compact flashlight
Apr 13, 1999
5927846 Disposable planar flashlight
Jul 27, 1999
5934789 Disposable planar flashlight
Aug 10, 1999
6006562 Collector holder, particularly for keys
Dec 28, 1999
6039454 Flat flashlight device with key ring attachment and registerable and mateabe parts
Mar 21, 2000
6070990 Card light having a cover being an adhesively attached label
Jun 6, 2000
6079845 Light device for attachment to a key ring
Jun 27, 2000
6190018 Miniature LED flashlight
Feb 20, 2001

 6598991 Miniature flashlight device, Peter Altman (Lumatec Ind), Jul 29, 2003, 362/116; 362/208; 362/105; 362/106; 362/189 - stored with magnets holding to iron or steel,  When removed the magnets lack of attraction turns on the light.
 774749 Portable Electric Light, E.R. Gill (Electrical Contract Co, ECCO), Nov 15, 1904, 362/205- 3D cell cylindrical
D443370 Miniature flashlight, Sun Yu, Jun 5, 2001, D26 37 -
6623139 Pocket lamp, especially a part of the housing, Max Gutmann, Sep 23, 2003, 362/184; 362/251; 362/205; 362/800 - regular lamp & laser diode
6669352 Liquid-Activated Novelty Light, Kristy McKinney, Dec 30, 2003, 362/158; 362/186; 362/101; 362/394 LED or lamp for use in drinks at parties
References:
2381520 Electric Torch which Floats Lamp Uppermost in Water, Charles Wallace Saunders (GE), Aug 7 1945
2765481 Floating Signal Light, Manhart, Oct 9 1956
4796167 Locus identifying device, Brown & Martin (Kat Electronics), Jan 3, 1989, 362/158; 362/202; 362/253; 116DIG7 - when wet LEDs blink
5748080 Overboard safety device, Charles Matthew Clay, May 5, 1998, 340/539; 340/571; 340/572; 340/573; 340/693; 340/604; 362/158; 362/183-
5903212 "Ice cube" novelty, Nicholas A. Rodgers, May 11, 1999, 340/309.8 ; 340/309.3; 340/309.4; 340/604; 43/17.5 - ball in cage switch
 
6722772 Flashlight and combination for use in aligning flashlight lamp bulbs, Mag Instrument
6729744 Faraday Flashlight, Pat Y. Mah, May 4, 2004, 362/192; 362/202 - Shake Light?
1184056 Self Conatined Generating and Lighting Unit, H.R. Van Derenter, May 23 1916
3100292 Vibration Pickup, Warner, Jan 1960 PM and coils - magnets arranged wrong
3129347 MAGNETO-ELECTRIC MOTION DETECTING, Tullio Tognola (Bendix), July 1960 Tognola - magnet suspended by other PMs
3149254 Linear Motor or Generator, Carter, Sep 1964, 
3453573 TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED TRANSDUCER, Kyle,  Apr 1966 - linear mass and spring
3696251 Method of Generating Electricity, Last, Oct 1972 - weight PM springs wave motion, etc
3736448 displacement Transducer, Hebel,  May 1973
3933535 Method for producing large and/or complex permanent magnet structures, Becker (GE), Jan 1976
3984707 Spring return linear signal generator, McClintock,  Oct 1976, 310/15 ; 310/30
2813988
3542495
3430120
3119940
1619677
4114305 Illuminated Fish Lure, Andrew M. Wohlert Sep 1978 43/176; 310/15; 310/25; 315/130- magnet, coil LEDs
4140932 Pulse generator, Andrew M. Wohlert, Feb 20, 1979 Feb 1979 - see 4114305
4605994 Flash lamp, Krieg August 1986
4680682 Micro-flashlight July 1987 Parker
4709176
November 1987 Ridley et al.
4777582
October 1988 Sharrah
4803605
February 1989 Schaller et al.
4870550
September 1989 Uke
5008575
April 1994 Maglica
5347186
September 1994 Konotchick
5578877
November 1996 Tiemann
5975714
November 1999 Vetorino et al.
6220719
April 2001 Vetorino et al.
6841941 Brightness controllable flashlights, SureFire
6991360 Flashlight with a light source aligned with a reflector axis, Mag Instrument
7083299 Flashlight having convex-concave lens, Aug 1, 2006, 362/188; 362/308; 362/311 -three lens optical system

Citations

Patent Number Title Issue date
1478282 Flashlight, Robert Hunter, Dec 18 1923, 362/187 ; 362/191-  adjustable lens to lamp distance
1524205 Electric Lamp, J. Papke, Jan 27, 1924, 362/208 340/321 362/191  - adjustable glass cap allows beam or area illumination
1591627 Handlamp, N.M. Hopkins (National Carbon Co), Jul 6 1926, 362/203 ; 362/208; 429/97; 43/17.5- 2 inline AA lamp holder is reflector (how do they form the sheetmetal?)
1595146 Flash Lamp, Ford, (French Battery Co), Aug 10 1926, 362/203 - spring holds lamp away from battery until cap is screwed tighter
1603272 1603272 Focusing Head Searchlight, R.M. Eaton (Niagara Searchlight Co ), Oct 19 1926, 362/187 ; 362/202- cylindrical screw base bulb many patents call this one
2249689 Flashligh, Albert Gelardin Jul 15 1941, 362/203 ; 362/208 - spring holds 112 lamp away from battery until tail cap is turned in
2313356 Flashlight Attachment, Fred M. New, Mar 9 1943, 362/280 ; 362/202 - blackout dim filter
2347532 Flashlight, Michel N. Yardeny (American Type), Apr 25 1944, 200/60 ; 362/205 - blackout, switch light on when pointing down
2435689 Flashlight, McCabe (M. Kessler), Feb 10 1948, 362/203  - designed to be made on  a screw machine, i.e. the first of machined lights
3535282 FLASHLIGHT WITH AUTOMATIC TIME-DELAY CUT-OFF SWITCH Oct 1970
3800136 VARIABLE INTENSITY BATTERY OPERATED LIGHT Mar 1974
4577263 Miniature flashlight Mar 18, 1986
4605994 Flash lamp Aug 12, 1986
4623957 Battery powered auxiliary lighting fixture with a timer Nov 18, 1986
4875147 Delayed action flashlight Oct 17, 1989
4947291 Lighting device Aug 7, 1990
5138538 Self-extinguishing flashlight Aug 11, 1992
5351330 Laser diode-lens alignment Sep 27, 1994
5422798 Flashlight switch (Eveready)
Jun 6, 1995
5594433 Omni-directional LED lamps Jan 14, 1997
5630661 Metal arc flashlight May 20, 1997
5838024 Light emitting diode array and optical image forming apparatus with light emitting diode array Nov 17, 1998
5865529 Light emitting diode lamp having a spherical radiating pattern Feb 2, 1999
6007218 Self-contained laser illuminator module Dec 28, 1999
6013985 Sealed solar-powered light assembly Jan 11, 2000
6086220 Marine safety light Jul 11, 2000
6095661 Method and apparatus for an L.E.D. flashlight Aug 1, 2000
6142650 Laser flashlight Nov 7, 2000
6220719 Renewable energy flashlight Apr 24, 2001
6249089 Intelligent electrical device comprising microchip Jun 19, 2001
6296367 Rechargeable flashlight with step-up voltage converter and recharger therefor Oct 2, 2001
6736531 Reading light with shutoff timer May 18, 2004
7152995 Flashlight, Leonard T. Chapman (Chapman/Leonard Ent), Dec 26, 2006, 362/206; 362/205; 362/802 - turett holds three lens rotate in front of 5mm LED

Walleye 2 D Cell Flash Light  Eveready 2639?

Wall Eye
                  2 D Cell Flash Light Wall
                  Eye 2 D Flash Light Lens & Circuit Closure
Wall Eye 2 D Cell Flash Light   No marking on brass battery cap
Switch & Lens
Gold Stripes is groups of 3 Eveready?
Wall
                  Eye 2 D Flash Light Lens & Circuit Closure
Gold Stripes in Groups of 3    Eveready?
Insulating washer on disk
This Flash Light has no markings.  It uses a glass lens that is NOT it's focal length from the bulb but instead much closer.   In the photo above you can just make out the broad hot spot about two diameters in front of the lens.  When the lens is moved a couple of inches forward the hot spot is just a few degrees wide, but it would take a longer tube to hold it there.  So by locating the lens where it is the beam is something like 100 degress total.  Lens has a focal length of about 1 5/8" but is mounted about 1/2" from the filament.  Maybe this is the wrong lens for this light?

The Lens is convex on the outside and concave on the inside.  The inside is also recessed.

The circuit close/break is done in a way that's similar to the Eveready Pocket Flash Lights, that's to say the switch has one side grounded to the case, so the switch in the picture is making contact with the case.  The reflector, bulb holder has a disk connected to the threaded part of the bulb but that is insulated from the metal reflector (and case).  The center of the bulb makes contact with the positive battery terminal.  The switch connects the case to the disk.  The conducting disk as half of a switch where the other half is the sliding part and the use of an adjacent insulating disk so that the metalic reflector does not connect the lamp base to the flash lite case is used in the following National Carbon Co patents:
1157395, 1226634,  1312220,  13315262,  1388165  and probably others.

If this was a depression era flash light then the use of a single rivet to attach the switch surly was a cost saving compared to other switch designs that use 3 , 4 or more rivets, with there associated holes and installation labor.

The body was black and there were gold stripes in groups of three running parallel to the long axis.  The head was plated, maybe Nickel and the battery brass battery cap was black.

What Goes Wrong

As received it was DOA for function, but the lamp is good (although impossible to remove).  The problem was corrosion at the joints.  After dissambely and scrubbing all metal surfaces with Renaissance Metal De-Corroder and a through rinse under warm tap watter and a good drying including some canned air, it now is functional.

May Baby Torch

May Baby Torch 2 C cell
        Flashlight with spherical lensThis is my first attempt at using an external flash as the main light and the camera flash for fill plus a light box made from a Priority mail carton and some printer paper.  I'm happy with the result, taking photos of glass or mirrors is difficult.

Cap marked: May Baby Torch, May Mfg Co, Pasadena Calif.
Switch marked: Made in U.S. A. and Pat. Apl'd For.

You can see that the forward part of the lens has a flat on the inside and that part acts like a lens and focuses the light in a forward beam that's rather wide.  To get a narrow beam the glass would need to be maybe an inch forward of where it is, so the intent was to just brighten the forward light a little.  The rest of the glass is not a lens and just lets the light out for low even illumination all around.
So far haven't found a patent for this light, if you have the patent number let me know.

There is a lamp extender.  It has an E10 socket on one end and an E10 plug on the other.  It's about 1/2" long.
Maybe this was a modification of a more normal flashlight?
There's also a May full size torch that uses "D" cell batteries instead of the "C" cells used by the Baby Torch.

2017 July 20 there is a similar flashlight on eBay made by Perko for use on a small boat.  It has a metal rod coming out of the battery cap with a 2 foot long rod and clamp.  Instead of the clear globe lens it has a Fresnel lens.  Maybe from 1910.  A very similar item by Perko has a switch patent date of Dec 20, 1921 (see 1287262 above).

Sears - Homart

I think Homart was a name used by Sears, so putting some patents here. 
D124961 Design for an electric flashlight, Robert
                  E. Bourke, Sears. Roebuck & Co., Feb 4, 1941
D124961S Design for an electric flashlight, Robert E. Bourke, Sears. Roebuck & Co.,Sears. Roebuck & Co, Feb 4, 1941
D124962S Design for an electric flashlight,
                  Robert E. Bourke, Sears. Roebuck & Co, Feb 4,
                  1941
D124962S Design for an electric flashlight, Robert E. Bourke, Sears. Roebuck & Co, Feb 4, 1941 -
HOMART Art Deco (Wiki) bullet flashlight
On the tail cap of the bullet flashlight is "Made in U.S.A. Des. Pat. 124962"
Other earlier flashlights have Pat. Pend.

3479498 Automatic closet light, Albon J Lasseigne, Sears Roebuck and Co, 1969-11-18, - 4 batteries, door operated switch

3894281 Battery and generator vehicle lighting system, Alan M Bloomfield, Sears Roebuck and Co,1975-07-08, - bicycle




Niagara Searchlight Co

Niagara
          Searchlight Electric Lighting Device 1908330994094 Portable Lamp Apparatus, R.M. Eaton (prior to Niagara?), May 360 1911, fireman head mounted light, with seperate belt worn battery pack.

1094839 Flash Light Device, R.M. Eaton (Niagara Searchlight Co ), Apr 28 1914, 362/205 ; 340/321- short prevention
This the the patent referenced on most of the Niagara lights.  The wording in the patent and the class numbers 
362/205: Illumination / Self Powered Lamp . Cylindrical .. with switch
340/321: Communications Electrical / Systems . Portable Self Contained
Both are addressing the short prevention aspect of the patent.
The switch shown looks like an inch worm and is open under the bump.  It's illustrated in issue 78 (summer 2008) of Flashlight Collectors.

D55253 Adapter Head for Flashlights, R.M. Eaton, May 25, 1920, D26/113
1399545 Flashlight, R.M. Eaton, Dec 6, 1921, 362/208  - the use of tubular rivits (now called eyelets) not focusing.
1464382 Electric Lamp, R.M. Eaton (A.L.  Schellhammer), Aug 7 1923, 362/289 ; 362/110 - lamp clips to revolver barrel, battery at end of wire.

1518575 Focusing Hand Searchlight, R.M. Eaton, Dec 9 1924, 362/187 ; 340/321; 362/205; 362/207
From hear on the focusing feature is on all the Niagra products.  The lamp shown at left is focused by rotating the threaded ring.

1537340 Process for Assembling Battery Cells, RICHARD MAX EATON, May 12, 1925, 29/623.2

1603272 Focusing Head Searchlight, R.M. Eaton (Niagara Searchlight Co), Oct 19 1926, 362/187 ; 362/202- cylindrical screw base bulb many patents call this one
1659864 Switch for Electric Flash Lights, R.M. Eaton (Niagara Searchlight Co), Feb 21, 1928, 200/60 ; 362/205 -
1689382 Electric Flash Light, R.M. Eaton, Oct 30 1928, 362/191 ; D26/37- button loop added to cap

 1908330 Electric Lighting Device, R.M. Eaton (Niagara Searchlight Co ), May 9 1933, 362/187- spot or flood beam bicycle type rectangular   Springs push the reflector forward and the bezel is screwed in or out to change the beam.
The "Chestlite" seems to have military type straps and buckles yet the 1931 amde in peace time, maybe under contract to the Army.  Patent does not cover strap loops.

It's not clear what type of battery or lamp is used in this light.
1914970 Portable Electric Illuminating Device, R.M. Eaton (Niagara Searchlight Co ) Jun 20 1933, - Batteries are tall vertical and each is 3 volts.  Either one can be connected or they both can be connected in parallel.

1932102 Electric Illuminating Device, R.M. Eaton (Niagara Searchlight Co ), Osc 24 1934, 362/187- allows getting either a flood or spot beam by adding a second reflector over the first reflector.
2420152 Flashlight, Charles E. Wohler, May 6, 1947, 362/191 - penlight
2425274  Flashlight, Lewis G. Sherwood, Aug 5, 1947, 362/190 362/196 - two side by side cells
References:
1373611 Portable Electric Light, D.L. Graff, Apr 5, 1921, 362/197 ; 429/99- looks like roll film camera
1348128 Electrical Connection, John H. George (Hawthorne Co), Jul 27, 1920, 362/197 ; 429/97 - two No. 6 Dry Cells - looks like Grether fire fighting lantern
2420634 Electric Lantern, C.E. Wohler, May 13 1947, 362/190 ; 362/197 - two each No. 6 Dry Cell
2425274 Flashlight, Lewis G. Sherwood, Aug 5, 1947, 362/190 ; 362/196 - two vertical D cells, plastic case, raising handle turns on,
References:
1373611 Portable Electric Light, D. L. GRAFF (National Carbon Co), Apr 5, 1921, 362/197 ; 429/99 - looks like camera
1348128 Electrical Connection, JOHN H. GEORGE (Hawthorne Co), Jul 27, 1920, 362/197 ; 429/97 - two No. 6 Dry Cells

Niagara 3
                  D Flaslight Searchlight
3 D Cell
Patent Dates:
4-9-14 ??? (maybe date 1094839 was accepted?)
12-6-21 = 1399545
Threaded head joint next to body focuses lamp.
Niagar 3
                  D cell Falshlight Searchlight head off
With head off it provides broad area lighting.
Niagara 3
                  D cell Flashlight Searchlight has lamp storage
Lamp Storage in cap.
Niagara 3 D
                  cell Flashlight Searchlight end cap
Patent date on cap is April 28, 1914 = 1094839

and on body Patent Dates:
4-9-14 this may be a typo, there were no patents
issued April 8 through April 13 1914.

12-6-21  = 1399545

even though there's a dent it works fine.
Niagara two
                  Horizontal D cell Lantern on
Two horizontal D cells.
 
Turning ring around glass lens focuses lamp.

It's on in the photo.

After installing a couple of batteries checked the normal lamb brightness and it was working, but not overly bright.

After installing the E10LED (above, on LED page) the brightness was dramatically higher and the focusing was able to bring it to a spot.
Niagra two
                  horizontal D Lantern
Patented May 9 1923  No.  1908330
Insert two regular flashlight
batteries as indicated.  The cor-
rect bulb to use is No. 14.
      To focus turn glass holder
ring to right or left until
smallext beam of light
is secured.



A sturdy electric lantern with a
thrusand uses around the house,
in the car, camping, travelling, etc.
      Always have one of these little
 lanterns within reach of your bed
at night.
Niagra Chestlite
                patent 1908330

The "Chestlite" seems to have military type straps and buckles yet the 1931 application date maybe means made in peace time, maybe under contract to the Army.  Patent 1908330 does not cover straps.

1825088 Combined Safety Light and Illuminating Lamp, Powell (not assigned), Sep29 1931, 362/108 ; 429/98 - covers a lamp head on the chest held with straps and a seperate battery pack on belt.  Niagrar must have bought this patent.  This light is identical to the above red Niagara except for the metal loops for the chest straps.
Appears to be new old stock.
Label:  "Chestlite"
Universal Flashlight Co Inc, Washington, D.C.
The eyelet above the switch is a screw on the red Niagara, so the screw is probably
a user repair.
2320193 Combined Safety Light and Illuminating Lamp, Powell , May 25 1943

Pocket Flash Lights & Vest Pocket F.L.

This next patent is prior art to a battery powered pocket flash light.  Notice it was called a Pocket Lamp.
Oil Burning 1881 Pocket Lamp patent 246794



246794 Pocket Lamp and Friction Lighter Combined, T. Lawrence, A.C. Stratton & J.M. Wolf, Sep 6, 1881, 426/494 ; 203/41 - the oldest patent I've found with "pocket lamp" in the title.  It's interesting that these were called lamps and not lighters.  The next generation used a wheel holding a number of flints which when spun would shower sparks on the wick.  The newest oil burners used a cylindrical package sort of like two lipstick tubes with a square block in the center.  When you pulled them apart you were stretching a spring and opening a window that admitted one BB sized flash bang pellet.  When you let go the pellet was jammed into serrated jaws making a lot of sparks and lighting a wick fed oil from the opposite lipstick tube.

You can see the family resemblance with the electric versions.





 


















Pocket Flash Lights have a similarity to bicycle lights, but are much smaller and the lamp is usually pointing up rather than forward.

They were made in different sizes, where the design is the same for all of them.
The tab type unit cell 1.5 Volt  battery has an appearance like that 4.5 Volt bicycle unit cell, but it's only 1.5 Volts and smaller.

The narrow Pocket Flash Light uses an eyelet instead of the rivet at (11), the contact in made by bending the spring (10) rather than the stud (7) and the slide switch (13) has open ends which cost much less to make than the closed end version used on the patent style light.

Table of Common Pocket Flash Lights


3 Volt
3 Volt
3 Volt 3 Volt 4.5 Volt
4.5 Volt
?
No. 750
2 ea "C"
No. 793
No. 751
MN1203
6860, 6900, 6920
6980, 6990
6921, 6931, 6961
6981, 6983, 6991, 6661
6993
6602, 6954
6802, 6850, 6851
6902, 6922, 6962
6972, 6982, 6984, 6992,
6662
6501 to 6509
6901, 6903, 6904, 6906



















The table above of Prismatic (unit cell) batteries does NOT include any Pocket Flash Light cells.   Both of the Eveready Pocket Flash Lights uses a 2 cell battery with the factory lamp rated for 2.5 Volts. 
Conrad Hubert Pocket Flash Light Patent Fig 1 &
                2
Eveready Pocket
                Flash Lights & Pocket Amp Meter
Eeready No. 3 Pocket
                Flash Light On
Pocket Flash Light Patent by Conrad Hubert
No. 3 and two other Pocket Flashlights & Pocket Amp Meter for testing No. 6 Dry Cells
all by Eveready

Mystery Pocket Flash Light

Eveready Pocket
                Flash Light with it's No. 750 battery
Note at bottom of Pocket Flash Light
EVEREADY  is stamped and is the only mark on it

The No. 750 battery is a prefect fit
 in the narrow Pocket Flash Light above right.
Eveready Pocket
                Flash Light Top
Top of Eveready Pocket Flash Light
Top button is to open clam shell case
Bottom slide button is on-off switch.
Mystery Pocket
                Flash Light Top

Mystery Pocket
                Flash Light Open
Mystery Pocket Flash Light


754694 Electric Pocket Lamp, Angelica E. Post, Filed: Dec 30, 1903, Issued:Mar 15 1904, 362/201 ; 200/60; 429/97 - Oldest patent in class 362/201
Has the look and feel of the Eveready unit with very similar case and lamp mounting.

762720 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Filed: Jan 25, 1904, Issued: Jun 14 1904, 362/201 ; 200/60; 429/97- ramp button with lens, uses two cells the same length and a shorter center cell to make room for the lamp.  Insulating case, series connected cells for 4.5 volts.  Special bulb with reflective coating and no top protrusion.

Eveready
                  patents 754694 & 762720 "Ever Ready
                  Light"
Red Button on 1904 Ever Ready Light
Battery door marked: Ever Ready Light
Patented March 15 1904  June 14 1904
Button is red glass but it's mounted in a cup so no light
from the lamp can shine through.
Eveready
                  Pocket Flash Lights




Pocket Flashlight on the right is:
3" tall x 1 3/8" wide x 0.75" thick.
Both marked Eveready pat. Dec. 17, 1912 (i.e. 1047525)
Engraved has lamp with white plaster of paris
engraved 2.24 V JAPAN
2.5" tall, x 1.25" wide x  0.75" thick
777510 Portable Light, Conrad Hubert, Filed: Jul 21, 1904, Issued: Dec 13 1904, 362/201 - two long & one center short battery to clear lamp.
  818449 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Apr 24 1906, 362/200 ; 200/60 - Pocket Flash Lights of small size
  835529 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Nov 132 1906, 362/201 ; 200/52R; D26/37 - whisky flask Pocket Flash Light

There is a lens above the body and top mounted switch beside lens
Case could be fiberboard and uses end caps.<>
Unit tab type battery
880703 Battery, George M. Wheeler, 429/159 ; 206/705; 429/178 - Pocket Flash Light, one cell can be cut out and replaced
881264 Electric Signal Device, Elias Schermerhorn, Mar 1908, 340/321 340/815.73 362/194 - a pocket flash light with a (Sounder)fitted to allow both visual and audatory signals
  916833 Pocket Electric Incandecent Lamp, Fritz Blau (Gasgluhlight), Mar 1909, 362/203 ; 429/96 - later he workrd for GE
  1035879 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Aug 20, 1912, 362/201 ; 200/60 - sort of a toggle swith with large range of motion to allow for different battery tab locations
  1047525 Portable Electrical Light, Conrad Hubert, December 17, 1912, 362/208 ; 200/60; 362/201 - Pocket Flash Light
  In the group photo above the wider Pocket Flash Light is exactly like the one in the patent.  It uses a rivet (11) to attach the switch spring (10) to the casing (1).  Also the contact is made by a cylindrical contact stud (7).  Also the proportions match Fig 1 of the patent.
  1068088 Portable Electric Lamp, F.C. Smith (Waterbury Mfg Co), Jul 22 1913, 200/60 ; 200/551; 362/204 - looks like Conrd's 2 AA pocket light
  1074377 Electric Pocket Lamp, Emil Neudorffer, Sep 30, 1913, 362/200 - lamp between two cylindrical cells. 

Maybe a wood block shaped to fit the cells and lamp, then packaged in a watch case or other outline
1075827 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Oct 1913, 200/60 ; 200/549; 362/200; 362/201 - Exterior slide switch and interior lever to have more motion

Pocket Flash Light Batteries

Vest Pocket Battery
This is the battery with tabs shape that's used on most of these Pocket Flash Lights.

1284583 Apparatus for Making Battery Wrappers, Charles Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), Nov 12 1918, 493/175 ; 493/153 - for pocket FL
1358717 Flash Light Battery, N.D. Forbes (Winchester), Nov 16, 1920, 429/156 ; 429/185- for use in "Vest Pocket" and "Cigarette Case" Flash Lights.  This is only a process imporvement relating to the wax that covers the top of the cells.

1398366 Dry Cell, H. De Olaneta (Winchester), Nov 29 1921, 429/82 ; 429/130; 429/172 - for PFL
1402285 Manufacture of Primary Cells, H. De Olaneta (Winchester), Jan 3, 1922, 252/182.1 - for PFL depolarizer
1430726  Manufacture of Dry Cells, H. De Olaneta (Winchester), Oct 3 1922 -
1430727 Manufacture of Dry Cells, H. De Olaneta (Winchester), Oct 3 1922
1488908  Dry Cell, H. De Olaneta (Winchester), Apr 1, 1924, 429/134 ; 429/201; 429/224 - method ot use amorphorus depolerizer instead of crystaline

1511271 Method of Encreasing Life of Dry Cells, H. De Olaneta (Winchester), Oct 14, 1924, 429/52 ; 429/118; 429/166; 429/201 - impurities in zinc makes holes
1518637 Dry Cell, H. De Olaneta (Winchester), Dec 9, 1924,
1518638 Dry Cell, H. De Olaneta (Winchester), Dec 9, 1924,
1176468 Flash Light Battery Container, Harry M. Koretzky, Mar 21 1916, 429/65 ; 206/524.5; 429/167 - Paper doll cutout to make tabed 2 AA battery
1937045 Electric Battery, Schulte  (Burgess Batt Co), Nov 28 1933, 429/159 - for Burgess Snap-Lite
1937046 Electric Battery, Schulte & Zook (Burgess Batt Co), Nov 28 1933, 429/159 -
for pocket or hand flash lights
Refeences:
1701093  Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Batt Co) - Snap-Lite
1653800 Dry Cell, H. De Olaneta (Winchester), Dec 27, 1927,429/172 - PFL batt - division of 1398366  - cell closure allows gas to escape
2496709 Flat Primary Battery and Cell Unit, Albert Gelardin, Feb 7 1950, 429/155 ; 429/162 - not sure if for flashlight or radio B battery

Pocket and Similar Patents

951592 Cigarette-case, Chatellier, Mar 8 1910, 206/263 ; 206/256 - may be the first use of this type of latch, like on the Franco 1122777
1060615  Combined Vest Pocket Pencil and Pen Holder and Eelectric Light, E.A. Metcalf, May  6 1913, 362/118 ; 200/60; 24/11CC; 24/11R- uses the tab contact battery
1074376 Electric Pocket Lamp, E. Neudorffer, Sep 30 1913, 362/196362/196 ; 200/60; 429/97 - pocket watch case, rotating front vs back is switch oldest patent in
1083520 Portable Electric Light, Charles F. Burgess, Jan 6, 1914, 362/204- cylindrical  Pocket Flash Light
1091778 Egg Tester, WALTER K. STEBBINS, Mar 31, 1914, 356/67 - uses Conrad's 762720 patent but uses a spring loaded lamp holder that turns on the Pocket Flash Lamp when an egg is pressed on top
1093144 Portable Electric Lamp, W.J. Monaghan (Waterbury Mfg Co), Apr 14, 1914, 362/208 ; 362/201 - Pocket Flash Light
1093287 Electric Cap Light, A.B. Neff,  Apr 14 1914, 362/194 ; D26/38- cute cap/reflector just slides on cell, no switch no insulators, minimalist
1107646 Electric Switch, B. Benedict (Beacon Minature Electric Co), Aug 18, 1914, 200/60 ; 200/551; 362/204 - says objects in pocket can press button on Conrad's patent light causing the battery to go flat.
1127856 Pocket Lamp, C.A. Boehm, Feb 9 1915, 362/196 200/60 - screw base lamp parallel to top surface with hole beside bulb that's a cylinder minimum volume
1132750 Electric Switch for Portable Electric Lights, Bernard Tauber (Interstate Electric Novelty), Mar 23, 1915, 200/60 ; 200/551; 362/205 -
1134977 Pocket Flash Light, H.H. & H.T. Hipwell, Apr 6, 1915, 362/201 ; 200/60; 340/321 -
case has raised switch housing, hinged battery door, bare lamp
1144087 Adjustable Holder for Pocket Electric Lamps,  D.W.S. Adler (Metalyte Co), Jun 22 1915 248/217.1 ; 224/182; 24/13; 248/126; 362/191; 362/388- holds pocket light on hinged bracket

Pistol Flash Lights

These are a sub class of Pocket Flash Lights
1184760 Pocket Flash
                  Light
Franco Pistol Flashlight Interstate
                Electric Novelty
1914 Ad


784227 Search-light for revolvers or other firearms, Byeon G. Riblet, Mar 7 1905, 362/114  -uses "pocket-flash" battery
933095 Flash-Light, DOSIER H. MOSTELLER (MOSTELLER Mfg Co), Sep 7 1909, 356/247 ; 362/110; 42/131- lamp under revolver barrel
1098085 Pistol Flash Light, Joseph Block (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), May 26 1914,  362/112 ; 200/60; 310/69; 340/321; 600/249 -

1098628 Pistol Flash-Light, Henry Hyman, (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), Jun 2 1914, 362/112 ; 362/196; D26/45-



1118467 Pistol Flash Light, Joseph Block (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), Nov 24, 1914, 362/112 ; 362/196 - clam shell uses pocket Flash Light battery


1361071 Toy Pistol, G. J. KIERSTEAD, Dec 7, 1920, 42/54 ; D21/574 - not flashlight, snap or cap toy

1511046 Flash Light, E.R. Barnay (Franco), Oct 7 1924, 362/184 ; 362/200- pocket light with lamp at each end & with sheet metal wiring
1160518 Pocket Flash-light, Anker S. Lyhne, Nov 16 1915, 362/112 -  more reliable and fewer parts
1160519 Case for Pocket Flash-lights, Anker S. Lyhne, Nov 16 1915, 362/201 -

1184760 Pocket Flash Light, A.S. Lyhne (Franco?), May 30, 1916, 362/112 - photo at above of  gun shaped.  It also used the battery with the two tab contacts.


Pistol Flashlight
        2 C Cell
This is a two C cell pistol flash light.  The only marking I've found is "Made in U.S.A." under the barrel.

If you know what it is please let me know.

One of these on eBay had a decal on the grip area just below the barrel that said "Old Fort Niagara".
Maybe these were made by Niagara?





2536484 Pistol Type Flashlight with Trigger Actuated Switch, Robert J. Avery, Jan 2 1951, 362/112 -
uses three unit cells (?size)
References:
1160518 Pocket Flash-light, Anker S. Lyhne, Nov 16 1915
1338239 Searchlight-Firearm, JOSEPH MATYS, Apr 27 1920, 362/114 - real revolver with raw lamp under barrel
2041843 Electric Pocket Lamp, Benjamin Daniel Lifschitz (E. Singer), May 26 1936 ,362/201 - can use individual cells or tab type battery Austria
2385639 Flashlight, C. S. PACKER (Justrite Mfg Co), Sep 25 1945, 362/196 ; 362/197 - very compact 3 cell F.L. (no references)
2588036 Toy Pistol, O'Quinn, Mar 4 1952, 446/407 ; 362/112; 446/473 - to sound like pistol & have flashing light
References:
689547 Illuminator for Firearms, FRANK D. JAMES, Dec 24 1901, 362/113 ; 42/146 - raw lamp under revolver barrel, switch button on trigger, battery in grip
876088 Electric Pistol, ERNST OSWALD PFEIL, Jan 7 1908, 42/54 ; 340/321; 362/112; 42/106; 446/401 -  raw lamp inside barrel/tube, cylinder is battery
945610 Toy Gun, JOHN C. ROTERMTTND, Jan 4, 1910, 446/407 - many triggers in wheel that snap a flat spring to make noise used in 2588036
1096726 Pocket Lantern, WILHELM KNOPF, May 12 1914, 362/112 ; 340/321; D26/47 - pistol shape, flat spring snaps and light comes on
1129871 Electric Pocket Lamp, SAID WEISS, Mar 2, 1915, 362/112 - combines a crok shooter and raw lamp flash of light, pocket F.L. battery
2007082 Marksmanship Practicing Means, Charles W. Griffith (Rayolite Rifle Range Co), Jul 2 1935, 362/112 ; 200/37R; 200/52R; 362/394; 463/51 -
Rifle shape, but can also be pistol.  Each pull of the trigger makes a very brief flash of light which if it hits a photocell counts as a hit.
Used in carnival shooting galleries.  The ratchet wheel may also count shots?
2593942 Pistol type Flashlight having seperate Casting parts and Trigger operated Switch, Van Vliet , Apr 22 1952, 362/112 ; 362/802; D26/47 -
streamlined shape (rocket?)
References:
1835233 Pistol Light, ANKER S. LYHNE (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Dec 8, 1931, 362/112 ; 43/17; D26/45 -
sheetmetal stamping, cylindrical cells in barrel/tube, not pocket light type battery
2209702 Switch, Francis B. Meginniss, Jul 30 1940, 362/205 ; 200/568; 200/60 - rotational inertia turns light on or off
Reference:
1948728 Switch, Francis B. Meginniss, Feb 27, 1934, 200/60 ; 200/302.1; 200/DIG.9; 362/205; 362/310 - sealed inside
2399921 Electric Lamp, A.D. Dircksen, May 7, 1946, 362/208  - parachute marker lightE
2928190 Electric Target Practice Apparatus with TIme Delay Fixing Means , Llewellyn W. Evans, Mar 15 1960, 434/21 -
rifle shape with 2 lens optical projection. adjustable time delay to simulat time of flight of round, retrofit to real gun for solider training
References:
2007082 Marksmanship Practicing Means, Charles W. Griffith (Rayolite Rifle Range Co), Jul 2 1935
[2032497 typo in number]
2287429 Electric Shooting Range, Hooker, Jun 23 1942, 463/52 ; 362/112 -
2710754 Light Actuated Target Apparatus, R Varney, Jun 14 1955, 463/50 ; 362/112; 368/3; 463/51 - markenship training, amusument
References:
2135667 Target Device, arcade photo detectors on moving targets
2181948 TARGET PRACTICING APPARATUS
2188263 LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT - short flast for shooting arcade
2241670 Target game apparatus
2269258 TARGET RIFLE RANGE, Rayolite Rifle Range Co
2309614 ELECTRIC TARGET DEVICE coin op arcade
2310084 LIGHT RESPONSIVE TARGET APPARATUS arcade
2404653 ELECTRIC TARGET GAME  coin op arcade

3104478 Hit Indicator Apparatus, Strauss (Aircraft Armaments Inc), Sep 24 1963, 434/22 ; 250/342; 340/10.5; 342/53 - solider training
Shooter transmits an omnicirectional radio pulse coded signal and all targets that would be hurt by that type weapon respond with an IR pulsed signal.  The shooter has a 3 lens optical IR sensor boresighted with the barrel so only a traget that was aimed at would count as a hit.
References:
1379166 RADIANT ENERGY SIGNALING SYSTEM THEODOBJE WILTAED CASE, May 24, 1921,
 398/130 ; 200/86R; 250/214R; 250/391; 307/149; 340/600; 398/182
can detect either IR or UV light by changing the frequency of an audio oscillation
2007082 MARKSMANSHIP PRACTICING MEANS special rifle flashes light
2032588 COMMUNICATION ANB DETECTION SYSTEM Mar 3, 1936, more efficient detectors of EM radiation
2042174 Testing Apparatus, Winchester May 26, 1936
2442240 Photoelectric Device, May 1948 AA gun training
2628836 Tow Target Hit Indicator - aircraft
2845619 TARGET IDENTIFICATION DISCRIMINATOR- prevent radar lock on plane towing target
2968877 MARKSMANSHIP TRAINER AND RECORDER - beam of light system

1186852 Switch Portable Lamp, G.B. Slocum (Waterbury Mfg Co), Jun 13 1916, 200/60 ; 200/332.2; 362/205 - pocket flash light switch is a small modifiecation of Conrad's

Franco Dec 29 1914 Pocket Flashlight

Franco
                  Pocket Flashlight Trademark 1914
Franko patent
                  1186852 Pocket Flashlight
1122777 Electric Switch, A.S. Lyhne (Franco?), Dec 29 1914, 200/60 362/205 - clamshell PFL
The switch is an improvement on the type that depends on one of the battery tabs, which may be bent or twisted.
Also uses the cigarette lighter case type of latch where the edge of the sheet metal spring is the button.  On the opposite part there's just an inward dimple that gets held by the rectangular opening  in the latch sheet metal.  The round object just to the right of the latch is a rivit holding the latch-spring in place.

The reflector is a seperate part that has been soldered to the top case.

Overall size 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 x  1 thick.  AA cells are way too small, probably uses what's called a 3 "B" cell battery pack.
Lamp is glowing dimly at 1.5 V and 200 ma.

D47870  Pocket Flash Light, H.M. Koretzky, Sep 21, 1915, D26/38 ; D10/31 - not clear if it's a combined pocket watch and flash light or just has a face like a flash light.
1146628 Portable Electric Light, I. Koretzky (L.J. Morrison), Jul 13, 1913, 362/208 ; 362/201 -gets around 1047525 by using a screw for the switch, otherwise a copy
1147859 Emergency Lamp and Box Therefore, ISIDOR GOLDBERG, Jul 27, 1915, 362/375 ; 362/394; 362/802 -
Pocket Flash Light behind "break glass to get light" box might be mounted in elevator
1150066 Pocket Flash-Light, F.M. Resenfeld (Import Sales Co), Aug 17 1915, 362/191 ; 362/206 - single AA cylindrical
1153420 Push and Pinch Contact for Flash-lights, A. Brody, Sep 14, 1915, 362/206 ; 200/536; 200/60; 200/61.58R -
1155249 Flash-Light, H.M. Koretzky, Sep 28, 1915, 362/195 ; 200/60 - in pocket watch case
"       RE14088 Flash-Light, H.M. Koretzky, Mar 14 1916, 362/196 ; 362/205; 362/206 - special two cell battery
1160519 Case for Pocket Flash Lights, A.S. Lyhne, Nov 16, 1915, 362/201  - metal housing with no corners
1168241 Flash Light, Bernard Benedict (Beacon Minature Electric Co), Sep 8 1914, 200/60 ; 200/549; 362/205 - sliding switch contact is circle with gap for battery tab, will work when tab is bent.
1185978 Electric Hand Lamp, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Labratories), Jun 6, 1916, 362/201 ; 43/17.5 - more reliable connection between lamp and unit battery
1187121 Electric Pocket Flash Light,  E. Alschuler (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), Jun 13, 1916, 362/205 - insulating optical reflector to prevent external shorts.  AA  Lens & Reflector
1187104 Electric Pocket Flash Light, C.J. Sagebrecht (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), Jun 13 1916, 362/208 ; 362/204 - reflector and lens cylindrical
1187105 Electric Pocket Flash Light, C.J. Sagebrecht (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), Jun 13 1916, 362/204 ; 200/60- another short prevention scheme
1187574 Portable Electrical Light, C. Wachtel (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), (  Jun 20 1916, 362/201- similar to eveready, different switch
1198239 Electric Flash Light, H.M. Koretzky, Sep 12 1916, - ref 1155249 - in pocket watch case
1200366 Battery Lamp, Kerlin (National Carbon Co), Oct 3 1916, 362/189 ; 362/204 - combined cells and/or cells & lamp
1201550 Flash-Light, F.W. Brush, Oct 17 1916, 362/202 ; 600/248- dentist mirror & light
1216979 Combined Flash0Light and Toilet Article, A Freed, Feb 20 1917, 362/142 ; 132/316; 362/321- pocket flash light with variable azimuth light beam & mirror
1202498 Illuminated Blank Book, Findley, Oct 24 1916, 362/99 ; 362/155 - battery and lamp along spine
1220634  - insulating cylindrical
1122424 Portable Electric Light, C.J. Sagebrecht (Interstate Electric Novelty Co), 362/196 ; 200/60- clamshell type similar to Eveready
1211121 Flash Lamp, EVERETT, Jan 2 1917, 362/197- narrow pocket FL that can illuminate the tone arm on a record player
1211976 Novelty Device,J.R. Spencer & J.L. Ross , Jan 9 1917, 362/157 ; 116/35R; 200/DIG.2; 340/321; D11/207 - lighted pin or button
1212907 Battery Lamp, W. R. Clymer (National Carbon Co.), Jan 16, 1917, 362/201 ; 362/295 - a resistor to drop voltage of fresh battery
1226727 Pocket Flash Light, C. Wachtel, May 22 1917, 362/196 ; D26/37 - looks like a small book & uses the tab contact battery.
D52593, A Case for a Flash-Light, C. Wachtel, Oct 15 1918, D26/46 - looks like a book
1226728 Pocket Flash Light, C. Wachtel,May 22, 1917, 362/204 ; 200/60 - consecutive patent numbers
1236132 Pencil-Light, Altman, Aug 7 1917, 362/184 ; 362/1 - lamp sticks out the side and has a reflector to pencil point
1238850 Portable Electric Light, G.W. Wacker, (National Carbon Co), Sep 4 1917, - calls 1157395 and 1220634
cylindrical reflector & lens, uses Eveready disk in switch circuit
1239078 Flash Light, B. Benedict (Beacon Minature Electric Co),  Sep 4 1917, 362/196 ; 200/60- uses the tab contact battery looks like pocket watch almost bankrupt them
1241071 Portable Electric Light, W.H. Zachmann (National Carbon Co), Sep 25 1917, - side by side AA Pocket Flash Light
side hinges to open, but not clam shell ,i.e. not on center line, more like a door
1246042 Flash-Light, B. Benedict (Beacon Minature Co), Nov 13 1917, 362/201 ; 340/321- Pocket Flash Light, unit cell, hinged lid holds lens over lamp
1246225 Portable Electric Light, B. Benedict, (National Carbon Co), Nov 13 1917, 362/191 ; 200/60; 362/197- tab type battery use by soldiers, belt loop closes using glove snap fastners
1254114 Portable Electric Light, B. Benedict, (National Carbon Co), Jan 22 1918, 362/205 ; 200/60 - not pocket, uses very long cylindrical cell
1257382 Indirect Illumination, HENRY G. O NEILL, Feb 26, 1918, 362/142 ; 362/187 -
1262270 Pocket Lamp for Firearms, Schmidt, Apr 9 1918, 362/110 ; 362/184; 362/191 - two lens, one negative and one positive images aiming mark
1263674  Pocket Flash Light, A. Janovsky, Apr 23 1918, - looks like a round of ammunition where the lens is the base end
1265820 Flash (pocket) Light, E.W. Seymour, May 14 1918, 362/206 ; 200/60- long AA
1271390 Buttonhole Electric Light, FRANK THOMAS, Jul 2, 1918, 362/103 ; 340/321 -
1280370 Electric Pocket Lamp, Beckmann (Dring Schneider), Oct 1 1918, 362/199- reflector  swivels, lamp has mirror that can be opened to reflect light, hood can narrow beam (W.W. I?)
1282555 Flash Lamp with Extension, W.A. Ericksen, Oct 22 1918, 362/200 - the lamp and reflector but not lens are on extension cord
1282615 Flash Light and Battery, M. Mizrahl, Oct 22, 1918, 362/201 ; 200/60 - lamp on narrow side face & special battery
1283566  Pocket Flash Light, F.M. Rosenfeld (Import Sales Co), Nov 5 1918, 362/191 ; 362/201- uses the tab contact battery
1285382 Pocket Flash Light, C.E. Renshaw, Nov 19 1918, 250/465.1 ; 362/200; 362/84; D26/37 - add phospherence material to aid in finding the PFL in the dark
1287393 Flash-light Holder, Molnar, Dec 10 1918, - holds pocket light on back of hand so you can see as your write
1289113 Lamp, C. Campbell, Dec 13 1918,362/201 - lens on tube with heical focusing thread
1302981 Light-Support, Sheley, May 6 1919, 248/126 ; 248/231.81; 248/231.91; 248/284.1; 362/103; 362/396 - light clips on clothing, battery in pocket
1306740 Flash-Light, H. Bieber, Jun 17 1919, 362/189 362/201- stiff paper housing metal socket minalimist design
1312220 Portable Electric Light, G.W. Wacker (National Carbon Co), Aug 5 1919, 362/204- not pocket, short prevention cylincrical
1312221 Portable Electric Light, G.W. Wacker (National Carbon Co), Aug 5 1919, 362/196 - tabbed battery, sheetmetal wiring like Pocket Light No. 3
uses sheet metal wiring
1315262 Circuit Controler for Flash Lightrs, G.W. Wacker (National Carbon Co), Sep 9, 1919 - cylindrical lens & reflector probably not pocket FL
1315457 Portable Electric Light, Bernard Benedict (National Carbon Co has now bought Beacon Electric), Sep 9 1919, 362/135 ; 132/288; 362/199; D26/37; D26/38 vanity case
D213516 Electric Battery Lantern, Herbert J. Ashe (H.J. Ash Co), Mar 11 1969, D26/50 - 1315457 & 2932018
D221895 Casing for an Electric Lamp, Angiband, Sep 14 1971, D26/37 - Ref: D50963, D190054, 1315457
1315816 Pocket Flash Light Battery & Bulb Tester, R.E. Cole -Sep 9, 1919 - 3 bulbs allow testing a number of lamps and batteries.
1321026 Combined Flash-Light and Toilet Article, A.N. & O.E. Freed, Nov 1919, 362/196 132/286 D26/38 - mirror on front door, lamp on removagle shelf lens on top and front
1321153 Pocket Flash Light, D.A.  Runnion, Nov 11 1919, 362/109 ; 281/51; 362/196 - uses the rectangular battery with tab connections.  has flip up cover that acts as reflector
1326983 Portable Electric Light, F. G. Spiers  (National Carbon Co), Jan 6, 1920, 362/208- not pocket, insulating cylindrical tube made of fiber
1327017 Electric Pocket Lamp, C. Boltshauser (Phoebus Co, Germany), Jan 6 1920, 362/196 362/202 429/99 D26/37 - small can lamp on top
1346104 Electric Pocket Lamp, C. Boltshauser (Phoebus Co, Germany), Jul 13, 1920 362/196 - top like gabled roof lamp faces forward
1365636 Electric Pocket Lamp, C. Boltshauser (Phoebus Co, Germany), Jan 1921, 362/196 43/17 D26/46 - top like gabled roof lamp faces forward
1377477 Battery Hand Lamp, C. Hambuechen (National Carbon Co), May 10 1921, 362/205 ; 200/60; 362/208- cylindrical single cell reflector & lens
1377646 Flashlight or Battery Hand Lamp, A.W. Wellington (Chase Co), May 10 1921, 362/204- external short prevention, cylindrical lens & reflector offset strips to switch
D58006 Portable Electric Light Support, C.T. Wittstein, May 24, 1921 - holds Eveready or similar Pocket Flash Light
1382912 Insulator, H.H. Hipwell, Jul 22, 1919, 362/208 - cylindrical flashlight with reflector insulated from tube
1388165 Flashlight, W. Bronie (National Carbon Co), Aug 23 1921, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310- Improve patent 1220634
1396828  Hand Lamp, G.D. Gallagher, Nov 15, 1921, 200/60 ; 362/205- switch for unit cell pocket flashlight
"    RE15549 Hand Lamp, G.D. Gallagher, Feb 20 1923, 200/60 ; 362/202 - switch for unit cell pocket flashlight
1406964 Circuit Controler for Flash Lightrs, B. Benedict, (National Carbon Co), Feb 21, 1922, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310
- slide switch goes over spherical top button - 2 rivets
Bill Utley calles it Slide and Flash Button Switch 1917 - 1922
1411615 Flash Light, FRED EVANS (L.V. Aronson), Apr 4 1922, 362/192 ; 310/73; 310/75B; 74/130 - squeeze generator
1421528 Flash Light, L. A. Miller (Winchester), Jul 4, 1922 362/208 - unit battery type, battery door latch is just bumps on the sheet metal
1429261 Flashlight or Battery Hand Lamp, A.W. Wellington (Chase Co), Sep 19 1922, 362/204- cylindrical reflector & Lens short circuit prevention
1432876 Portable Electric Lamp, P.J. L'evesque (Compagnie Generale D'Electricite), Oct 24, 1922, 362/188 362/201 - reflector for better spot beam
1449391 Combination Flash Light and Toilet Article, LOUIS FRANKLIN, Mar 27, 1923 362/136 ; 132/288; 132/294 - lady's vanity case
1458329 Hand Bag, C.S. Elfelt, Jun 12 1923, 362/136 ; 132/288 -
1465293 Electric Lamp, E. Alber, Aug 21 1923, 362/196 ; D26/37- gabled roof or half circle roof front facing lamp
1468408 Electric Pocket Lamp, H. Studer (Switzerland), Sep 18, 1923, 362/196 - focusing lamp
1487476 Electric Pocket and Night Lamp, PAUL ROMBACH, Mar 18, 1924, 362/200 - presing the lamp actuates the switch (similar to the Eveready Table Masterlite)
1506302 Flashlight and Electrolytic Rectifier, N.M. Hopkins, (National Carbon Co), 362/183 ; 320/114; 340/815.73; 429/178- rechargable in the cylindrical flash light - storage batt, not pocket
1492743 Flash Light, C. Osean (Union Carbide), May 6 1924, 362/196 ; 429/99- clamshell POCKET FL using seperate cells, not a unit cell, uses coil springs to hold cells in contact with terminals
1498331 Hand Lamp Switch, A.L. Staples (Winchester), Jun 17, 1924, 362/201 - extended motion & flash on on all the tim
1509354 Portable Illuminating Device, C. Hambuechen, (National Carbon Co),  Sep 23 1924, 362/202 - bulb mounted from sides of reflector more rugged
1513437 Electrical Switch, L.J. Voorhees (National Carbon Co),  Oct 28 1924, 200/60 - Cylindrical flashlight, not pocket light - bug button 2 rivets
1544852 Toilet Case, Sommerfield E. Miller, Jul 7, 1925, 362/156 ; 132/295 -
1547699 Electrical Switch, L.J. Voorhees (National Carbon Co), Jul 28, 1925, 200/60- not pocket, cylindrical - multiple rivets
1552404 Electric Light for Hand Bags, JOHN ALLEN, Sep 8 1925, 362/135 ; 362/205; D26/38 -
Referenced by:
D292616 Disposable clip light Nov 3, 1987
D298658 Purse illuminator Nov 22, 1988
D298860 Miniature rechargeable pocket lamp Dec 6, 1988
D351244 Flashlight Oct 4, 1994
1556860 Flash-light Traffic Signal, J.M. Lovaas, Oct 13 1925,340/321 ; 362/103 - uses the tab contact battery. worn on left wrist to make visible hand signals while motoring
1559481 Flash Light, L.J. Voorhees (National Carbon Co), Oct 27 1925, 362/207- spare bulb storage
1588428 Flash Light, L.J. Voorhees (National Carbon Co), Jun 15 1926, 362/196 ; 429/97-clamshell POCKET FLASHLIGHT No 1?
1588464 Flash Light, C. Osean (National Carbon Co), Jun 15, 1926, 362/196 ; 429/97 - uses 2 side by side cells both pointing in the same direction clamshell POCKET FLASHLIGHT No. 2?
1590541 Automatic Contact Device for use in Pocket Lamps, F.R. Paivio, Jun 29 1929, 362/208 200/85R 362/201 - accidential on prevention
1591627 Handlamp, N.M. Hopkins (National Carbon Co), Jul 6 1926, 362/203 ; 362/208; 429/97; 43/17.5- 2 inline AA lamp holder is reflector (how do they form the sheetmetal?)

1594510 Arm Safety Lamp, M Saks, Aug 3 1926, 362/201 340/321 362/103 - bicycle rider
1610289 Battery Hand Lamp, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co),  Dec 14 1926, 362/187- focus screw base lamp
1611529 Battery Lantern, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co), Dec 21 1926 362/197- two side by side No. 6 Dry Cells same layout as a pocket FL, but much larger.
1654373 Electrical Switch Mechanism, F.A.  Holt (National Carbon Co), Dec 27 1927, 200/60 ; 362/205-
 button sliding switch - 4 +1 eyelets
Bill Utley calls it the Safety Lock Switch used from 1923 till 1932.
1688179 Hand Signal Light, H.G. Essman, Oct 16 1928, 340/321 362/201 D26/37 - automobile turn signals
1668881 Portable Electric Light, L.J. Voorhees (National Carbon Co), 362/188- means for adjusting lamp relative to reflector uese eyelet and fiber washers, not pocket
1669292 Focusing Lamp, R. Eckstein (National Carbon Co), May 8 1928, 362/188 ; 362/187; 362/204 - allows user to focus (not prefocused)
1669313 Illuminating Device, L.J. Voorhees (National Carbon Co), May 8 1928, 362/188- not pocket, provision to focus bulb in reflector for spot beam
1680169 Flash Light, C. Osean (National Carbon Co),  Aug 7 1928, 362/188- bulb storage, cited be many modern patents
1691989 Flash Light, C. Osean (National Carbon Co), Nov 20 1928, 362/188- focus screw base bulb
1697405 Portable Electric Hand Lamp, H.F. Reichenbach (Chase Co), Jan 1, 1929, 362/205 ; 200/60; 340/321- cylindrical reflector & Lens screw base lamp, switch that stays put
1700673 Pocket, Cycle and Other Lamp, F. Eckhardt, Jan 29, 1929, 362/201 362/212 - lamp has two filaments, one for fresh 4.5 V battery and the other for 3.5 Volts

Burgess Snap-Lite

Burgess Snap LIte No. 942The Snap-Lite was a very low cost light based on two AA cells side by side with a lamp connected to a lid.  When the lid is opened it both rotates the lamp and turns it on.  These were imprinted with a business name and "Compliments of . . ." as a giveaway item.  The cells can not be replaced so it's a throwaway, but some people kept them even though they no longer worked.  This was the first use of the Burgess patent 1307868 which involved forming the Zinc can as one piece of metal instead of the prior method of soldering a cylinder then soldering a cap to the cylinder.  Apparently the internal chemicals are exhausted before the zinc has a hold eaten through it, hence a number of these still survive.

Photo i s of a No. 942 Burgess Snap Lite.  In the oval on top is:
patented
Burgess
SnapLite
Flashlight
Burgess Battery Company,Stamped in U.S.A. 

On the clip that holds the screw based lamp:
Burgess,
No. 942

 The clip that holds the lamp is seperate from the lid and can rotate indipendtly of the lid, so it's not clear how the lamp gets turned on.
Stamped into the floor of the top compartment: 52

No. 3 Snap-Lite
Burgess
                      Snap-Lite No. 4
Burgess
                      Snap-Lite No. 4 Burgess
                      Snap-Lite No. 4
Burgess
                      Snap-Lite No. 4


Burgess
                      Snap-Lite No. 4



Schneider's Flashlight book, pg 74 - 75, shows three styles of Snap Lite: the earliest have the dark brown case like this one, the "Number Two" has a red case and the newest ones are Art Deco styled.  The book says they all are 2 3/4" tall.  This one measures 2 5/8" closed and 3 3/8" open.

There are a few patents for a light that has the look and feel of the Snap-Lite by other makeres so they seem to have been quite popular.

1701093  Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Batt Co), Feb 5 1929, 362/199 ; 429/97 - aka Pocket Flash Light, 2 AA - Snap-Lite
Burgess Disposable Snap-Lite
D78186 Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Batt Co), Apr 2, 1929, D26/47 -
1307868 Flash Light Battery, A.S. Lynne, Jun 24 1919, 429/166 ; 429/157 - one piece zinc cup, no leaks & same size
1714531 Switch, L.J. Voorhees (National Carbon Co), May 28 1929 200/60 ; 200/556- a 3 cell Pocket FL with a ball type toggle switch
1735545 Portable Electric Hand Lamp, P.R. Puckett (Chase Co), Nov 12 1929, 362/205 - cylindrical- bail on lens end, why?
1739316 Illuminated Purse, Koban, Dec 10 1929, 362/155 -
1758918 Flash Light, C.K. Bryce, (National Carbon Co), May 20 1930, 362/188- removable head allows getting swolen battery out
1763874 Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Batt Co), Jun 17 1930, 362/199 ; 429/97- 2 AA bulb rotates with lid - Snap-Lite
1763898 Hand Lamp, R.A. Lorig (Burgess Batt Co), Jun 17, 1930, 362/199- Snap-Lite
aka Pocket Flash Light, bulb hinges with lid, two AA
References:
1701093  Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Batt Co) - Snap-Lite
1792547 Hand Lamp, Nygard (Burgess Battery Co), Feb 17 1931, 362/199- dual AA rotating lid-switch - Snap-Lite
1775476 Lady's Handbag, S.B. Shifflett, Sep 9, 1930, 362/136 ; 132/288- built in light
1778243 Toilet Article, J.A. Burhans, Oct 14 1930, 362/155 ; 429/98 - make-up case to aid cosmetic application
1781064 Adjustable Lamp, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co), 362/187- focus screw based lamp cylindrical FL
1784114 Battery Hand Lamp, W.B. Schulte (Burgess Batt Co), Dec 9, 1930, 362/201 ; 396/155; 429/97- Snap-Lite
aka Pocket Flash Light, 2 AA or 4N? - replaceable batteries & lamp
References:
1701093  Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Batt Co) Burgess Snap-Lite
1792547 Hand Lamp, Nygard (Burgess Battery Co), Feb 17 1931, 362/199- dual AA rotating lid-switch - Snap-Lite
1816779 Lighting Device for Key Rings, A.L. Jeanneret (Switzerland), Jul 28 1931, 70/456R ; 362/116; 368/278 - sort of pocket watch light
1816877 Flash Light Switch, E. Tompkins (Scovill Mfg Co), Aug 4, 1931, 200/60 362/201 - very similar to Conrad's 1035879
1823105 Contact Measn for Battery Energized Devices, 362/205- prevent normal "D" cells from working in FL marketing hype?
1831514 Battery Hand Lamp, R,B, Smith, 362/188 ; 362/327- focus screw base bulb in cylindrical FL
1866600 Pocket Flash Light, F. Rauch, Jul 12 1932, 362/201 362/158 362/189 - curved notch for holding like trigger
1889788 Portable Battery Lamp, A. Mitchell (Chase Co), Dec 6 1932, 362/191 ; 292/210; 292/248; 362/196- clamshell, two cells, POCKET FLASH LIGHT, large reflector on side
D86734 Flash Light, A. Mitchell (Chase Co), Apr 12 1932, D26/44 - ladies compact?
D89969 Portable Battery Lamp, A. Mitchell (Chase Co), May 23 1933, D26/44- light out side of cylinder
D87543 Portable Electric Lamp, A. Mitchell (Chase Co), Aug 9 1932, - Maritime motif
1834642 Flash Light, C.A. Gillingham (National Carbon Co), Dec 1 1931, - cylindrical floats for sea plane landing on water
1834805 Combined Pocket Flash Light & Key Holder, L.H. Roddis, Dec 1 1931, 362/116 ; 40/634; 70/456R- opening cover - rotating bulb turns on
1857390 Flash Light, B.F. Muldoon (Henry Hyman), May 10, 1932, 362/199-
 Snap look alike
1866600 Pocket Flash Light, F. Rauch, Jul 12 1932, - trigger like switch, fits in palm of hand
1875650 Vanity Case, Pemberton, Sep 6 1932, 362/136 ; 132/288 - hinged lamp makes contact when lid up
1884968 Combined Flash Light and Reading Glass, I.H.M. Bloch, Oct 1932, 359/803 ; 359/808; 362/109 - a pouch with swiveling mag glass that holds a stock PFL
1890841 Knife and Flashlight, R. D. Brown, Dec 13 1932, 362/119 -
1897627 Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Battery Co), Feb 14 1933, 362/199- Snap-Lite
rotating lid, lamp & switch
References:
1701093  Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Batt Co) Burgess Snap-Lite
1900348 Flash Light, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co), Mar 7, 1933, 362/189 ; 362/195; D26/37- POCKET FL w/bulb protector hood, maybe uses 706 3 V battery?
1909278 Battery Lantern, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co), May 16 1933, 362/197- 3 cell same form factor as pocket FL, includes contacts "i" or "U" for battery polarity control

Chase Round Pocket Flash Light

1918347 Flash Light, A. Mitchell (Chase Co), Jul 18 1933, 362/196 - like a large pocket watch with light from face
When the switch is all the way to the left you can not press it, i.e. it's locked off.
When the switch is in the center you can press and hold the switch and it will go off when released.
When the switch is all the way to the right the light is locked in the on position.
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1920314 Flashlight, Bernard F. Muldoon (H. Hyman), Aug 1, 1933, 362/190 - Flip Top PFL two AA screw base lamp
1921171 Flash Light, Glenn A. Smith Aug 8, 1933, 362/189 ; 362/200 - switch and reflector above case
1926108 Hand Lamp, Bernard F. Muldoon (H Hymen), Sep 12 1933, 362/199-
1937651 Flash Light Switch, H.G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), Dec 5 1933, 200/60 ; 362/205- interesting double shape reflector - 3 rivets
1940023 Hand Lamp, W.B. Schulte Burgess Battery Co), Dec 19 1933, 362/189 362/197 362/208 -
minimalist sheet metal cap for tab type Pocket Flash Light Battery not snap lite2118997
1940843 Flash Light Cap, Otto C. Britsch ( H Hyman), Dec 1933, 362/201 -
Snap look alike, but lamp is fixed, lid opens and activates switch
1948613 Flash Light, O.C. Britsch (Bond Electric Corp), Fev 27 1934, 362/201 200/60 362/208  -
Snap look alike, but lamp is fixed, lid opens and activates switch
1950103 Portable Electric Lantern, William C. Embury, Mar 6 1934, 362/199 - telescopes on itself to store in compact package -? size?
1964577 Battery Lamp, James H. Horsley (Universal Lamp Co), Jun 26 1934, 362/200 - very compact "Vest Pocket Lamp"
1969196 Vest Pocket Flash Light, G.H. Barber (Bond Electric Corp), Aug 7 1934, 362/189 ; 362/201 - uses the rectangular battery with tab connections or two AA cells?
1972879 Key Container, Gerhard Flintermann, Sep 11 1934, 70/456R ; 206/38; 362/116; D26/38 - narrow PFL with key storage on the side
1974294 Folding Duplex Flash Light, J.J. Walsh, Sep 18 1934, 362/202 362/208 D26/49 -

Guth Stern & Co Art Deco Pocket Flashlight

1980351 Electric Flash Lamp, S. Osterman (Guth Stern & Co), Nov 13 1934, 362/142 ; 132/288; 362/136; 362/199; D26/38 -
 Allbright rectangular pocket lights.  Lamp on large face, early were #14 and later 222 type
D95065 Flash Light, Howard M. Price (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Apr 2 1935, D26/37 - rectangular lamp on large face
D95065 & patent 1980351
This art deco light is marked:
U.S. Pat. No. 1980351 U.S. Design Pat. No. D95065

1995141 Flash Light, G.H. Barber (Bond Electric Corp), Mar 19 1935, 362/201 362/208 429/97  -
Sort of like Snap lite, but more like a cigarette lighter
GEM Flash-O-Light
D107578  Flashlight Casing, Howard M. Price (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co),Dec 21, 1937, D26/49 - cylindrical
2014266 Vanity Case, William E. Sherbondy, Sep 1935, 362/137 ; 362/372 - two AA?AAA & mazda lamp that rotates when case is opened
2002602 Flash Light of Candle Type, H.G. Graubner (National Carbon Co), May 28 1935, 362/190 ; 200/60- easy to form light metal outer shell with internal weight for stability
2011692 Electric Light, W.E. Simpson, Aug 1935, 362/201 362/100 - attached to fixed surface, turns on when hinged out
2020352 Switch, A. Bolduc, Nov 12 1935, 362/205 200/60 362/208 - tiny cylindrical light
2021015 Illuminating Compact, Muller, Nov 12 1935, 362/136 -             no references
2039205 Pocket Powder-Case, Franz Anderl (Frida Weissenbeck) Apr 28 1936, 362/156 ; 132/288; 132/297; 206/235 - lamp between cells
2041843 Electric Pocket Lamp, Benjamin Daniel Lifschitz (E. Singer), May 1936, 362/201 - can use unit battery or two AA cells, level switch on top corner
2065307 Electric Flashlight, Giles C. Fullmer (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Dec 22 1936, 362/196 200/60 D26/37 - rectangular art deco pocket light, two AA mazda lamp
2066028 Combined Flashlight and Lighter, Otto C. Britsch (H Hyman), Dec 1936, 362/109 ; 200/60 -
2068813 Combined Cigarette and Vanity Case, Willis R. Morey (Vanilite Products Inc), Jan 26 1937, 362/156 ; 132/316; 206/38; 362/136; 362/99- includes 112 lamp
2087460 Flashlight Switch, Jefferson D. Wallace, Jul 20 1937, 200/60 ; 200/547 - combined pocket flash light & lighter
2089897 Flashlight, Marion D. Judkins, Aug 10 1937, 362/200 ; 200/60; 340/321 - can be worn on back on hand and switch operated by thumb thus freeing hands
2092355 Combined Vanity Case and Flashlight, Mailloux, Sep 7 1937, 362/136 -
2118997 Battery Hand Lamp, J. S. Zook (Barren Battery Co), May 1938, 362/199 200/60 362/201 - - Snap-Lite
References:  1701093  Battery Hand Lamp, J.S. Zook (Burgess Batt Co) Snap-Lite
2120238 Flashlight, Abbott P. Brush, Jun 14 1938, 362/140 ; 362/203; 429/96 -   minimalist single cell with mirror, end not silvered to let light out    no references
2161872 Electrical Pocket Writing and Beading Lamp, Franz Kostal (W.E. Resser), Jun 13 1939, 362/99 362/194 362/275 362/396 362/410 40/555 -
 has a flex connection between the lamp head and battery tube
D114327 Flashlight Case, Albert Gelardin, Apr 18, 1939, D26/37 ; D27/160- Art Deco side by side AAA or AA
2179214 Illuminating Device for Pocketbooks or like receptacles,  Otio Hallbauer (H. Bodenmann), Nov 7 1939, 362/156-
2179669 Vanity Case, Winfred T. Parkin (T.W. Foster Bros Co), Nov 14 1939,
 220/259.2 ; 132/315; 132/316; 220/DIG.26; 292/127; 292/99; 292/DIG.50 - no references
2200458 Focusing Illuminating Attachment for Photographic Flash Guns, etc., O. Steiner (Folmer Graflex), May 14 1940 - to allow seeing enough to focus camera
2235109 Mirror Light, Willis R. Morey, Mar 18 1941, 362/109 ; 362/135- small light clips to normal make-up mirror
2249692 Pocket Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jul 15 1941, - top mounted switch uncovers lamp whem pressed down plastic housing, 1 or 2 cells 222 type lamp
2283430 Flashlight, Palmer E. Frettem, May 19 1942, 43/17.5 ; 43/17 - for fishing reel
2258540 Illuminated Vanity Case, George M. Cressaty, Oct 7 1941, 362/137 ; 132/288; 206/38; 220/DIG.26; 362/339; D28/78
2258541 Illuminated Vanity Case, George M. Cressaty, Oct 7 1941,362/137 ; 220/DIG.26; D28/83 -     no references
2258542 Illuminated Vanity Case, George M. Cressaty, Oct 7 1941, 362/137 ; 220/DIG.26; D28/78
2258543 Illuminated Vanity Case, George M. Cressaty, Oct 7 1941, 362/137 ; 132/288; 220/DIG.26; D28/78
2258544 Illuminated Vanity Case, George M. Cressaty, Oct 7 1941, 362/137 ; 220/DIG.26; D28/78
2262040 Illuminated Panel Battery Lamp, Van Dyne Pell, Nov 11 1941, 362/99 200/60 362/201 362/97 40/555 - might be used for photo name badge or advertisement
2272040 Flashlight, B.F. Muldoon (H. Hyman), Feb 3 1942 362/196 292/17 - mouse shape push button at point two AA
2299467 Mouth Supported Flashlight, Frank J. Colby (G.K. Allen), Oct 20 1942, 362/190 362/191 362/196 - fisherman ties lure with both hands
2314517 Illuminatable Vanity Case and like Container, John Giacomo Pucci, Mar 23, 1943, 362/137 -
2315025 Electric Pocket Lamp, Samuel Daniel Sullam, Mar 30, 1943, 362/196  - cylindrical case split on long axis for dissassembly
2316419 Illuminating Device for Pocketbooks, Otto Hallbauer, Apr 13 1943, 362/194 362/187  - made as part of a women.s purse
2329063 Pocket Flash Light, Lee J. Lockwood ( Burgess Battery Co), Sep 7 1943, 362/196 ; 200/276.1; 200/303 -
similar to Snap Lite, but 222 lamp is horizontal and fixed, button behind lamp turns it on, plastic case
2330851 Switching Case for Electric Pocket Lamps, Emile Venot, 362/201 - top of case & Lamp slide sideways to turn on or off
2373390 Portable Electric Lighting Device, George R. Fuss, Apr 10, 1945, 362/197 - lamp between cells for purse, etc       no references
2374375 Illuminated Brooch, J.H. O'Donnell, Apr 24 1945, 362/184 ; 340/321; 362/104; D11/56; D26/57- two cells two lamps hart with arrow
2377538 Book Lamp, Jacob Cohen = Jack Victor Conway, Jun 5 1945, 362/99 ; 362/275 -
2383223 Searchlight, Leland H. Snyder (Quality Hardware & Machine Corp), Aug 21 1945, 362/184- two lamps switch selects normal reflector or broad coverage   - no references
2386255 Flashlight, Willis B. Morey, Oct 9 1945, 362/197 ; 362/190; 362/98 - to be attached to pocket           no references
2387144 Electric Flashlight, William H. Gey, Oct 16, 1945, 362/158 - 222 horizontal & two AA vertical side by side Pocket FL
2401349 Dry-Batttery Torch or Flash Lamp, Herbert Frank Hedge, Jun 4, 1946, 362/189 362/201 - battery tab has lamp socket very minimalist design

S. Schwartz Key chain Pocket Flashlight

Bantum Lite patent
                2412313
2412313 Pocket Flashlight, R.B. Battersby (S.Schwartz), Dec 10 1946, 362/201 220/827 362/208 - flip top 222 - Bantum AAA cells key chain loop on bottom

The lamp in this light does not have any threads.  It's a 222 type with the built-in lens.

2424432 Vanity Case, Richard Bower, Jul 22 1947,362/203 ; 132/286; 132/288; 206/229; 206/37 - lamp between cells
References:
2283430 Flashlight
2307745 Hydrometer (with light), Lutz, Jan 12 1943, 73/442 ; 362/191
2453621 Illuminated Compact, Orville W. Chinn, Nov 9, 1948, 362/156 -
References:
1449391 Combination Flash Light and Toilet Article
2021015 Illuminating Compact
2092355 Combined Vanity Case and Flashlight
2258542 Illuminated Vanity Case
2314517 Illuminatable Vanity Case and like Container
2454527 Combined Compact and Flashlight, Marc Aurele Taschereau, Nov 23 1948, 362/136 ; 220/DIG.26 -
2454895 Flashlight, Joseph J. Cannistra, Nov 30, 1948, 362/201 D26/2 - methacrylate (Clear Plastic) case with machined pockets for two parallel AA and a 222 lamp
2465114 Flashlight Design, John Foster Oury, Mar 22 1949, 362/196 429/97 - skinny sardine can two AA & 222.
The case and the working part can be seperated so that the working part can be used elsewhere.
2468248 Illuminated Vanity Case, Cederquist, Dec 26 1949, 362/137 -
2480223 Keyhole Illuminating Device, Alfred D. Costanzo, Aug 30 1949, 362/196 362/100 - heart shaped twi AA #14 lamp
2480800 Illuminating Attachment for Compacts, Bertram N. Wickwire, Aug 30 1949, 362/142 ; 362/136; 362/191 -
2494886 Combination Cigarette Lighter and Flashlight, Max Leif, Jan 17 1950, 362/199 ; D26/38- modern looking
References:
1763874 Battery Hand Lamp
1875650 Vanity Case
1883546 Smoker's Novelty - not here
1897627 Battery Hand Lamp
1900348 Flash Light
2066028 Combined Flashlight and Lighter
2075883 Combined Electric and Flame Lighter - not here
2087460 Flashlight Switch
2502105 Flashlight, Hyman R. Segal, Mar 28, 1950, 362/186 362/201 - anodized aluminum (non conducting head which when slid sideways uncovers a hole and turns on lamp
2528701 Vest Pocket Flashlight, August Mitchell (Cresale Inc), Nov 1950, 362/201 200/60 D26/37 - two AA tip of 222 lamp sticks out side rotary switch on other side
2536408 Fish Lure, Diedrieh G. Addicks, Jan 2 1951, 43/17.5 362/201 - Lucite cap sealed wih O-ring  lamp screws into spring which contacts metal can (batt -)
2544059 Flashlight, B.N. Wickwire, Mar 6 1951, 362/197 362/196  - women's handbag
References:
1172354   Portable Lamp
1194986   Illuminating Device
1226607   Phonograph Lamp
1271390   Buttonhole Electric Light
1947975   Selective Contact Illuminator Pen
2009952   Flash Light, Marie L. Beaumont, Jul 30 1935
2299148   Flashlight, Lawrence L. Johnson, Oct 20 1942
2361414   Marine Safety Light
2373390   Portable Electric Lighting Device, George R. Fuss, Apr 10, 1945
2424432   Vanity Case
2564412 Flashlight having an Angularly Adjustable Lamp Carrier and Hood, A. Von Haase, Aug 14 1951, 362/197- built into women's purse
References:
1194986   Illuminating Device
1739316   Illuminated Purse
1875650   Vanity Case
2014266   Vanity Case
2179214   Illuminating Device for Pocketbooks or like receptacles
2258541   Illuminated Vanity Case
2299148   Flashlight, Lawrence L. Johnson, Oct 20 1942
2373390   Portable Electric Lighting Device, George R. Fuss, Apr 10, 1945
2386255   Flashlight
2564980 Safety Light for Lanterns, Marcella G. Kellermann, Aug 21, 1951, 362/201  - simple two cell & #14 light with two wires for Halloween pumpkin
2572095 Automatically Actuated Illumination for Containers Provided with Hinged Closures, Milton C. Baillie, Oct 23 1951, 362/155 -
References:
2014266  Vanity Case
2021015   Illuminating Compact
2179669   Vanity Case
2258540   Illuminated Vanity Case
2453621   Illuminated Compact
2454527   Combined Compact and Flashlight
2468248   Illuminated Vanity Case
2579762 Flat Pocket Hand Lamp, Earl L. Schofield *Burgess Battery Co), Dec 25 1951, 362/201 - two AA & 222 , hinged on short end battery door, no rattle
2580258 Illuminated Mirror, Michael Tarasuk, Dec 25 1951, 362/141 -
References:
1832492   Movable Reflector, line powered - not here
2014266   Vanity Case
2120238   Flashlight
2258543   Illuminated Vanity Case
2386255   Flashlight
2480800   Illuminating Attachment for Compacts
2580956 Signal Device for Fishermen, Leonard W.reddick, Jan 1 1952, 43/17 200/60 340/321 362/109 362/201 - socket that holds fishing pole has switch, cord goes to F.L.

2587223 Signal Light for Fishing Lines, Allen D. Robinson, Feb 26 1952, 43/17 362/109 362/201 - switch under battery is activated by line tension
2591112 Vest Pocket Flashlight Including Electric System and Lock, Alex Zwierzynski (H Hyman), Apr 27 1952, 362/196 362/208 - 2 ea AA side by side, 222 lamp on end sort of heart shap
References:
1226727 Pocket Flash Light
1588464 Flash Light, C. Osean
1918347 Flash Light, A. Mitchell
2272040 Flashlight, B.F. Muldoon
2329063 Pocket Flash Light, Lee J. Lockwood ( Burgess Battery Co)
2465114 Flashlight Design, John Foster Oury
2616202 Fishing Rod, Frank G. Romberger, Nov 4 1952, 43/17 362/109 362/201 - as pole is tilted at some angle springs close circuit
2618736 Illuminated Key Holder, G. Langhout, Nov 18 1952, 362/155 ; 200/61.81; 362/116; D3/209
2618737 Flat Casing Electric Hand Lamp and Switch therefore, Rudolph. H. Beavis (Olin Ind),  Nov 18 1952, 362/201 200/60 - Two AA & 222 translucent cap with hole above lamp
2620061 Pocket Article Dispensing Container, Oskar Uxa, Dec 1952, 221/229 ; 221/281 - PEZ Candy Dispenser here to compare flip lid (Snap-Lite) pocket flash light patent timing
2645706 Combined Mirror and Flashlight, C.R. Bowland, Jul 14 1953, 362/135 ; 362/197 - 112 lamp
2679575 Portable Reading Lamp, A.H. Haberstump, May 25 1954, 362/99 362/191 362/194 362/387 - clips to attach to book
References:
1193031 Portable Flash-Lamp
1900906 Portable Electric Illuminating Apparatus
1959979 Extension Lamp Flash Light
2079075 Portable Electric Head Lamp
2377538 Book Lamp
2697297 Toy Combination Cigarette Case and Lighter, Albsrt Newberg, Dec 21 1954, 446/485 206/263 206/457 206/85 206/87 362/154 362/201 362/806 -
2702408 Extrusion of Plastic Material, D, Heartland (Union Carbide), Feb 22 1955, 264/211.21 ; 425/197; 425/379.1; 425/382.4- classical process needed for Pocket FL No. 3
2707227 Purse Lights, Alexander Ross, Apr 26, 1955, 362/196 - box 2 cells & 222 push button can be upset so that it jams to keep on
References:
2529234   Keyhole Illuminator
2748258 Flashlight, James L. Henning ( Piano Molding Co), May 29, 1956
References:
1950103   Portable Electric Lantern, William C. Embury, Mar 6 1934
2036088   Hand Lantern, Eoy L. Darling (Bond Electric Corp), Mar 31, 1936, 362/191 ; 362/197; 429/97 - rectangular, uses "U" shaped battery contact to prevent reversed polarity
2762907 Pocket Flashlight Construction, Sidney Schwartz (Bantam),  Sep 11 1956, 362/201 200/60 43/17.5 - Pez dispenser key chain, fliping lid = switch
References:
425244 Signal Lantern, CHARLES D. OATMAN, Apr 8, 1890, - keroscene had thumb switch and flap to turn light on and off
2249692   Pocket Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jul 15 1941
2412313   Pocket Flashlight
2502105   Flashlight
2579762   Flat Pocket Hand Lamp
2772349 Illuminating Apparatus, W.H. Chamberlin, Nov 27 1956, 362/191 362/201 396/155 - magnet, periscope w/mirror for illuminating parts of car that need to be fixed
References:
1641880   Hand Lantern, George Cohen, Sep 6 1927
1697813   Lamp Reflector for Instrument Illumination, Disnmore - not here for car instrument panels
2137881   Adjustable Reflector
2222879   Detachable and Adjustable Reflecting Element for use with a Flashlight
2283430   Flashlight
2483665   Pocket Flashlight
2586265   Trouble Light for Illuminating Work
2789209 Flashlight, M.D. Judkins, Apr 16 1957, 362/191 ; 200/553; 200/60; 292/256 - worn on back of hand
References:
1893292 Electric Hand Lantern, C.H. Larson (Adlake Co.)   
2065307 Electric Flashlight, Giles C. Fullmer (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co)
2089897 Flashlight, Marion D. Judkins
2277866 Hand Operated Electric Light Signal Device, Aaron D. Le Sage
2805325 Flashlight, K.Z. Crawford (Plastene Corp), Sep 3 1957, 362/191 ; 200/60; 362/205; 362/208; D26/46 - cute pocket flashlight
lamp on large face, parallel AA cells
References:
1857993 Electric Lantern
1918347   Flash Light
1920314   Flashlight
2010089   Hand Lantern
2014266   Vanity Case
2234972    Flashlight, Zennan
2288808   Hand Lamp Switch
2320193   Combined Safety Light and Illuminating Lamp
2543036   Electrical Contact Srping Assembly - like used on relays    - not here
2823300 Light Modifying Attachment for Flashlights, H.G. G(Chase Co)966 - D190520
2843730 Flashlight, Sidney Schwartz (Bantam Lite Inc), Jul 15 1958, 362/201 16/277 16/373 - flat plastic hosing  vanity mirror
2879381 Flashlights, Robert G. Coffey, Mar 24 1959, 362/158 ; 362/189 - batteries have depression to allow larger reflector
References:
1074376 Electric Pocket Lamp, E. Neudorffer
1200366 Battery Lamp, Kerlin
1310763 Electrical Lighting Assembly, Albert H. Maranda
1327017 Electric Pocket Lamp, C. Boltshauser
1925115 Battery Lamp, George J. Seiss
2405384 Illuminating Ankle Bracket and the like, Albert W. White
2632094 Flashlight having a Sealed Flexible Casing, Robert. G. Akerley
2739225 Disposable Flashlight, Horace B. Rowland
2748258  Flashlight, James L. Henning
2966580 Battery Hand Lamp, Frank E. Taylor, Dec 27 1960, 362/201 200/60 362/184 D26/46 - dual flashight for reliability
References:
2373306 Flashlight - penlight
2374375 Illuminated Brooch
2530505 Flashlight Switch Operating Mechanism
3011399 Combined Reading Glass, Reading Light and Compass, Kenneth W. Pfleger, Dec 5 1961, 359/801 ; 362/199; 362/23 -
Refeences:
2014266  Vanity Case
2041843   Electric Pocket Lamp
2619004   Inspection Device for Determining Height of Dots on Engraved Plate
2712058   Pen Light or the like with Adjustable Head, Grebey
3085149 Minature Light Source, H. L. Glwesky (Realist Inc), Apr 1963, - fits into top of dummy key, button cell
References:
2987695 Lamp Socket and Circuit Connecting means for Edge Lighted Panel
2988632 Rear Loading Lamp and Receptacle therefore
3085150 Flashlight Construction, Bautsch, Apr 9 1963, 362/200 ; 200/60; 362/116; 446/204; 446/81- combined PFL, whistle, compass plastic case
References:
1581452 Watch Stand, Edward H. Krehbiel, Apr 20, 1926
1964577 Battery Lamp, James H. Horsley (Universal Lamp Co), Jun 26 1934
2329063 Pocket Flash Light, Lee J. Lockwood ( Burgess Battery Co)
2481394 Illuminated Case, Santo J. Cannava, Sep 6 1949, 362/155 ; D26/2 -
2552332 Compass, Ambrose E. Le Van (American Machine and Metals), May 8 1951, 33/345 ; 33/355R - latitude compensated
2762907 Pocket Flashlight Construction, Sidney Schwartz (Bantam)
2810821 Combinatin Flashlight and Compass, Henry I. Cohn, Oct 22 1957, 33/348 ; 116/DIG.36; 362/29 - compass set into clear lamp cap
2824382 Compasses, Nils Henry Sandberg, Feb 25 1958, 33/355R ; 248/27.1 - mounted on ruler
2955357 Wrist Watch, Roger Uebelhardt, Oct 11 1960, 33/272 ; 33/356; 368/281; 968/413 - with compass
3175080 Flashlight, A.H. Moore (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Mar 23 1965, 362/196 200/60  - triangular Pocket Flash Light prefocused lamp
References:
1299397 Light Projection Apparatus, Apr 1 1919, - horizontal beam
1624436 Automobile Light, Protectolite Co Apr 12 1927 -
1737027 Headlight for car no upward glare
2211258 Lighting Fixture dual lamp building
2272040 Flashlight, B.F. Muldoon
2489806 Hand Flashlight
2690503 Flashlight Reflector Assembly for Prefocused Lamp, Edward J. Garland (Ray-O-Vac), Sep 28 1954
2843730 Flashlight
3226880 Illuminated Figure Toy, John C. Novello, Jan 4 1966, 446/325 362/124 362/201 - used in cage of parakeet
3244871 Pocket Flashlight, Lawrence Feldman, Apr 5 1966, 362/186 ; 362/187; 362/203; D26/47- keychain light looks like small glass soda bottle
3256428 Minaturized Flashlight with Replacement Cartridge Unit, Sidney Schwartz (Bantam-Lite Inc) Jun 14 1966, 362/196 200/60 220/4.02  - grain of weat lamp, button cell?
References:
1834805   Combined Pocket Flash Light & Key Holder
2465114   Flashlight Design
2504850 Box Construction, H.B. Lermer (Celluplastic Corp), - squeeze to open
2999611 Two Part Plastic Container, Thomas V. Paulson - identical halves
3085149 Minature Light Source, H. L. Glwesky (Realist Inc), Apr 1963, - fits into top of dummy key, button cell
3316396 Attachable Signal Light for Drinking, Trott, Apr 25 1967, 362/186 - clips to drink glass, turns on when glass gets emptied
3341701 Metal Flashlight, A.H. Moore (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Sep 12 1967, 362/191 362/196 - clamshell plastic prefocused lamp
References:
2166282   Electric Lamp, Benjafield (Benjamin Webster), Jul 1939
2748258   Flashlight
2886664   Flashlight and Switch
3017502   Flashlight Construction
3105233   Fish Caller
3256428   Minaturized Flashlight with Replacement Cartridge Unit
3345508 Flashlight Formed of Two Molded Parts, Sze-Yuen Chung (Sonea Ind), Oct 3 1967, 362/196 ; 362/200-
References:
2579762   Flat Pocket Hand Lamp
2817754   Torch Head Safety Flashlight
3076891   New Plastic Flashlight Head
3128050   Flashlight and Reflector Assembly therefore
3175080   Flashlight
3226502 Portable Lamp Switch
3359411 Minature Flashlight with Integral hinge Casing, Sidney Schwartz (Bantamlite), Dec 19 1967, 362/196 ; 362/189 - coin cell held in plastic box with hinge part of the plastic
References:
2465114 Flashlight Design, John Foster Oury, Mar 22 1949, 362/196 429/97 - skinny sardine can two AA & 222
2879381 Flashlights, Robert G. Coffey, Mar 24 1959
3085150 Flashlight Construction, Bautsch, Apr 9 1963
3256428 Minaturized Flashlight with Replacement Cartridge Unit, Sidney Schwartz (Bantam-Lite Inc) Jun 14 1966
3619596 Illuminating Compact and Light Source, Jackson,  Nov 9 1971, 362/156 ; 132/288; D28/77 - 
3692999 Pocket Flash Light, Napierski et al. A.G. Braun), Sep 1972, 362/196 -
3707055 Illuminated Magic Wand, Pearce, Dec 26 1972, 446/485 -
References:
2959892 November 1960 Johnson
3304651 January 1967 Deyerl
2245349 June 1941 Loybardi

388780 Electric Flasher, P.H. Chase , Nov 13 1945, - for car turn signal
4184194 Self-energized portable high density light display unit, Koichi Shofu, Jan 15, 1980, 362/97; 362/184; 362/260; 362/311
battery and inverter power supply drive fluorescent lamps
4827385 Pocket Flash Light, Richard J. Gammache, May 2, 1989, 362/206; 362/202 -
4429352 Flashlight, James P. Griffin, Jan 31, 1984, 362/189; 362/186; 362/204; 362/205 - bite or squeeze throw away flashlight
4459646 Flashlight Construction, John H. Drane (Duracell), Jul 10, 1984, 362/199; 200/60; 362/188; 362/200; 362/376 -
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
1701093 Battery Hand Lamp Feb 1929
1763874 BATTERY HAND LAMP Jun 1930
1763898 HAND LAMP
Jun 1930
1792547 A COEPOBJVTIOJST OF V Feb 1931
1857390 FLASH LIGHT May 1932
1897627 Battery Hand Lamp Feb 1933
1926108 HAND LAMP Sep 1933
2118997 BATTERY HAND LAMP May 1938
2494886 COMBINATION CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND FLASHLIGHT Jan 1950
D280029 Lantern, T.H. Petterson (Rayovac), Aug 6, 1985, D26 50
4644451 Minature Flashlight with Solderless Connections,
4885666 Touchably-operating miniature flashlight, Chen-Tsung Yu, Dec 5, 1989, 362/189; 362/200; 362/205 -
very much like a Conrad two AA pocket flash lite, but in plastic and with a different switch
References:
1922801
August 1933 Gillingham
2019884 Flashlight- minimalist cylindrical
November 1935 Beaumont
3359411
December 1967 Schwartz
4122510
October 1978 Halliday, Jr.
4237527 Flashlight Apparatus
corrugated flexible
December 1980 Breedlove
4242724
December 1980 Stone
4319309
March 1982 Benoit
4419718
December 1983 Chabria
4443833
April 1984 Fazzina
4524409
June 1985 Yakubek
4628418
December 1986 Chabria
4644451
February 1987 Chabria

5386351 Convenience flashlight, Marilyn Tabor (Blue Tiger  Corp), Jan 31, 1995, 362/201; 362/200; 362/800 - an LED is used with it's leads full length plus a coin cell and a couple of plastic parts that are all machine assembled to form a very low cost light - minimalist
D359370 Flashlight, Marilyn Tabor (Blue Tiger  Corp), Jun 13, 1995, D26/37
References:
1489431 Flashlight, Charles A. Drouillat, Apr 8 1924 - generator
1866600 Pocket Flash Light, F. Rauch, Jul 12 1932
2249692 Pocket Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jul 15 1941
3359411 Minature Flashlight with Integral hinge Casing, Sidney Schwartz (Bantamlite), Dec 19 1967
4101955 Ornamental article with illuminated display, Richard E. DuNah (Precision Lamp), Jul 18, 1978, 362/104; 63/18 -
necklace charm, incandescent lamp, reflector and image that's illuminated
 4210953 Self-illuminated case, Wilfred S. Stone, Jul 1, 1980, 362/189; 362/205; 362/394 - squeeze pocket light with transparent area behind LED to illuminate message
4392186 Key with light in handle, Avi Cziment, Jul 5, 1983, 362/116; 362/189; 362/205 - key head is plastic like a car key with LED & button cell
4408261 Battery operated charm light, Frank Polakoff, Oct 4, 1983, 362/104; 362/203; 362/362; 362/800 - button cell, LED, fits on key chain
4459646 Flashlight Construction, John H. Drane (Duracell), Jul 10, 1984
4774638 Portable hand-held consumer device, Richard T. Caires, Sep 27, 1988, 362/156; 362/190; 362/200 - pocket light & Velcro
References:
U.S. Patent Documents




Re14088
March 1916 Koretsky
1866600 Pocket Flash Light, F. Rauch, Jul 12 1932
3359411
December 1967 Schwartz
3613414
October 1971 Ostrager
4101955
July 1978 DuNah
4210953
July 1980 Stone
4392186
July 1983 Cziment
4399495
August 1983 Leopoldi et al.
4408261
October 1983 Polakoff
4433365
February 1984 Rousseau
4521833
June 1985 Wolter
4692846
September 1987 Johnson
4745527
May 1988 Belverio, Jr. et al.
4768138
August 1988 Leopoldi et al.
4774643
September 1988 McGinnis et al.
4893222
January 1990 Mintzer
5029055
July 1991 Lindh
5043854
August 1991 Gammache
5158356
October 1992 Guthrie
5285586
February 1994 Goldston et al.
5303131
April 1994 Wu

5722764 Adjustable Flashlight, Wen San Jou, Mar 3, 1998, 362/198; 362/196; 362/285; 362/418
5895112 Bi-sided Flashlight, K.H. Olivit, Apr 20 1999, 362/189; 362/205; 362/208; 362/116- dual AA with 222 bulb
F1488109 Cigarette Case and Lighter, Gemeinhardt, Mar 25 1924,  - uses tab battery
6357890 Minature LED Flashlight, Kevin L. Parsons (Armament Systems and Procedures,), Mar 19, 2002, 362/116; 362/800; 362/200 - flat sides for ads

Zippo Light

Zippo ZipLight Package
                  Front
Zippo ZipLight
                  package back
   5359505 Lamp or flashlight for use in cigarette lighter shell, Michael C. Story, Oct 25, 1994, 362/200; 362/109; 362/205; 362/253; 362/207
may use custom batteries
   5424929 Lighting assembly for use in cigarette lighter shell without reliance on Conductivity thereof, Donald W. Murray, 362/200; 362/109; 362/205; 362/207; 362/253
seems to use cylindrical batteries

2009/0034246 A1 Flashlight Assembly from Oil Type Lighters, John Alfred Ayres, Jul 26, 2008, - how to convert a Zippo into a LED light.

  Eveready Pocket Flashlight No. 3

Eveready Pocket Light
                  No. 3 On
Eveready Pocket Light
                  No. 3 Inside
Eveready Pocket Light No. 3
There are a number of things about this Pocket Light that are very different from the earler Pocket Lights.
The instructions say to split a 706 battery apart and use half on each side.  But a standard AA battery fits.  Maybe this was the first AA battery application?
The lamp is under a plastic diffuser.  I think plastics like this were only available after W.W. II but Art Deco (Wiki) was a 1920 to 1939 period?
Dating this is not easy.  So far the patent has eluded me.
All the early Pocket Flash Lights used the unit battery with top mounted tabs and that's what I was expecting this one to also use.
If you have nay info on the Pocket Flash Lights please let me know.
The two AA cells in the photo are in the same orientation as they go into the light.
The plunger at the bottom pushes the frame up and out of the case when the button is pressed.  The plunger is also the switch.  When the plastic diffuser is pressed back down inside the case that opens the switch.  On the bottom left you can see two rectangular holes.  The metal from the top hole is folded in and down and from the bottom hole is folded in and up.  They both wrap around some fiber insulation that in turn is wrapped around a brass or copper strap.  There are a number of these anchor points to hold the sheet metal wiring.   The bulb is a #14 which is a common screw base 2 cell flash light lamp although the instruction sheet says to use a 1180 bulb.  If  you know what that is please let me know.

Eveready No. 4758 3-cell Wallite with Timer-Switch

Although not a pocket flashlight I'm putting this here because of it's strong relation to the No. 3 Pocket Flashlight immediatly above.  They both use the same construction technique where metal straps surrounded with fish paper are used as electrical wiring.  As of 31 May 2008 the patents for both of them have not been found.  Although 1913696 Self Contained Lighting Unit, Wiley (Delta Electric), Nov 13 1933 came a year after the Wallite it's very similar.
Eveready No.
                  4758 3-cell Wallite with Timer-Switch
Eveready No.
                  4758 3-cell Wallite with Timer-Switch
Hook on end of chain allows holding chain
in out position keeping light on.
This unit is mounted using the three holes in the back plate. 
The front cover has two tabs that fit the slots.
The slots have spring wire at each end that grabs the cover tabs.
The Wallite can be mounted not only on a wall but also a ceiling.
The printing says "Brass cap of battery should point in direction indicated"
Eveready No.
                  4758 3-cell Wallite with Timer-Switch
Eveready No.
                  4758 3-cell Wallite with Timer-Switch
Clock work for one minute timer
Back showing the three mounting holes.

Victor Pocket Flashlight

Victor Pocket
                  Flashlight On
Victor Pocket
                  Flashlight Open
The prefocused lens casts a narrow beam with
only a small about of general light
See lamp photos above for Victor-X 2.5 Volt Lamp
On the side to the left and right of the switch says:
Press to Open
Pat Pend
Uses two AA cells.

Pertrix


Pertrix Pocket Flashlight0.971" thick x 2.65" wide x 4.3" high.  Most likly takes a three "A" cell battery like the MN1203.  So it's 19teens.  The switch is unique.  Under the button is a narrow post and below that a disk.  The leaf spring pushes the disk up into the round hole locking the light off.  to turn on push the button and while holding it down slide down.  The top lens is oblong as is the reflector.

Probably European.






Eveready Extreme Glass Coat Pocket Flash Light

Eveready Extreme
                  Glass Coat Pocket Flash Light
Eveready
                  Extreme Glass Coat Pocket Flash Light
This is an Eveready Coat Pocket Flash Light that has what I would call extreme Glass.  Lamp marked Eveready.
Maybe made for or in Austriala.

Embury Manufacturing Co.

Many years making Kerosene lanterns.  Some photos at Electric Lantern.

1586616 Electric Lantern, William Embury, Jun 1, 1926, 362/186 ; 362/187 - Rail Road type
D65257 Lantern, William Embury, Jul 22, 1924 - similar in feel to the construction type kerosene lantern
D105656 Lantern, Joseph. B. Federico, Aug 17, 1937, - design could be used for either Kerosene or electric
2369288 Emergency Lighting Unit, Frederick B. Embury, Feb 13 1945, 362/295 ; 362/157 - a relay turns on the light when the main ship power fails

Bond Electric Corp

D89421 Combined Flash Light Cap and Hanger Ring, George H. Barber, March 7 1933,
1805683 Flashlight,
1951317 Bottom Cap
1771419 Tamping Machine, Jun 12, 1929 - making dry cells
1772266 Flash Light Container, P.R. Puckett (Bond Electric Corp) , Aug 5, 1930, 362/206 362/208 -
1894147 Flashlight Bottom Cap
1860842 Flashlight Safety Switch,
1863151 Flashlight Bottom Cap
1886423 Flashlight Safety Switch
1888204 Flashlight Switch
1896605 Flashlight, George H. Barber, Feb 7, 1933, 362/202 -
1896605 Flash Light, -(Bond Elec Co) cylindrical
1903940 Flashlight Safety Switch, Apr 18, 1933
1903947 Flashlight Safety Switch, , Apr 18, 1933
1904902 Flashlight, Goodrich B. Pratt, Apr 18 1933, 362/105 ; 248/230.8; 362/269; 362/396 - swivel head mounted lamp
1905787 Cap with Spare Bulb Carrier
1917060 Flash Light, G. B. Pratt, Jul 4, 1933, - when in a tool box pressure on the light will not turn it on
1934214 Insulated Flash Light, F.G. Stimson (Bond Electric Corp), Nov 7 1933, 362/208  -
1950190 Flash Light, G. B. Pratt,  Mar 6, 1934, 200/60 ; 362/205
1965130 Cell Making Machinery,
1969196 Vest Pocket Flash Light, G.H. Barber (Bond Electric Corp), Aug 7 1934, 362/189 ; 362/201 - uses the battery with two tabs for contacts.
1980040 Candle Light, R.L. Darling, Nov 6 1934, - uses bulb sort of like candle flame like used on xmas tree light bulbs
1985459 Flash Light, Dec 25, 1934, 362/21 ; 313/51; 439/152 - explosive atmosphere
1990463 electrolytic Cell, Otto Karl Remhardt, Feb 5 1935, 429/172 ; 220/615 - metal top replacing asphalt
Bond Electric patent
          19905041990504 Frank G. Stimson, Feb 12 1935, - non conductive body reflector and lens
1992140 Flash Light, George H. Barber, Feb 19, 1935439/500 - no spring in bottom cap
1995131 Bobbin Making Machine, Mar 19, 1935 - forms bobbin with carbon pencil



Bond 2036088 Hand Lantern



2036088 Hand Lantern, R.L. Darling, Mar 31 1936, - rectangular style "d" hole bracket for hanging on nail or screw
D91507 Electric Hand Lantern , George Barber


Very similar to the Niagara hand lanterns.






















2040423 Flashlight, H. Barber, May 12 1936, 362/208 ; 362/191 - no spring in bottom cap
2062106 Automatic Polishing Machine, Otto Karl Keinharfit, Nov 24, 1936, 15/21.1 ; 15/88.3; 451/247  - battery exterior for good electrical contact
2062107 Dry Cell, Otto Karl Beinhardt, Nov 24, 1936, 429/172 - No. 6 type with a metallic top
2062113 Electric Hand Lantern, J.W. Baer (Bond Electric Corp), Nov 24 1936, 362/186 ; 362/191 - built into a glass jar (photos)
2072568 Dry Cell Encasing Apparatus
2080583 Flashlight, Frank G. Stimson, May 18 1937, - spot or diffused hand lantern, cylindrical cells arranged like revolver
2049762 Portable Electric Lamp, Roy L. Darling, Aug 4, 1936, - Candle type with lamp at top and another at bottom
2052654 Wall Light, William Ponath, Sep 1 1936, 362/191 ; 200/61.83; 200/DIG.18v - closet lamp turns on when door is opened (and stays on if door is left open)
2045636 Circuit Closer for Electric Hand Lanterns, Roy L. Darling, Jun 30 1936, 200/60 ; 200/339; 200/559 - toggle type
D100282 Flashlight Switch, Nathaniel M. Olanoff, Jul 7, 1936, - button & slider type

Blake Manufacturing "Sun-Light"

1738722 Flash Light, J.L. Shannon, Dec 3 1929, 200/60 - switch that can lock on off, flash or lock on
1774722 Switch for Electrical Flashlights, W.J. Officer (Blake Mfg), Sep 2, 1930, 200/60 -
D104510 Flashlight Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), May 11, 1937, D26/49
D107001 Switch Housing, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Nov 16, 1937, D26/113
D107002 Switch Housing for Flashlights, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Nov 16, 1937, D26/113 -
D107003 switch Housing for Flashlights, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Nov 16, 1937, D26/113 -
D107274 Flashlight, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Nov 30 1937, D26/49 -
D108472 Flashlight, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Feb 15, 1938, D26/49
D110267 Flashlight Casing, William W. Cargill (Blake Mfg), Jun 28, 1938, D26/46
D110270 Flashlight Casing, Willis P. Coleman (Blake Mfg), Jun 28, 1938, D26/46 - triangualr tube
1922332 Electric Hand Flash Light, J.L. Shannon, Aug 1933, 362/187 - head works with either metal or fiber tube
1969320 Flash Light , Officer et al. (Blake Mfg), Aug 7 1934,362/187 ; D26/46 - two switches, on/off and flood/spot
1999079 Portable Electric Lighting Structure, Kenneth E. Blake,  Apr 23 1935, 362/183 ; 200/60; 429/97 - for cylindrical and lanterns
2132218 Flashlight Switch, W.J. Officer (Blake Mfg), Oct 4, 1938, 200/60 ; 200/322; 200/325; 200/550
2138387 Flashlight Switch, Officer et al. (Blake Mfg), Nov 29, 1938, 200/60 ; 200/548; 200/550 - three position switch with wider mechanical tolerance
D113257 Flashlight Casing, William W. Cargill (Blake Mfg), Feb 7 1939, D26/46 - hexagon tube
2147471 Cap and Hanger for Flashlights, Tyrnell et al. (Blake Mfg), Feb 14, 1939, Bail in base held to base
2153336 Flashlight, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Apr 4, 1939, 362/208 ; 220/288; 285/424 -
2160529 Flashlight Switch, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), May 30, 1939, 200/60 ; 362/205
2165602 Flashlight, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Jul 11, 1939, 362/208 ; 220/304; 285/390; 362/341; 362/433 - hidden sheetmetal threads
2197941 Flashlight Switch, W.J. Officer (Blake Mfg), Apr 23, 1940, 362/205 ; 200/60
2210312 Flashlight, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Aug 6 1940, 362/207 ; D26/49 - moulede Vulcanite with spare bulb holder
2210313 Circuit Closer, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Aug 6, 1940, 200/60 ; 362/204 -
2213660 Flashlight, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), May 17 1938, 362/205 - lamp socket (screw base) support
2226353 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Dec 24, 1940, 362/204 ; 200/60; 362/207 - molded Vulcanite non conduction case
2274178 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Feb 24 1942, 362/208 ; 362/341 - to work with flanged prefocused bulb
2287505 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Jun 23, 1942, 362/202 - adjustable diffuser - to work with flanged prefocused bulb
2309687 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Feb 2 1943, 362/208 ; 200/60 - Field repariable without tools
2304742 Flashlight, Officer et al. (Blake Mfg), Dec 8 1942, 362/293 ; 362/187; 362/317; 362/359; D26/49 - "Blackout" for air raids in W.W. II
2338078, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Dec 28 1943, 362/187 - adjustable diffusion
2359597 Circuit Closer for Flashlights, Orville T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Oct 3, 1944, 200/60 ; 200/322; 362/205 -
2375511 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), May 8, 1945, 362/157 - standardizing construction
2510812 Portable Flashlight, Garland et al. (Blake Mfg), Jun 6, 1950, 248/685 ; 16/445; 362/206; D26/49 - "D" ring at base held to base or held open
2613314 Combination Filament Crusher and Circuit Breaker for Hand Lamps, Edward J. Garland (Blake Mfg), Oct 7, 1952, 362/21 ; 200/60; 248/505; 439/303 - for use in hazardous areas
2714692 (USPTO, Pat2PDF, Google) Portable Electronic Identification Light, W.D. Nupp, J.M. Rosen, Aug 2 1955, 315/232 ; 315/241R; 315/245; 340/908. - Neon flasher

Railroad Electric Lantern

Manufacturers:
Adams and Westlake Co - Adlake Co. (also made railroad locks. & Carbide Lamps)
Federal Electric
Genesy Electric Lantern Co
Star Head-light & Lantern Co

756117 Electric Lamp Support for Convertable Signal Lanterns, Louis H. W. Kerber (Adams and Westlake), Mar 29, 1904, 362/382 ; 362/373 - semaphore
762244  Lantern (Adams and Westlake),
998849 Electric Lantern,, July 25, 1911 - imp RR Lantern
1025624   Lantern, William S. Hamm (Adams and Westlake Co), May 7, 1912, 362/181 ; 16/32 - kerosene
1025625   Lantern, William S. Hamm (Adams and Westlake Co), May 7, 1912, 362/181 - kerosene
1088120 Portable Self Contained Lamp, F.T. Baird, Feb 24 1914, - 6 "F"  ? cells
1124348 Lantern, LLOYD GILBERT SPENCER, Jan 12, 1915, 362/186 -
1203576 Trainman's Flash-Light, J.E. Broadhead, Nov 7 1916,340/321 ; 362/184; 362/205; 362/241 - cylindrical with lens at each end
1275360 Electric Lantern, Frank T. Baird, Aug 13, 1918, 362/185 ; 362/186; 362/191; 362/207; 429/97 -
1349548 Railroad Electric Lantern, H.C. Breckenridge, Aud 10, 1920 - improvement in Railroad lanterns
1287262  Electric Torch, J.W. Smith, Dec 20 1921, - see above listing & RE#
1404262 Battery, William Balderston (French Battery & Carbon Co), Jan 24, 1922, 429/99 ; 362/190; 429/100- railroad type
1410671 Railroad Lantern, P. Genesy, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., Mar 28, 1922, 362/185
1410672  Railroad Lantern, P. Genesy, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., Mar 28, 1922, 301/52
1461540 Electric Lantern, T. Mee Jr., Jly 10, 1923,
1486840 Electric Lantern, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., March 11, 1924, 362/186
1530206 Lantern or Lamp, C.J. Saager, Mar 17, 1925, - railroad type single lamp, 6v batt, Federal Electric look Weather Caster?
1535845 Electric Lantern, Thomas Mee, Apr 28, 1925,362/186 -
1544772 Lantern, C. Osean (National Carbon Co), Jul 7, 1925, 362/186 ; 362/191; 429/97- Rail Road type
1553877 Electric Lantern, HANS A. RING (FRENCH BATTERY a CARBON Co), Sep 15, 1925, 362/186 ; 362/191; 362/207 -
1555007 Electric Lantern, L. Hall, Federal Electric, single lamp, 6v batt, railroad stype, thick glass dome over lamp.
1598930 Lantern, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., September 7, 1926, 362/191 ; 362/185; 362/208
1598931 Flash Light, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., September 7, 1926, 248/688 ; 362/388
1579832 Electric Lantern, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., April 6, 1926, 362/399 ; 362/186
1611226 Lantern, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., December 21, 1926, 16/444
1641880 Hand Lantern, George Cohen, Sep 6 1927,
362/186 ; 131/257; 211/DIG.1; 248/205.6; 294/64.1; 294/65.5; 335/285; 362/397; 362/398; 411/968; 439/40; 439/41; 7/901
1660194 Signal Lantern, Adlake Co. Feb 21, 1928 -  kerosene lantern that can work for RR signaling and on top of freight train running into a head wind
1667343 Lantern, E.B. Bronson, Apr 24 1928, 362/186 362/191 362/208 - RR type
1667706 Electric Lantern, E.B. Bronson, Apr 24, 1928, Railroad type modular construction so can be repaired by replacing a module (Federal Electric?)
1719050 Electric Lantern, P.J. Freeman, - railway type
1750856 Lantern, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., March 18, 1930, 362/321 ; 362/186
1797499 Electric Hand Lantern, William Geist, Mar 24, 1931, 362/186-
1892075 Electric Lantern, F.W. Noffs, Dec 27, 1932 - appears to be very reliable design - sounds like it used "D" cells, not hard to get cells.

The Adams & Westlake Co. - Adlake

Adams &
                Westlake No. 31 Cap marked:
The Adams & Westlake Co.
Adlake
Reg U.S.  Pat Off
No 31
Patented
Chicago  - Elkhart - New York -
Caution  Remove Battery When Dead
Adams &
                  Westlake (Adlake) No. 31 Railroad Electric Lantern The housing has the number stamped:  2927
The features match the following four (3 sequential) patents:
1893292 Electric Hand Lantern, C.H. Larson (Adlake Co.) , Jan 3, 1933, 362/185 -
1893293 Electric Hand Lantern, C.H. Larson (Adlake Co.) , Jan 3, 1933, 362/185 -
1893294 Electric Hand Lantern, C.H. Larson (Adlake Co.) , Jan 3, 1933, 362/185 - rugged switch, dual bulbs, 6V lantern battery
1939857 Electric Hand Lantern, Adlake Co. Dec 3, 1933 -  wire frames holds two wet cell batteries.

The cap has been crushed.  It would take many tons to crush the cap so most likely the cap was off the lantern and run over by a heavy truck.  Looking for a local shop with a hydraulic press.

In the open view you can see how simple (Elegant) the design is.

Under the central eyelet in the cap there's a holder for a single spare lamp.

It uses the 502 lamp.  The metal plate that's the reflector has very high quality plating that polishes even today to a shiny finish.
Adlake No. 31
                  Working after Cap straigntening
Thanks to:

Ukiah Auto Machine shop
2020 Industry Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-5662

Who put the cap into a hydraulic press, using just the correct cylindrical tools to straighten out the cap.  Now the cap can be installed with a battery and the lantern
works very well.

1959638 Electric Lamp, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., May 22, 1934, 362/185 ; 200/11G
2010089 Hand Lantern, A. C. Korte (Metalcraft Corp), Aug 6, 1935, 362/186 -
2066510 Electric Hand Lantern, Jan 5 1937
2082067 Electric Hand Lantern, Adlake Co.- improvements, lower weight
2140159 Electric Hand Lantern, Adlake Co. - simplify & lighten
2118656 Electric Lantern, Adlake Co. May 1938 - 2 bulbs improved circuit & switch
2118657 Electric Lantern, Adlake Co. May 1938 - seperate spot reflectors and open bulbs
2255291 Electric Hand Lantern, Adlake Co. - two bulb to reflector distances for different uses
2274932 Electric Lantern, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co., March 3, 1942, 362/185
2358015 Electric Hand Lantern, Adlake Co. Sep 12, 1944 - two bulbs, 6 v batt
2486725 Electric Lantern, Star Head-light & Lantern Co., 1 Nov 1949
2281839 Electric Lantern, Adlake Co. Sep 9, 1941 - more economical RR lantern
2528416 Portable Electric Lantern with Writing Pad, Roy L. Botensten, Oct 31, 1950, 362/99 ; 281/45; 362/185

2653218 Barrel, Reflector Base, and Associated parts for Electgric Lanterns, J.B. Schilling, Sep 1953,
References:
777638 Lantern Frame, RICHARD J. KELLEY, Dec 13, 1904, 362/180 - kerosene railroad type
910708 Lantern - kerosene railroad type
1444267 Electric Lantern, A.A. Pearson, Feb 6 1923, - railroad type
1579832 Electric Lantern, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co.
1598930 Lantern, H.B. Patche, Genesy Electric Lantern Co.
1893292 Electric Hand Lantern, C.H. Larson (Adlake Co.)
1893294 Electric Hand Lantern, C.H. Larson (Adlake Co.)
1927713 Electric Lantern, A.A. Pearson, Feb 6 1923, - railroad type
2324715 Multiple Switch, Multiple Bulb Electric Lantenrs, W.M. Moxley
2369637 Electric Lantern, Frank T. Baird, Feb 1945, 362/185 -

Conger Lantern Co. Honeoye Falls, N.Y. 14472 U.S.A. Pat No 2653218
x
x

This light was well used by Jack Dale Lewis who also had the Moxley 2 "D" cell lite and the  Starlite 222.

2753443 Portable Lantern, A. C. Grohsgal (Cable Electric Prod), Jul 3, 1956, 362/185 ; 362/258; D26/41 - warning & built-in extension light
2907871 Portable Electric Battery Lamps, L. R. Prout (Olhbam & Son Ltd), Oct 6 1959, 362/22 ; 315/119; 362/183; D26/39; D26/60
References:
544034 Electric Lighting System - lamps on boards cutout to be letters
1246093 Headlight for Vehicles
1262517 Lamp - parabolic geometry layout
1266779 Electric Safety Lantern, T.A. Edison (Edison Storage Battery Corp), May 21 1918,
1707431 Battery Hand Lamp, John T. Drufva, Apr 2, 1929, 362/188 - focusable, no battery pressure directly on lamp
1806869 Electric Lamp Charged From Accumulators, Wolf, May 26 1931, 362/183 ; 307/157; 320/103 - miner's lamp
2165194 Safety Mine Lamp,William K. Wilbur (Portable Lamp & Equip Co), Jul 4, 1939
2272744 Electric Hand Lantern, Auckland Park, Feb 10, 1942, 362/191 ; 362/184; 429/84 - miner's lamp  storage battery
2330851 Switching Case for Electric Pocket Lamps, Emile Venot
2518437 Flashlight, Walter R. Amstutz (Butler Brothers), Aug 15 1950
2690503 Flashlight Reflector Assembly for Prefocused Lamp, Edward J. Garland (Ray-O-Vac), Sep 28 1954
2708714 Portable Lamp and Interchangable Cage therefore, Stevens, May 17 1955, 362/378 ; 439/95 - rubber molded around cord AC mains
2749434 Vehicle Lamp (GM)
2794114  Portable Electric Battery Lamps, John Chamberlain (Oldham & Son  Ltd), May 28, 1957
315785 Electric Railroad Signal, J Hinds & L.L. Stimpson, Apr 14, 1885 - combines a clock, telegraph and lantern
4684852 Flash Lamp Circuit, Star Headlight & Lantern - AC powered strobe without large storage caps.

D479890 Railroader's Lantern, Star Headlight & Lantern Feb 26, 2002 -
Star Headlight & Lantern Co.
                Starlite 222 railroad lantern



Star Headlight & Lantern Co. Starlite 222

This lite was owned by Jack Dale Lewis who also had the Moxley 2 "D" cell lite and the Conger.

6696799 Diagnostic System for a Strobe Lamp and it's Operating Circuit, Star Headlight & Lantern - maintenance aid
7118245 Trainman's Lantern,Star Headlight & Lantern, 10 Oct 2006 - combines LEDs with filament bulb, 6 V lantern battery.

Signal Corps MX-290/GV Lantern


Signal Corps
                  MX-290/GV Lantern
Signal Corps
                  MX-290/GV Lantern

Pyle-National Company

This company made parts related to carbon arc lights then they made a combined steam turbine and electrical generator specifically to power an electric headlight for steam locomotives.  Later they got into making warning lights for locomotives, the idea being to oscillate or wobble the headlight so that the light is more attention getting.  Warning lights for firetrucks have a similar function and work in a similar way.

This may be a train headlight, Crossing light or Ditch light. Let Me Know where it was used.  These two lights were from Jack Dale Lewis who also had the Moxley
The base flange casting broke and a steel plate has been screwed on with the same hole pattern as the original light.  I have two of these lights and both of them have have this same repair.  That indicates that they were used in a high vibration enviornment and were liked enough to make the repair to keep them in servide.
Pyle
                  National Rail Road Train Light
The Pyle-National Company
Chicago U.S.A.
Pyle
                  National Rail Road Train Light
Photo taken with flash behind Fresnel lens.
What lamp did this light use?  Let Me Know.
Pyle
                  National Rail Road Train Light

This socket accepts standard US E26 Edison base lamps.
Note the wires inside the scoket that prevent the lamp from unscrewing in a high vibration enviornment per patent 1881663.
Pyle
                  National Rail Road Train Light
GE Crystal Clear 40 W Lamp
Pyle National
                  Rail Road Train LightNote the writing on top of the lamp can be read.  You can also see the image of the filament just below.  The filament image should fill the whole lens so a different lamp will provide much more light.

GE Crystal Clear 40 W Lamp
Pyle
                National Rail Road Train LightNote:

The first time I installed a lamp it did not work.  It turns out that it takes some force to get the lamp to seat because of the patented socket.


1766219 Photometer, Charles W. Drake, Jun 24, 1930, 356/235 - specifically for locomotive headlights
1881663 Lamp Clamp, J.J. Kennedy, Oct 11 1932, 439/735 - specifically for Edison based locomotive headlights to prevent them from unscrewing.

Explosive Atmosphere

939630 Miner's Electric Lamp, HERMANN REMANE (DEUXSCHE GASGLTTHLICHT ACTIEN GESELTSCHAFT),  Nov 9, 1909, 362/165 -
999298 Electric Safety Lamp, B. CHSISTIAISEN, Aug 1, 1911, 362/186 - explosive atmosphere
1022072 Portable Electric Lamp, EMIL GOTTSCHALCE (Electric-Export Werke) , Apr 2, 1912, 362/186 -
1100336 Miner's and Like Electric Safety Lamp, PAUL WOLF, Jun 16, 1914, 362/311 ; 362/186 -
1756733 Portable Elelctric Lamp, John Downs, Apr 29, 1930, 362/158 ; 200/551; 200/60 - miner's lamp
1964466 Electric Lantern, Karl J. Helmholtz, Jun 26, 1934, 362/21 - glass hemisphere over lamp
2275987 Portable Electric Lantern, C.S. Packer, March 10, 1942, - dual lamp, 6 v lantern battery, railroad style - no exposed switches allowing for a hermetic sealed lantern.  Turned on/of by bumping with hand.  Safe for hazardous locations. (Justrite also makes gas cans and related safety equipment)
2794114 Portable Electric Battery Lamps, John Chamberlain (Oldham & Son  Ltd), May 28, 1957, 362/22 -
References:
459872 Electric Lamp, Dontato Tommasi, Sep 22 1891, 362/158 ; 315/362; 362/22 - storage battery, mines, powder magazines, etc
1833318 Electric Mine Lamp, J.G. Daloz, Nov 24, 1931, 362/22 - bulb is in chamber filled with gas under pressure
2165194 Safety Mine Lamp,William K. Wilbur (Portable Lamp & Equip Co), Jul 4, 1939, 362/21 ; 200/294; 200/302.1; 200/51.09; 337/15; 337/186 -
2304085 Explosion Proof Lighting Unit (mains power)
2312614 Miner's Lamp, G. Wheat (Koehler Mfg Corp), Mar 2, 1943
2423664 Headlight Lens, Earl Ryder, Jul 8 1947, 362/549 ; 362/235 - sealed beam with replaceable lamp
References:
2318311 Headlight,
2099405 Resilient Light Socket and Bracket, Jesse D. Langdon (), Nov 16 1937, 439/336 ; 248/27.1; 248/314; 248/315; 439/586 -
2517478 Explosion Proof Lighting Unit (mains power)
2930886 Flashlight, William M. Lennan, Mar 29 1960, 362/21 ; 200/60 - miner's explosive atmoshpere
References:
988321 Miner's and the like Electric Safety Lamp, T. P. Beady,  Apr 4, 1911, 362/21 -
storage battery, lamp behind cylinder of glass like in kerosene miners safety lamp
cast or machined metal case
1286590 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Dec 3 1918
1288304 Safety Electric Light, George W. Wasker (National Carbon Co), Dec 17, 1918, 362/21 ; 429/97 - cylindrical explosive atomsphere, bulb protection and isolation
1301253 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Apr 22 1919
2285589 Hand Lamp, Edward B. Blue (Western Cartridge Co), Jun 9, 1942, 362/21 - explosive Atmoshpere
2535819 Electric Safety Lamp, Willson Y. Stamper (Thomas A. Edison Inc), Dec 26 1950, 362/21 - mine explosive atmosphere
3408490 Safety Lighting Equipment, Homer A. Lozeau (Koehler Mfg Corp), Oct 29 1968, 362/183 -
References:
2312614 Miner's Lamp, G. Wheat (Koehler Mfg Corp), Mar 2, 1943, 362/183 - mine explosive atmosphere
2375866 Battery Charging Rack
2535819 Electric Safety Lamp, Willson Y. Stamper (Thomas A. Edison Inc), Dec 26 1950
2592208 Bezel Lock for Electric Safety Lamps, Willson Y. Stamper (T.A. Edison Inc), Apr 8 1952
3051831 Charging Rack for Mine Lamp Batteries
3458697 Safety Lighting Equipment, Homer A. Lozeau (Koehler Mfg Corp), Jul 29, 1969, 362/211 -
References:
2312614 Miner's Lamp, G. Wheat (Koehler Mfg Corp), Mar 2, 1943
2313165 Mine Lamp, Nelms (Portable Lamp & Equip Co), Mar 9 1943, 362/21 ; 200/51R; 439/672 - miner's cap light
2535819 Electric Safety Lamp, Willson Y. Stamper (Thomas A. Edison Inc), Dec 26 1950
2592208 Bezel Lock for Electric Safety Lamps, Willson Y. Stamper (T.A. Edison Inc), Apr 8 1952

Headband Miners, Doctors

1019748 Head Lamp, HABBT BECKER, Mar 12, 1912, 362/106 ; 340/321 -
1019895 Head Lamp, Hays (Frank S. Betz Co), Mar 12 1912, 362/105 - doctors uses Pocket FL type tabbed battery
1262065 Electric Head-Lamp, GUY L. LEE, Apr 9 1918, 362/105 ; 600/249 - head worn car trouble lamp
1406025 Headlight, BTTSSEL E. JAMES, Feb 7, 1922, 362/106 - belt worn cylindrical battery stick & belt worn switch
1584276 Electric Headlight, HARRINGTON M. COULTER, May 11 1926, 362/105 ; 340/321 - two No. 6 Dry Cells
1652776 Miner's Cap, EMANITEL N. GALANIS, Dec 1927, 2/412 ; 2/414; 2/906 - metal wires and springs on top & bracket for lamp
1699214 Electrical Switch
1900906 Portable Electric Illuminating Appratus, LeRoy Brown (Justrite) , Mar 14 1933, 362/197 ; 340/321; 362/105; 362/157; 362/486; 429/97 -
3 wide two high cylindrical cells (maybe "D",
2165531 Electric Lantern, A.B. Bertrand, (Burgess Battery Co), Jul 11, 1939 -
2473394 SAFETY HEADGEAR FOR PEDESTRIANS AND WORKMEN, Clarence W." Scott, Jun 14 1949, 340/321 ; 2/410; 2/906; 362/106; D29/103 - helmet with 4 marker lights
2482287 -  RE23193 Headlight Latern, C.S. Packer, Justrite, - wrist or head mounted, why the RE?
D72075  Miner's Lamp, JACOB S. SHERMAN, Feb 22, 1927, D26/39 - classic calcium carbide type

No. 6 Dry Cell

Lamps

Flashlight lamps first of all must have an operating voltage that's compatible with the voltage supplied by the flashlight.  But after that the current (or power) of the lamp is related to the capacity of the battery.  Common 2 D cell flashlights use the #14 lamp which is 2.47V @ 0.3 Amps or about 3/4 Watt.  The No. 6 Dry Cell lamps are rater much higher in power.

1 No. 6 Dry Cell      

ID
136

Volts
1.25

Amps 0.6
Watts
0.75

2 No. 6 Dry Cells

ID
23-C
35
1491
1492
Volts

2.5

2.5
Amps
0.8

1.5
Watts

2

3.75

12 Volt Lamps12 Volt Lamps

These are 12 Volt lamps that have the same 15 mm double contact bayonet base as the 1.5 and 3 Volt lamps that many of the No. 6 Dry Cell lanterns use.  The idea is to replace two No. 6 Dry Cells with two 6 Volt lantern batteries for a total of 12 Volts.


These are all single filament lamps that are wired to the two contacts, not the shell.







Model
V
I
W
T1142
12.8
1.44
18.4
T1004
12.8
0.94
12.0
T1076
12.8
1.8
23.0
T1096 (not in photo)
12.5
3.0
37.5
 
1209 Lantern
            Battery with Thumb NutsMost of the lantern batteries seem to be the spring top type, not the screw terminal type so the spring top needs to be adapter to allow connecting the lantern ring tongue terminals.  

But the lantern battery may not fit all the No. 6 Dry Cell applications.  For example the Gray Navy Battle lantern would hold two lantern batteries, but you can not easily install them because the switch bracket and switch is in the way.

This battery contains four each "F" cells.














Many of these patents are in class 362/194 and relate to a cap or cap and handle to be added to a No. 6 Dry Cell to make it into a lantern.


Burgess BL-6
                  Lantern two No. 6 Dry Cell

Burgess BL-6

(Burgess Lantern for the No. 6 Dry Cell?) although I don't see any markings other than the top which may say (it's very faded) Burgess Lantern.  It's seen heavy use and some minor battery leaking.  The switch needs some work as it does not want to make the circuit.  Next to it is one of my low cost No. 6 Dry Cell Battery Adapters.


I'm putting the photo here pending finding a patent to go with it.

The lamp is the wrong one.  It's marked 3.8 V and should be about 2.7 V for a two cell light the highest wattage lamp since the No. 6 Dry Cell can supply the current for a long time.  Although there are not many choices (i.e. # 14) for a two cell E10 base lamp.

Navy
                    Battle Lantern

The Navy Battle Lantern  9-S-5293-L, TYPE-JR-IS


uses two No. 6 Dry Cells to power a 1491 (see above) dual contact bayonet base lamp rated at 2.4 volts.  On the back is a heavy duty cast metal bracket to attach the lamp to a ship.  on the bottom is a socket that will accept the 1491 lamp, but it's intended to be wired to a relay that turns on the lantern when there's a failure of the ship's AC power.  The same 10-24 screw is used to hold the top battery compartment cover as to hold the lens bezel.  Various parts have a dash number after the lamp number of 5293.

Handle marked 5293-L-5
Lens bezel marked 5293-L-4

An eBay lantern that looks very similar has the top marked 9-S-5311-1, yet other parts are marked with the 5293 dash numbers.  But it does not have the emergency power fail socket on the botton and it uses a standard toggle switch.  This switch looks as if it could be controlled from a remote rod or other mechanical acutator.  If you know, tell me.

The 1491 bulbs tend to seperate from the base when any torque is applied.  How to fix?
Navy Battle
                  Lantern Open top view
The wood block with sheet metal plugs inbetween the two No. 6 Dry Cells to keep them
from moving.  Sitting on the wood is the short jumper wire that connects between the two cells.
Box of 10
                  Westinghouse 1491 Lamps for the Navy Battle Lantern
                  9-S-5293-L, TYPE-JR-ISA new old stock box of 10 lamps is marked:
Westinghouse Mazda Lamps for Automobiles.
Lamp No. 1491
Amp         Volt
   .8              2.4

Bulb          Base
G8              D.C.-Bay
The lamps contained herein are manufactured by Westinghouse Lamp Division - Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company under one or more of the following Letters Patent of the United States:  (the box has just the patent numbers, I've filled in the details)


1461117 FILAMENTARY BODY FOR ELECTRIC LAMPS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, D. HALL (Westinghouse Lamp), Jul 10, 1923, 419/4 ; 148/423; 419/29; 75/235 -

1461118 Filament, D. HALL (Westinghouse Lamp), Jul 10, 1923, 252/515 ; 123/169EL; 148/673; 419/19; 420/572 -
1464101 COATING for ELECTBIC LAMPS, Matt Luckiesh (GE), Aug 7, 1923, 313/114 ; 313/112; 313/113; 313/116; 313/315; 362/351-
1498908 EVACUATED CONTAINER, C.G. Fink (GE), Jun 24, 1924, 174/50.61 ; 403/29; 428/629; 428/630; 428/676; 428/677; 428/936 -
1538890 Ink for Glass, MARE N. FREDENBITRGH (Westinghouse Lamp), May 26, 1925, 106/1.22 ; 101/491; 106/1.23; 106/31.05; 106/31.66; 501/17; 501/20; 501/22 -
1581766 PROCESS OF COATING INCANDESCENT LAMP BULBS, JAMES BRYANT WHITMORE  (Westinghouse Lamp), Apr 20, 1926, 220/2.1R ; 427/397.8; 428/428
1602525 Method of Manufacturing Metallic Filamentary Material, W.R. Gero (Westinghouse Lamp), Oct 12 1926, 419/4 ; 148/423; 420/430; 75/363; 75/623 -
1602526 CONTROL OF CRYSTAL DEVELOPMENT IN REFRACTORY METALS, W.R. Gero (Westinghouse Lamp), Oct 12 1926, 428/592 ; 148/423; 419/4; 75/232; 75/248; 75/255; 75/369
1602527 PREPARATION OF TUNGSTEN POWDERS, W.B. Gero (Westinghouse Lamp) , Oct 12 1926, 420/430 ; 75/255; 75/363 -
1605192 PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NONSAG TUNGSTEN WIRE, Paul McAllister (Westinghouse Lamp), Nov 2 1926, 148/576 ; 148/423; 148/673; 75/248 -
1613758 METHOD of COATING ARTICLES, ALBEBT PEBDINAND LINDSTBOM (Westinghouse Lamp), Jan 11, 1927, 427/106 ; 427/314; 427/344-
1621360 INCANDESCENT LAMP, Robert N. Falge (GE), Mar 15 1927, 313/116 ; 313/117; 313/315; 362/297; 362/307; 362/346; D26/2 - rippled glass
1622826 Gas Filled Incandescent Electric Lamp with Filament having Increased Strength, DANIEL SNYDER GTTSTIN (Westinghouse Lamp), Mar 29, 1927, 313/557 ; 252/181.5; 313/578; 445/20; 445/55 -
1652398 LAMP SOCKET, EDWABD A. EVEBETT (not assigned at time of patent, but Westinghouse must have bought it), Dec 13, 1927, 313/51 ; 362/306; 403/199; 403/290; 439/320; 445/27; 445/4 - special base is lathe turned to get accurate filament position - an expensive method for pre focused
1687510 ELECTRIC-LAMP BULB, MARVIN PIPKIN (GE), Oct 16, 1928, 313/116 ; 216/92; 216/98; 73/12.14 - inside etching for frosting in a way that maintains strength
1691014 Rebasing Lamps, RICHARD C. LEAKE (GE), Nov 6, 1928, 313/51 ; 362/306; 439/675; 445/61 - to get pre focused for railway signals using commercial lamps - expensive method
1694997 BASE FOR INCANDESCENT LAMPS OR SIMILAR ARTICLES, IRVING H. VAN HORN (GE), Dec 11, 1928, 439/615 ; 313/44; 313/47; 403/289 -
for large gass filled AC lamps, like patent 1180159, a clamp is added to the glass neck and connected to the base to make stronger.
1723920 ELECTRIC INCANDESCENT LAMP, PAUL O. CARTUN (GE), Aug 6, 1929, 313/277 ; 313/315 - low cooling filament support
References:
1180159
1795181 INCANDESCENT LAMP AND SIMILAR DEVICE, BOSCOE G. PHELPS (GE), Mar 3, 1931, 313/315 ; 445/27 - for better filament location on Edison based AC lamps.
1809661 ELECTRIC LAMP, DANIEL K. WRIGHT (GE), Jun 9 1931, 313/315 ; 313/273; 313/317; 313/557; 313/578; D26/2 -
loose granular material added and can be used to clean inside of projection lamp
References:
1180159 INCANDESCENT ELECIFILC LAMP, Irving Langmuir (GE), Apr 18 1916, 313/569 ; 313/44; 313/578 -
Dry Nitrogen filled to about atmospheric pressure at room temp.
Light emission proportional to eleventh power of absolute temperature.
Tungsten runns at higher efficiency in Nitrogen than in vacuum.
Argon or Mercury vapor also can be used.
Hydrogen is too good a thermal conductor and so is not suitable.
0.52 watts per candle, or a 20 mil dia tungsten coiled wire operating at 0.4 Watts per candle
claim if for 1 watt per candle
1832751 BASE FOB ELECTBIC LAMPS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, RALPH B. THOMAS (GE), Nov 17 1931, 220/2.3R ; 220/2.1R; 29/453; 313/318.03; 313/318.04; 439/615; 439/734; 439/744 -
high wattage lamps breakdown the base cement causing problems.  this is a cementless base
1864271 INSIDE COATED LAMP BULB, AAEON MARTIN HAGEMAN (Westinghouse Lamp), Jun 21, 1932, 313/112 ; 313/116 - opalescent effect
1906819 INCANDESCENT LAMP AND SIMILAR DEVICE, C. Severin, May 2, 1933, 313/272 ; 174/17.05; 174/50.6; 220/2.2; 313/290; 313/316 -
mount and lead in wires for multi filament lamps
1983362 ELECTRIC INCANDESCENT LAMP, Geiger (GE), Dec 4 1934, 313/110 ; 313/262; 313/271; 313/290; 313/315; 65/42 - 222 type pre focused
1998958 CONNECTION FOR FILAMENT AND LEAD WIRES, John Flaws (GE), Apr 23 1935, 313/333 -
instead of flattening the support wire then folding it over the coiled filament the lead wire is left round and folded over the coiled filament
2021758 ELECTRIC LAMP, Irving H. Van Horn (GE), Nov 19, 1935, 315/73 ; 313/240; 313/272; 313/279; 313/316; 313/42; 315/74 -
arc suppression in failed lamp that would weld toghther the wires thus exploding the bulb and blowing the line fuse.
2033699 ELECTRIC PROJECTION LAMP, T.W. Frech (GE), Mar 10 1936, 362/519 ; 248/27.1; 439/552 -
projector lamp with 3  "D" holes in flange and pin extending from center base contact
2069079 STEM FOR ELECTRIC LAMPS ANB SIMILAR ARTICLES, Frank H. Rucld (GE), Jan 26, 1937, 403/217 ; 403/270; 403/410; 65/56
wider stem press leads to better specs
2120870 Incandescent Lamp, Val J. Roper (GE),  Jun 14 1938, 313/316 ; 313/272- multi filament projection lamps


Bell
                  System Dual Head Lantern

Carpenter "Bell System" Dual Head Lantern One beam on the left is a spot type and there's a focusing slider on the other side to get focus.  The reflector is polished.  The reflector on the right has a matte finish and there's no adjustment, so is an area beam.

Uses two No. 6 Dry Cells
The lamps are marked Carpenter Boston 45 Mass
23-C
Master Light

The rubber ring is also marked "Master-Light-Makers".

The rubber on the left is in poor (cracked) condition and the one on the right is missing as is the glass on the right.  Let me know where to get the rubber and glass.

Neither lamp would light after installing a couple of No. 6 Dry Cells.  The lamp and socket contacts were well oxidized and there was crud under the switch contacts.  The C&H switch has open ends so it's easy to clean.  Now both lamps work fine.
Dual No. 6 Dry
                  Cell Lantern with Five Inch Reflector

Dual No. 6 Dry Cell Lantern with Five Inch Reflector



No markings of any kind.

The white plastic tube that surrounds the lamp is attached to a slide lever on the rack, the idea is you can slide it forward to diffuse the light for a broad beam or retract the diffuser for a powerful spot beam.

The problem is that the white plastic has shrunk and no longer can be retracted.

If you can identify this lantern let me know what it is.



527436 Primary Battery and Portable Electric Lamp,  S.W. Maquay, Oct 16 1894,362/194 - Not No.6 but a wet primary battery
558091 Battery, William Morison (Eclipse Electric Lamp Co), Apr 14, 1896, 362/194 429/113 429/54  - this is a lantern not No. 6
559143 Electric Light and Signaling Device - a box holding three No. 6 dry cells and a bicycle headlight on the face
733178 Dry Battery, Eugene M. Fishell, Jul 7, 1908, 429/159 - 6 Volt linear 4 pack of No. 6 Dry Cells
740671 Portable Electric Light, H. MacKaye, Oct 6 1903, - uses three No. 6 Dry Cells in base of candle like light
991044 Emergency Lantern, W. H. Adams, May 2, 1911, 362/197 ; 362/190; 362/310 - holds six No. 6 Dry Cells - ship power fail
1000341 Lantern, A.W. Paull (Wheeling Stamping Co), Aug 8, 1911, 362/175 - kerosene
1021093 Lamp, J. Forsheim, Mar 26, 1912, 362/194 429/97 - a cap that adds a lamp and reflector, threads go over cardbord
1057518 Apparatus for Aiming Guns at Night, Ancher, Apr 1 1913, 42/113 ; 362/110; 42/132; 600/249 - a No. 6 based light mounted to rifle
1075098 Cigar Lighter and Cutter, ALFRED GRAY, Oct 7 1913, 361/261 - uses a couple of No. 6 Dry Cells, but not an electric light
1093287 Electric Cap Light, A.R. Neff, Apr 14 1914, 362/194 D26/38 - cap for single No.6 where reflector is coaxial or angled
1110110 Flash-Light, W.E. Compo, Sep 8 1914, 362/194 - a cap with lamp,  reflector & lens to make a cylindrical F.L. from a No. 6 Dry Cell uses spring under lamp
1111956 Electric Lamp, THEODOKE P. DRIVER, Sep 29, 1914, 362/195 - reflector above center post, angle head configuration, handle is part of electrical circuit
1112624 Electric Lamp Mount, E. S. Keogh, Oct 6, 1914, 362/194 429/97 - minimalist cap to hold lamp, no reflector or lens with electromagnet
1120668 Flash-Lamp Attachment for  Electric Batteries, FEED BASEDOW, Dec 15 1914, 362/195 -
adds lamp and reflector where the reflector can pivot up to angle head and even some depression
1127839 Portable Battery Light, Leroy A. Williamson, Feb 9 1915, 362/195 200/60 429/97 - lamp and reflector can be mounted on top in angle head fashion or in front of the battery.
1210365 Lamp Attachment for Cells, M.C. Regan, Dec 26, 1916, 362/195 -
wire holder for E10 lamps and wire formed to allow disconnecting lamp i.e. switch.  Can install one or two lamps on top of No. 6
1121293 Magnetic Lamp Support, Joseph Sachs (many patents) (Hart & Hegeman Mfg Co), Dec 15 1914, 362/191 ; 200/60; 340/321; 362/197; 439/38 - electromagnet part of circuit
1122778 Portable Electric Lamp, A.S. Lyhne (Franco?), Dec 29 1914, 362/157 200/60 - No. 6 Dry Cell - like thermos bottle with handle for horizontal carry reflector on end
1130567 Electric Lantern, B.K. Bunch, Mar 2, 1915, 362/195 - an atttachment to the No. 6 that makes it into an angle head flashlight. both lens and reflector
1135049 Electric Lantern Attachment, NORMAN S. RICHMOND, Apr 13, 1915, 362/195 -
1135649 Electric Lamp Attachment, N.S. Richmond, Apr 13, 1915 - basic unit sits on top of battery.
1137204 Lamp, A.B. Gates, Apr 27, 1915, 362/194 - handle clips to dry cell and reflector to negative terminal, lamp center to positive terminal
1137568 Lamp Carrier, T. Birath (Nanhatnan Electrical Supply Co), Apr 27 1917, 362/195 -
1142548 Electric Lamp, John Berg, Jun 8, 1915, 362/85 - tilting spot light



Edwards Wheeling
                  Stamping Co No. 6 Lantern patent 1152082
Patent 1152082
                Drawing
1152082 Electric Flash Lamp or Lantern, Alonzo L. Edwards (Wheeling Stamping Co), Aug 31, 1915, 362/194  -
Can with top mounted reflector, single No. 6 switch above handle moves horizontal
1152155 Electric Flash Lamp or Lantern, Alonzo L. Edwards (Wheeling Stamping Co), Aug 31, 1915, 362/197 -
Can with top mounted reflector, single No. 6 switch lower than the above an moves in arc

There are no marks of any kind on the lantern but it matches the drawings in 1152082 and the switch works the same way.

The same company made a Toy Electric Engine that sounds like a steam engine patent 1678397.

Flashlight Collectors Newsletter 20 has an Old Sol ad (July 18 1915) that seems to show this as Old Sol No. 28. 

The Old Sol name also shows up on the Fire Lantern
Switch was
                  painted, needs cleaning
A prior owner painted everything on the outside and inside, including the switch.

It's apart so that the paint can be cleaned from the electrical contacts.

The small fastener has a split shank and is bent open to anchor.  What is it called?  Let me know.

Also whatever insulator was between this hot circuit and
case ground was lost by a prior owner as well as a couple
 of the split fasteners that hold the switch board  to the cap.
They can be replaced by 1/8" eyelets.
The ground strap also had paint in the electrical joint.

No. 6 Lantern
                  Switch top side
All the metal you see on this switch is from the hot battery
 terminal, the other battery terminal is connected to the
cap.   This if the top face of the switch and faces the bottom
 side of the metal cap.  As received there was a dead short
 between the switch and cap.

By placing fiber washers between the swtich board and cap
 the metal will be spaced away.  Adding some 3x5 card stock
will prevent a short is one of the metal tabs on the left starts
to migrage to the cap.

No. 6 Lantern
                  Working
Working after repair 25 Feb 2008.

Note the can has no electrical function.

It helps to have small fingers (I don't) to install and tighten the thumb nuts on the battery.
No. 6
                  Lantern Switch Repair & label
Fiber washeres to space the switch board from the cap and card stock as extra insurance aginst a short was also used to make a label.  Eyelets attach the switch board and ground strap to cap.


1162287 Flash-Light, Emil Grah, Nov 30, 1915, 362/195 - adds lamp and reflector pointing up to No. 6 - minimalist
1162288 Lantern, Emil Grah, Nov 30, 1915, 362/195 ; 43/17 - wire frame for No. 6 Dry Cell
1163887 Charles F. BurgessS, Dec 14, 1915, 362/195 ; 338/215; 411/205 - handle for No. 6 with small reflector on one end and switch on other, in-rush current reduction
    can be used on single No. 6 or a pair of them.
1167707 Portable Self-Contained Lamp, W. MEBOLD, Jan 11 1916, 362/195 ; 439/627 - sits in front of the No. 6
1167878 Portable Electric Light, B. Benedict (Beacon Minature Elec),  Jan 11 1916, - upright cylinder with reflactor on side, single No. 6 Dry Cell
1168826 ELECTRIC LANTERN J.G. Peterson (Manhattan Electrical Supply Co), Jan 18, 1916, 362/197 ; 200/60; 340/321; 429/97 - No. 6 type
1171002 Electric Hand Lamp, George A. Soehnlein, Feb 8, 1916, 362/194  - cap & wooden handle coaxial reflector
1170012 Portable Electric Search Light, Smith, Feb 1 1916, 362/194 ; 362/199 - not No. 6?
1172354 Portable Lamp, William S. Grote, Feb 22 1916, two No.6 in box, square funnel lamp head retracts into box.
1174521 Electric Lantern, N.S. Richmond, Metal Specialties Mfg., Mar 7, 1916 - made specifically to take advantage of the low price and ready availability of the No. 6 battery.
1178079 Attachment for Electric Lamps, Guy Morgan Laird, Apr 4, 1918, 362/194  - cap with reflector only touches top 1/2" of dry cell
1181076 Attachable and Detachable Light for Batteries, J.G. Hobson, Apr 25 1916, 362/195 -
1186197 Portable Electric Light, Conrad Hubert, Jun 6, 1916, 362/205 ; 200/60- uses single No. 6 Dry Cell, handle on side, reflector & lens on top
1190090 Electric Flash-Lamp, Charles A. Bennett, Jul 4, 1916, 362/194 D26/46  - coaxial reflector is about same diameter as dry cell, modern looking
1194930 Lamp, John M. Austen, Aug 15, 1916, 362/277 ; 362/297 - converging or diverging adjustable beam, cap for No. 6
1194929 Electric Light, J.M. Austen & B.J. Lee, Aug 15, 1916, 362/304 362/195 362/199 362/328 362/346 - projects light forward, to the side and rearward for cars
1207748 Electric Lantern, PAUL GRUNEK, Dec 12, 1916, 362/186 - two No. 6 Dry Cells area light
1227393 Toy, Cressman, May 22 1917, 446/83 ; 38/49; 446/485; 472/6 -
minature stage set turning crank causes shadows of user installed paper figures to be projected onto screen as a moving image, No. 6 Dry Cell
1259816 Vehicle Lamp, Charles M. Wilson, Mar 19, 1918,362/198 ; 200/60 - ornate based on the No. 6
1273851 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Jul 30 1918, 362/188 - Two side by side No. 6 Dry Cells, focus adjustment on same centerline as lamp
1282219 Portable Signaling Search Light, William Grether, Oct 22 1918, 362/199 ; 362/188 -
Swivel head, 6 storage batteries (12V), focus adjustment on same centerline as lamp, ON - OFF switch and seperate blinker key
1286590 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Dec 3 1918, 362/188 - front focusing, rear storage battery - made from a metal casting, Fire Fighting
1291483 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Jan 14 1919, 362/188 ; 362/197 - Two No. 6 Dry Cells, focus adjustment on same centerline as lamp
1301253 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Apr 22 1919, 362/197 ; 2/DIG.2; 362/158 - Fire Fighting, Two No. 6 Dry Cells
1310763 Electrical Lighting Assembly, Albert H. Maranda, Jul 22 1919, 362/194 340/321 429/122 - cap with small reflector, no handle, just clips to top of dry cell
1342001 Dry Cell, Walter B. Schulte, June 1, 1920, 429/121 ; 429/181; 429/229; 439/766 - No. 6 <--------------- Dry Cell Battery patent
1348128 Electrical Connection, JOHN H. GEORGE (Hawthorne Co), Jul 27, 1920, 362/197 ; 429/97 - two No. 6 Dry Cells - looks like Grether fire fighting lantern
1369892 Lighting Apparatus, ELLSWORTH A. HAWTHORNE, Mar 1 1921, 362/188 - The Excellight two No. 6 in patent, also offered B version with Edison Alkaline
1415033 Battery, H.T. Hipwell, May 9, 1922, 429/90 ; 429/155; 429/99 -
 by connecting  batteries in series and having a terminal for each = multivoltage battery
This is something I'm about to do with "F" cells for working with DC motors where you'd like different voltages.
1432907 Portable Electric Lantern, CHARLES STANLEY RHOADS (Western Electric), Oct 24, 1922, 362/184 ; 429/97, - hand carried or use on railway and cars, FIVE No. 6 Dry Cells
1423911 Portable Electric Lantern, ALLEN D. CARDWELL (Western Electric), Jul 25 1922, 362/184 ; 340/321; 429/99 - hand carried or use on railway and cars, FIVE No. 6 Dry Cells
1434041 Electric Light, C. H. Burton, Oct 31 1922, 362/195 -
an insulating strip is held by the center terminal and thumbnut and supports a single sheet of metal that's both a reflector and lamp socket and has a tongue that can reach past the negative terminal.  The lamp center contact sits on the positive terminal.   Rotating the assembly is the switch. - a 2 part count minimalist design
1438179 Electric Lantern, George J. Hollander, Dec 12, 1922, 362/194 429/97 43/17 - handle above dry cell and lamp, no reflector
1492297 Battery, H.T. Hipwell, Apr 29, 1924, 429/150 ; 200/11G; 429/159-
adds a rotary selector switch and a way to make it a top cover that will fit a battery pack (see 1415033)
1565450 Electric Battery and Method of Making Same, H.H. Hipwell, Dec 15 1925, 429/156 ; 429/184- radio B battery application
1611529 Battery Lantern, H.W. Jones (National Carbon Co), Dec 21 1926 362/197- two side by side No. 6 Dry Cells same layout as a pocket FL, but much larger.
1925374 Dry Cell Battery and Seal Therfore, C.P. Deibel, Sep 5, 1933, 429/167 ; 429/171; 429/178 - No. 6 Dry Cell (called a Six Inch cell) that has a longer shelf life
1951431  Traffic Signal, John P. Meehan, Mar 20 1934, 340/908 ; 439/226 - uses a plurality of No. 6 cells, an interrupter , transformer to drive a Neon lamp
2051506 Signal Device, C. F. Wallace (Wallace a Tiernan Products), Aug 18, 1936, 340/331 362/194 -
four No. 6 dry cells power a clockwork mechanism that sits on top of them and flashes the lamp, no reflector.  Used as a warning light
2062107 Dry Cell, Otto Karl Beinhardt, Nov 24, 1936, 429/172 - No. 6 type with a metallic top
2069355 Combined Circuit and Flashlight Connection, Douglas Rolph Clarke, Feb 2, 1937, 362/195 ; 439/653 - uses the three x No. 6 = 4.5 Volt battery
2082572 Discharge Tube Flasher, Robert B. Gonsett (Irene Gonsett), Jun 1, 1937, 340/331 ; 315/219; 335/54 - single No.6 drives gas discharge tube
2095657 Lens Mounting, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Battery Co), Oct 12 1937, 362/344 ; 292/256.6; 359/819; 362/362 - lens held in rubber
2097237 Emergency Lighting System, Clarence P. Hulst, Oct 26, 1937, 362/157 - uses No. 6 Dry Cells and has storage for a couple of flash lights
2118687 Circuit Controlling Mechanism, Charles F. Wallace (Wallace & Tiernan Products), May 24, 1938,200/19.01 ; 200/35R; 335/87; 968/546 -
2213584 Emergency Exit Light, Hulst, Sep 3 1940, 362/20 ; 340/300 - uses AC mains or if they fail No. 6 Dry Cells
2231320 Dry Cell, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co), Feb 11, 1941, 429/166 ; 429/133; 429/94 - No. 6 <--------------- Dry Cell Battery patent
2420634 Electric Lantern, C.E. Wohler, May 13 1947, 362/190 ; 362/197 - two each No. 6 Dry Cell
2478129 Automatic Emergency Light, John Thomas Powell, Aug 2 1949, 362/20 ; 324/507 -
References:
1211121 Flash Lamp, EVERETT, Jan 2 1917
1365636 Electric Pocket Lamp, C. Boltshauser (Phoebus Co, Germany), Jan 1921
1511097 Emergency Lighting System, OSCAR W. ALTHOBT, Oct 7, 1924, 362/20 ; 315/87 -
2097237 Emergency Lighting System, Clarence P. Hulst, Oct 26, 1937, 362/157 - uses No. 6 Dry Cells and has storage for a couple of flash lights
2213584 Emergency Exit Light, Hulst, Sep 3 1940
2369288 Emergency Lighting Unit, Frederick B. Embury, Feb 13 1945
D46427 Portable Electric Lamp, John J. Brownrigg, Harry Henderson & Arthur E. Case  (probably started Delta Electric), Sep 22, 1914, D26/50 - based on the No. 6 Dry Cell
2578030 Marine Safety Light, P.J. Ambrose, Dec 11 1951, 441/17 ; 362/184 - stored inverted, USCG approved, easy to inspect No. 6 Dry Cell
References:
1457565 Headlight Lens,
1655548 Illuminable Buoy, Honegger, Jan 10 1928, 441/17 ; 340/815.73; 43/17- uses Mercury switch, stored inverted
1964466 Electric Lantern, Karl J. Helmholtz
2151938 Lifesaving Light, Jesse A. Ramsey, Mar 28 1939, 362/158 ; 200/52A; 200/60; 200/61.52; 200/DIG.29; 340/331; 441/17 -stored upside down
2305490 Electric Safety Water Light, Louis E. Perkins (Perkins Marine Lamp & Hdw), Dec 15 1942, 441/17 ; 362/186; 362/190; 362/477 - 6V lantern batt
2346695 Electric Water Light, Gustave Miller
2369971 Buoyant Safety Light, George M. Marr, Feb 20 1945, 441/16 ; 362/158; 362/186 - stored upside down
2377161 Electric Safety Water Light, Augustus J. Le Strange, May 29 1945, 441/17 ; 340/321; 362/158; 429/99; 43/17 -concentric tubes rotated to access side cell loading port
2404681 Lifesaving Device, William R. Baack (Coston Supply Co), Jul 23 1946, 441/17 ; 362/158 - 3 D cells mercury switch
2585869 Eight Reflector Attachemet for use on Dry Cells, John Peter Speckman, Feb 12, 1952, 362/195 - attachments for the No. 6 Dry Cell
References:
241649 Lamp-Reflector, Henry E. Haley, May 17 1881, 292/230 - add on for keroscene lamp
682602 Reflector, Alonzo B. Conde, Sep 17 1901, 362/322 ; 362/396 - wire support folds agist reflector when not in use
838729 Wire Terminal, Fred T. Lockwood, Dec 18 1906, 439/868 - THE ring tongue terminal seperate clamps for wire and insulation
985018 Battery Lamp Socket, George N. Eastman (E.C. Brown), Feb 21 1911, 439/666 ; 362/195; 429/96; 439/627-
 lamp and connector on wire end plug onto threaded terminal posts on No. 6 - minimalist
1093287 Electric Cap Light, A.B. Neff,  Apr 14 1914
1130567 Electric Lantern, B.K. Bunch, Mar 2, 1915
1162287 Flash-Light, E. Grah, Nov 30, 1915, 362/195 - adds lamp and reflector pointing up to No. 6 - minimalist
1210365 Lamp Attachment for Cells, M.C. Regan, Dec 26, 1916
1434041 Electric Light, C. H. Burton, Oct 31 1922
1875241 Electrical Cord Terminal, JOSEPH A. IDANK (GE), Aug 1932 - early soldered wire terminal, - a lot of work to install
2589747 Emergency Portable Light, Emilio Lorenzo Tedeschi, Mar 18 1952, 340/321 ; 362/197; D26/37 -
car breakdown uses either two 6V lantern batteries or car power
References:
1952480 Hand Signal, Edmund B. Thompson, Mar 1934, - light for left hand of car driver
2171349 Electric Lantern, Lee M. Wiley (Delta Electric Co), Aug 29, 1939, 340/331 ; 307/132T; 337/92; 340/908.1; 362/197 - steady or flashing
2224742 Electric Device, Muldoon (Henry Hyman), Dec 10 1940
2312649 Switch Signal, Daniel Allcott Kelly, Mar 1943, - railroad switch 4 lens
Related:
5103204 Lyte-Com, Randall L. Hartman, Apr 7, 1992, 340/332; 34028601; 34028607; 340/326 - call light for employees
2620388 Combination Warning Signal and Trouble Lamp - for cars
2641685 Fluorescent Hand Lamp Construction, Joseph G. Pessina (Emro Mfg Co), Jun 9 1953, 362/157 ; D26/42, -
has the look and feel of a Navy Battle Lantern, only for a couple of Fluorescent tubes
5202660 LYTE-COM portable visual signalling device, - call light for employees
  2589747 Emergency Portable Light, Emilio Lorenzo Tedeschi, Mar 18 1952
2597705 Roadside Signal Lighting Device, - vehicle power only
2580938 Policeman's Portable Traffic Signal Device, Stop & Go on 4 faces
3403249 Battery Powered Signal Light, R. J. BENNETT (Union Carbine Co), Sep 24 1968 362/191 ; 362/194; 429/12; D26/41- module to replace oil lamp, 160 day battery
2671212 Highway Warning Signal, - vehicle powered breakdown aleart
2612549 Portable Safety and Trouble Light,
2482266 Back Panel for Flasher Casings or the Like, R. R. GOSHORN, Sep 20, 1949,
3116025 Lantern with Signal Lamp (Delta Electric), J.D. Smaltz, Dec 31, 1963 - no case, attaches to top of battery with screw on post terminals has swing up
3615859 LeClanche Dry Cell with Thick Wall Paste Seperator, Schumm, Jr. (Union Carbide Corp), Oct 1971, 429/134 ; 429/166 -

Grether Fire Lantern

There are a number of patents that cover this general type of fire lantern.  But so far I have not found the one dated June 24 1913.  If you know, let me know.
The label says:
Made in Bridgeport, Conn, U.S.A.
  Army-Navy Special
  OLD-SOL
  Reg  in U.S. Pat Office June 24, '13
Type No. 158-RB
Hawthrone Mfg. Co. Inc
Grether
                    Fire Lantern
The push buttons for the ON-OFF switch were missing.  I've replaced them with a
couple of 10-32x3/4" hex head machine screws.  There is a rod sticking out the back
along the center line of the lamp that moves the lamp front to back to allow adjusting
the beam.

The lens and bezel came with the lamp but the casting at the top has broken.  Maybe
the local specialist welder can repair the aluminum.

Uses the 1491 lamp, same as the Navy Battle Lantern which also uses a pair of No. 6 Dry Cells.

Grether
                  Fire Lantern Switch & Spare Lamp Storage
The Battery contact plate has been removed and you can see the combined switch and
lamp axial movement part.  The loose wires normally would go to the contact plate which should have leaf spring contacts to the four battery terminals.  Since it's missing parts
someone has disconnected the wires to allow direct connection to the No. 6 Dry Cells.

Also notice that two spare lamps can be stored inside the top.
Grether Fire Lantern Battery Plate Wire Side
Grether Fire Lantern Battery Plate Wire Terminal side
faces top of lantern
Grether Fire Lantern Battery Plate Battery Side
Grether Fire Lantern Battery Plate Battery Side faces dry cells.
The angle of the upper right groove is wrong for No. 6 Dry Cells, so maybe
this lantern was made to use another battery like an Edison cell?

??????  June 24 1913
D51175 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Aug 21, 1917, D26/50
1273851 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Jul 30 1918, 362/188 - Two side by side No. 6 Dry Cells, focus adjustment on same centerline as lamp
wires connect to two No. 6 dry cells.
1282219 Portable Signaling Search Light, William Grether, Oct 22 1918, 362/199 ; 362/188 -
Swivel head, 6 storage batteries (12V), focus adjustment on same centerline as lamp, ON - OFF switch and seperate blinker key
1286590 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Dec 3 1918, 362/188 - front focusing, rear storage battery - made from a metal casting, Fire Fighting
1291483 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Jan 14 1919, 362/188 ; 362/197 - Two No. 6 Dry Cells, focus adjustment on same centerline as lamp
Uses the leaf spring method to connect to the dry cells BUT uses a wire jumper between the two dry cells and does not have the insulating alignment plate like 1348128.
This patent contains the following wording:  "The means above described make it possible to remove the cover (5) from the base (1)  and without bothering with long connecting wires, and further making it possible for the cover to be taken any distance from it's base."  What does this mean?  Maybe the 1913 patent would shed some light on this?

1301253 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Apr 22 1919, 362/197 ; 2/DIG.2; 362/158 - Fire Fighting, Two No. 6 Dry Cells
Maybe intended for explosive gas applications, contains power disconect if bulb breaks
1341471 Portable electric hand-lantern, James W Knoblock, American La France Fire Engine Co., May 25, 1920, 362/188, 340/321  
1348128 Electrical Connection, John H. George (Hawthorne Co), Jul 27, 1920, 362/197 ; 429/97 - two No. 6 Dry Cells -
looks like Grether fire fighting lantern
The two No. 6 Dry Cells are connected to a fiber plate using the thumb nuts.  These assemblies of two dry cells can be pre made and stored in a fire truck.  When new batteries are needed it's done by opening the toggle levers on the lantern and removing the top completely from the bottom which is easily done since there are no wires going to the batteries but instead leaf spring contacts (the heart of this patent).  The dead battery assembly is lifted out and a fresh battery assembly installed.
A better title would have been "Quick Change Battery method".
Niagara patent 2425274 calls this patent.  It uses very similar leaf spring battery contacts.

1369892 Lighting Apparatus, Ellsworth A. Hawthorne, Mar 1 1921, 362/188 - The Excellight two No. 6 in patent, also offered B version with Edison Alkaline
The push right for on, push left for off switch assembly combined with the bulb focusing function in this patent matches the lantern in the photo.
But this patent shows wires running to the batteries and so does not have the quick change battery feature like the lamp in the photo.
1379337 Lighting Apparatus, John H. George (Hawthorne Co), May 24, 1921, 362/258 ; 191/12.2R -
a dirigible type spot light where the lamp can be removed from the parabolic reflector and used as an inspection light.  The lamp holder, axial lamp movement mechanism is the same as the one shown in the photo above.
1390201 Lighting Apparatus, John H. George (Hawthorne Co), Sep 6, 1921, 200/51.13 ; 362/382 -
This covers the electric switch, lamp socket and axial movement mechanism.
calls application numbers 200243 1917 and 205728
1402353 Illuminating Apparatus, Ellsworth A. Hawthorne, Jan 3, 1922 362/295 ; 362/247; 362/296 - with combined switch and focusing device

Repairs

For now I'm using hex head machine screws to replace the on-off switch. 
Haven't yet figured out what the battery contact straps look like.
If an O-ring  was to be used between the bezel and the top it would have an I.D. of about 5" and the exact same O-ring would be just the correct length to fit between the top and bottom.  Concidence, or is that what should be there?
If you have any information on this lantern let me know.

Battle Lanterns

There have been a number of lanterns for use in battle areas.  The classic Naval Battle Lantern (See above) used a couple of No. 6 dry cells.

The more modern ones use the 529 or similar spring top 6 Volt lantern batteries.  The two most common types are the all battery version that's an almost cube plastic box holding a couple of lantern batteries and a sealed beam 6V lamp (both of these are typically yellow), or the same lantern with a relay that turns on the lantern when the mains power fails.

This Rolfan lantern is based on the common dual battery 6 Volt sealed beam design except:

Rolfan Type 1513 115 VAC 1/4 Watt Flight Line Lantern

When an Alkaline 529 ^ volt lantern battery is installed (it takes a flat blade screwdriver to get the springs down below the metal contact bars) the meter reads zero, but when the switch is turned on the lamp lights up and the meter reads a voltage.

The lamp is marked:
GE
4547
4.75 Volt
Hand Lantern
The power supply is marked:
The Rolfan Co.
Battery Charger
Type 1546
Output: 6 V 300 ma
Charger BLue Pos.
Leads Green Neg.

The problem is that you should NOT use a float charger on a primary battery.  This lantern was designed to work with a rechargeable an lead acid 6 Volt battery.

Note: modern chemistry batteries like Ni-Cad or Ni-MH or Lixxx require a much more sophisticated charger circuit than the simple transformer - diode charger in this lantern.
The Power Sonic PS-650LS looks like it may be is the correct battery, one is or order (8 May 2014).
15 May 2014 - battery arrived and after a struggle (There must be an easy way to compress the springs when installing the battery, tell me how) it's in and works.
Now to find a charging AC line cord.

Fig 1
Roflan Flight
                Line Lantern
Fig 2
Roflan Flight
                Line Lantern
Fig 3
Roflan Flight
                Line Lantern
Fig 4
Roflan Flight
                Line Lantern
Fig 5 schematic
Roflan Flight
                Line Lantern

Signal Lamps

for conveying information, not automobile directional or traffic stop & go.
2341189 Signal Lamp, Feb 8, 1944   340/815.76 ; 200/293.1; 362/112 - Hand held blinker
I have not been able to find a patent for the M-227 Signal Lamp, but is so unique there should be one. The Aldis and other Signal lights are on the M-227 page.
2237536 Signal, Jr George Irwin Wells, 1941-04-08, -  340/321,200/61.58R,43/17,340/473,116/63P,362/190,116/63R - flashlight like a post with hemispherical lens at top

Military Flashlights

 The current popular flashlighst (2007) are the Streamlight brand or knockoff versions that use the CR123 photo batteries, which the military calls the BA-5123.  These batteries have excellent shelf life (> 10 years), contain a lot of power for their size and weight, and can deliver high currents.  A modern double 123 battery flashlight is probably a better flashlight than the old angle head on all accounts.

The brighter Streamlights use gas (krypton, Argon)  filled filament bulbs that provide more light than conventional filament bulbs.

Eveready 2697 Boy Scout Angle Head

This was the precursor to the military angle head TL-122 (Wiki).

Eveready
                          2697 Boy Scout angle head Flashlight

D73192 Flash
                        Light, C. Osean (National Carbon Co), Aug 2,
                        1927
Patent 1570393
patent 1654373 Safety Lock
                      Switch


1570393 Flash Light, C. Osean (National Carbon Co), Jan 19 1926, 362/197 200/60 362/208 D26/37 - angle head - "Elbow lamp" - this version was made from sheet metal, neither phenolic nor plastic.

Note the bulb is the first generation E10 screw based type which does not control the filament location.  So the beam is typically not at all optimized.

D73192 Flash Light, C. Osean (National Carbon Co), Aug 2, 1927 D26/37 ; 362/197; 362/205- Angle Head cylindrical

This Flash Light is marked:
Eveready
Case No. 2697
2 Unit Cells No. 950
Lamp No. 1161
Casing Reg.
U.S. Pat, Off.
Made In U.S.A.

and on the other side of the angle head
Official Flashlight
Boy Scouts Of America.

The battery cap is marked: Eveready
Notice the hair line crack in the battery cap.  This is a common occurrence on  caps made of thin sheet metal.  It does not cause a problem.  This light needs a lot of work.  The spring is rusted almost in two.  There is something missing at the bottom of the angle head where the metal strap with the eyelet is supposed to connect,  between the design and patent can probably figure it out.

Uses the Safety Lock switch:
1654373 Electrical Switch Mechanism, F.A.  Holt (National Carbon Co), Dec 27 1927, 200/60 ; 362/205

Poor Designs

The 1570393 Flash Light drawings have had many of the notations erased to make them easier to read.
Notice the assembly consisting of spring contact 29 and disk 27 in the drawing at the left and in the photo above.  This is made as a sub assembly and then installed into the flash light by staking eyelet 28 thus attaching the sub assembly to leg 26 of the ground conductor.  You can see the leg 26 in the above photo at an angle and with the eyelet 28 still attached.  The round hole in the photo below the eyelet 28 is not shown on the patent drawings and is used for the tooling used to seat eyelet 28.

Yeildable strip conductor 32 is forced to the wall by the battery causing pressure between the tip 32' and the metal plate 31.

The problem is that when the head is screwed onto or off of the body while batteries are installed the tip 32' of the yeildable strip conductor 32 can snag on the metal surface 31 and then rotating the disk subassembly.  The only thing stopping that from happening is the sheet metal ground conductor with legs 26 and 23 which has eyelet 24 holding it to the head and eyelet 28 holding it to the disk sub assembly.  Eyelets provide minimal resistance to torque and the ground conductor 23, 26 can easily bend, as seen in the photo above.

Notice in the photo above that there's a notch in the disk edge facing the camera, but there's no corresponding dimple in the angle head to use it as a rotation stop.  The tip 32' has a square end which is bad in that the corners are points that snag the metal plate 31.  It may be that by putting a radius on the corners the strip 32 would not snag?  Yes adding a radius and smoothing the burr stops the snagging.

A jumper wire from the metal plate 31 to one of the eyelets adjacent to the lamp socket 16 completes the electrical path. 

Now the light is on bright all the time.  The switch shown in the angle head patent is NOT used and instead the 1654373 Safety-Lock switch is used.  The switch patent also shows the strip conductor 32 which is numbered 19 and "is insulated by a coating 23 of tough, flexible material, such as celluloid, a phenolic condensation product, rubber or shellac.  The coating is shown but the notation "23" is missing from the drawing (I added it in the modified drawing here).  This coating insulates the strip conductor from a metal bracket 20  and for this flashlight has failed permanently grounding the strip conductor to bracket 20.

TL-122

TL-122 Angle
                        Head Flashlight
TL-122 Angle
                        Head Flashlight
TL-122 Angle
                        Head Flashlight





Also see the Eveready 2697 Boy Scout Angle Head flashlight above (Wiki).  The patents for the ER1697 and TL-122 are probably the same.
The first generation of both of these are made from sheet metal and make use of eyelets.

Came with a PR-6 Lamp.  This is a flange based bulb with control of the filament location.
The Survey Signal Lamp 2 Inch (which is powered by two batteries (3 Volts nominal) comes with PR2 and PR9 Lamps

Name
Volts
Amps
Hours
MSCP
PR2 2.38
0.50
15
0.80
PR6 2.47
0.30
30
0.45
PR9
2.70
0.15
45
0.25


 MX-991/U (Wiki)

Army Angle
                Head Flashlight MX-991/U Exploded
This 2 "D" cell flashlight comes with a clear mild diffuser, a white diffuser and a red filter along with a spare bulb stored in the battery cap.  This is a later version of the TL-122.
made by: G.T. Price Products, inc., Los Angles 31, Cal. - so is not a real MX-991 since only Fulton makes the real ones.

PS the "/U" is a common nomenclature meaning Universal.

NSN: 6230-00-264-8261

MX-993

MX-993/U Navy
                Flashlight
This is the Navy version marked:
U.S.
MX-993/U,
G.T. Price Products, Inc.,  Los Angles 31, Cal.
and by hand  "SS40"

FM-11

ACR FM-11(M) Crew
                  Light

ACR FM-11(M) Crew Light


This light uses a couple of AA cells and comes with a Velcro patch for attachment.

Penlights

Penlights are a sub class of Pocket Flash Lights.

1106828 Portable Electric Lamp, William J. Monaghan (Waterbury Mfg Co),  Aug 11 1914, 362/203 ; 200/60; 340/321 - penlite pencil size

1107645 Circuit Closers, Bernard Benedict (Beacon Minature Electric Co), Aug 18 1914, 200/60 ; 362/205-  It's not clear of this is a penlight or regular flash light. I have it here because it's a Beacon Miniature Electric Product.  More likely a "C" or "D" cell flash light.


Ideal
                    Fountain Light penlight patent 1111546approximately life size
1182965 Flash Light, Bernard Benedict (Beacon
                    Minature Electric Co), May 16, 1916
THE IDEAL FOUNTAIN LIGHT    PAT SEPT.  22, 1914   OTHERS PENDING
The ball on the pocket clip is a switch contact connected to the metal body.  There's an insulating fish paper sleeve inside of which is a sleeve of metal that connects to the battery spring which is insulated from the case.  A hole in the fish paper allows the ball to make contact with the metal sleeve completing the circuit.  action: OFF-(ON).  Uses bayonet joints between the reflector/lamp holder and the tube and between the large and small tubes.

1182965 Flash Light, Bernard Benedict (Beacon Minature Electric Co), May 16, 1916, 362/191 ; 362/205 - This shows the insulating sleeve and metal sleeve.  These extra sleeves are the reason the top is slightly larger in diameter than the light end.

After National Carbon Bought Beacon (Connection to Traders Metal Goods?) Eveready made these as their No. 2683 & No. 5683 in 1917.

This does NOT use the 222 combined lamp & lens, it uses something like the GE223 with an E10 base and flattened bulb.

This may be the oldest pen light design?


1111546 Pocket Electric Light, P.H. Oleman (Traders Metal Goods), Sep 22 1914, 362/191 ; 200/60; 362/205; 600/249-
minimalist AA? pen light - PFL type lamp
KEY Feature - uses pocket clip ball end to make electrical contact with zinc battery which is insulated from metal case.
This circuit closing mechanisim is why it's referenced by other pen light makers.
1141634 Tubular Electric Pocket-Lamp, P. Heinrich (Interstate electric Novelty), Jun 1, 1915, 362/191 ; 362/205 - has the look and feel of the Ideal Fountain Light
1144201 Portable Flash Light, H.H. & H.T. Hipwell, Jun 22 1915, 362/203 ; 429/97- long AA pen light
spring at each end, slide one tube to activate
1150066 Pocket Flash-light, F.M. Rosnefeld (Import Sales Co),  Aug 17 1915, 362/191 ; 362/206- Pen light
Instead of using the interior insulated sleeve like in the Ideal Fountain light, the battery connection goes through the spring to a mounting that's insulated and then to the pocket clip.  When the pocket clip is pressed aginst the body that turns on the light.  This one can be all the same diameter.
1151201 Flash-Light, B. Lincoln, Aug 24 1915, 362/205 ; 200/60; 340/321; D26/49 - unique switch
1158081 Electric Pocket Lamp, John Stock (Interstate electric Novelty), Oct 26 1915, 362/202 - has the look and feel of the Ideal Fountain Light
1166930 Telescopic Combined Portable Flash-Light and Writing-Pad, Petrie, Jan 4 1916, 362/99 ; 362/200; 362/280 -
telescoping Pocket FL w/Compass for Boy Scouts
1169029 Pencil Attachment, Gunnerson, Jan 18 1916, 362/118 ; 192/142R-
1178928 Flash-Light, M.L. Kaplan (Beacon Minature Co), Apr 11 1916, 362/204- reflector + lens, cylindrical, simple switch circuit
1181509 Pen, J. J. Devine, May 2, 1916, 362/118- pen in front of pen light
1182965 Flash Light, Bernard Benedict (Beacon Minature Electric Co), May 16, 1916, 362/191 ; 362/205 -
Ideal Fountain Light
1193534 Fountain Pen Flash Light, L. Friedman, Aug 8 1916, 362/118 - grain of weat lamp under pen nib
1199276 Flash Light, M.L. Kaplan (Beacon Minature Co), Sep 26 1916, 362/205 ; 200/60-
reflector, lens,  short prevention - calls 1182965
1216862 Electric Pencil, AMADA E. SICKLES, Feb 20 1917, 362/118 -
1219109 Pocket Flash Light, M.L. Kaplan (National Carbon Co), Mar 13, 1917, 362/191-
"The present inention embraces certain improements on the flash light made the subject of Patent 1182965, May 16, 1916, to Bernard Benedict."
There's a slider on the pocket clip.  In the first position it's a momentary switch and in the second a full on operation.
version of the Ideal Fountain Light
1226926 Electric Flash Light, Joseph Tiscione, May 22, 1917, 362/206 ; D19/51; D26/46 - pen lite Ideal Fountain Light look alike
1247038 Electric Pencil, J.B. Urbano, Nov 20 1917,362/118 - a pen light with a pencil attached
1248934 Pocket Flash Light, E.W. Seymour, Dec 4, 1917, 362/206 - Penlight no rattles
1265820 Flash Light, Edward W. Seymour, May 14 1918, 362/206 ; 200/60 -
pushbutton in tailcap bridges gap inside insulating sleeve
1274022 Electric Attachment for Pens or Pencils, CHRISTIAN EDMUNDSON, Jul 1918,
1279820 Illuminated Note Pad, Brassard, Sep 24 1918, 362/99 ; 281/7; 362/97; 462/26; 462/84- pocket FL inside
1308032 Flash-Light, B. Benedict (Traders Metal Goods), Jly 1 1919, 362/191 ; 200/60; 362/206- two in line AA? pen light
1310476 Illuminated Writing Instrument, L. F. HART, Jul 22 1919, 362/118-
1311899 Flash Light, M.L. Kaplan (National Carbon Co), Aug 5 1919, 362/191 ; 200/60; 362/206; 43/17 - two AA pen light bayonet joint
an improvement on the Ideal Fountain Light
1320537 Portable Illuminated Sketchng or Writing Service, Dimond, Nov 4 1919, 362/99 ; 281/51; 362/97- lamp and batt
1341267 Illuminating Attachment for Pens or Pencils, C. M. EAST, May 25 1920, 362/118 ; 200/DIG.29; 362/802- battery seperate from lamp & switch
1408526 Pocket Flash Light, Lyhne (Bridgeport Metal Goods), Mar 1922, 362/206 - pen lite
1418132 Writing Lighting Device, Devine, May 30 1922, 362/118 - lamp in center pen and pencil on ends
1144201 Portable Flash Light, H.H. & H.T.  Hipwell, Jun 22 1915, 362/203 ; 429/97 - penlight
1509719 Fountain Pen and Electric Light, John J. Devine, Sep 23 1924, 362/118 ; 401/195, -
1516647 Pencil Illuminating Light, J.W. Saunders, Nov 25, 1924, 362/118 - battery in coat pocket, maybe for waiter
1537806 Fountain Pen, John J. Devine, May 12, 1925, 362/118 - with lamp
Penn Surgical
                    Mfg Co patent 1607647s pen light
1607647 Flash Lamp, Gottkueb E. Seikot (Penn Surgical Mfg Co), Nov 23 1926, 362/206 - positive on or positive off


171304 Flashlight, A. Gelardin  Aug 29 1939 362/206 ; 340/321; D26/46- Penlight with translucent tip surrounding lamp.  single cell
Ves Poc Lite
1782015 Flashlight, William B. Sachs, Nov 18 1930, 362/206 ; 200/60 -
The patent shows a knurled button that can be used as a "turn to lock on", this button is smooth and does not lock on, yet the clip is marked VES POC LITE.
The other two Ves Poc Lites I've seen on the internet have also been green.
The patent shows an optional lens assembly that can be fiiction fitted to the front where the normal lamp is a 223 type flat globe type.  The lens is in a fixed position.  The sheet metal socket that can be slid back and forth in the lamp housing allows focusing the optional lamp holder.  This light is missing the battery spring and the bakelite insulating washer that holds it.  So far have not found an earlier Sachs flashlight patent that would cover this one.
Ves Poc
                    Lite Opened
The prior owner had installed the sheet metal socket improperly.  It can be installed with the flange toward the back with the threads inside the lamp cap, but then there's a large gap between the rear battery and the switch.  But that method does allow the use of a 222 lamp.  The patent shows the socket installed behind the lamp cap with the flange adjacent to the lamp cap.  For that to work the lamp needs to be either a 223 type (shown above) or a #14 so that he bulb can be trapped by the step in the lamp cap internal bore.

When assembled acording to the patent with the 223 lamp the spring shown from a AA battery holder causes this penlight to be on all the time.  Some type of insulating holder is needed between the spring and the metal cup on the back of the switch to get it working properly.

Also the two end caps are not as tight as they might be.  Instead of using threads which are not practical inside the tube since it's made of 10 mil brass there are three dimples spaced 120 degrees apart.  I think these need to be reformed, maybe by using an automatic center punch on the tube OD to drive the dimples a little deeper.

The lamp cap has the feel of a screw machine or chucker lathe part and the tail cap is a stamped sheet metal part. 


1810524 Flash Light, A.S. Lyhne (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Jun 16 1931, -
Ideal Fountain Light but with rotary cap for the switch
1839971 Spotlight and the Like, L.S. Korsen, Jan 5 1932, 362/189 ; 362/191- two AAAA? pencil size light
1878431 Illuminated Pencil, Turton, Sep 20 1932,  362/118 ; 362/216 -
1895913 Vest Pocket Type Flash Light, M.E. Buchholz (Bright Star Battery Co) Jan 31 1933, 362/203 - pen light
1907102 Flash Light, C.E.A. Gronbech (Bright Star Battery Co), May 2 1933, 362/208 362/206 - Pen light
1919024 Pocket Flash Light, L Abbotts (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Jul 18 1933, 362/206 ; 200/60; 600/249- penlight pussing button to the side locks it
Bridgeport
                  Metal Goods Co Penlite
Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co single AA Penlight, two patent Nos. stamped:
1408526 Pocket Flash Light, Lyhne (Bridgeport Metal Goods), Mar 1922, 362/206 - pen light with button switch like 1919024 but without the groove so is only OFF-(On).  not permanent on.

1919024 Pocket Flash Light, L Abbotts (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Jul 18 1933, 362/206 ; 200/60; 600/249- penlight pushing button to the side locks it.  Adding groove allow permanent ON so action is OFF-(ON)-ON

Uses the 112 Lens type E10 based lamp rated 1.2 volts @ 250 mA.  GTL-3 bulb, MSCP = 0.05  10 hours ave life.  Radio Shack 272-1174

1947975 Selective Contact Illuminator Pen, John Dianovszky, Feb 20 1934, 362/206-
1958796 Pen Flash Lifht with Light Focusing Means, N.A. Mercer, May 15 1934 -
1981544 Flash Light Device, T.W. Frech (GE), Nov 20 1934, 362/194 ; 429/97 - combined cell and lamp unit
1985335 Combined Pad Holder and Illuminating Means Therefore, Bloss, Dec 25 1934, 362/99 ; 281/7; 362/155 -
1987158 Fountain Pen, John Quaglia, Jan 8 1935, 362/118 ; 200/60 - 2 cells and Lamp
1988961 Flash Light Device, Gwilym F. Prideaux (GE), Jan 22 1935, 362/194 362/187 362/189 - raw bulb is moulded on top of a AA cell
???patent

Tek-Lite pen
          sold as an Air Force pen lightThis is a pen light that uses two AA cells.  The on/off switch is at the top left in the photo.  By holding the knurled aluminum knob at the right and twisting the black lens cover a red filter is moved in front of the pre focused lamp. 
Label reads:
Flashlight
Penlight Style, Pilots
MS21998-2
Part No. PL
Tek-Lite, Inc.
U.S.
Patent Pending
White <----Rotate ---->
               Black Cap

Hold Metal Ring When Switching Colors.

1996563 Flashlight Pen and Pencil, Francis E. Billings, Apr 2 1935, 362/118 ; 200/60; 362/187- clear plastic nose
1997231 Pencil Flashlight Magnet, Plutino, Apr 9 1935, 600/11 ; 362/205; 425/DIG.33 - 2 AA ?
2070316 Portable Flashlight, Recker (Chase Co), Feb 9 1937,362/206 ; 200/534; 200/60; 43/17.5 -
2008070 Light Attachment for Pens and Pencils, Ada Godman, Jul 16 1935,  362/205 ; 200/60; 24/336
2008915 Vest Pocket Flash Light, Otto A. Langos (Chicago Electric Mfg Co), Jul 1935, 362/203 ; 12/142C; 200/60 - Pen light looks like #14  lamp?
D101747 Flashlight, Alexander Sydney Weston, Oct 27 1936
2054459 Manuscript Manipulator, D.W. Burt, Sep 15 1936, 281/8 ; 242/538.3; 242/545; 362/99 -
2059977 Portable Lamp Construction, R.G. Williams (Usona Mfg Co), Nov 3, 1936, 362/202 362/208 D26/49  -
Jewelites - aluminum case threaded plastic lens housing, 2 C cells
2084767 Bulb Holder, G.C. Fullmer (Bridgeport Metal Goods), Jun 22 1937, 362/208 362/206 439/628 D26/2 - penlight non rattle and holds Cat's-eye lamps
2150644 Pocket Flash Light, Hugh W. Batcheller (Aetna Motor Prod), Mar 1939, 362/203 ; 261/123; 43/17 - pen light 222 lamp
2164148 Combined Pocket Flashlight and Key Case, Nets H. Swanson, Jun 27 1939, 362/203 ; 362/187; 70/456R
2166282 Electric Lamp, Benjafield (Benjamin Webster), Jul 1939, - single AA/AAA? 222 type lamp
2166864 Novelty, Albert Gelardin, Jul 18 1939, 40/555 - advertizing message that's illuminated
2171304 Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Aug 29 1939, 362/206 ; 340/321; D26/46 - sculped case, matching translucent cap hemisphere end push on in tail cap
2199311 Day and Night Map, Hartmann, Apr 30 1940, 362/98 ; 200/60; 362/197; 362/802; 40/541 -
2222879 Detachable and Adjustable Reflecting Element for use with a Flashlight, Le Roy V. Porter, Nov 26 1940, 362/138 ; 24/11CC; D26/49 - clips to penlight
2225936 Flashlight, Robert G. Williams (Fulton Manufacturing Corp), Dec 1940, 362/206 ; 200/567; 200/60; 340/321; 362/208 - pen light 222 lamp + AA + cleaver switch
2236384 Flashlight, Arthur Samuels, Mar 25 1941, 362/194 362/189 43/17  - a minimalist cap holds Mazda lamp and one terminal is made be pressing between zinc and cardboard
D108202 Flashlight Case, Albert Gelardin, Feb 1, 1938, D26/49 - penlight case
2249689 Flashligh, Albert Gelardin Jul 15 1941, 362/203 ; 362/208 - spring holds 112 lamp away from battery until tail cap is turned in
2249690 Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jul 15 1941, 362/203 ; 362/208; 43/17.5 - translucid lens cap, works with three different styles of bulb
References:
2059977  Portable Lamp Construction, R.G. Williams (Usona Mfg Co
2249691 Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jul 15 1941, 362/206 ; 200/60; 362/186; 362/208 - pleasing appearance single cell 112 lamp penlight D____
2251561 Circuit Closer for Flashlights, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Aug 5 1941, 200/60 ; 362/203; D26/49 - three mode pen light switch at base end
2256641 Rotary Switch, Giles C. Fullmer (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Sep 23 1941, 200/60 ; 200/4; 362/206 -
2261536 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Nov 4 1941, 362/191 ; 200/60; 362/205; D26/49 - Pen light, switch works my moving the lamp assy back and forth
2277866 Hand Operated Electric Light Signal Device, Aaron D. Le Sage, Mar 1942, 340/321 ; 200/60; 362/196 - pen light clips to finger of left hand for automobile turn signaling
2312305 Flashlight, F. J. Berlinger, Mar 2 1943, 362/191 ; 362/206; 429/97 - 222 lamp at top end
2373306 Flashlight, Joseph A. Gits, Apr 10 1945, 362/203 ; 340/321; D26/49 - refractive index of plastic housing matches glass & has ribs to radiate light single wire/spring circuit controlled by screwing cap in or out
2323960 Combined Cigarette Lighter, Flashlight and Writing Instrument, Benicno Zeno, Jul 13, 1943,362/205 ; 362/118 -                  no references
2385640 Flashlight, C.S. Packer (Justrite Mfg Co), Sep 25 1945, 362/191 - switch & belt clip (? size)
2389591 Color Illuminator for Flashlights, LeRoy O. Brown (Justrite Mfg Co) - A.F. penlight
Justrite Air
          Force Penlight
Flashlight MS21998-1, Penlight Style Pilots, p/n 173C-C Justrite, U.S.

light aluminum construction




2420152 Flashlight, Charles E. Wohler (Niagara Searchlight Co), May 6, 1947, 362/191 - penlight calls Ideal Fountain Light 1311899
2443539 Flashlight Switch, Walter R. Kopp (Olto Ind), Jun 1948, 200/60 ; 362/206 - pen lite two AA + 222 lamp +small dia push button switch knurled push and rotate to keep on
2456680 Flashlight, Harry E. Croft, Dec 21, 1948, 362/194 - minimalist approach
2483665 Pocket Flashlight, Eugene H. Phillips (Lennan Lights), Oct 4 1949,362/203 ; 200/51.12 - penlight
apring between lamp and battery breaks contact, button at other end moves battery stack forward making the circuit
References:
1144201 Portable Flash Light
1734565 Circuit Continuing Device - adds a shade to bare car instrument panel bulb   - not here
1761437 Circuit Continuing Device - adds a shade to bare car instrument panel bulb   - not here
2164148 Combined Pocket Flashlight and Key Case
2312305 Flashlight, F. J. Berlinger, Mar 2 1943
2483819 Electric Flashlight, Eaymond L. Falge, Oct 4 1949,362/158 ; 362/189 - squeeze the dot  throw away, has pocket clip
References:
1866600  Pocket Flash Light, F. Rauch
2104888  Electrical Connecting Device, Otto Spahr
2166864 Novelty, A. Gelardin
2234972  Flashlight, Zennan
2262040  Illuminated Panel Battery Lamp, Van Dyne Pell
2387144 Electric Flashlight, William H. Gey
2483820 Electric Flashlight, Eaymond L. Falge, Oct 4 1949, 362/189 - single cell and prefocused lamp in tube, deform wall to make contact to lamp base
References:
1700768  Flashlight, J.H. Kuechenmeister
1866600  Pocket Flash Light, F. Rauch
1922801  Battery Hand Lamp, C.A. Gillingham
2166864 Novelty, A. Gelardin
2262040  Illuminated Panel Battery Lamp, Van Dyne Pell
2387144  Electric Flashlight, William H. Gey
2484154 Illuminated Fountain Pen, John J. Devine, Oct 11, 1949, 362/118 -
References:
1335644  Portable Electric Light
1509719 Fountain Pen and Electric Light
1537806  Fountain Pen
1878431 Illuminated Pencil
1987158 Fountain Pen
2491686 Pen Shaped Pocket Flashlight, Jerome Nathan (Bantum-Lite Inc), Dec 20 1949, 362/191 -
2516180 Finger Ring with Flashlight Attachment, Meyer M. Brown, Jul 25 1950, 224/217 ; 200/293.1; 200/DIG.2; D11/2- small cylindrical battery, switch & lamp
References:
914975 Portable Electric Light, GUY R. RADLEY, Mar 9 1909, 362/310 ; 200/DIG.2; 340/321; 362/103; 362/187 -
battery in shoulder holster lamp on thumb for reading book
918181 Electric Flash -Light Attachment, F. Meadows (H.B. Cornwell), Apr 13 1909
1199710 Signaling Device, Wilhelmina J. Newton (Ethel Allen), Sep 26 1916, 340/321 ; 116/35R; 200/DIG.2; 340/815.74; 362/103 - for numbers 1 to 5
1519266 Signal Lamp, Roebling, Dec 16 1924, 340/321 ; 191/12.2R; 200/502; 200/DIG.2; 362/387 - car turn signal by hand
1623002 Lamp Supporting Collar, Gossett, Mar 29 1927
2561532 Flashlight, B. Muir, July 24, 1951,
References:
1200366   Battery Lamp
1712996   Incandescent Lamp
1906188   Incandescent Lamp
1981544   Flash Light Device
1988961   Flash Light Device
2255516   Electrical Flash Light
2387144    Electric Flashlight, William H. Gey
2570838 PEN-SHAPED POCKET FLASHLIGHT, Nathan (Bantam_Lite, Oct 9 1951, 362/191 ; 200/567; 200/60; 362/205; D26/47 -
streamlined, art deco, rotary ring switch
References:
1144201 Portable Flash Light, H.H. & H.T. Hipwell, Jun 22 1915, 362/203 - penlight
2020352 Switch, A. Bolduc, Nov 12 1935,
2226353 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Dec 24, 1940
2312305 Flashlight, F. J. Berlinger, Mar 2 1943
2461118 FLASHLIGHT TORCH, Joshua Gordon Lippincott (Guth Stearn & Co), Feb 8 1949
2491686 Pen Shaped Pocket Flashlight, Jerome Nathan (Bantum-Lite Inc), Dec 20 1949
2600418 Flashlight comprising Permanently Assembled Lamp, Cell, Housing, and Switch Structure, F.H. Muller, Jun 17 1952, 362/194 313/315 315/55 - AA?AAA based
References:
1200366   Battery Lamp
1981544   Flash Light Device
2387144    Electric Flashlight, William H. Gey
2607883 Flashlight for use in a Combined Flashlight, Sidney Berkowitz, Aug 1952, 362/118 ; 362/109; D26/38 -
References:
1182965   Flash Light
1466779   Combined Cigar Lighter and Flashlight
1824449   Cane
1838306   Flash Light
1839066   Device for securing fountain pens in pockets 0 not here
1890841   Knife and Flashlight
1970611   Clip - for holding pen in pocket - not here
2008070   Light Attachment for Pens and Pencils
2277866   Hand Operated Electric Light Signal Device
2323960   Combined Cigarette Lighter, Flashlight and Writing Instrument
2386255   Flashlight
2484154   Illuminated Fountain Pen
2629043 Illuminated Message Case, J. F. HOLTJE, Feb 17 1953, 362/99 ; 281/6; 362/97; 40/904 -
References:
638479 Electric Advertizing Device, JOSIAH SCOTT, Dec 5 1899, 40/427 ; 313/325; 40/446; 40/564- battery powered lamps in light box for store window
1279820 Illuminated Note Pad, Brassard, Sep 24 1918
1320537 Portable Illuminated Sketchng or Writing Service, Dimond, Nov 4 1919
1546747 Carbon Paper and Method of Making same,
2011348 Antistatic Thin sheeting,
2068268 Transfer Compositions and the printing of same
2313810 COPYING AND RECORDING MEDIUM
2357948 TRANSFER SHEET AND INK THEREFOR
2406658 COATINGS FOB CELLULOSE ACETATE PLASTICS
2508725 TRANSFER MEDIUM
2632094 Flashlight having a Sealed Flexible Casing, Robert. G. Akerley, Mar 17 1953, 362/189 ; 200/60 -
References:
1590541  Automatic Contact Device for use in Pocket Lamps
2235714  Flashlight, William M. Lennan
2387144  Electric Flashlight, William H. Gey
2483819  Electric Flashlight, Eaymond L. Falge
2483820  Electric Flashlight, Eaymond L. Falge
2694772 Flashlight with Hermetically Sealed Casing, Albert Gelardin, Nov 16 1954, 362/189 ; 429/48; 446/337; 446/485 - helps preserve water in AAA size lights
2705279 Portable Self-contained Flashlight, Berlinger, Mar 29 1955, 362/197 - penlight with lamp at end of gooseneck
References:
1145586 Electric Attachment for Ophthalmoscopes, Harry G. Herold (General Optical Co)
1232824 Portable Flashlight, Joseph L. Mayhew, Jul 10 1917, 362/202 ; 200/60; 600/249 - gooseneck
2312305 Flashlight, F. J. Berlinger, Mar 2 1943
2712058 Pen Light or the like with Adjustable Head, Grebey, Jun 28 1955, 362/199 - rotatable to an angle head rack and gear
2729740 Hermetically Sealed Falshlight, Jerome I. Davis (P.R. Mallory Corp), Jan 3 1956, 362/158 ; 200/60; 362/189; 362/205 - probably a Mercury battery design
2790893 Portable Electric Light, Arnold W. Lane (GE), Apr 1957, 362/194 ; 362/189; 429/119; 429/219- tiny battery made with washer shaped electrodes surrounding lamp
2818499 Flashlight Construction, William C. Moore (Welch Allyn), Dec 1957, 362/191 ; 362/206 - pen light two AA 222 lamp patent side mounted button switch
2931894 Flashlight, Anton Brnehl, Apr 5, 1960, 362/194 D26/49 -
References:
2255516 Electrical Flash Light
2402375 Sealed Beam Flashlight Lamp
2561532    Flashlight
2600418   Flashlight comprising Permanently Assembled Lamp, Cell, Housing, and Switch Structure, F.H. Muller, Jun 17 1952
2826681   Multicell Battery
2937266 Flashlight, D.C. Munro. May 17, 1960, 362/191 ; 200/60; 362/205; D26/49, -
3287547 Illuminated Tweezer, Albert W. Spedding, Nov 22 1966, 362/119 ; 294/99.2; 606/133; 606/211; 968/666 - blades anchored in translucent plastic lamp cap (112)
References:
1144210 Tool, Robert Kincaid, Jun 22 1915
2171304 Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Aug 29 1939
2376448 Tweezer Impliment and the Like, Edwin A. Neugass, May 22 1945, 606/211 ; 294/99.2; 362/120; 362/572; 362/577; 40/546; D24/143; D28/55; D7/686 -
multiple combinations pocket clip, magnifying glass, light
2666843 Illuminated Tweezers, Samuel George Zuckerman, Jan 19 1954, 362/120 ; 294/99.2; 606/211; D24/143 -
2885537 Illuminated Surgical and Dental Instruments, Wood, May 5 1959, 362/119 ; 30/329; 362/139; 362/572; 362/573; 433/29; 600/241; 600/248 - 
3351723 Pocket Flashlight having Clip and Switch, Ming (Sonca HK), Nov 7 1967, 200/60 ; 362/190 - improved pwnlight clip/switch
3384742  Ballpoint Penlight, May 21 1968, 362/118
3459907 Flashlight Switch, Edward J. Garland (ESB Inc), Aug 5 1969 200/60 ; 200/291; 200/563-
3532875 Penlight Closure, Keller(Justrite Mfg Co), Oct 6 1970, 362/208 ; 362/203 - similar to 2389591 above
References:
2313356 Flashlight Attachment, Fred M. New, Mar 9 1943, 362/280 ; 362/202 - blackout dim filter
2385640 Flashlight, C.S. Packer (Justrite Mfg Co)
2389591 Color Illuminator for Flashlights, LeRoy O. Brown (Justrite Mfg Co) my penlite
2751490 Flashlight, David E. Emerson, Jun 19 1956, 362/208 ; 340/321; 362/343 - color filter can be moved in front of lamp
3604917 Ball Point Pen Light
3742207 Throw-away Flashlight, Howard J. Strauss (Gould Inc), Jun 1973, 362/206, - pen light two AA 222 simple switch
D229854 Flashlight, Harold F. Bajusz (Accutec, Jan 8 1974, D26/49 -
References:
2134857 Hand Lamp Switch, Charles F. Burgess (Burgess Batt Co)
2385640 Flashlight, C.S. Packer (Justrite Mfg Co), Sep 25 1945
2389591 Color Illuminator for Flashlights, LeRoy O. Brown (Justrite Mfg Co)
2420152 Flashlight, Charles E. Wohler, May 6, 1947
2607883 Flashlight for use in a Combined Flashlight, Sidney Berkowitz, Aug 1952
2937266 Flashlight, D.C. Munro. May 17, 1960
3351723 Pocket Flashlight having Clip and Switch, Ming (Sonca HK), Nov 7 1967
2114266 Combined Flashlight and Key Ring, Louis Bodor, Apr 12 1938, 362/116 ; 24/3.6; 40/634; 70/456R; 70/457; D26/38 -
2605745 Fountain Pen with Protractable and Retractable Point, K. Weisser (David  Kahn Inc, N. Bergen NJ), Aug 5, 1952, 401/112 ; D19/51 - Codebreakers?
3045111 Ball-Point Pen-Light, Sidney J. Hoenig, Jul 17 1962, 362/579 ; 362/118; 401/195; D19/36; D26/51 -
3292592 Writing Instrument - mechanical pencil
3902058 Pocket Flash Light, Naylor et al.,  Aug 1975, 362/204 -  pen light
4016414 Writing Device Incorporation Illuminating means, Scott M. Browning, Apr 5, 1977, 240/646; 401/192 -
4559588 Penlight and method for assembling same, Steven N. Engelson, Dec 17, 1985, 362/196; 362/189; 362/202; 362/205; 362/206; 362/295; 200/60
Plastic body opens at one seam parallel to long axis - minimalist
References:
3359411 December 1967 Schwartz

4577263 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Mar 18, 1986, 362/187; 362/205; 362/197 - Bi-pin
4631646 Discardable Flashlight, Hans Spindler (Trautz & Co), Dec 23, 1986, 362/118; 362/189; 362/196; 362/201
Two AA and 222 lamp, batteries are tilted when new and a plug in the side of the case pushes them into line, turning on the light
4658336 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica ( Mag Instruments), Apr 14, 1987, 362/197; 362/203; 362/205; 362/187 - Bi-pin
4725932 Minature Flashlight, Richard J. Gammache, Feb 16, 1988, 362/202; 362/205; 362/188 - two AA light using PR type lamp
4737894 Integral ball point pen and light, Yilmaz Kuch, Apr 12, 1988, 362/118 -
D282686 Penlight, John S. Yuen (John Manufacturing Ltd), Feb 18, 1986, D26 49; D19 48 -
References:
2491686 Pen Shaped Pocket Flashlight, Jerome Nathan (Bantum-Lite Inc)
3351723, Pocket Flashlight having Clip and Switch Construction, Yip Ming, Nov 7 1967, 200/60 ; 362/190
Called By:
D306775 Lighter or the like Mar 20, 1990
D311550 Marking pen Oct 23, 1990
D357276 Ink stylus pen Apr 11, 1995
D395672 Ink stylus pen Jun 30, 1998
D443838 Holder for a temperature indicator Jun 19, 2001

4768138 Flashlight, Norbert Leopoldi (Cloverline, Inc), Aug 30, 1988, 362/189; 362/202; 362/205 -squeeze on
4864474 Single Cell Flashlight, Anthony Maglica (not assigned), Mar 18, 1986, 362/187; 362/205; 362/197 - bi-pin lamp
 4658336, 4577263 Maglight
4888670 Micro-flashlight, Raymond L. Sharrah, (Streamlight Inc), Dec 19, 1989, 362/205; 362/187; 362/202 -
switch between head and body.  body ony has one open end
4969068 Device for Writing in the Dark, Dean C. Williams, Nov 6, 1990, 362/99; 206/472 - micro min lamp powered by batt.
References:
1166930 Telescopic Combined Portable Flash-Light and Writing-Pad, Petrie
1202498 Illuminated Blank Book, Findley
1279820 Illuminated Note Pad, Brassard
1320537 Portable Illuminated Sketchng or Writing Service, Dimond
1985335 Combined Pad Holder and Illuminating Means Therefore, Bloss
2054459 Manuscript Manipulator, D.W. Burt
2068813 Combined Cigarette and Vanity Case, Willis R. Morey (Vanilite Products Inc)
2199311 Day and Night Map
2629043 Illuminated Message Case, J. F. HOLTJE
3321616 Illuminated Sketch and Memo Borad, Ronald E. Adler
4184194 Self-energized portable high density light display unit, Koichi Shofu
battery and inverter power supply drive fluorescent lamps
4266164 Electroluminescent backing sheet for reading and writing in the dark
5070438 Pen Size Flashlight, Francis G. Marshall (Bridgeport Metal Goods ), Dec 3, 1991 - 2 x AAA & 222
5275497 Writing Instrument with Light Assembly, Shoei-Shuh Shiau, Taiwan, Jan 4, 1994, 401/195; 362/118 -
D358842 Writing instrument with light assembly, Shoei-Shuh Shiau, May 30, 1995, D19 36; D19 48; D19 51; D19 56; D26 38 -
5673996 Pen with LED Indicator, Douglas W. Ducker, Oct 7, 1997, 362/118; 362/293; 362/800 - LED in upper part of pen for advertizing, not for illumination
5730539 Combination writing implement and flashlight,  Paul R. Chabria (Press-A-Lite Corp), Mar 24, 1998, 401/195; 362/118 -
D94163 Portable Flash Light, A.C. Recker (Chase Co), Dec 25 1934, D26/49- Pen Light with Button on end
6164856 Pen with self contained illumination, Peter Lo (Excel Scientech), Dec 26, 2000, 401/52; 401/195; 362/118 - advertizing and an ad
6547415 Clip type atachment systems, John Wallace Matthews (Surefire), Apr 15, 2003, 362/191 ; 24/11P; 24/11R

Neuralizer (Wiki)

The Nuralizer best fits the penlight category.  It's designed to be carried in a shirt or coat pocket and comes with a clip to hold it in place just like other pen lights, although it's a little larger than a standard pen light.
YouTube
Nuralizer and eye protection Nuralizer
                  in closed position
Neuralizer in open position and eye protection
Neuralizer in closed position

The Neuralizer has the ability to erase the memory of anyone who can see it's light unless you are wearing eye protection specifically made to stop the rays.  You don't think they call them Ray Ban for no reason.  The first public information on this technology was in the great Albert Finny movie Looker.   Back in 1981 the Neuralizer was much larger, more like a pistol.  But by 1997 you can see in the Movie Men In Black that it's the size shown above.  The technology did not improve and the 2002 version seen in Men in Black II is the same size.

I think my wife has found where I hide this one because often there's something I should remember but don't.

See my web page on the Digital-Retro-Turbo-Encabulator for a similar technology.

Generator Flashlights

Mechanically powered flashlight (Wiki)

Philips squeeze cats (W.W. II)

These show up in patent class 362/192.
I can subdivide 192 into the following classes:
192.1 No Energy Storage - when you stop supplying mechanical power the light stops.
192.2 Energy storage of specified type
    192.3 spring
    192.4 capacitor
    192.5 Battery
    192.6 Gravity

UNE Generator
          FlashlightThe Flashlight Museum web page shows both UNE and Viva Solar brand names, but they look like identical construction except for the plastic color.  Bulb is marked 2.5 V 0.15 Amp (i.e. a feeble 3/8 Watts).  No storage, you get light only when you pump the handle.  A slide switch on top slides the bulb front to back for spot or area beam.











The Flashlight Museum lists the following brand names:
Collins, Campbell Manufacturing Company
Misc/Unknown
Ivar-Lite
Philips (Holland), Misc/Unknown
Gen-A-Lite
Pygmy (French)
Genes
Dayton Acme Co.
UNE, Viva Solar, Inc., Misc/Unknown (same with round lens)

Martini German
          Generator Flashlight

Martini Generator Flashlight.
Marked on lever:  Martini, 3.8 V.  0.07A., Germany



The lens has been lost, but the light still works.












  983742 ELECTBIC HAND-LAMP, J. W. MEAD, Feb 7 1911, 362/192 ; 290/1E; 310/69; 362/112; 600/249 - generator type, pistol grip
1054872 Portable Generating Apparatus, Victor Sence, Mar 4, 1913, 362/192 ; 310/69 - squeeze generator, with battery & lamp
1184056 Self Conatined Generating and Lighting Unit, H.R. Van Derenter, May 23 1916, 362/192 ; 310/154.32; 310/69; 310/73 - first and second finger squeeze
1186422 Electric Flash-light, JOHN C. MORGAN, Jun 6, 1916, 362/192 ; 310/69; 310/77 - generator
1209932 Hand Generator, P. BRADLEY, Dec 26, 1916, 310/75B ; 188/184; 362/192; 74/131- generator
1285243 Electric Pocket Lamp, Kuhn-Frei, Nov 19 1918, 310/75A ; 362/192; 74/142 - generator FL
1303068 Pocket Lamp Generator, Oskar Junghans, May 6, 1919, 310/75R ; 310/75B; 362/192; 74/133- generator FL
1333119 Hand Generator, Krag-Muller, Mar 9 1920, 310/75R ; 310/156.68; 362/192 - generator FL
1367781 Electric pocket-lamp, Junghans Joskar, 1921-02-08, - 3-pole armature (similar to the Gilbert motor), DC magnet field
1368700 Portable Electric Lamp, WITT C. CONKLING (Pioneer engineering), Feb 15 1921, 362/192 ; 188/185; 290/1E; 310/69 - cylindrical generator
1380180 Magneto Pocket Lamp, Georges Maxime Beattot, May 31, 1921, 310/153 ; 310/69; 310/70R; 362/192 - palm squeeze Generator FL
1399598 Flashlight Generator, Anderson, Dec 6 1921, 362/192 ; 310/69 - generator
1411613 Flash Light, F Evans (L.V. Aranson), Apr 4 1922, 362/192 ; 310/69 - generator
1411614 Flash Light, F Evans (L.V. Aranson), Apr 4 1922, 362/192 ; 310/69 - generator
1411615 Flash Light, F Evans (L.V. Aranson), Apr 4 1922, 362/192 ; 310/73; 310/75B; 74/130 - Generator powered Pocket Flash Light
1411616 Flash Light, F Evans (L.V. Aranson), Apr 4 1922, 362/192 ; 310/73; 310/75B; 74/130 - Generator powered Pocket Flash Light
1411617 Flash Light, F Evans (L.V. Aranson), Apr 4 1922, 362/192 ; 310/73; 310/75B; 74/130 - Generator powered Pocket Flash Light
1436798  Flashlight, Fred Evans (Louis Aronson ?Art Metal) Nov 28, 1922, 310/152 ; 362/192 - generator
1471682 Portable Electric Lantern, Carter B. Burnet (W.W. Slaymaker), 362/192 - Jack-O-Lite "Crank" pg 7 FCN#39
1472335 Magneto Flash Light, A. Luzy, Oct 30 1923, 362/192 ; 185/29; 185/40B -
1487502 Magneto Flash Lamp, J.J. Wood (GE), Mar 18 1924, 362/192 - built-in generator
1489431 Flashlight, Charles A. Drouillat, Apr 8 1924, 310/50 ; 362/192 - genereator type
1507768 Portable Electric Light, B. Collins, Sep 9 1924, 362/192 ; 200/60; 310/156.42; 310/268- electric generator inside
Use # 49 lamp and grind off  metal tips and make grooves.
1512467 Flash Light, G I. Johnson, Oct 21 1924, 362/192 ; 310/69 - lever operated generator
151248 Flash Light, G I. Johnson, Oct 21 1924, 362/192 ; 310/50 -
D62329 Flash Light, Gustaf I. Johnson, May 8, 1923, D26/49 -
D63402 A Lever for Flash Lights, Gustaf I. Johnson, Dec 4 1923, D26/113 ; D8/DIG.2  - goes with D62329
1538992 Flash Light and Recharging Device, Hopkins (National Carbon Co), May 26 1925, 362/183 ; 320/115; 429/82 -
1576983 Electric Flash Light, Joseph Masked, Mar 16, 1926, 362/192
1624686 Flash Light, R.J. Smith, Apr 12 1927, 362/192 - Bat-Les Lite Corp - spring wound generator with speed/brightness control  screw base bulb
1655601 Spring Driven  Generator Electric Lamp, Fisher, Jan 10 1928, 362/192 -  generator
1672797 Flash Light, Rene Amat & Willard Blake, Jun 5 1928, 362/192- generator
1678496 Electromechanical Lamp, Charles BernasconiI, Jul 24, 1923, 362/192 ; 264/278; 264/294 - palm size
1769426 Lamp Construction, Harry C. Foster (Indiana Lamp Corp), Jul 1, 1930 362/548 - car, easy to replace lamp
1775166 Flash Light, G. I. JOHNSON, Sep 9 1930, 362/192 - lever enerator
1853188 Mechanical Motion Device, G. R. Wood (Dayton Scale Co), Apr 12, 1932, 74/405 - ? FL or ?
1956339 Electromechanical Lamp, Charles BernasconiI, Apr 24 1934, 362/192 -
2035812 Electric Hand Lamp, Otto Janzen, Mar 31, 1936 362/192 - Generator
2092845 Flashlight, William L Holmes (Washington Institute of Technology), Sep 14 1937,362/192 ; 310/156.22; 310/69 - generator
2105719 Portable Electric Light, Cap B. Collins, Jan 18 1938, 310/75A ; 188/184; 290/1E; 310/50; 310/73; 322/30; 362/192-  generator
2232605 Flashlight, William I. Holmes, Feb 18 1941, 362/192 ; 188/184; 310/75A- generator
2261073 Batteryless photoflash lamp flasher, Painter John Roy, 1941-10-28, - photographic flash lamp
2424700 Generator Light, Marl McMath (Dayton Acme Co), Jul 29 1947, 362/192 ; 310/75B - rectangular
2447296 Mechanical Flashlight, Alexander C. Watt (P.R. Mallory & Co), Aug 17, 1948, 362/192 ; 307/149; 310/75B; 315/218; 315/233; 322/1 - generator type
2490309 Flashlight, Lincoln D. Lehman (T.T. Grave & O.G. Larson), Dec 6 1949, 362/192 ; 185/39; 322/38 - generator type
2535041 Batteryless Flashlight, Joseph C. Clark (Jeny Corp), Dec 1950, 310/75B ; 362/192; 74/31 - thumb power?
3099402 Flashlight, Speck Josef, 1963-07-30, -
4315301 Generator flashlight, Carlos L. Jimena, 1982-02-09, -
4701835 Multimode flashlight, Carl J. Campagnuolo, Asaf A. Benderly, Army, 1987-10-20, -
4709176 Magnetic Battery, William E. Ridley, George Spector, Nov 24, 1987, 310/15; 310/30 - shake type for use in flashlight
5072347 Search light, Robert L. Brunson (Peak Beam Systems), Dec 10, 1991, 362/194, 362/187, 362/261, 362/286, 362/306, 200/60 - 12 Million candlepower arc lamp searchlights.
5552973 Flashlight with self-provided power supply means, Chih-Hsien Hsu, 1996-09-03, -
5975714 Renewable energy flashlight, Steven Robert Vetorino, James Victor Platt, Douglass Anderson Springer (Applied Innovative Tech), Nov 2, 1999
    362/192; 362/205 - Shake Flashlight, coil springs fixed at each end of magnet travel, no battery, just cap for energy storage
6220719 Renewable energy flashlight, Steven Robert Vetorino, James Victor Platt, Douglass Anderson Springer (Applied Innovative Tech), Apr 24, 2001
362/192; 362/205 - magnets at each end of traver repel moving magnet, no coil springs
6729744 Faraday Flashlight, Pat Y. Mah, May 4, 2004, 362/192; 362/202 - Shake Light?
Reference with problem:
5008575, April 1994, Maglica
5008785 Rechargeable miniature flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Ralph E. Johnson, Armis L. Lewis (Mag Instrument), Apr 16, 1991, 362/183; 362/190; 362/204; 320/2
This is not a generator, just has a recharging jack. Here because of the error in patent 6729744
6994450 Faraday flashlight, Pat Y. Mah (Daka Research), Feb 7, 2006, 362/192 - combined coil spring & elastic rebound stop
7229188 Faraday flashlight, Pat Y. Mah (Daka Research), Jun 12, 2007, 362/192 - combined coil spring & elastic rebound stop
7232238 Renewable energy flashlight, Jon Darin Long, Qian Tianming (RSGA International), Jun 19, 2007, 362/192; 362/157 - uses a elestac rebound stop at each end of travel

SD-2273 Pull
                  String Generator Flashlight
SD-2273 Pull String Generator Flashlight
This is a made in China Pull String Flashlight that has an internal rechargable battery.  On the head is pot for turning off the light and controlling the brightness of the 3 LEDs.  No obivious way to open it up.

Shake Flashlight (Fake)

These are advertized as not needing batteries, but that's really not the case.  Shake = Fake in this  case, the S015.
If you know of a "shake" flashlight that actually works, let me know.
Shake Flashlight
                  (Fake)In the lower right corner of the box is a battery symbol with a "X" across it.
Click on the image at left to see a larger version.

Shake Flashlight
                  (Fake)This new flashlight is "on" even though it's sitting still to have it's photo taken.  It must have some internal energy storage method.

Shake Flashlight
                  (Fake)You can see the two CR2032 Lithium coin batteries on the bottom side below the switch.
Note the CR2032 (Energizer data sheet)  is a Primary LiMnO2 battery, i.e. the same chemistry as the common CR123 photo battery, i.e. it is NOT a rechargable battery chemistry.

The moving metal part has NO magnetic properties, i.e. it is NOT a magnet.

Shake Flashlight
                  (Fake)You can see that both wires from the coil are NOT connected to anything, i.e. the whole "shake" generator is bogus.  It seems strange that they would put a dot of paint on the fake magnet.
Note the button cell batteries!

5975714 Renewable energy flashlight, Steven Robert Vetorino, James Victor Platt, Douglass Anderson Springer, Applied Innovative Technologies Inc, 1999-11-02
6893141 Faraday Flashlight, May 17, 2005, 362/192; 362/205; 362/194 - looks very similar to this flashlight, except has what might be a functional circuit diagram
6936937 Linear electric generator having an improved magnet and coil structure, and Method of Manufacture, Aug 30 2005, 310/12.12 ; 310/13; 310/15; 310/17; 310/23; 310/24; 310/30; 310/34
7232238 Renewable energy flashlight, Jun 19, 2007 -

NightStar RS Shake Flashlight (works)


NightStar RS
                  working Shack Flashlight This is a working shake flashlight, unlike the first one (above) that was a fake.

Uses a 1.0 Farad 5.5 Volt super capacitor to store the energy.  Instead of using rubber bunpers like in the fake light above, this one uses small disk magnets to restrain the moving magnet.  As received it was dead and it took a few minutes to get it going.  The LED has both a parabolic reflector and a lens, like many of the early flash lights.  The light is not that bright but it is usefull.  The RS model is completly sealed to make it water proof (even can be submerged).  The switch uses a reed switch on the inside and a magnet in the knob on the outside so there's no hole needed.

K&J Magnetics - make  your own shake flashlight

Ready Light

These are made by Mayday Industries, their SKU: 11013 (was: L77HS-M) "Batteries come fully charged and will give hours of use."

When switched to ON the two 5mm LED light up.  When switched off and the handle is pumped the LEDs flicker (and hopefully the internal battery is being charged).

Ready Light - generator flashlight

Ready Light - generator flashlight

Gravity Powered Light

Deciwatt - generator powered by weight with variable gear ratio, DC output terminals for external light, phone charging or Steripen UV water purifier.
20120212948 Gravity-powered electrical energy generators, Martin Philip Riddiford (Therefore Limited), Aug 23, 2012, 362/184, 74/640, 74/325, 475/331 - many innovative features
                        uses high volume production DC motor as generator, provision to use multiple units where when one runs down it starts adjacent unit.

Projection Pointers

Also See Optics/Collimators

These are collimators with a reticle that gets projected.  These were used in the same way as laser pointers (Wiki) today.  But unlike the red laser pointer that's impossible to see in a video of a lecture, the flashlight pointers can be seen.

1360575 Seat Indicator Attachment for Flashlights, PERES A. PINTO, Nov 30 1920, 40/555 ; 340/321; 3621360477 Portable Electric Light, Charles Wachtel (Interstate Novelty Co), Nov 30 1920, 362/205 ; 200/60 - projects a spot of light to show where the seat is
1992776 Toy projector, Louis J Schindler, Schindler Stamping & Toy Co, Feb 26, 1935, 353/43, 353/88, 40/474 - lamp - slide - objective
2048365 Amusement device, Agate Cecil C, Einson Morris M, Einson Freeman Co Inc, Jul 21, 1936, 353/43, 229/103, 353/119 - an addition to flashlight that works like hand shadows. 
2357542
Optical projection pointer, Melvin P Pfeil, Sep 5, 1944, 353/42, 362/109, 362/268
2543113 Film projector and viewer, Leavitt Harry C, Feb 27, 1951, 353/79, 353/122, 353/74 - by using double lens condenser can use low wattage lamp
2764058
Portable combined photographic slide viewing and projecting device, Ellis Charles A, American Optical Corp, Sep 25, 1956, 353/43, 362/268      
3078761 Flashlight having projection pointer, Zorn Werner, Feb 26, 1963, 353/42, 353/43, 362/205
3183773 Projection pointer, Alex J Weinstein, Ednalite Corp, May 18, 1965,  See Optics\Ednalite Projection Pointer
3401596 Projection apparatus, Jeffery G Hirsch, Sep 17, 1968,  353/43, 362/205, 362/806, 362/310 - just a mask over end of flashlight, no optics. not a projector.
5233375 Logo projector, Charles A. Williams, Stephen L. Heiden, Aug 3, 1993, 353/43 - 
6206524
Lensless transparency shadowgraph, Daniel Jacob, Mar 27, 2001, 353/43, 353/80, 353/119 - point source of light magnifies transparency

Design Patents

Design Patents are very different from the utility patent.  A design patent relates to the look of a product and has nothing to do with it's function.

D96833 Toy, Harry T. Hipwell, Sep 10, 1935, D21/465 -
D96834 Toy, Harry T. Hipwell, Sep 10, 1935, D21/465 - twisted metal parts to be assembled while looking in mirror
2138764 Game, Harry T. Hipwell (Wolverine Supply and Mfg), Nov 29, 1938 - rolling ball game, not twisted wires
D174289 Portable Hand Lantern, Charles S. Packer (Justrite), Mar 22, 1955 - three lantern batteries side by side
D198275 Signal Lamp, Donald E. Sweet (Electronic Engineering Company of California), May 26 1964, D10/114 - Baricade Flasher
References:
2074536 Portable Electric Lamp Casing, Le Roy O. Brown (Justrite Mfg), Mar 23 1937, 362/205 ; 200/60; 429/150; D26/48 -
D137296, Flashlight, Charles S Packer (Justrite), Feb 15, 1944, D26/37 ; 362/197 - side by side batteries angles head
D199038 Lantern, Nicholl, (Nicholl Bros), Sep 1964, D26/48 -
References:
D190760 PORTABLE LANTERN, William H. Jones, Jun 27 1961, D26/48 -
Nicholl Brothers Search:
3944761 Rotary switch
4342953 Battery protection circuit
4177500 Power failure light and circuit therefor
D235575 Flashlight, Robert E. Brindley (Union Carbide), Jun 24 1975, D26/49 - Eveready 3554, 3553
References:
D208368 RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT, Bert Brooks (H.J. Ashe), Aug 22 1967,D26/49 - Ice cream cone shape
3539800 FLASHLIGHT WITH MAGNETIC SUPPORT, Doring (Union Carbide), Nov 10 1970, 362/191 ; 248/682; 362/205; D26/49 -
879640 Campaign Cane, C. HOCKENBERRY, Feb 18 1908
D530439 Flashlight, Mag Instrument
D293027 Flashlight (Black & Decker)
D293482 Flashlight, (OSRAM Gesellschaft mit beschrankter Haftung)
D303578 Miniature flashlight
D310425 Flashlight Streamlight
D307488 Flashlight Streamlight
D233908 FLASHLIGHT, Robert E. Brindley, Dec 10 1974, D26/37 - streamlined angle head
References:
1651451 Battery Light, L.B. Fish (AT&T), Dec 6 1927, 362/190 ; 362/197 - metal, 2 "D" cells, joint between head and battery tube, no base compartment, angle head, belt clip & hanging ring on head
879640 Campaign Cane, C. HOCKENBERRY, Feb 18 1908, 362/102 ; 135/66; 135/910; 200/60; 362/124; 40/540; 43/17; 446/268; 446/485; D26/38 -
Walking cane with transparent head that can be illuminated
D137264 Flashlight, Joshua Gordon Lippincott (Guth & Stern Co), Feb 8 1944, D26/37 ; 362/202 - streamlined angle head switch on back of curved part of head
3264464 FLASHLIGHT AND SWITCH THEREFOR, Jules P. Gits, Aug 2 1966, 362/197 ; 200/547; 200/60; 362/204 - angle head w/ belt clip
References:
1902590 Electric Flash Light, Shannon (French Battery Co [Owned Blake on issue date]), Mar 21 1933
1968090 ELECTRIC SWITCH, Bernard F. Muldoon (H Hyman), Jul 31, 1934, 200/60 - 5 eyelet attachment has flash button, yet can not be accidently pressed
2226353 Flashlight, O. T. Wood (Blake Mfg), Dec 24, 1940, 362/204 ; 200/60; 362/207 - molded Vulcanite non conduction case
2540471 Flashlight with Testing Attachment, Benjamin F. Borsody, Feb 6 1951, 324/506 ; 362/183 - neon lamp seperate from continuity test
2599253 Angular Head Flashlight Casing including a readily attachable lamp contact means, Joseph A Gits, Jun 3 1952
2824953 PHOTOGRAPHIC FLASH UNIT
D199264 RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT, William H. Doring (Union Carbide), Sep 29 1964, D26/46 -
D327954 Pocketbook Lamp, Dawn Lawrence, Jul 14, 1992, D26 37; D26 49 - penlight window on side & Velcro
References:
2009952 Flash Light, Marie L. Beaumont, Jul 30 1935
2465029 Luggage Illuminator, William L. Meggs, Mar 22 1949, 362/155 - cylinder with lamp shining from center batteries on each end.
References:
2039205 Pocket Powder-Case, Franz Anderl (Frida Weissenbeck) Apr 28 1936
2258542 Illuminated Vanity Case, George M. Cressaty, Oct 7 1941
2299148 Flashlight, Lawrence L. Johnson, Oct 20 1942
2373390 Portable Electric Lighting Device, George R. Fuss, Apr 10, 1945
2827559 Illuminated Handbag, Hoffmann, Mar 18 1958, 362/155 -
3826910 Portable Electric Tube Light, Robert H. Davis, Jul 30 1974, 362/99 ; 362/156; 362/206 - for use on cli board or briefcase
4091443 Multipurpose light with mirror, Henry Ohrenstein, Sharon L. Wells, May 23, 1978,
4774638 Portable hand-held consumer device, Richard T. Caires, Sep 27, 1988
 
D530438 Minature Flashlight, (Mag Instrument, Inc.), Oct 17, 2006, D26/49-
Long list of flashlight patents and references
4843526 Flashlight with switch assembly, George T. Price, III, Jun 27, 1989, 362/187; 362/205; 362/207; 200/60 -
 An adjustable focus flashlight comprising three units: a head, a replaceable switch unit, and a battery unit.
D149672 Flashlight, Eugene H. Phillips (Lennan Lights Inc), May 18 1948, D26/49 ; D19/48 - Art Decco Pen Light
References:
D102720 Fountain Pen, Gabriel Larsen (L.E. Waterman Co), Jan 12 1937, D19/48 ; D19/50 -
D145586 Fountain Pen, Milton Reynolds, Sep 10 1946, D19/48 ; D19/43 -
1916472 Candle Flash Light, ISAAC X. FERRIS (Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg Co), Jul 1933, 362/190 ; 362/186; D26/40 -
Montgomery Ward Catalog No. 134 1941, page 673 pocket flashlight B.
 
D65913 FLASH LIGHT  Nov 4, 1924
D163742 Casing for Electric Safety Lamp, F. L. D. BOGAERTS, Jun 26 1951, D26/24 ; D26/85
References:
1116048 Farber
2165794 WIlbur
D52237 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Jul 30 1918, D26/50
D53240 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Apr 29 1919, D26/50
D51175 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Aug 21, 1917, D26/50
D52391 Portable Electric Lantern, William Grether, Sep 10 1918, D26/50
D186991 Combined Lapel Broach and Flashlight, Albert Gelardin,  Jan 1960,D11/2 ; D11/129; D11/53; D21/638; D26/39 - Santa Claus
References:
D144086 Lapel Ornament or Similar, Carl Wandt, Mar 5 1946, D11/53 ; D11/129
D149752 Broach Pin or Similar Article, Sylvia Hobe, May 25 1948, D11/55 ; D11/56; D11/74
D173842 Santa Claus Red Nose Novelty Pull Cord Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jan 11 1955, D26/39 ; D11/55 Ref D168751
2374375 Illuminated Brooch, J.H. O'Donnell
D233780, Flashlight, Wilfred S. Stone, Nov 1974, D26/46 - elipictal small squeeze light
References:
D128011 Flashlight or Similar Article, Lynn Brodton, Jul 1, 1941,  D26/46  - elipictal
1457023 Automobile Hand Signaling Device
1552404  1552404 Electric Light for Hand Bags, JOHN ALLEN
1972879 Key Container, Gerhard Flintermann
2533518 Writing pparatus for Motor Vehicle Operators
2651710 Battery Operated Lamp having Anchoring means to Position the Lamp and Hold the Switch Closed, H.G. Clark, Sep 8 1953 
D153437 Hand Lamp, W.R. Kopp (Olin  Ind), Apr 19, 1949, D26/46 -pez look
3111277 Portable Electric Flashlight, Leopold C. Grimsley (Henry Hyman), Nov 19, 1963 362/197 ; D26/43 - lamp at end of gooseneck
References:
1145586 Electric Attachment for Ophthalmoscopes, Harry G. Herold (General Optical Co), Jul 6, 1915, 362/209 ; 351/221; 600/249  -
1530862 Electric Illuminating Device, Thomas J. Thompson (Standard Oil Co), Mar 24, 1925, 362/198 ; 429/99; D26/45; D28/45
protected lamp on long stick can illuminate inside of barrel - explosive atmosphere
1559481 Flash Light, L.J. Voorhees (National Carbon Co), Oct 27 1925
1717067 Combined Shade and Reflector - car
2029861 Adjustable Head for Flashlights, William Dabgin, Feb 4 1936, 362/199 ; 429/96 - swivel or goosneck
2510873 Light Filter, P. F. Early (Standard-Thompson Corp), Jun 6 1950, 362/293 ; 220/315; 220/375; 359/892; 362/455; D26/49 - cockpit lamp
References:
2404476 Electric Lamp, P. F. Early (Standard-Thompson Corp), Jul 23, 1946, 362/394 ; 439/664 -
wide or narrow beam, adjustable brightness for military aircraft cockpit light
2613314 Combination Filament Crusher and Circuit Breaker for Hand Lamps, Edward J. Garland (Blake Mfg), Oct 7, 1952
2648762 Combined Housing and Flexable Flashlight,  Milton S. Dunkelberger, Aug 11 1953
2705279 Portable Self-contained Flashlight, Berlinger, Mar 29 1955
2806100 FLASHLIGHT SWITCH, August J. Schildbach, (Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp), Sep 10 1957, 200/60 ; 362/205; 362/310 -plastic ring switch 
2605316 Shock Absorber Assembly for Portable Electric Flashlights, Leopold C. Grimsley (H. Hyman)
2482763 Expolsion Proof Reflector Assembly for Portable Flashlights, Leopold C. Grimsley (H. Hyman), Sep 27, 1949, 362/21 - explosive atmosphere
2651763 Shock Absorber Assembly for Portable Electric Flashlights, Leopold C. Grimsley (H. Hyman), Sep 8 1953, 439/382 ; 362/157
D117268 Flashlight, Leopold C. Grimsley (H. Hyman), Oct 24, 1939, D26/49
D117269 Flashlight, Leopold C. Grimsley (H. Hyman), Oct 24 1939, -D26/49
D117270 Flashlight, Leopold C. Grimsley (H. Hyman), Oct 24 1939 D26/49
2247136 Electric Switch, Harry Rothenberg (H. Hyman), Jun 24, 1941, 200/60 ; 200/470; 362/205
D109758 Flashlight Casing, Leopold C. Grimsley, May 17, 1938, D26/49 - armored
D99521 Flashlight or the Like, Alfred F. Reilly (Evans Case Co), May 5, 1936, D26/37 - pocket light where top is a half cylinder and lamp is centered on axis
D96050 Combined Flash Light and Umbrella Handle or Similar Article, Samuel Osterman, Jun 25 1935, D3/13 ; D26/49- stick coming from battery cap
D96051 Combined Flash Light and Umbrella Handle or Similar Article, Samuel Osterman, Jun 25 1935, D3/13 ; D26/46- stick coming from battery cap
D90320 Flashlight, Harry T. Kingsbury (Kingsbury Mfg), Jul 18, 1933, D26/49- looks like eye wash cup (lamp in cup) on top of candle pointing up
D90321 Battery Flash Light, Harry T. Kingsbury, Jul 18, 1933, - looks like air scoop of boat
D89965 Flashlight, Harry T. Kingsbury, May 23, 1933, D26/40 - crossed wires protect lamp, no features on case "Salt shaker"
D113864 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery  Co),Mar 21 1939, D26/49
D90527 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery  Co), Aug 22 1933, D26/49
D111344 Flashlight, Anthony J. Desimone (Bright Star Battery  Co), Sep 1938, D26/49 cylindrical
D176381 COMBINED POCKET MIRROR AND FLASHLIGHT, Schwartz,  Dec 13 1955, D26/38 ; D28/64.3
References:
D66549
D170139
2068813 Combined Cigarette and Vanity Case, Willis R. Morey (Vanilite Products Inc)
D180647 FLASHLIGHT, Herman G. Graubner, Jul 16 1957, D26/49
References:
D67934 Battery Handlamp, FRANK G. STIMSON, Aug 4 1925, D26/49
D146257 Combined Flashlight and Keychain, Clarence G. Erickson (Erickson Johnson Machine Co), Jan 21 1947, D3/209 ; D26/38; D26/51
D175940 Flashlight, Herman G. Graubner (Union Carbide and Carbon  Co), Nov 1 1955, D26/49
D177091 Flashlight, Edward J. Garland (Ray-O-vac), Mar 13 1956, D26/49

D282686 Penlight, John S. Yuen (John Manufacturing Ltd), Feb 18, 1986, D26 49; D19 48 -
References:
2491686 Pen Shaped Pocket Flashlight, Jerome Nathan (Bantum-Lite Inc)
3351723
Called By:
D306775 Lighter or the like Mar 20, 1990
D311550 Marking pen Oct 23, 1990
D357276 Ink stylus pen Apr 11, 1995
D395672 Ink stylus pen Jun 30, 1998
D443838 Holder for a temperature indicator Jun 19, 2001

D349354 Flashlight, Aug 2 1994
D188000 SUPPORT FOR A FLASHLIGHT OR SIMILAR ARTICLE
D217925 FLASHLIGHT
D233780 FLASHLIGHT W
D264391 Combined headband and flashlight holder
D308580 Flashlight
D351857 Combined writing instrument holder and flashlight
D349169 Compressed air operated flashlight
D351244 Flashlight
D359744 Forensic examination lens assembly for use with a flashlight
D364476 Low profile flashlight/spotlight
D415239 Tactically advanced combat mount illuminating system
D433478 Mount for securing a sighting device to a firearm
D440624 Archery bow mounted flashlight holder
D445520 Railroad flashlight
D231560 Flashlight, Donald A. Keller (Pro-Light Inc),  Apr 1974 -
A line of ABS flashlights, see Flashlight Collector newsletter # 80, Winter 2009.

Modern Flash Lights

2019 March - I've been looking for flashlights that make use of AA cells because I want to use them as backup lights with the Energizer L91 Lithium AA battery.  But it seems that there is specialization in a way similar to car makers.  Some car makers are all about high power to weight cars to optimize racing performance.  I get this and owned and drove a 427 Cobra for a number of decades.  The other end of the scale are cars like the VW or Prius where economy is the goal.

The Olight S1A is a single AA flashlight similar to the ones shown below, but that company is discontinuing lights that use AA cells and concentrating on lights that use CR123R rechargeable cells (or can use the primary CR123A cell as a backup).  To go with that they have a charging cable patterned after the Apple magnetic power cable.  For an Every Day Carry (EDC) light that's great.  Even better would to wireless charging, like on cell phones.   But . . . for a backup light that's not at all the way to go since even the best rechargeable cells, like the eneloop, have a shelf life far shorter than a primary cell.

There may be some confusion about batteries for these flashlights.  A standard Alkaline AA battery, like the Energizer A91 (data sheet), measures 14.5 mm dia x 50mm tall, i.e. it's a 14500 size.  But some manufacturers say a flashlight has such and such performance when used with a 14500 battery, what they really mean is that when used with a Li-Ion battery that's is a 14500 size.  Typically these flashlights will have higher light output with rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cad or Ni-Mh, or Li-Ion) than with primary batteries because of the lower internal resistance of secondary cells.  It's no clear where the L91   The Energizer EN91 is a Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO 2 ) chemistry (data sheet) with a 10 year life, like the CR123 that uses a similar chemistry but the EN91 is a 1.5 V cell whereas the CR123 is a 3 volt cell.

Some testing of various 14500 (AA) size batteries seems to be in order.

Coast

EAL12 Area Light
Uses 4 AA batteries. Two white light modes Low ? Lumens/38 hours & 168 Lumens/? hours.

Fig 1
Coast EAL12
                    Area Light
Fig 2
Coast EAL12
                    Area Light

ThruNite

T10 II

Single AA light with side button, 4 brightness modes.  Does work with "dead" Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA, see table below.
This is the Cool White (CW) version.  I would have ordered the Neutral White (NW) version if the eBay seller had mentioned the difference.
Fig 1
ThruNite T10
                    II CW Flashlight
Fig 2
ThruNite T10
                    II CW Flashlight
Fig 3
ThruNite T10
                    II CW Flashlight

Archer

Fig 1
ThruNite Archer 1A v3
Fig 2
ThruNite Archer 1A v3

Manker

E11

Single AA light with side button, 4 brightness modes.  Does not work with "dead" Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA, see table below.
This is the Cool White (CW) version.  I would have ordered the Neutral White (NW) version if the eBay seller had mentioned the difference.
Fig 1
Manker E11
                    Flashlight
Fig 2
Manker E11
                    Flashlight


Olight

 S1A

While discontinued I found one on Amazon.  Note both the Amazon and eBay sellers are selling these at a premium, i.e. above the sticker price on the Olight web page because they get excellent reviews.

Fig 1
Olight S1A
                    flashlight
Fig 2
Olight S1A
                    flashlight

Jetbeam

Single AA battery.  On/Off like Maglite, i.e. screw head.  In the small category.


Fig 1
Jetbeam JET-1 MK
Fig 2
Jetbeam JET-1 MK

Nitecore

LA10 CRI Camp Lantern (Lipstick)

Cylinder 0.34" dia x 2.45" long (closed) x 3.55"long extended).  AA battery.  Screw to turn on.  Unscrew and re-screw within 2 seconds to change brightness.  This is the CRI >= 90 (Wiki) model, there's also a standard model.
Comes with lanyard but not key-chain ring.

Fig 1
Nitecore LA10
                    CRI Camp Lantern - Lipstick
Fig 2 Lipstick closed
Nitecore LA10
                    CRI Camp Lantern - Lipstick
Fig 3 Lipstick Opened
Nitecore LA10
                    CRI Camp Lantern - Lipstick


mode
Lumens
Run
Time
hh:mm
lo
9
23:00
med
30
6:00
hi
85
1:30

Note there is no beam forming, instead a diffuser for hemispherical light output, hence "Camp Lantern".

EZ AA - Discontinued

SensAA - Discontinued

Cylinder 20mm dia x 83mm long (off).  This is a single AA light with three brightness levels that are set by the angle when the light is turned on by turning the head, like on the Maglite.  The "Sensor" feature is related to the angle of elevation when you turn it on.
Every Day Carry (EDC).?

Fig 1
Nitecore
                    SensAA Flashlight
Fig 2 smaller than the TerraLux 100
much broader beam similar brightness
Nitecore
                    SensAA Flashlight
Turn-On
Mode
Lumens
Run
Time
hrs
Down
Low
6
45
down 45 deg
med
20
16
horizontal
hi
120
1.8
up
auto
120/20/6

In auto mode the elevation angle changes modes on the fly.
Candle Power Forum review -

MT1A Multi Task

Cylinder 8.6 mm dia x 91 mm long.  AA battery.
Push button on tail for On/Off. Unscrewing head to change between two modes.  To access other modes need to read instructions.
Comes with lanyard but not key-chain ring.
The tail cap contains a magnet.
Fig 1
Nitecore MT1A
                    Multi Task Flashlight
Fig 2 Nitecore LA10 CRI, SensAA & MT1
Nitecore MT1A
                    Multi Task Flashlight

EA4

Cylindrical 1.6" dia x 4.65", 4 each AA batteries, many modes on one button.

Fig 1
Nitecore EA4
                    Flashlight
Fig 2
Nitecore EA4
                    Flashlight


Fenix

TK35UE

1800 Lumen. Uses 2 each 18650 batteries, or 4 each CR123 batteries. $100 with 2ea: 18650 batt and charger. (2018 Nov 7)
YouTube: Fenix TK35: Comparison between real and fake (DealExtreme $30) - 2012 the plain TK35 (no suffix letters)
If carried in car then the version with either a USB rechargeable cell or rechargeable flashlight would be a better choice along with the cigarette lighter to USB charging cable.

Fig 1 Seller Kit:TK35UE Flashlight, ARE-C1+ Smart Charger w/AC line cord, ARB-L18-2600 Pair of Li-Ion 2600 mAh batteries & Cig Lighter Plug charging cord
Fenix TK35UE LED
                    Flashlight 1800 Lumens





E12

An every Day Carry (EDC) light that runs on a AA battery 130 Lumens.
Comes with lanyard but not key-chain ring.
Intuitive tail cap switch Press On, half press cycles through 3 brightness levels, hard press Off.

mode
Lumens
Run
Time
hh:mm

Hi
130
1:00

Med
50
3:30

Lo
8
22:00


Fig 1
Fenix E12
                    Flashlight
Fig 2 Nitecore SensAA, Fenix E12, Nitecore MT1A, Nitecore LA10 CRI
Fenix E12
                    Flashlight

E12 Version 2

2020 Sep 10
When pressing the tail switch from off: 5 Lumens (70 hours) then 30 Lumens (13 hours) then 160 Lumens (1 hour).
Times bases on Alkaline battery.



Fenix CL23 Lightweight Camping Lantern (2019 February 22)

Found this after searching for a lantern that uses AA batteries and contains electronics to be energy efficient.  Not an easy thing to do since it's not something that's advertised.  "..powered by 3 AA batteries; however, in emergency situations it can be powered by 1 or 2 AA batteries" (this means it's energy efficient).  For example the Cascade lantern below looks very similar to the Fenix unit (and other brands) but the Cascade has no electronics.  The TerraLux Maglite and pocket flashlights are extremely energy efficient.  That means you get a lot more light out of a battery than conventional flashlights.   More later when the CL23 arrives. 

Fig 1 In box:  CL23, 3 Alkaline batteries, spare battery
O-ring, and very small carabiner (Wiki)
Fenix CL23
                    Lightweight Camping Lantern
Fig 2 low side light on
Fenix CL23
                    Lightweight Camping Lantern
Fig 3 End light
Fenix CL23
                    Lightweight Camping Lantern
Fig 4 Notice all 3 batteries are connected in parallel.
Fenix CL23
                    Lightweight Camping Lantern

18650 USB Battery

Come in 2600 and 3500 mAh capacity.  Note these are the same length and diameter as a standard 18650 battery so fit those applications.
Two things that decrease the life of a Li-Ion battery are storing hot or storing at full charge.  see BB-2590 Maintenance.

Fig 1 ARB-L18-3500U & ARB-L18-2600U
Fenix18650 USB
                    Batteries

LD15

This is a single 16340 (CR123A or CR123R) light with a right angle head, similar in concept to the Army Angle Head MX-991 which uses 2 each "D" cells and is much larger.

4 In 1 Car Dual USB Jack

To allow charging 18650 batteries in car (but requires turning key to at least radio position, i.e. will not work without key).

Fails!  when connected to the Fenix 2600 mAh battery the display and red LED on the battery flashes.  I expect that means the source does not have enough current capability.  But the RPS1204 says it's good for 4 - 6 Amps at 13.6 Volts.  What gives?

Fig 1 No load it works
4 In 1
                  Car Dual USB Jacks


Sofirn

 SF14

Fig 1
Sofirn SF14
Fig 2
Sofirn SF14

SP10 v2


Fig 1
Sofirn SP10
                    v2 Flashlight
Fig 2
Sofirn SP10
                    v2 Flashlight
Fig 3
Sofirn SP10
                    v2 Flashlight


Streamlight

Survivor

These are commonly used by fireman because they are rated for hazardous environments and the beam cuts smoke (even better if the beam center filters are used).
This came with amber and black beam center filters, but they are now lost since there's no way to store them on the flashlight. It remains to be seen if this is an energy efficient light or uses a resistive current limiting method.

The first version used a Xenon lamp which required a longer lens barrell.  That unit ran from a removable 4.8 VDC Ni-Cad battery pack.
The current version replaces the Xenon lamp with a LED so the light is thinner (clip to bezel distance) than the first version.
This is the bare bones version that comes with the 4 each AA battery holder.  There are more expensive versions that use rechargeable battery packs and chargers that clamp the light so that when in a fire truck the light will not bounce out of the charger. (See the patents below that explains the shape of the bottom and the terminals on the battery door.

Fig 1 Front of package
Streamlight Survivor
Fig 2 Back of package with amber and black
beam center filters.
Streamlight Survivor
Fig 3 This model uses 4 each AA batteries
in a battery holder.
Streamlight Survivor
Fig 4 Battery Holder open.
Streamlight Survivor
Fig 5 Correct polarity of battery holder.
Note triangle protrusion on lid and
triangle notch on battery holder.
Streamlight Survivor
Fig 6 Wrong polarity on battery holder.
Lid will not close properly.
Streamlight Survivor
Fig 7 View looking into battery compartment.
Fuse (F1) can be seen.
Streamlight Survivor
Fig 8 View of LED after removing lens.
Fuse can be seen also.
Streamlight Survivor
Fig 9 The "foot" on the flashlight is designed to be clamped into a charger rather than just using gravity to hold it in place.  That way the charger can be mounted on a fire engine and the flashlight will not bounce out.  The two contacts on the bottom are for the charger.  I have put some blue tape (sticky side to sticky side) in the filter hole to replace the missing black plug.  It works to sharpen the beam.
Streamlight Survivor
Fig 10  Rather than a classical reflector there is a clear optical element that forms a sharp cutoff beam to minimize the back scattered light from smoke.  See patent 9488331.

I have some blue paper wedged into the front cavity to sharpen the beam since I've lost the factory black plug.
Streamlight Survivor


Patents

Survivor 5410237
                    Battery charging unit, Raymond L. Sharrah, Charles
                    W. Craft, Streamlight Inc,App: 1991-10-25, Pub:
                    1995-04-25
5410237 Battery charging unit, Raymond L. Sharrah, Charles W. Craft,
Streamlight Inc,App: 1991-10-25, Pub: 1995-04-25 -
 with asymmetrical end-profile to get polarity correct
Survivor 6633152
                    Rechargeable flashlight and battery charger, Raymond
                    L. Sharrah, John C. DiNenna, Streamlight Inc, Spp:
                    2001-04-26, Pub: 2003-10-14
6633152 Rechargeable flashlight and battery charger, Raymond L. Sharrah, John C. DiNenna,
Streamlight Inc, Spp: 2001-04-26, Pub: 2003-10-14 - 4.8 Volt Ni-Cad pack & Xenon lamp.

This patent is mainly about the "foot" and fire engine mounted charger.

Survivor 9488331
                    Portable light with selectable optical beam forming
                    arrangement, Raymond L. Sharrah, Streamlight Inc,
                    Priority: 2014-04-17, Pub: 2016-11-08


9488331 Portable light with selectable optical beam forming arrangement, Raymond L. Sharrah,
Streamlight Inc, Priority: 2014-04-17, Pub: 2016-11-08 - LED version and optical element

Sidewinder Helmet LED Light

There has been a series of "Sidewinder" helmet lights.

Fig 1 Sidewinder
Colors: White w/reflector - Red - IR - Blue
Surefire
                    Helmet Light
Uses 2 each AA batteries.



This is very similar to the Surefire Helmet Light
(was confused when naming photo at left)
p/n

pkg
14000
W, R, B, IR
clam
14032
W, R, B, IR box
14027
W, R, B, IR w/mount
clam
14008
W, G, B, IR
clam
14024
W, G, B, IR w/MOLLE
box

141022 Sidewinder Compact
one CR123 3V battery replaces two 1.5V AA so
much smaller than 14000 style
14513 Sidewinder Compact II
Box, Contents,

14513
                    Sidewinder Compact II
Can use either a CR123 or a AA battery. 
see patent 8727561B2

Note AA cell shown sticking out, but the contact
is spring loaded so when cap is installed it fits.
Unit ships with a CR123, but NOT a AA cell.

Streamlight also makes a classical one cell flashlight that uses this same dual battery compartment.
1406n Sidewinder Rescue (see below)
14067
                    Sidewinder Rescue
has diffuser that can slide over the active LED.
uses 2xAA batteries, no option for CR123.
D549379S1 Portable light, Raymond L Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton, 2007-08-21
7466082 Electronic circuit reducing and boosting voltage for controlling LED current, Mark W. Snyder, Norman A. Messinger, Streamlight Inc, Priority: 2005-01-25, Pub: 2008-12-16
7534975 Flashlight and light source selector, Raymond L. Sharrah, Albert K. Kehl, Jr., Streamlight Inc, 2009-05-19 - maybe color selection for the Sidewinder?
7549766 Light including an electro-optical “photonic” selector switch, Raymond L. Sharrah, Mark W. Snyder, Matthew B. Dalton, Streamlight Inc - for the color selector knob
7581847 Clip-on, clip off mounting device, as for a portable light, Matthew Benjamin Dalton , Streamlight Inc, 2009-09-01 - for helmet mounting
8511847B2 Portable light having a rotatable cylindrical head, Raymond L. Sharrah, Peter J. Ziegenfuss, Brian Orme, Streamlight Inc, 2013-08-20
Sidewinder Compact II Dual Battery Patent
8727561B2
                            Light and/or device having a compartment
                            accommodating batteries of different types,
                            sizes and/or shapes, Raymond L. Sharrah,
                            Thomas D. Boris, Brian Orme, Mark W. Snyder,
                            Streamlight Inc, 2014-05-20
8727561B2 Light and/or device having a compartment accommodating batteries of different types, sizes and/or shapes, Raymond L. Sharrah, Thomas D. Boris, Brian Orme, Mark W. Snyder, Streamlight Inc, 2014-05-20

Fig 4 (322) Piston & Polarity Ring serves to both accommodate either a CR123 (shown) or a AA cell and also blocks an electrical connection if the battery is inserted with the negative end first.

The electronics package includes an active boost converter so should be very efficient.
Fig 1 Shipping Box
14513 Streamlite Sidewinder Compact II
Fig 2
14513 Streamlite Sidewinder
                                    Compact II
Fig 3
14513 Sidewinder Compact
                                    II





Sidewinder Rescue 14067

Fig 1
Streamlight Sidewinder Rescue 14067
Fig 2
Streamlight Sidewinder Rescue 14067
The diffuser can be moved into 3 positions:
1. over the main white beam (shown here),
2. over the Green, Blue and IR LEds,
3. over the instructions, i.e. not over any LEDs.

I removed the metal clip in the hope of moving the diffuser to the Sidewinder Compact II but that did not work because the diffuser is made as an inverted "T".  In order to move it disassembly of the head is required, but I think it's possible by removing 4 small (+) screws.


Streamlight Siege AA

Based on similar run times for similar  Lumen (Wiki) outputs to the Fenix CL23 I ordered this model.  Got response from factory "The Siege AA uses a resistive circuit."
So of the three camping lanterns I'm looking at (Fenix CL23, Siege AA & Cascade) only the Fenix has a chance of being energy efficient.

This is a camping lantern that uses 3 each AA batteries in series with resistors for current limiting.  It has a 200 Lumen white LED and a couple of 0.7 Lumen red LEDs.  Well made and feels nice in the hand.

The top diffuser with internal reflecting cone can be removed so that a hemisphere can be covered with either bright or dim white or dim red light.  The power button contains a green - yellow - red - blinking red battery level indication.

Even though it's not as energy efficient as it might be, the operation is very intuitive and it feels like a quality product in your hand.  I like it.

Fig 1
Streamlight
                      Siege AA
Fig 2
Streamlight
                      Siege AA
Color
Lumens
hours
White
50
37
White
100
15.5
White
200
7
Red
0.7
192
Red SOS
0.7
288

Fig 3 3 each series connected AA batteries.
Streamlight
                      Siege AA
Fig 4
Streamlight
                      Siege AA
Fig 5
Streamlight
                      Siege AA

18650 USB Battery

Got this to go with Fenix TK35UE since it uses a couple of 18650 batteries.  This is part of a set for my car which will also include a Cigarette Lighter Plug to dual USB socket and a USB-A Y-cable with Mini and Micro USB plugs. (also a USB-A to USB-C cable for modern cell phone charging).
3.7 VDC, 2,600 mAh, 5 hour charge time.

Fig 1 2 each 18650 USB Battery UPC 0 80926 22102 4
Streamlight 18650 USB Battery
Fig 2 Charging
Streamlight 18650 USB Battery
Fig 3 Charged

Inova


Very well made flashlights.

Inova X1 and X5 flashlights

X5 (UV?)

The X5 takes two of the 123 photo batteries (positive toward cap) and the Z1 takes a single AA battery (negative toward the cap).  The battery contact at the lamp end is spring loaded and does not make electrical connection unless the switch cap is screwed on to within one turn of seated.  When the switch cap is out one half turn pressing the button pushes the battery stack forward for momentary contact.  Turning full in locks the light on.  Turnint out 1 turn locks the light off.

The cap is supposed to be held from rotation by the O-ring, but it's missing on the X-1 so have asked Inova how to get replacement.  After I found it on the floor and put back it's working fine.  Inova responded the next business day and said all the products have a "limited lifetime warranty" and they would send me and O-ring or tail cap.  EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE.

These are constructed in a very rugged manner.


I also have their 24/7 light which is a multiple T5 LED light which displays different patterns depending on where the rotary switch is set.  It has different power levels and different colors and an SOS in Morse code mode.

X1 - X-series Instructions.pdf

Single AA flashlight.  Does not have vampire capability.
Niteize.com - Inova Flashlights -

Fig 1
Inova X1 Falshlight
Fig 2
Inova X1 Falshlight
Fig 3
Inova X1 Falshlight

Patents

D425226 Miniature flashlight, Robert D. Galli (Emissive Energy Corp), May 16, 2000, D26/37 - Microlight
References:
D321785 - error in number Garrity Industries
D361633 Flat flashlight, Meena G. Chabria (Press-A-Lite Corp), Aug 22, 1995, D26/37 -
References:
D51972 DESIGN FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP, Ward E. Pearson & Henry G. O'Neill, Apr 16 1918, D26/37 -
D261052 Pocket torch, Walter Henkels, Sep 29, 1981, D26/46 -
References:
3097798 FLASHLIGHTS, Schmidt (Licentia), Jul 16 1963, 362/183 - heat issues in rechargable flashlight
D277415 Flashlight, Robert M. Berger (Intercon Purchasing ), Jan 29, 1985, D26/46 -
References:
2739225 Disposable Flashlight, Horace B. Rowland, Mar 20 1956, 362/189 ; 273/155; 362/208 - paper doll
3099399 COMBINATION FLASHLIGHT AND KEY HOLDER, Howard Kibby, Jul 30 1963, 362/116 ; 200/60; 362/802; 70/456R; D26/38 - plastic extrusion
References:
2393373 Container, Dewey Hendrix, Jan 22 1946, 70/456R ; 362/116 - key holder & flash light
3256428 MINIATURIZED FLASHLIGHT WITH REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE UNIT, Sidney Schwartz (Bantam Lite), Jun 14 1966, 362/196 ; 200/60; 220/4.02 -
Button cell batteries, grain of wheat lamp with wire leads
References:
1834805 Combined Pocket Flash Light & Key Holder, L.H. Roddis, Dec 1 1931, 362/116 ; 40/634; 70/456R- opening cover - rotating bulb turns on
2465114  Flashlight Design, John Foster Oury, Mar 22 1949, 362/196 429/97 - skinny sardine can two AA & 222
2504850 Box Construction, H.B. Lermer (Celluplastic Corp), - squeeze to open
2999611 Two Part Plastic Container, Thomas V. Paulson - identical halves
3085149 Minature Light Source, H. L. Glwesky (Realist Inc), Apr 1963, - fits into top of dummy key, button cell
1306740 Flash-Light, H. Bieber, Jun 17 1919, 362/189 362/201- stiff paper housing metal socket minalimist design
1872840 BATTEBY HAND LAMP, Robert A. Stevenson, Aug 23 1932, 362/189 ; 200/60 - 
Pocket Flash Light, lamp between batteries and switch between batteries
minimum use of sealing wax, mimimum soldering
Refereence:
application # 458394 - not found
4754378 Electric torch, Sen-yuan Chen, Jun 28, 1988, 362/196; 362/200 -
D434164 Flashlight head, Robert D. Galli (Emissive Energy Corp), Nov 21, 2000, D26/49 - the X5 head and versions with 3 and 4 LED instead of the 5 in the X5.
References:
D351672 Flash light head, Tzong-Taur Tsay, Oct 18, 1994, D26/37 -
D380060 Head for a flashlight, Hanh Chiang, Jun 17, 1997, D26/37 -
D392402 Bulb housing of flashlight, Chin-Hsiang Chen, Mar 17, 1998, D26/37 -
D421657 Lamp housing, Benjamine J. Siebert, Mar 14, 2000, D26/37 -
D455510 Polygonal flashlight head, Robert D. Galli ( (Emissive Energy Corp), Apr 9, 2002, D26/37 - "Bolt" series
References:
D421657 Lamp housing, Benjamine J. Siebert, Mar 14, 2000, D26/37 -
D428504 Flashlight, James Saunders (Great Neck Saw Mfg), Jul 18, 2000, D26/49 -
D434164 Flashlight head, (see above)

6840653 Flashlight head with isolated lighting elementsRobert D. Galli (Emissive Energy Corp), Jan 11, 2005, 362/240; 362/184; 362/203; 200/60 -
This is the X5 where each of the 3mm or 5 mm LEDs is in it's own reflector pocket
The spring loaded switch mechanism also explained.
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
5081568 Traffic police baton with means to indicate the direction in the night Jan 14, 1992
5408393 U-shaped helmet light Apr 18, 1995
5580156 Marker apparatus Dec 3, 1996
6086218 Portable flashing signal light Jul 11, 2000
6095661 Method and apparatus for an L.E.D. flashlight Aug 1, 2000
6206541 Roadside emergency security flashlight Mar 27, 2001
6305818 Method and apparatus for L.E.D. illumination Oct 23, 2001
6357893 Lighting devices using a plurality of light sources Mar 19, 2002
6366028 Battery powered light Apr 2, 2002
6386730 Dual reflector, rechargeable, and crash-secured flashlights May 14, 2002
6474837 Lighting device with beam altering mechanism incorporating a plurality of light souces Nov 5, 2002
6485160 Led flashlight with lens Nov 26, 2002
6488390 Color-adjusted camera light and method Dec 3, 2002
6523972 Flashlight with rotatable lamp head Feb 25, 2003
6626556 Reverse operating inline flashlight switch mechanism Sep 30, 2003
6676278 Super bright LED utility and emergency light Jan 13, 2004

7018064 Miniature flashlight, Robert D. Galli (Emissive Energy Corp), Mar 28, 2006, 362/200; 362/157; 362/201 -
This is the  Microlight
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
762720 Portable Electric Light, Conrad HubertJun 1904
1047525 Portable Electrical Light, Conrad Hubert, December 17, 1912
1436340 Hand Lamp Switch, George D. Galager (Winchester), Nov 21 1922
1866600 Pocket Flash Light, F. Rauch, Jul 12 1932
2249692 Pocket Flashlight, Albert Gelardin, Jul 15 1941
2412056 UTENSIL HOLDER Dec 1946
2465114 Flashlight Design, John Foster Oury, Mar 22 1949
2591112 Vest Pocket Flashlight Including Electric System and Lock, Alex Zwierzynski (H Hyman), Apr 27 1952
2708073 COMBINED KEY CASE AND FLASHLIGHT, Michal Mohylowski, May 10 1955, 362/116 ; 362/802; 70/456R May 1955
2714152 Key Chain Pocket Flashlight, Ackerman (Brown & Bigelow), Jul 26 1955, 362/200 -
References:
2120238 Flashlight, Abbott P. Brush, Jun 14 1938
2190791 Illuminated Bait, Karl B. Larson, Feb 20 1940, 43/42.47 ; 362/157; 362/253; 43/17.6-
2205733 Means for Illuminating Levels, Sauter, Jun 25 1940, 33/348.2-
2222303 Combination Flashlight & Oil Gauge Rod Wiper, Philip J. Shoujrh, Nov 19 1940, 362/119 ; 15/105; 15/220.4
2762907 Pocket Flashlight Construction, Sidney Schwartz (Bantam),  Sep 11 1956
2889450 Casing for Lighting Device, - Richard A. Nordquist (Penta Inc), Jun 2 1959
3057992 Flashlights, Ridgway Baker (Honeywell), Oct 9 1962
3085149 Minature Light Source, H. L. Glwesky (Realist Inc), Apr 1963
3085150 Flashlight Construction, Bautsch, Apr 9 1963
3119564 Combination Key Holder and  Illuminating Means, A. Zalman (Flex ElectricProd),  Jan 28 1964, 362/116 ; 70/456R; D26/38
3256428 MINIATURIZED FLASHLIGHT WITH REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE UNIT Jun 1966
3296429 KEYCASE-FLASHLIGHT CONSTRUCTION Jan 1967
3310668 MINIATURE FLASHLIGHT WITH KEY ATTACHMENT Mar 1967
3345508 SZE-YUEN CHUNG Oct 1967
3359411 MINIATURE FLASHLIGHT WITH INTEGRAL HINGE CASING Dec 1967
3613414 SELF-EJECTING KEYHOLDER WITH ILLUMINATION Oct 1971
3732414 PORTABLE ILLUMINATION DEVICE May 1973
3804307 CHAIN KEY HOLDER Apr 1974
3866035 COSTUME JEWELRY WITH LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE Feb 1975
3870843 XATENTEOMARIIIZYS S SHEET Mar 1975
4076976 Flash assembly for clothing-supported jewelry Feb 28, 1978
4085315 Light connectable with a key Apr 18, 1978
4101955 Ornamental article with illuminated display Jul 18, 1978
4122510 Flashlight Oct 24, 1978
4129899 Flashlight with a rotatable lamp holder Dec 12, 1978
4210953 Self-illuminated case Jul 1, 1980
4228484 LED flasher for battery cell-powered lamp Oct 14, 1980
4261026 Lighted coaster for drinks Apr 7, 1981
4276582 Key with light Jun 30, 1981
4303966 Light connectable with a key Dec 1, 1981
4336574 Lighted coaster for drinking glasses Jun 22, 1982
4346329 Aiming post light Aug 24, 1982
4392186 Key with light in handle Jul 5, 1983
4398237 Miniature battery-operated light Aug 9, 1983
4399495 Flashlight Aug 16, 1983
4408261 Battery operated charm light Oct 4, 1983
4422131 Finger light Dec 20, 1983
4433365 Miniature flashlight Feb 21, 1984
4517627 Spot light for handbag and like receptacles May 14, 1985
4521833 Light Jun 4, 1985
4524409 Flashlight Jun 18, 1985
D285989 Key holder Oct 7, 1986
4628418 Multi-purpose miniature flashlight device Dec 9, 1986
D290518 Flashlight Jun 23, 1987
4731712 Squeezable flashlight Mar 15, 1988
4768138 Flashlight Aug 30, 1988
4787016 Light attachable to a key Nov 22, 1988
4893222 Illumination device for a hand-held remote control unit Jan 9, 1990
D311067 Pocket flashlight Oct 2, 1990
5008784 Lighting equipment for a key ring Apr 16, 1991
5029055 Portable light Jul 2, 1991
5043854 Flashlight with swivel head Aug 27, 1991
5122943 Encapsulated light emitting diode and method for encapsulation Jun 16, 1992
5143442 Portable projection device Sep 1, 1992
5158356 Ornamental lamp with internal switch Oct 27, 1992
D337200 Key ring holder Jul 13, 1993
5285586 Athletic shoe having plug-in module Feb 15, 1994
5318177 Multi-function container with a light source Jun 7, 1994
5386351 Convenience flashlight Jan 31, 1995
5457613 Peripherally sealed card-like flashlight device Oct 10, 1995
5463539 Miniature pocket flashlight with lens module and outer flexible sheath Oct 31, 1995
5465197 Portable light Nov 7, 1995
5475368 Key chain alarm and light Dec 12, 1995
5515248 Thin adhesively attached key light device May 7, 1996
5541817 Key with a built-in light Jul 30, 1996
D372356 Illuminated key ring Aug 6, 1996
D381803 Combined flashlight and key ring Aug 5, 1997
5730013 Key structure with illumination function Mar 24, 1998
D394345 Key ring May 19, 1998
D400326 Combined lottery ticket scraper, key chain and flashlight Oct 27, 1998
D401371 Combined flashlight and magnifying lens Nov 17, 1998
D402069 Combined retractable lighted magnifier bar and flashlight Dec 1, 1998
5893631 Compact flashlight Apr 13, 1999
5894196 Angled elliptical axial lighting device Apr 13, 1999
5927846 Disposable planar flashlight Jul 27, 1999
5934789 Disposable planar flashlight Aug 10, 1999
5956985 Multi-function key holder Sep 28, 1999
6006562 Collector holder, particularly for keys Dec 28, 1999
6039454 Flat flashlight device with key ring attachment and registerable and mateabe parts Mar 21, 2000
6070990 Card light having a cover being an adhesively attached label Jun 6, 2000
6079845 Light device for attachment to a key ring Jun 27, 2000
6109762 Peripherally sealed card-like flashlight device with protection against accidental switch actuation Aug 29, 2000
6164795 Universal key holder with light Dec 26, 2000
6190018 Miniature LED flashlight Feb 20, 2001
6523973 Miniature flashlight Feb 25, 2003
6530672 Miniature flashlight Mar 11, 2003
6582097 Multi-function handheld device for outdoor use Jun 24, 2003
6796675 Miniature flashlight Sep 28, 2004

Work Light SYXJ579AB

This uses a COB (Wiki) strip of LEDs and rechargeable internal batteries.  About 15" overall length.  Comes with a USB MIcro-B charging cable.  The LED just above the Off-Brightness knob is on solid red while charging.

Fig 1
Work
                    Light SYXJ579AB
Fig 2
Work
                    Light SYXJ579AB

Garrity Industries

6568829 Flashlight, Kevin S. Garrity, Andrew Yau (Garrity Ind), May 27, 2003,  362/171; 362/190; 362/191; 362/208; 362/202; 362/116 - D520167
side mounted switch between batteries and lamp, plastic + many design patents
D520167 shows design

Mag Instrument

This 2-Cell AA Mini Maglite was originally made using a Bi-pin filament lamp.
Mini Maglite with
          filament lamp

These patents appear to be the 2-Cell Mini Maglite and were all from application 648032.
4577263 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Mar 18, 1986, 362/187; 362/205; 362/197 - uses Bi-pin lamp + spare, Improved Optical Characteristics
4656565 Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Apr 7, 1987, 362/187 ; 362/197; 362/205 - Improved electrical conductivity
4658336 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Apr 14, 1987, 362/197 ; 362/187; 362/203; 362/205 - Improved Optical Characteristics
4899265 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Feb 6, 1990, 362/187 ; 362/203; 362/205 - Improved Optical Characteristics
4942505 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Jul 17, 1990, 362/187 ; 362/203; 362/205; 362/207 - Candle Mode
2 AA Mini Maglite in
                    Candle mode patent 4942505

Terralux LED adapter isntalled, but batteries removed to allow taking photo.  Also see Teralux 7300173 for another Mini Maglite photo



It's strange that the candle mode (see above for earlier candle mode flashlights) patent does not contain a class number in the 362/19n series.








Head is used as a base in Candle mode.



5003440 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, May 12, 1992, 362/158 ; 137/859; 362/188; 362/205; 362/267 - one way venting of overpressure
5113326 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, May 12, 1992, 362/158 ; 137/859; 362/188; 362/205; 362/267 - one way venting of overpressure
5143441 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Sep 1, 1992, 362/203 ; 200/60; 362/187; 362/197; 362/205 - stands on tail for candle mode operation
5207502 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, May 4, 1993, 362/158 ; 137/859; 362/267 - one way venting of overpressure
5293307 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Mar 8, 1994, 362/203 - Minature flashlight with Variable dispersion
5349506 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Sep 20, 1994, 362/158 ; 362/207 - one way venting of overpressure
5722765 Tailcap for a flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Mar 3, 1998, 362/207 ; 362/158 - one way venting of overpressure
6170960 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Jan 9, 2001, 362/205 ; 362/187 - Variable dispersion combined with switch
D530438 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Oct 17, 2006, D26/49 - normal mode
D530439 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Oct 17, 2006, D26/49 - candle mode

The following patents are also from the same application but do not apply to the 2 AA model

5226722 Flashlight and bulb holder therefor, Anthony Maglica, Jul 13, 1993, 362/207 ; 362/205 - 2 D model - spare flange lamp is shock protected
Mag Instruments Maglite 2-Cell
                    AA patent drawing
Mag Instruments Maglite 2-Cell AA patent 4577263 drawing


4851974 Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Jul 25, 1989, 362/187 ; 362/197; 362/205 - 2-cell AA
4942505 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Jul 17, 1990, 362/187 ; 362/203; 362/205; 362/207 - Variable dispersion optics
6135611 Minature Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Oct 24, 2000, 362/158 ; 362/294 - one way venting of overpressure
6361183 Flashlight, Anthony Maglica, Mar 26, 2002, 362/158 ; 362/202; 362/267; 362/294 - 2 AA Bi-pin

and the following Trademarks:
1808998
2074795
2687693
2745460
2765978
2765979

Terralux (LightStar)

Makes the LED adapter for the Mini Maglite above.
7296913 Light emitting diode replacement lamp, Anthony Catalano, Daniel Harrison (Technology Assessment Group),
Nov 20, 2007, 362/257 ; 257/E25.02; 257/E33.073; 362/246; 362/252; 362/800
MR-16 replacement using electrical circuit similar to the one used for the Mini Maglite 2 AA above

7300173 Replacement illumination device for a miniature flashlight bulb, Anthony Catalano, Daniel Harrison (Technology Assessment Group),
Nov 27, 2007, 362/208 ; 362/203; 362/205; 362/646; 362/649; 362/800
The Mini Maglite 2 AA flashlight is illustrated.
Like the ...913 patent this replacement lamp has the same connector pins as the filament lamp it replaces.  But unlike the ...913 patent this replacement lamp is not contained inside the outline of the original lamp.  To get the required space the stock reflector is replaced with one that is a little shorter.
Mini Maglite
            with Terralux replacement LED lamp
  The Terralux adapter and it's sorter reflector are at the top of the photo


The stock bezel and cover lens are used with the Terralux


The stock bi-pin lamp and reflector.  also see Mini Maglite 4577263 above




The Terralux circuit is based on the TI TPS61040 Low-Power DC/DC Boost Converter in small surface mount packages.  The LED current is fixed so there are different part numbers for different internal switch max currents of 250 ma = 61041 and 400 ma = 61040, but these are NOT the average LED currents, which are much lower.
These are rated for input voltages between 1.8 and 6 Volts.  The output voltage can go up to 28 V allowing for driving a series string of LEDs.  The undervoltage lockout turns it off when the voltage goes below 1.5.  This IC was designed primarily for use in the regulated output voltage mode for driving LCDs.  The internal voltage reference is 1.233 Volts and would normally use a current sense resistor of 62 Ohms for 20 ma.  But there are some tricks that can be done to lower the resistor value to save wasting power in the resistor.

To drive LEDs from voltages below 1.8 the TI TPS60300 voltage doubler can be used to boost a single cells voltage.  But in all cases the average LED current in on the order of 20 mA which is the common current for plastic bi-pin LEDs, not the high power type LED like used in the Terralux unit.  Maybe the high power LED is being run at a current far below it's max rating to get better Lumens/watt?  The voltage across the LED is 2.51 when powered in the flashlight.

It's not clear who the maker of the LED is for this unit.  The outline does not match the Cree outlines.
22 May 2009 - although the light is working, it's dim.  The ZTS battery tester shown both AA cells as dead.  DMM measures 1.0 Volts on each cell.
9 April 2010 - ditto the above comment.  The ZTS battery tester LEDs do the new battery dance but then all turn off.  I use the light almost every day so the two Alkaline AA cells are lasting about a year.
Installing two new Duracell MN1500 w/MAR2016 date code.  Fluke 12 shows 1.622 V(V Check mode, i.e. w/ 1k Ohm load).

1 July 2011 - There's a problem with the Terralux adapter in that it's too good.  The problem is that you can run down a pair of AA cells so far that they start to leak but still the light is working.  This can damage the flashlight.  So it's probably a good idea to replace the batteries even though they are still working every year (?not sure if a year is the right amount of time).

It turns out that if you're using U.S. batteries, Duracell in my case, the lifetime warranty of Mag Instruments covers removing the batteries and repairing or replacing the flashlight.  I removed the Teralux adapter and sent the light back to Mag Instruments along with a copy of the email they sent.  It was a day or two later that I realized I'd forgoten to also remove the short reflector.

When the flashlight came back it appeared to be a brand new unit with the stock bi-pin lamp and stock reflector.  I contacted Terralux and explained what had happened and they sent a free short reflector, Thank You Lauren. 

Now how to figure out a way to be sure the batteries get replaced before they leak?  I wonder if the leaking happens because of the state of charge?

LightStar 100

TerraLux LightStar 100 flashlight The Mini Maglight 2 AA flashlight has much more battery life than it needs. 
i.e. the batteries corrode before running out of power when the TerraLux
adapter is used.  So I suggested that they make a single AA light and they
said it already existed as the LightStar100 so I got one and it's now my
favorite light that I carry all the time.  100 Lumens.

A "feature" I don't like is the 3 functions: full power, dim power and fast blink.
These get activated when I don't want them by the large diameter key ring.
Maybe using a smaller diameter key ring would decrease this? 
Yes, I now use a key ring that's about 5/8" dia and no problems.

Also carried with this flashlight are the Rambler Swiss Army knife  and a Tritium (Wiki) key chain light - not glow in the dark, but rather Tritium (Wiki) on 24/7.

Lightstar Pro 1 Pocket Flashlight

2019 February 27 - While researching efficient flashlights I discovered the Pro 1 which appears to be very similar to the 100 except the high level light output is 154 Lumens instead of 100 Lumens.
Comes with a lanyard, but no key ring.  There was a problem with the TerraLux 100 that the ring sometimes would turn on the flashlight in my pocket.
It may be that lights that come with a lanyard and not a key ring are telling us that you should not use a ring with a tail switch.

The switch action is different than on the 100. 
On the 100:
1. press to turn on in high mode,
2. a half press for low mode,
3. a half press for blink.
4. a half press go to 2.
5. a full press to turn off.
On the Pro 1 the instructions say "Fully depress tailcap switch to turn on.  Quickly depress switch to change mode."
What that means is if you fully press the switch once per second you will get:
High, Off, Low, Off, Blink, Off, High, Off  . . . .  i.e. there are a number of off states between the active modes.  It takes more time but may be easier than the half press on the 100 for some people?

Fig 1
Lightstar
                    Pro 1 Pocket Flashlight
Fig 2 The old TerraLux 100 & it's replacement the PRO 1
Lightstar
                    Pro 1 Pocket Flashlight


Mini BoGoLight

These were designed for use in third world countries (does the U.S. qualify?) so the purchase plan is called "Buy One Give One" where you pay for two and one is delivered to you.  The Mini is claimed to be near indestructible.  Learned about it on the PicList.  It uses a 6602 boost converter IC with external constant current regulation added, plus a TLV431 for the shunt regulator (low voltage version).
BoGoLight

Kiran D.Light

Another rechargeable light designed for use in countries where kerosene is a more common lighting fuel.
The red LED glows to show it's charging.  Brighter Sun, brighter LED glow.
Used it in a power outage that lasted a few hours.  Bright enough to read a book.
Kiran D.Light
                  solar lamp

Tomahawk TRS First Light

Small angle head.  Maybe two each CR123 batteries.
7510294 Flashlight system and method of using same, Gavin A. Steele, Jeremy B. Ross, First Light, 2008-03-27, -  includes finger loop allowing all shooting actions related to a pistol. Mounting bracket for helmets.

Xenide   AEX25 1500 Lumen HID flashlight

Got this on eBay missing parts and maybe with dead lamp module and/or ballast housing (TBD).

Photo as received.  New carry case, uner's manual, parts list, cleaning cloth still in the bag.
HID: High Intensity Discharge (Wiki) - a Xenon Short Arc (Wiki) type.
The factory has replaced the bad parts and it's now like in near new condition.

Lumen vs. Foot Candle

Lumens (Wiki) are a measure of the total light output of a lamp and is typically measured using an integrating sphere (Wiki).
The Candela (Wiki) is the new name for Foot Candle and is a measure of the actual light output falling on a surface.
Lux (Wiki) is a measure of light brightness per unit area and so is another way of measuring the overall capability of a flashlight.

It's possible to have two flashlights, each of which has the same Lumen output of their lamps and one of them will be much brighter for a given spot size.  This is because the optical design comes into play. 

The AEX25 uses a light source that's a small cylinder and that makes for efficient optics because of the small size and it's accurate location.

Most LEDs emit light to the side or into a hemisphere of phosphor so they are harder to match to a parabolic reflector and are not as efficient.

See the Light paragraph for more on measurements (also see Integrating Sphere).  The Amprobe (Meterman) LM631A Digital Light Meter can display either Foot Candles or Lux.

Xenide AEX25 1500 Lumen HID flashlight Xenide AEX25 1500 Lumen HID
                flashlight

7494247 HID searchlight module,
aka: 

US 20080253114 A1



AE Battery

This may or may not be the battery used in the above AEX25 HID flashlight.  It has a date code of 2007.09.05.
One end has a center dot and 2 rings (3 terminals) the other end has a center dot and one ring (2 terminals).
Maybe the 2 terminal end goes to the light and the 3 terminal end is for charging.
Probably for the PL14 or PL24, i.e. SKU PL/2200mAh.
The PL14 is a 14 Watt HID flashlight
that runs on a 12 V Li-Ion battery.
The PL24 is a 24 watt HID flashlight that runs on a 12 V Li-Ion battery.
The above lights specify Lumen output, but they should be talking about Candella (Wiki) or Lux (Wiki) because of the excellent optics.

Three 18650 Li-Ion cells: 3.7 to 4.2 Volts/cell or 11.1 to 12.6 Volts for the pack.
Two ICs:  M, 641, 1414C (20? pins) & TPC8111 P-Chan MOS FET.

This battery can be installed in the flashlight either end first, but the end with a center dot and 2 rings (Fig 1 left) must go toward the charger.

AE battery pack was provided by Greg of Arc Light EFX.

Fig 1 The two wires connected to the right (2 terminal) end
are connected to the 3 terminal end so if they are disconnected
the whole 3 battery assembly will slide out.
AE Battery
Fig 2 Inside
The center contact on both ends is Negative.
The next ring is Output Positive.
The largest ring on one end is Charging Positive input.

AE Battery
Fig 3 None of the cells will take a charge.
They appear as open circuit.
AE Battery
Fig 4 All 4 battery terminals appear on this face.
AE Battery



Peak Beam Systems 12 Million Candlepower HID

The head assembly is the MBS-410 (local control), MBS-420 or MBS-430 (local & remote control), MBS-450 -  12 Million Candlepower searchlight (use either Ni-Cad, Li-Ion or LiFePO4 batteries).  I expect the first generation may have used lead acid?

The 12 million candle power units have an 85 watt lamp (85W/13.5V = 6.3 amps)
My unit has 6 million candlepower and a 75 Watt lamp (75W/13.5V = 5.6 amps)

2019 Aug 20:  Currently on eBay is a flashlight with the title: "85W 65W 45W 8500 Lumen HID Flashlight.  But the lamp looks a lot like an automotive HID (both contacts on one end) and the life is given as 3,000 hours.  This is consistant with an automotive HID lamp with an eBay rating of 55 Watts (13.2V @ 4.2A). These bulbs sell at $8 for a pair.

See below photos for more information.

Rebuilt Head

10 Aug 2022 - Found a factory rebuilt M4019, G23-12 on eBay with the MBP-1310 LiFePO4 battery AND a spare lamp, some Peak Beam connectors with Power Poles on the other end and other spare parts.  This is a fully functional 12 million candle power unit.

The eBay description reads:

Up for sale is my Gen3, enhanced reflector'd Maxabeam. It comes with the 10 AH LiFeP04 Peakbeam battery, short, quick connect pigtail and a spare new lamp. I bought 2 each Gen2 MB's that were paired on a Robinson helicopter.  I could choose only "Seller Refurbished" in the Ebay listing options but I did not refurbish this light.  I sent them both to Peakbeam and had this one retrofitted with all the makings of the Gen3 product, new main board, new lamp, new enhanced reflector and Aluminum housing (they are 1 piece), new spider, new handle and new 10 Amp Hour LiFePo4 battery. If I remember correctly, the large capacity LifeP04 battery is what allows the "latched High" (Stays on high without holding the button) operation. All that remains Gen2 is the main body case/shell, everything else is new. You can see a reference to this light starting out as a Gen2 and becoming a Gen3 on the pic of the label. (G23). Peakbeam tested it at 11,900,000 CP. This was done in about 2012-13. The light has no more than about 10 hours actual use in this time. It is rated at 85 Watts and has latching high and electric focus with memory. The battery has been stored at 3.25 volts Per cell or 13 Volts and checked quarterly for topping off which I've probably done 2 times. There is no Peakbeam charger included. I use a hobby charger along with a custom charging pigtail (included). I can recommend some sub-$100.00 chargers that will charge the Lithium Iron Phosphate battery.  There is no carry case. The light is in Excellent condition.  When comparing prices of other Maxabeams for sale, most of them come with old technology NiCad batteries which have self-discharge over time and do not have Latching High and are of significantly less Amp Hour capacity which means less run time between charges.  Nicads, Nickel-Metal (NIMH) and Lithium Ion batteries have a life of about 500 +- charge cycles.  LiPeP04 batteries have a life cycle of 1,500 to 2,000 charge cycles.  A brand new, spare lamp is included.

Rebuilt Head System Photos
Fig 100 Rebuilt MBS-410 head & MPB-1310 LiFePO4 battery
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                  Flashlight
Fig 101 Spares Kit & Power Pole Cables
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                  Flashlight





Photos

Fig 1 right rear 2 compartments are for batteries.
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                  Million Candlepower HID Flashlight
Fig 2 Foam insert under MBS-410 can be removed
allowing storage of light with battery attached.
1850D IR Filter in this kit.
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Fig 3 HID lamp  __?__ watts  4-3/4" I.D. for light.
Small hex screw to right of handle front is up-down focus cap.
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Fig 4 Red On/Off button & 4-way rocker switch
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Fig 5 DC input connector
 & blank plate is Remote connector location.
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Fig 6 Lever inside hand grip lifts locking pin.
small hex screw at right center of body is left-right focus cap.
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Fig 7 DC input connector AMP CPC shell size 11
Lamp head: 4 male pins
Cable: 4 female sockets.
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Fig 8 Fast Charger MBP-5200
Note two spring loaded gold plated pins at right (battery temperature sensing?).
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Fig 9 Fast Charger MBP-5200
Panel mount plug is for 11-36 VDC input.  It has special
circular notch to match AC adapter plug.
AMP 206429-1 Connector plugs into battery.
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Fig 10 Charger AC Adapter MBP-5200-ACMV
Note special keying plug on connector.
The patent numbers are for the MBS-410.
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Fig 11 Charger AC Adapter MBP-5200-ACMV
24VDC 2.7 A output.
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Fig 12 Cable No marking face to Light
MBA-8105, MBA-8208?
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Fig 13 Cable No marking face to Light
MBA-8105, MBA-8208?
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Fig 14 Power connector on MBS-410 showing voltgages.
Note:  There is not a short between pins 1 & 2 nor 3 & 4. 
These may have different functions.  If you have a a dead
MBS-410 I'd like to reverse engineer it.  Contact me.
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Fig 15 back view of power cable connector that mates to MBS-410 and is numbered the same way.
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Fig 16 Lights on low and medium power.
Focus does not work.
Shuts off when high beam selected.
12.32 Volts & 5.01 Amps (62 Watts)

After restoring factory defaults:
(on) (up) (right) (down) (left) (up) (off)
Table at 13.50 VDC input
Mode
Amps
Watts
low
3
41
med
4.4
59
Hi
9
122

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Fig 17 Very important to push sockets into shell until
the tip of socket is within about 0.1" of face.  If back 1/4" they do not make contact with MBS-410.
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Fig 18 Ni-Cad battery MBP-1207
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Fig 19 Li-Ion battery MBP-1307
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Fig 20 Ni-Cad on charger (using 120 VAC adapter).
After charger light turned green, pressed & held button.
Now charger light blinking green.  i.e. cycling Ni-Cad battery.
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Fig 21 Inside Li-Ion MBP-1307: 12 each 18650 cells.
The Red&Black wires at the lower left go to the light.
The Red&Black wires at the upper left are from the external charging source.
The 5 terminal Molex is for the 4S3P battery pack.
The two small black wires go to a 10k Ohm thermistor that senses pack temperature.
The PCB has three functions:
  • Charge battery
  • Battery Management System to protect cells
  • Power Light (battery pack voltage is too high).
    LTC1625 Step Down Switching Reg (bottom of PCB)
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Fig 22 4S3P Battery Pack w/10k Thermistor
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Fig 23 Inside Ni-Cad MBP-1207
5 cells in top layer + 5 cells in bottom layer = 10S pack.
10 * 1.2V discharged = 12 Volts min.
10 * 1.42V charged = 14.2 Volts max (exceeds stated 13.5V limit).
Four Landing pads for light feet, case is not sealed, there are particles inside.
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Fig 24 Location of landing pads Ni-Cad MBP-1207
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Fig 25 The top layer (3-horizontal&2-vertical)
is the same as the bottom layer.
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Fig 26  MBR-1035 Diode is black square at left, function?  It's related to the 2 pogo pins on the Ni-Cad charger (Fig 8)
The similar black object under the label connected to 2 red
wires is a thermal fuse connected between the external
connector and battery positive.

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Fig 27 Interface plate removed from battery pack.
View from inside battery pack looking back at light head.
The battery pack is not sealed at all, see Fig 23.
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Fig 28 Light Output test in medium power
Note display is 603 and range is x10
so light is 6030 Lux.  Actually was 6300 Lux
but after tape applied it moved.

The opening at lamp is 4-3/4"
At 8.74 meters (this photo) light circle (bright outer ring)
is about 1 foot diameter.
The beam angle is 1.2 degrees.
Note how dark it is outside beam,
all the light is in the beam, great optical result
because of point light source (HID lamp).
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Fig 29 Battery Comparison
The Bioenno BLF-1209WS 12v 9 Ah battery is the exact same size as the Tysonic 12V 7.0 AH Sealed Lead-Acid battery.
The lead-acid battery weighs 4# 14 oz and the LiFePO4 battery weight 2# 13 oz.
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Fig 30 MBS-410 running from LiFePO4 battery.
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Fig 31 A 12V 9Ah LiFePO4 (or a 12V 7Ah Gel-Cell) battery
fits inside the mounting plate from factory Ni-Cad battery.  I'm guessing that the first generation lead acid battery was a Gel-cell with a size identical to the current 12V 7Ah version.
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Fig 32 to access the lens or Lamp remove 3 screws(1/16" hex).
If lamp unpluged it probably will need adjustment.
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Fig 33 Lamp & Lens (Teflon button)
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Fig 34 to access the reflector assembly  remove 4 (3/32" hex) screws.
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Fig 35 front of main housing (lens assembly removed)
2 Banana Plugs for lamp power & focus rod.
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Fig 36 To access PCB assembly remove 2 screws at front of handle (3/32" hex) and 4 screws (9/64" hex) 7 holding rear housing onto extrusion.
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Fig 37 "Airtronics servo 94102" (on eBay $12 new).
Daughter PCB just below Servo holds smaller memory chip.
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Fig 38 Focus hinged plate shown forward for spot beam.
Lamp is on in this photo.
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Fig 39 PCB marked G2-13A.
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Fig 40 Opened Handle
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Fig 41 New in Box Servo 94102
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Fig 42 New in Box Servo 94102
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Fig 43 Close-Up of Airtronics 94102 Servo
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                  Million Candlepower HID Flashlight
Fig 44 Before starting the replacement:
1. Be sure the replacement is correct size
2. Rotate both servos fully CCW, i.e. rod fully extended.
Note the cam can be installed many ways but needs to match.
Rod protrusion: 0.995"
Peak Beam Systems 6
                  Million Candlepower HID Flashlight
Fig 45 Removing Servo - wires stuffed in cavity
Peak Beam Systems 6
                  Million Candlepower HID Flashlight
Fig 46 Servo connector behind (9935) connector which has
pin one on the left.
Software Version 2-20
This looks too difficult for me.  If I unplug the 9935 connector
I might not be able to plug it back in.  Also the servo connector
is going to be extremely difficult to remove & replace.
Peak Beam Systems 6
                  Million Candlepower HID Flashlight


Time Line

As far as I can tell there is forward and backward compatibility between various versions of the light head and various versions of the battery.

1980s: The first generation MBS-410 released.  Lead Acid Gel-Cell battery.
late 1980/early 1990: G2-nn: Second Generation circuit board released. 6 million CP max.
2004: G3: Third generation circuit board released. (serial number contains "G3" but no dash number) starting with 6 million CP
2006: G3-12: upgrade light output from 6 Million CP to 7.5 million CP, 85 Watts. (2400N HID lamp)
2006: MBS-410-A: 85 Watt lamp & new reflector: 12 million CP
2010: G3-12R: add remote control port
2010: change default left press to Strobe mode
2011: G3-20: upgrade light output to 12 million CP, 85 Watts (2400N lamp and new reflector) (UXL-75PB alternate HID lamp, slightly more output) All versions have enhanced reflector, no more -A model numbers.
2013: G3-20Y: upgrade lens to "spyder" design
2016: G3-26: continuous high beam programming option (depends on capacity of LiFePO4 battery).

Lamp Support:
Serial
MFG data
CP
Watts
M7907 G2-20 June 2000
6m
75
M11604 G23
2004
6m
75
M11738 G23
2004
6m
75
M14146 G3-12
Dec 2006
7.5m
85

Connectors

The battery end of a cable is marked AMP 206429-1 which is the CPC series, shell size 11 4-pin plug.  The connector that mates to the light head is very similar except has 4 sockets.
Maybe: AMP 206060-1 Plus some female contacts and cable clamp?

The cables are not marked with a part number.  The male 4-pin plugs are AMP 206429-1 but the female socket is needed to connect to the light head.

Plastic
Pin
Metal
Pin
Color
Function
1 & 2
A & B
Red
+12 VDC
3 & 4
C & D
Black
-12 VDC

The 2018 Manual.pdf says Operating Voltage 10.0 to 13.5 VDC (and also Over Voltage/Reverse Polarity Protected to +/-36V.  It's interesting that they do NOT support a normal "12 Volt" automotive electrical system which ranges between 10 and 15 VDC.  The MBA-7100 series of 12 Volt vehicle adapters appear to just be straight wired, i.e. they will supply 10 to 15 VDC to the lamp head. Or do these contain some type of voltage limiting?

The reason I'm concerned about this is there was a Candle Power Forums post saying voltages over 14.0 may damage the light head.  Li chemistry batteries are nominally 3.7 Volts/cell but at full charge are more like 4.2 Volts/cell.  So 4 series cells would be 14.8 VDC nominal and 16.8 VDC when fully charged.

Connecting eyes (patent item 80) probably have 3/16" ID holds for carry strap snap connectors.

Movies

I've seen this light in a number of movies.  Large light head (almost a foot in diameter) with a carry handle on top and battery box below.  In night scenes the beam is very similar to a W.W.II anti-aircraft search light (Wiki).  They show up on eBay with various battery and charger configurations, but too pricey to buy just for a photo op.

They sell a searchlight kit for the movie makers and have this to say: "
The Maxa Beam Searchlight is featured in movies and TV shows including Alien vs. Predator, Blade, The Day After Tomorrow, Demolition Man, Earthquake, Ghost Ship, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Lost World, Sahara, Sphere, True Lies, X-Files, Volcano, NCIS, CSI: Miami and Crossing Jordan. "  I've also seen on Mindhunder (S2:E9),

This table is mostly guess work since there are multiple movies & episodes with the same title.
It would be interesting to know the battery type, i.e. lead acid, Ni-Cad, Ni-MH, Li-poly, Li-Ion, &Etc. over this time frame.
Year
Title
IMDB
Wiki
web
1992
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
IMDB
Wiki
?
1992
The Lost World IMDB Wiki na
1993
Jurassic Park IMDB Wiki na
1993
Demolition Man IMDB Wiki WarnerBros
1993
X-Files (episodes?) IMDB Wiki na
1994
True Lies IMDB Wiki Fox
1995
The Outer Limits: The Voyage Home
IMDB
Wiki
TV series
1995
The Outer Limits: If these Walls Could Talk
IMDB Wiki TV series
1997
S3:E1 The Outer Limits: Bits of Love
IMDB Wiki TV series
1997
Volcano IMDB Wiki Fox
1998
Blade
IMDB Wiki na
1998
Sphere IMDB Wiki Warner Bros
2000
Gone in 60 Seconds IMDB Wiki na
2001
Crossing Jordan ?episodes IMDB Wiki na
2002
Ghost Ship IMDB Wiki WarnerBros
2002
CSI: Miami (episodes?) IMDB Wiki CBS
2003
NCIS (episodes?) IMDB
Wiki CBS
2004
Alien vs. Predator IMDB Wiki Fox
2004
The Day After Tomorrow IMDB Wiki Fox
2005
Sahara IMDB Wiki Paramount
2016
Earthquake IMDB Wiki Mars Russia
2017
Mindhunter (S2:E9)
IMDB
Wiki
Netflix

Arc Light EFX

Maxa Beam Handheld Searchlight - 75 Watt Short Arc Xenon lamp w/ 500 hr life.
The Peak Beam Ni-Cad and Li-Ion battery packs were provided by Greg of Arc Light EFX.

Programming

The manual has instructions for programming.  A key idea is that this is done after the light has been on for a short while (i.e. the lamp brightness has stabilized).  It is done by pressing and holding the red On/Off button and then moving the 4-way switch in a pattern, and finally releasing the red button, which then turns off the light while remembering the new programming.  If you just read the programming steps for the function you want you will miss the part about holding down the red button.

MBS-410 Patents

5072347 Search light, Robert L. Brunson (Peak Beam Systems), Dec 10, 1991, 362/194, 362/187, 362/261, 362/286, 362/306, 200/60 - arc lamp like in the AEX25
5142458 Search light, Robert L. Brunson (Peak Beam Systems), Aug 25, 1992, 362/184, 362/183, 362/261
5144207 Circuit and method for igniting and operating an arc lamp, Robert L. Brunson (Peak Beam Systems), Sep 1, 1992, 315/291, 315/307
5228770 Search light, Robert L. Brunson (Peak Beam Systems), Jul 20, 1993, 362/194, 362/306, 362/390, 362/261

Related Patents

3259777 Metal halide vapor discharge lamp with near molten tip electrodes, Elmer G Fridrich, GE, App: 1961-05-09, 313/570; 313/627; 313/631; 313/639 -
3714493 Compact metal halide arc lamp containing primarily mercury iodide, E Fridrich, GE, App: 1970-04-06, 313/571; 313/620; 396/547; 313/637 - mercury iodide doping
4633128 Short arc lamp with improved thermal characteristics, Roy D. Roberts, Robert L. Miner, ILC Tech, App: 1985-05-17, 313/113; 313/634 - includes parabolic reflector on ceramic alumina.
4937496 Xenon short arc discharge lamp, Manfred Neiger, Reiner Hoppstock, Bernd Kleiner, Heraeus Noblelight GmbH, Priority: 1987-05-16, 313/632; 313/620; 313/637; 313/643; 372/69 -  thallium iodide doping provides more light than prior types (100 patents cite this one) - looks and feels like the lamp in the Peak Beam.
The Peak Beam searchlights make use of the above lamps, but not the newer lamp shown below.
6200005 Xenon ceramic lamp with integrated compound reflectors, Roy D. Roberts, William F. Hug, ILC Technology Inc, 2001-03-13 - Intelligent Lighting Controls (ILC) - includes parabolic reflector on ceramic.

Batteries

The acceptable range of input voltage, measured at the head input connector is 10 to 13.5 VDC!  My guess is that their thought many years ago was that a fully charged "12 Volt" lead acid battery would be 13.8 Volts and the wire loss would bring that down to 13.5.  No consideration was paid to using the light in a moving vehicle where the charger would bring the voltage up to 14 point something, commonly rounded to 15 VDC.

Guess at the size of battery face that mates to light head: 3.5" x 6.5"
A 2x5 Ni-Cad battery pack of F-cells is about 7.2" x 3.6" x 2.4" (Battery Space 7061) 10 Ah 12V
An offset version Ni-Cad (10 ea F-cells) measures 6" x 4" x 3.5" (Battery Space 7760) 10 Ah 12V
Bioenno Power makes a number of LiFePO4 batteries, some as replacements for "12 Volt" lead acid gel-cell batteries such as: BLF-1209WS (on order 8/21/2019), BLF-1209A, BLF-1212AB - but the voltage may exceed 13.5 VDC.

The 12V 9Ah 108 Wh p/n: BLF-1209WS (ABS Sealed) battery measures 14.55 V when fully charged and still on the charger.  
Within a few minutes it's down at 14.37V 8/26/2019 8:15 PM.
8:51pm  14.17V
9:10 am (8/27.2019): 13.79
12:24 pm: 13.76V

2019 Aug 30: BatterySpace ID: 7029 - 12V, 10 Ah, UN38.3 and appears to have a push to test state of charge indicator.

Over time the 12 Volt DC battery has evolved. Operation and Maintenance of Legacy Maxa Beam Searchlight Battery Systems.pdf
As of 7/29/2001 you can have two batteries, each up to 160 Watt hour capacity in your carry-on luggage. iata.pdf
Model
Chemistry
Amp Hr
Watt Hr
Run
Time
min
Load
Amps
LxWxH
Ex plate
Ex conn
Just box
MBP-1207 box
Ni-Cad
7
84


6.5x4.25x3
MPB-1217 belt
Ni-Cad 7
84



MPB-1307
Li-Ion
6.6
80


6.5x4.25x2.25
MPB-1308
LiFePO4
7.5
90
115
3.9

MPB-1308-FG LiFePO4 7.5
90
115
3.9

MPB-1310
LiFePO4 10
120



Chargers

There are fast and slow chargers and for each battery chemistry.

Gel-Cell
MBP-4110 Jacks for Battery Charger or Searchlight.  Fast Charge LED. 

Ni-Cad

Early Ni-Cad batteries had a "memory" problem that would cause loss of capacity.  Some of the chargers, like the MBP-5200 & MBP-5600 have a cycling function to mitigate this.
3100 110 or 220 VAC trickle Ni-Cad (48 hrs max)
4200 AC Fast Ni-Cad (discontinued 2001)
5200 11-36 VDC or 100-240 VAC Smart Ni-Cad, slow or fast For MBP-1200 series batteries (either a Vehicle cable or AC adapter (MBP-5200-ACMV)
5600 11-36 VDC or 100-240 VAC Smart Ni-Cad, slow or fast + direct power light

Li-Ion
5003 3A AC adapter
5230 10 - 29 VDC Vehicle Adapter
5010 10A AC Adapter
7406 NATO slave adapter
5630 10-29 VDC Vehicle Adapter
4000S 100-240 AC Power Supply
7110 12 VDC Vehicle Adapter

LiFePO4
3200 AC/DC Charger (may run from "12 VDC" vehicle or from AC to "12 VDC" adapter).
3205 100-240 VAC Charger
3230 12 VDC Charger
4312 12 VDC to AC Inverter to power 3205 Charger from 12 VDC Vehicle.
Light Output
Powered from HP 6038A in medium power mode 13.50 V @ 4.38 Amps (59 Watts) input.
Amprobe LM631A reads between 600 and 630 Lux (on the 10x range) at a distance of 28' 8" (8.74 meters).
From the Peak Beam paper: RADIOMETRIC RADIOMETRICTESTING TESTING TESTING RESULTS RESULTS VER 1.2 -
Candela = Lux * (meters)^2 = 6300 * 8.74 * 8.74 = 481,240 Cd. in low power mode.
In high mode (13.5V, 8.2A, 110W)  1108 Lux, so Cd = 11,080 * 8.74 * 8.74 = 846,370 Cd (Above the advertized output of 6 million candlepower.)
In Low power mode (13.5V, 2.96A, 40W) 244 (x10 range = 2440) so . . . 2440 * 8.74 *8.74 = 186,385 Cd

Light Output at 8.74 Meters)
Mode
V
A
W
Lux
Cd
Low
13.5
2.96
40
2440
186,000
Med
13.5 4.38
60
6300
481,000
Hi
13.5 8.74
110
11080
846,000


Surefire

YouTube: The Weaponlight Surefire Doesn't Want to Talk About, 13:04 - "M" model numbers for rifle lights, "X" for pistol lights.

Millennium® Universal WeaponLights

 Tactical Flashlight M961
Surefire M961XM07 Mounted in FN FAL Rail
Designed to mount on a Picatinny rail (Wiki).

M955XM00
Surefire M952-KM3 Flashlight
Surefire M952-KM3 Flashlight
A391132
6V Rail Mount
Universal Tac Light
M00 (no cable)
M93 Mount
1.37" head/bezel

M961

Surefire M961XM07 weapon light
                              flashlight
Surefire M961XM07 weapon light
                              flashlight

M961XM07
A235932
9V Rail Mount
Universal Tac Light
with 7" cable
LU10 Barrel Extender/collar/adapter
MN10 lamp assembly
1.62" head/bezel model: ??
M97x
M98x
No. of 123 Batteries
2 (6V)
3 (9V)
3 (9V)
4 (12V)
Lamp
P60
KM3
MN10 - 125 Lumens - 3 hr
MN11 - 225 Lumens - 20 min
KM3
MN15/MN16
MN60/MN61
Bezel O.D. inches 1.47
1.62

Filters
FM63 - IR
(Kit02)

FM13 - IR
FM14 - Diffuser
FM15 - RED
FM16 - Blue
FM17 - beam cover
(Kit01)



Tail Caps
XM07 shown below

Surefire M961XM07
              Tail Cap & 7" Cable

Switches - Tail Caps
Suffix
Description
XMxx Cap Push On/Push Off and socket for cable.  xx = 07 = 7"
C
Cap button: momentary on &  constant on
SUxx
only socket for cable xx" long

Mounts

There are two ways that the mount can be attached to the flashlight body.  Note that at the base of the body one side is square to the rail surface and the opposite side is a dovetail.  There are two small (1/16 hex, 4-40) tapped holes on the flat side.  There are two larger (3 mm hex, 5-0.8mm) tapped holes on the bottom.
The hex head and thread sizes don't seem correct, one is English and the other is metric.  Maybe the two different scope bodies A391132 & A235932 differ, one being English and the other being metric??  Tell me if you know.
Surefire Weapon Light Mounting Methods
A391132 M93 on left with 3 mm hex, 5-0.8 mm screws in bottom.  These are larger hex and threads, more reliable.




A235932 M49 on right with 1/16hex, 4-40 screws on bottom.  These are fragile hex and threads.

Note one of the small screws on the side is not seated and the hex driver is not tight.  Maybe the wrong screw?


The M49 two thumb screw mount is attached with two small screws that go into the side of the body.
I think the M50 also attaches this way.

The M93 lever mount is attached to the body with two larger screws that go up from the bottom of the mount.
M49 two screw mount (last digit of model number = 1, i.e. M961)
M50 Lever Mount (last digit of model number = 2, i.e. M962)
M93 Lever Mount

Body
The body has male threads for the tail cap and female threads (different size) for the head.  It also has the feet to install the mount with both bottom and side anchor screws.

MH90 - A170226 (OD color)
MH90 - A451156 (tan color)
MH90 - A519150 (gray color)
MH90 - A434087 (tan color)

LU10 Barrel Extender/collar/adapter
Screws into the front of a two CR123 cell (6 Volt) main tube/mount and adds one CR123 battery for a total of three (9 Volts) and has larger diameter male threads to allow for head with 1.62" bezel diameter.

Heads/Bezel
M961 shown below with MN10 lamp (spare MN10 lamp came in box)

Surefire M961XM07 Head & MN10 Lamp



Z32 - M2 bezel fits M951/M952 uses LU60 collar/adapter and P60 lamp-reflector assembly. (Flat glass or lens?)
Z46 - M3 bezel fits M961/M962 uses MN10 or MN11 filament lamp assembly or tower LED module

LED Heads
LED Heads for Surefire
                              Millennium Weapon Lights Upper Right
Lumens Factory for M Series Replaces head on M961XM07
Single Mode, 7.2 - 18V, 900 Lumens
Both much brighter than KM3 and larger diameter beam.
Too bright for Amprobe (Meterman) LM631A Digital Light Meter at arms length.  Need to setup measured outdoor test range.

Upper Left
Lumens Factory M3-LED tower LED module
M3, M500 & M900 Weapon Lights (MN10, MN11 replacement)
This is a single mode, but they also make a 3-mode

Lumens Factory makes other models for the MN15, MN16, MN20, MN21 lamp assemblies.

Bottom Surefire KM3 LED Head (White or IR)


The factory LED head is the KM3 LED WeaponLight Conversion Kit – White and IR Output -(white or IR output)
KM3

Has markings:
KM3, US Pat Pending
CE, FC
White ->,    IR <
Note:  to change: Pull head forward about 1/8" then turn and release.  When in the IR position the LED appears to be dull red when turned on.
Provides illumination for the M18 Binoculars as well as the Russian T3C Night Vision monocular.  Didn't check the PAS-6 Metascope IR viewer since it was not at hand.
Shining the IR light into a Nikon D300s shows about the same as with the naked eye, i.e. the camera's internal IR cut filter works well.

There are also third party LED kits:
LED Drop-in Tower (1 Mode) for Surefire M3 and M500, M900 Combatlights by eBay seller impreza1000 - lamp module without reflector (white only)
and
LED 1 Mode Head for Surefire M Series M3, M3T, M6, M500, M900, M961, M962 by the same eBay seller - lamp & reflector module (white only)

Patent on User Manual:  6046572 Battery operated appliance, flashlight and switching systems, John Wallace Matthews, Paul Youngcho Kim, Laser Products Ltd., Apr 4, 2000

Filters

1.37" Bezel/head diameter: FM47 (opaque)
1.47" Bezel/head diameter: FM63 (IR),
1.62" Bezel/head diameter:  FM14 (diffuser), FM15 (red), FM16 (Blue)
7220016 Flashlight with selectable output level switching, John W. Matthews, Paul Y. Kim, William A. Hunt, SureFire LLC, Priority: 2003-12-09, Pub: 2007-05-22 -

Surefire Helmet Lights

These come in an assortment of LEDs giving different colors.
Number of LED of color shown


White
Blue
Yellow/
Green
Yellow
Red
IR
IR IFF
HL1-A
3
2




1
HL1-B-TN
3




2
1
HL1-C-TN
3



2

1
HL1-D-TN


3

2
1



7549763 Clothing attachable light, Paul Y. Kim,Travis S. Mitchell, Laichang Tang, SureFire LLC, 2009-06-23
7722205
                    Headgear light, Paul Y. Kim, SureFire LLC,
                    Spplication: 2006-01-12, Pub: 2010-05-25
7722205 Headgear light, Paul Y. Kim, SureFire LLC, Application: 2006-01-12, Pub: 2010-05-25

Sun Flare

A friend likes this flashlight so it came to me to see what can be done to get it working.
The problem was the 4 cell Ni-Cad battery stick which has all cells dead.
The pack is made up of cells marked: KR-1800SCE and they are SubC size (22mm dia x 42mm long.)
Although it may be difficult to find an exact battery pack, SubC Ni-Cad cells are available and should work.
But... before ordering replacement batteries, need to find out if the lamp can be replaced.
Sun Flare Fig 1 Made by Sunbright
Sun Flare
                  sunbright
Sun Flare Fig 2
Pins: 0.71mm dia x 6.25mm long, 4mm c-c
Bulb: 7.85mm dia x 19mm long
G4 base
T-2.5 bulb?
I've found 10, 20 & 30 Watt lamps like this.
Filament location important for focus
Sunbright p/n: 306-036
Sun Flare
                  sunbright
Sun Flare Fig 3
Marked:
Sunbright Industries
1-888-222-4114
Part# LP306-10
Warrning - Plus Towards Lamp
Sun Flare
                  sunbright
Sun Flare Fig 4 Inside Fast Charger
MAX713 NiCd/NiMH Battery Fast-Charge Controller
Fancier than the example circuit, has status LED, +?
Sun Flare
                  sunbright
Sun Flare Fig 5
BatterySpace.com p/n CU-J1025
Sun Flare
                  sunbright



May Torch Patents, search for

Searching patent class 362/186 Illumination/Self Powered Lamp (Dome, globe or wire guard or lamp bulb cover)

1338528 SUBMERSIBLE LIGHT FOR FISHERMEN, ERNEST W. REINEWALD, Apr 27 1920, 362/186 ; 362/158; 43/17.5 - attract fish
1445483 SIGNAL ATTACHMENT FOB PLASH LIGHTS, Burke, Feb 13 1923, 40/502 ; 273/161; 340/321; 362/186; 362/205; 40/555 -
3054088 FLASHLIGHT STRUCTURE, Haim Shwisha (Orly Lite),  Sep 11 1962, 340/473 ; 340/321; D26/118 - wireless
1480171 Lantern, EDWARD J. MCDADE (EMBURY Mfg), Jan 8, 1924, 362/186 - keroscene look, large bail, maybe skater's lantern?

1575636 Miner's S SAFETY LAMP, HEINEIOH MEYER, Mar 9, 1926, 362/304 ; 362/186; 362/307 - adjustable reflector inside dome

1620842 ELECTBIC HAND Lantern, J VAN Rensselaer, Mar 15, 1927, 340/321 ; 362/186 - lamp on hand, batt on belt
1648709 PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP, WILLIAM B. WINSELL, Nov 8 1927, 362/191 ; 15/143.1; 248/689; 362/186; 362/203 -

1676977 LIGHTING SHIPS LIFEBOATS AND THE LIKE, JOHN GLAGS BLAIR, Jul 10 1928, 362/186 ; 200/84R; 307/157; 315/362; 315/77; 362/157 -
1765110 HIGHWAY MARKER, Lemelson, Aug 24 1965, 340/321 - pop-up glass dome
1904248 Lantern, JS Pixley (Armspear Mfg), Apr 18 1933, 362/186 - bi-conical reflector

1950369 FLASH LIGHT BATON, Maurice A. Klein, Mar 6 1934, 362/102 ; 362/186 - nighttime parade use
2090293 HIGHWAY ROAD FLARE, Haines, Aug 17 1937, 340/321 ; 340/331; 340/473; 340/815.76; 362/186- look of May Torch

2718635 ELECTRIC SAFETY AND TROUBLE LAMP, Charles Sabiers, Sep 20 1955, 340/815.66 ; 340/321; 340/473; 362/293 -car powered
2728824 BICYCLE STOP LIGHT, HR Whildin, Dec 27 1955, 200/61.12 ; 200/61.39; 340/432; 362/473; 362/541-
2739305 COMBINATION FLASH AND BEACON LIGHT, Luther R. Harmon, Mar 20 1956, 340/321 ; 362/184 - 6v lantern batt vehicle breakdown

2761057 THERMOMETER ILLUMINATING DEVICE, Mark G. Modell, Aug 28 1956, 374/191 ; 362/120; 374/194; 374/E1.01-
2765396 DOOR LATCH ILLUMINATING MEANS, Egil O. Iverson, Oct 2 1956, 362/203 ; 200/507; 362/100 -
2772407 SIGNAL ATTACHMENT, Earl W. Nichols, Nov 27 1956, 340/321 ; 340/573.2; 340/668; 362/205; 43/17- switched by lever pulled from fishing line
2785289PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP, Leonard A. Seiss (Seiss Mfg), Mar 12 1957, 362/202 - life vest light
References:
  910835 ELECTEIC SWITCH, house lights
1728302 SIGNAL, car turning
[1998853 VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE, car transporter number typo]Jun 10, 1941, -
2123491 Portable Lamp, Robert G. Williams (Usona Mfg Co ), Jul 12, 1938
2144137 RHEOSTAT SWITCH
2244737 LIGHTING FIXTURE, L. L. STEWART (Adlake Lighting Co), Jun 10, 1941,362/483 ; 362/311; 362/484 - may only apply to line powered lights.
2619559 LINE OPERATED FISHING SWITCH
2788439 PORTABLE DOME LIGHT, Gilbert S. Hesse, Apr 9 1957, 362/310 ; 2/209.13; 273/DIG.17; 340/321; 340/815.73; 362/106; 362/186; 362/347; 362/363; 362/396; 446/27; D26/39-  lamp on top of hat w/cord to battery
References:
1754570 Fiber optic finger light, Mark W. Prince, Feb 4, 1992, F21L 1512; F21V 800 - batteries on wrist light from top of finger
2099167 Portable Electric Head Lamp, W.F. Koepke (Adolph Berg), Nov 16, 1937, 362/190 ; 200/60
2320222 Swimmer's Appliance, Antonio Crupi, Apr 25 1942, 362/106 ; 116/173; 116/209; 2/68; 362/158; 362/208 - top of head beacon
2327696 Safety Lamp, Gordon Norman Bishop, Aug 24 1943,
2355247 Life PReserver Light, Henry M. Slocum (Colvin-Slocum Boats Inc), Aug 8 1944

2813195 DOOR LOCK ILLUMINATOR, Willey, Nov 12 1957, 362/100 ; 362/197; 362/802 -

2911637 ELECTRIC FLASHLIGHTS OR TORCHES, Herbert Wortmann (Carl von der Crone), Nov 3 1959, 340/321 ; 340/331; 362/205- flasher tail cap

2971082 Sputnik Cap, Dean Frank, Feb 7 1961, 362/106 ; 116/202; 2/173.5; 2/209.3; 273/DIG.17; 362/807; D11/124; D26/134; D26/51; D29/102 -

3065337 FLASHLIGHT, Arnold T. Torgerson (Electric Storage Battery o), Nov 20 1962, 362/191 ; 220/265; 429/116 - life vest single D cell

3323117 VISUAL MARKER OR BEACON, Robert P. Mason, May 30 1967, 340/321 ; 116/209; 340/815.74; 340/815.75; 362/158; 362/186; 362/470; 362/486 -
Flashing flashlight lamp in waterproof sphere

3662166 BATTERY-OPERATED UNIT, Johannes Dietz, May 9 1972, 362/201 ; 267/153; D26/48 - 9 cell super powerful flashlight
3711694 KEYHOLE LIGHT, Charles Gronauer, Jan 16 1973, 362/100 ; 200/61.76; 362/802 -
3798437 LIGHT SOURCE, Robert I. Sarbacher, Mar 19 1974, 362/189 ; D26/46 - electrolyte in seperate vial (reserve battery incandescent lamp
References:
2118996  EMERGENCY LAMP, Gunnar A. F. Winckler (Winckler Eng Labs), May 31, 1936, 429/116 ; 362/186 -
Electrolyte in glass ball which is crushed to activate light
2147116 GENERATOR FOB EMERGENCY LAMPS, Gunnar A. F. Winckler (Winckler Eng Labs), Feb 14, 1939, 429/116 ; 362/192
sealed 5 cell incandescent lamp. reserve battery w/ central electrolyte vial
2898394 DEFERRED ACTION BATTERIES, Philip S. Williams (Navy), Aug 4 1959, 429/114
2534056 DEFERRED ACTION BATTERY, Arnold Pitt, Dec 12 1950, 429/114 ; 429/116; 429/210 - missile deferred action battery
References:
341536 Electric Shell Fuse, E.L. Zalinski (Fort Hamilton), May 11 1886, 102/216 ; 102/259
1328393 Storage Battery, P.B. Rabe (C X Giant Battery), Jan 20 1920, 429/94
1333295 Storage Cell, R. Drambourg (Federal Batt Mfg), Mar 9 1920, 429/129
2147116 Generator for Emergency Lamps, Gunnar A. F. Winckler (Winckler Eng), Feb 14, 1939,429/116 ; 362/192 -
2403567 Electrically Energized Fuse, Wales, Jr., Jul 9 1946, 429/114 ; 102/207; 429/116 - 
4004132 Convertible flashlight-lantern, Marvin I. Glass, Jan 18, 1977, 240/106.3; 240/64R; 240/11; 240/22; 240/37 - camping lantern or flashlight

4529962 Portable door signal, Vancortland T. Robinson, Jul 16, 1985, 340/321; 200/616.2 - for deaf occupant

4754376 Automatic ice chest light, Charles H. Winslow, Jun 28, 1988, 362/92; 362/154; 362/191; 362/427; 362/802 - batt powered freezer light
4794498 Illuminated balloon assembly, Rafael Perez, May 26, 1992, 362/352; 362/253; 362/190; 362/806; 446/220; 402/4
5178450 Selectively illuminated jar, Marilyn E. Zelensky, Brian E. Zelensky, Jan 12, 1993, 362/154; 362/101; 362/155; 362/186; 362/802; 362/805; 362/806
"Sunshine in a Jar"
Patent Number Title Issue date
D90265 DESIGN FOR A LAMP OR SIMILAR ARTICLE Apr 1933
D223720 WALLACE R May 1972
D268210 Bottle lamp Mar 8, 1983
1921570 ILLUMINATED ADVERTISING SIGN Aug 1933
2415514 TABLE LAMP Feb 1947
2470612 ILLUMINATED RATTLE FOR BABIES CRIBS Nov 1947
2878591 PLANETARIUM NOVELTY LAMP Feb 1958
3144992 NIGHT LIGHT CONSTRUCTION Aug 1964
4323879 Bicycle safety flasher with optional mounting means for other uses Apr 6, 1982
4390928 Container Jun 28, 1983
4428034 Light bulb mounting unit Jan 24, 1984
4922355 Illuminated beverage vessel May 1, 1990

Patent Number Title Issue date
5226721 Decorative outdoor light Jul 13, 1993
5311413 Device for instantaneously energizing glow bait used for fishing May 10, 1994
5331527 Decorative outdoor light Jul 19, 1994
5406466 Decorative outdoor light Apr 11, 1995
5504663 Container adapted to include a light source Apr 2, 1996
5743620 Body worn lighted drinking receptacle Apr 28, 1998
5785407 Illuminable container Jul 28, 1998
6065848 Base for illuminating the interior of a container May 23, 2000
6068386 Bottle-shaped flashlight May 30, 2000
6086216 Bottle lantern Jul 11, 2000
6161323 Method for evaluating a fishing lure Dec 19, 2000
6179436 Backpack lantern Jan 30, 2001
6254247 Illuminable containers and method Jul 3, 2001
6398382 Apparatus and method for indicating liquid level in a chemical tank Jun 4, 2002
6511196 Container with illuminated interior visual display Jan 28, 2003
6923549 Container with illuminated interior visual display Aug 2, 2005
7040776 Self-contained illumination device for medicine containers May 9, 2006
7232517 Passive freestanding portable liquid filtration device Jun 19, 2007
7311412 Liquid container Dec 25, 2007

5237491 Personal rescue light, Walter K. McCarter, Aug 17, 1993, 362/186; 362/205; 362/363; 362/802; 116/209; 3408/515; 441/18; 441/36 -
life vest use.  lens looks very much like May Torch

5489887 Waiter signaling device, Miguel A. Porras, Feb 6, 1996, 340/332; 340/321; 340/28609; 340/473; 362/414; D10114; D26106
6270233 Illuminated bucket, Jack Holland, Aug 7, 2001, 362/154; 362/186; 362/311; 362/808 - for Halloween trick-or-treat
7090373 Flashlight with supporting structure, Larry Lai, Aug 15, 2006, 362/202; 362/190; 362/205; 362/414; 362/418 - "transformer" type end cap expands so it can stand on end
D147259 LIP ROUGE MAKE-UP UNIT, Laurie J. Campbell, Aug 12, 1947, D28/77

D249291 Wireless light fixture, Whitley Pemberton (Ray-O-Vac),Sep 5, 1978,  D26/85 -
References:
D221893 BATTERY POWERED LIGHTING FIXTURE FOR WALL, CEILING OR THE LIKE, Curtiss M. Peasley, Sep 1971, D26/85
1913696 SELF CONTAINED LIGHTING UNIT, Wiley (Delta Elec), Jun 13 1933, 362/186 ; 429/97 -
D311963 Flashlight for a handbag or similar article, Joyce N. Reback, Nov 6, 1990, D26/37 -
References:
[D 255275 number typo]
D267980 Combination utility and pocketbook light, Edward Gibstein, Jeffrey Nortman (Jedco Products), D26/37
D298658 Purse illuminator, Stephen A. Roberts, William H. Howard, Nov 22, 1988, D26 37
2167789 Portable Electric Lamp, Bert E. White, Aug 1 1939, 362/186 ; 600/248, -
4611264 Combination switch light and rechargeable flashlight, Morgan B. Bradley, Sep 9, 1986, 362/95; 362/183; 362/191; 362/200

D346670 Bicycle head lamp, Takashi Ueda (Cat Eye Co), May 3, 1994, D26 28; D28 49 -
References:
2172925 Lamp, Carl E. Meyerhoefer E.A. Labs), Sep 12 1939, 362/186 ; 340/432; 340/815.76; 362/208 - bicycle tail light
2188129 Two-Tone Reflector Flashlight, Joseph F. Ayotte (Scovill), Jan 23 1940, - 362/188 - two part reflector and adjustable lamp spacing allows for spot, area and a beam where there's a bright ring aournd the main beam
D349071 Table service signalling light for restaurants, Kyle D. Fields, Jul 26, 1994, D10/114 ; D26/106
References:
Patent Number Title Issue date
D328571 Table service signal light Aug 11, 1992
2415991 POKTABLE SIGNALING DEVICE Feb 1947
2563693 TABLE SERVICE SIGNAL DEVICE FOR RESTAURANTS Aug 1951
2565980 SIGNALING DEVICE Aug 1951
2580074 ELECTRIC-LIGHT SERVICE INDICATOR Oct 1950
2638583 TABLE SIGNALING FLASHLIGHT May 1953
2690552 COMBINES ASH TRAY Sep 1954
2799854 HAND SIGNAL LIGHT Jul 1957
2935041 ORNAMENTAL-ILLUMINATING REQUEST-FOR-SERVICE-INDICATING LAMP May 1960
3071764 SIGNALING TABLE LAW Jan 1963
3167050 EMERGENCY SIGNALING DEVICE BY Jan 1965
3259101 SIGNALLING DEVICE Jul 1966
3967274 Signal light Jun 29, 1976
4250491 Waiter signal device Feb 10, 1981



9 LED

9 LED 3AAA
          Flashlight
The newest thing for smaller flashlights is to use LEDs.  A first generation LED flashlight uses a number of white LEDs in parallel.  They are sold based on the number of LEDs used since the T-1 3/4 type LEDs all have about the same 20 ma max current ratting.

This is a Made in China product.  This one uses machined parts.  Later the 99 cents versions use thin sheet metal.









Luxeon K2



Luxeon K2
          FlashlightThe next generation of LED flashlights uses the High Power LED, like the Philips Luxeon LumiLED K2 rated for 1.5 Amps.  This is a cheap flashlight that uses a resistor to set the LED current.  Since two 3.4 Volt batteries are being used and the voltage drop on the LED is about 3.85 volts that leaves 2.95 volts at 1.5 amps or about 4.5 Watts to dissipate in the resistor and about 5.5 Watts in the LED for a total nearing 6 watts.  This means that after about 10 minutes this flashlight it too hot to hold.

It uses the "Star" K2 which comes on a special laminated PBC where aluminum is part of the board to help with the heat dissipation.

UltraFire C2

Takes a single TR18650 Li-Ion cell.  The clicky switch when on takes a very small pressure to turn the light off.  It does not require a "click", just a little pressure.  A poor quality switch.

It's not clear what's between the single cell and the LED, i.e. is it a resistor, linear regulator, or ??

The Clicky Push-On Push-Off switch on both of the Cree flashlights is very poor.  When  in the on position the slightest thing, not even touching it, will turn the light off.  As shown below the actual switch is 8 mm wide and 14.25 MM outside the leads.  It must fit the 15 mm diameter printed circuit board.  If you know where to get a replacement switch please let me know.

UltraFire C2
Cree UltraFire
                  C2 Clicky Switch Assy exploded
Cree
                  UltraFile Generic Clicky Switch Close Up

UltraFire C3

UltraFire C3 Open
The stock light uses a single AA cell and draws 1.1 Amps.  When the optional extension is added it will hold two AA cells and the current draw drops to 0.54 Amps.  Indorder to drive a 3.5 Volt LED from a 1.5 (or 1.2 volt) AA cell requires a Switching Mode Power Supply to boost the battery voltage.  Since these act in a manner silimar to a "DC Transformer" when the battery voltage is raised the current drops, unlike resistors or linear supplies.  But it takes a special type of SMPS to handle the case where the input and output voltages are the same.  So this is probablu a boost only SMPS hence the input voltage range printed on the back of the head assembly "1.5 - 3.0 V".

The SMPS probably will not work if a third battery is added and may self destruct.

This UltraFile also has the poor quality "Clicky" switch that truns off the light with the slightest of pressure.  Took apart the switch and found a bad solder joint, but repairing the joint did not fix the poor switch action.

You can see the bad solder joint in the lower right.


Cree UltraFire Hwa Wys

This is a single AA flashlight that uses a switching mode power supply and so the LED head will work with a number of battery options.
The eBay listing was titled 7W 1200lm CREE Q5 LED SA3 Zoomable Mini Flashlight Torch Lamp AA/14500 ALTNUX and 4 flashlights including shipping from China were under $12.
This is a machined aluminum light with a front lens that slides back for a broad beam and when pulled forward collimates the light so the image of the LED chip is focused thus making a very bright spot.

Note this lens design is in Burgess patent 1084926 above.

Also known as (aka) SIPIK SK68 120-Lumen.

Insight Tech-Gear (Insight Technology, L3Harris)

Makes bright military flashlights and weapon sight/target designation illuminators. Main competitor to SureFire.
Advanced Target Pointer/ Illuminator/ Aiming Light (ATPIAL)
AN/PEQ-2A (IR Aiming Laser and Illuminator)
AN/PAQ-4C IR aiming laser

5400540 Aiming light and mounting assembly therefor - improved version of AN/PAQ-4()
Calls:
933095 Flash-Light, DOSIER H. MOSTELLER (MOSTELLER Mfg Co), Sep 7 1909, 356/247 ; 362/110; 42/131- lamp under revolver barrel
1057518 Apparatus for Aiming Guns at Night, Ancher, Apr 1 1913, 42/113 ; 362/110; 42/132; 600/249 - a No. 6 based light mounted to rifle
1865127 Gun Sighting, C.W. McKeen, Jun 28 1932, 24/329 ; 362/110; 362/191; 362/396 - flashlight attached to rifle
2085732 Jul 1937 Automatic Night Sighting Device for Firearms, W. Baxter & A.B. Scott, Jly 6 1937, 362/114 ; 42/114 -
projects a small "+" instead of a wide beam so that the target does not see that he is being illuminated.
uses five element optical system
2158915 Rifle Front Sight Illuminator, H.B. Searcy, May 1939, 42/132 ; 200/60; 362/110; 42/143- a tube with a couple of AA batteries over the barrel
2385649 FIREARM SIGHT, G.F. Prideaux (GE),  Sep 1945, - illuminates front sight post
2529057 Illuminated Gun Sight, G.J. Teffault, Nov 1950, - front signt illuminator with remote switch
2546242 Two-part Clamp for Attaching Illuminating means to Gun Sights, R.E. Stinson, Mar 27 195, -
Calls:
333232
586295
807993
873591
880294
1932473
2158915
2249690
2307745
2442893
2597565 Flashlight Attachment for Guns, Chandler, May 20 1952, 362/110 ; 42/1.01; 42/146 - for Thompson submachine gun
3742636 Firearm having a Carrying Handle and Associated Rear Sight, J.F. Dealy, Jul 3 1973, -
lowers the sight line of the M-16 correcting problem when the rifle is canted to the left or right
4069414 Firearm sight light, A.O. Bell, Jan 17, 1978 - flood or spot light with remote battery
4281993 Semiconductor laser alignment device, Bon F. Shaw (Navy), Aug 4, 1981- adjustment is inside housing not by moving housing
4295289 Laser aiming device with lateral shock absorber Oct 20, 1981
4554744 Switch assembly for riflescope Nov 26, 1985
4638139 Electrical discharge machine cooling fluid containment apparatus Jan 20, 1987
4665622 Optical sighting device May 19, 1987 - Red Dot sight for M-16
Calls:
2596522 Illuminated Gun Sight, May 1952 - "+" and rings
3182545 Air Gap Albada Viewfinder with Lateral Mirror and Lens on Front Element for viewing External Indicator, May 1965 -
camera allows seeing subject and light meter needle
3813790 Modular sighting laser for a firearm, (Laser Devices, Inc), Jun 1974
3833799 Gun Sight System for use under Low Light Ambient Light Conditions, Sep 1974 - sight illuminator
3963356 Optical sight Jun 15, 1976 - Red Dot type but light flashes
Calls:
2874605 Method and Apparatus for Aligning Radiant Energy Detector Cells with the Horizon, D.E. Williamson (Navy), Feb 1959 - boresignting
3565539 Collimated Sight, J.La Russa (Farrand Optical), Feb 1971, - M-14 Red Dot sight
Calls:
683203
2490747
2633051
2780130
3833799 Sep 1974
3991500 Firearm sight with dialable range control Nov 16, 1976
4266873 Collinear aiming light image viewer May 12, 1981
4402605 Firearms sighting instrument Sep 6, 1983
4697226 Light mounting for firearms Sep 29, 1987
4876815 Sight mounting platform for colt M-16/AR-15 rifle Oct 31, 1989
4876816 Target illuminating aiming system Oct 31, 1989
4905396 Method and apparatus for mounting an auxiliary sighting aid on a firearm Mar 6, 1990
4926576 Mounting device adaptable on a weapon May 22, 1990
5064988 Laser light attachment for firearms Nov 12, 1991
5430967 Aiming assistance device for a weapon
5374986 Automated boresighting device and method for an aiming light assembly
6185854 Auxiliary device for a weapon and attachment thereof
6190025 Multi-mode illumination device with security block
6462894 Monocular mounting for four-tube panoramic night vision goggle having multi ...
6462867 Monocular mounting for multi-channel panoramic night vision goggle having an ...
6469828 Panoramic night vision goggle having multi-channel monocular assemblies with ...
6493137 Monocular mounting for multi-channel panoramic night vision goggle having a ...
6574901 Auxiliary device for a weapon and attachment thereof
6705038 Mounting assembly for a weapon accessory
6935066 Mounting assembly for a weapon accessory
7158296 Vision system with eye dominance forced to fusion channel
7264369 Switch configuration for a tactical illuminator
7294820 Night vision system including field replaceable image intensifier tube
7307793 Fusion night vision system
7325354 Weapon aiming device
app 10408762 Auxiliary device for a weapon and attachment thereof

D518498 Fusion night vision system
D522031 Monocular
D522389 Display device
D533573 Monocular
D542446 Tactical flashlight and laser
D551370 Flashlight - provision for mounting on weapon sight rail
D568508 Tactical flashlight
Calls:
4468101 Night vision goggles Aug 28, 1984
4653879 Compact see-through night vision goggles Mar 31, 1987
4915487 Heads up display for night vision goggle Apr 10, 1990
5079416 Compact see-through night vision goggles Jan 7, 1992
5229598 Night vision goggles having enlarged field of view and interchangeable optics Jul 20, 1993
5254852 Helmet-mounted night vision system and secondary imager Oct 19, 1993
5416315 Visor-mounted night vision visor May 16, 1995
D365858 Sight scope Jan 2, 1996
5943174 Night vision monocular device Aug 24, 1999
6061182 Combiner for superimposing a display image on to an image of an external scene May 9, 2000
6081094 Clip-on power source for an aviator's night vision imaging system Jun 27, 2000
6201641 Panoramic night vision goggles Mar 13, 2001
6219250 Night vision binoculars Apr 17, 2001
6288386 Circuit having a flexible printed circuit board for electronically controlling a night vision device and night vision device including the same Sep 11, 2001
6456497 Night vision binoculars Sep 24, 2002
6462867 Monocular mounting for multi-channel panoramic night vision goggle having an angled mounting shoe Oct 8, 2002
6462894 Monocular mounting for four-tube panoramic night vision goggle having multi-function adjustment control Oct 8, 2002
6469828 Panoramic night vision goggle having multi-channel monocular assemblies with a modified eyepiece Oct 22, 2002
6493137 Monocular mounting for multi-channel panoramic night vision goggle having a hot shoe connector Dec 10, 2002
6560029 Video enhanced night vision goggle May 6, 2003
6574901 Auxiliary device for a weapon and attachment thereof Jun 10, 2003
6609810 Illumination apparatus with removably securable switch device Aug 26, 2003
6662370 Night vision device helmet mount Dec 16, 2003
6687053 Binocular device and method utilizing monocular devices Feb 3, 2004
6788459 Binocular method utilizing monocular devices Sep 7, 2004
7117624 Accessory devices for firearms Oct 10, 2006
D542446 Tactical flashlight and laser May 8, 2007
D548385 Mountable light Aug 7, 2007
7260912 Gun barrel and trigger flashlight and/or laser mount structure Aug 28, 2007

Red Dot

3942901 Optical sighting instrument with means for producing a sighting mark, Mar 9, 1976, - Red Dot?
Calls:
2780130 Reflex Sight having a Dichroic Beam-Combining Mirror, P.B. Mauer (Eastman Kodak), Feb 5 1957 - gun or camera
3362074 Binocular front sight for Firearms,Jan 9 1968 - Red dot type ambient illumination
3565539 Collimated Sight, J.La Russa (Farrand Optical), Feb 1971, - M-14 Red Dot sight
3589796
3813790

Ultraviolet

Got these to check out some of the things shown on the TV show CSI.  It takes some skill and experience to see anything.  But it's easy to see the hidden UV marks on things like a driver's license or charge cards.  Used the higher powered (3 each 1 Watt LEDs) 395 nm light for taking photos of the 8-day aircraft clock.  Also see the Bak-Light YouTube video: https://youtu.be/6t19BJCdIXk

395 nm Ultraviolet VU Flash Light
395 nm
                  Ultraviolet VU Flash Light
365 nm Ultraviolet UV Flashlight
365 nm
                  Ultraviolet UV Flashlight

Backup Lights (AC Power Failure)

Backup Light Idea

2019 The idea is a battery powered light to be used when the AC mains power fails.  This is happening much more frequently since the forest fires starting October 2017.  There's talk of PG&E following the procedure now used by Southern Cal Edison where they turn off the AC mains in locations with red flag fire danger and winds above some threshold.  So having a battery powered light is one of the things that is becoming a necessity.  I'm also looking into getting a generator, but even then you will need battery powered lights.
Backup Flashlights
                  that use AA cells
Back row left to right:
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II
Streamlight Siege AA
Nitecore EA4 Pioneer
Fenix CL23 Camping Lantern
Streamlight Sidewinder Rescue

Front row left to right:
Lightstar PRO 1
Nitecore Sens AA
Nitecore LA10 CRI
Nitecore MT1A
Fenix E12
Olight S1A Baton (not shown, on order)
Backup Flashlights
                  that use AA cells
After trying out the above lights a new consideration has come up and that's how intuitive they are to use.  It's becoming clear that a Backup light is very different than an Every Day Carry (EDC) light.  A light that you use on a daily basis can have details that you want to learn and add value to the light since it can do more things.  Also an EDC light that's easy to recharge can have economic advantages.

A Backup Light (BL) is a different animal.  It will sit for years without being used so it's operation needs to be intuitive.  When it's needed there probably will not be the time or inclination to read detailed instructions on how to get to the different modes.  It just need to work in an intuitive way. 

An alternative is to combine the EDC and BL.  This can be done by having an EDC that uses AA batteries.  That way all you need some L91 batteries in your Go Bag (Wiki).
Factors: data (Lumens, hours...) and ranking (1 to 5 scale)
Today, 18 March 2019, I changed out the L91 AA battery that was in the Kestrel 5500FW weather meter out in the forest.  The ZTS MBT-1 battery tester has a terminal for testing the L91 and it showed blinking red, i.e. dead.
The Fluke 87V DMM shows 1.007 DC Volts.  So this seems a good way to see how it will work in those lights that can run on a single AA.  See Dead L91 data in table below.
After testing 8 flashlights I tried the Olight S1A and again all 3 modes worked.

A single AA battery has a terminal voltage in the 1.0 to 1.7 Volt range (considering Alkaline & Lithium AA chemistry and fresh and dead) but a white LED requires over 3 Volts to light up.  That means that the flashlight must have a boost switching mode power supply (SMPS).  These SMPS differ in how low a voltage will allow them to startup and operate.  The TerraLux 100 is very good at starting with a "dead" battery.  I think the lower starting voltage the more energy the light can get from a battery.  This is not going to be a big factor, but my guess is that it might amount to around a 10% difference.
At Candle Power Forums they use the term "Vampire" or "battery drainers" for flashlights that can suck pretty much all the energy out of a battery.  Here is a 2014 list of Battery Vampires.  The AA versions were:

4sevens Quark Mini AA -
Dorcy 2AA - hard to find in 2019
Gerber Recon AA - uses the old T5 LEDs
Maratac AA- Titanium version $55 - only AA light
Nitecore D11.2 - not current
Princeton Tec Attitude
ThruNite T10
UK 4 eLed - 4 AA, Compound Path Optics (patents), 120 L, 4 to 5 hours,
CMG Infinity - discontinued
Fenix L2D-CE - discontinued
Gerber Trio - old 2ea AA ligght with 3 each T5 LEDs.
Inova X1 gen2 - $25m 125L/1h:25m, 12L/70h - on order
Peak Logan 17500 QTC - El Capitan is the AA version
BB Nexgen from Sandwich Shoppe
Quark Low Voltage Head

AA Battery Measurements Table

Batteries measured 8 April 2019.

AA BatteryGroup
Model
Date
Remaining
Life
Years
Chemistry
mAh
mOhms
(data Sht)
Volts
Volts
/Ohms
(Apms)
E91
Energizer
12-2028
9
Zn/MnO2 3000
79
(300/150)
1.557
20
L91
Lithium
12-2037 18
Li/FeS2
3500
148
(240/120)
1.805
12
EN91
Industrial
12-2028
9
Zn/MnO2
2750
118
(300/150)
1.603
13
XR91
Eco
12-2027
8
Zn/MnO2 2800
45
(300/150)
1.528
34
eneloop
BK-3MCCA
80%@3yr
na
Ni-MH
1900
20
1.341
67
AA Olight Lithium
18-12
?
Li/FeS2 2900?
221
(?/?)
1.834
8
I think the eneloops are 4th generation (Wiki).  Note very low Ri.
The Olight AA has vents that look like on the L91.  Obsolete?
Remaining life= label life - used shelf life (L91= 20 years - 2 years since label printed).

Battery Comparison

The L91 with 20 year shelf life plus it's excellent cold operation makes it a first choice.  Some have suggested that I look at the CR123 and or 18650 Li-Ion.  So here is a table comparing them made 2019 March 4.

PS When testing the military BA-5590 Li-SO4 dual 12 Volt battery I found that they have at least a 20 year shelf life.  So it is reasonable that the L91, a primary Li-FeS2 battery, would have a similar shelf life.  Unlike the Alkaline AA cell that is about 1.5 Volts, the L91 is about 1.7 Volts.  But that raises the question about the shelf life of the CR123A which has Li-MnO2chemistry.  Note the CR123A may catch fire and/or explode is punctured or overheated.  It was an aircraft pallet of these that caught fire at the airport and changed the rules for transportation of Li batteries on aircraft.  Note that the L91 contains a lot more energy than the CR123A.  The 18650 is a much larger battery and so has about twice the capacity of the L91, but the discharge rate, while low, is not known.I doubt it's more than some months and not near 20 years.

Battery
Amp Hour Capacity
Shelf
 Life
Volts
Watt Hours
(1 cell)
Watt Hours
(2 cells)
L91
3500
20 Years
1.7
5.95
11
CR123
1500
10 years
3.0
4.5
9
18650
2600 (varies a lot)
note 1
3.7
9.62
19.3
Note 1 - It turns out that the cycle life of a Lithium cell depends on the storage time, storage temperature and storage percent of charge.  Cells stored for a long time at high temperature and full charge have the shortest operational life (this caused a problem for one of the early plug-in electric cars).
Shelf Life is similar to self discharge time.  Normally primary batteries have much lower self discharge than secondary (rechargeable) batteries so the 18650 or CR123R (rechargeable version of the CR123) probably are not as good as the L91.

Backup Light Comparison Table

The Integrating Sphere is being developed to aid in this evaluation.

Photo
Make
Model
Factory link
$
Batteries
Comments
Lumens/hours
Dead
L91
Coast EAL12
                  Lantern
Coast
EAL12
20
4 - AA
168/?, ?/38

Costco -
                  Cascade 1170792 JD14078
Costco - Cascade
JD14078
25/3
3 - AA
Large, resistor=low efficiency, low cost
Great value, but questionable long term reliability.

Lumens/time:  ?/12h, 180/7h
n.a.

Fenix E12
Fenix
E12
26
1 - AA
Not too energy efficiency
Tailcap switch Full press on/off
Half press for modes
Not Good for Bug Out Bag
Lumens/time: 8/40h, 50/6.5h, 130/1.5h
1 mode sort
 of works
Fenix E12 V2.0
                  & TerraLux 100
Fenix
E12 V2.0
27
1 - AA
Does start with "Dead" battery
Tailcap switch Full press on/off
Half press for modes
2020 Dec: maybe the best choice for Bug Out Bag
Lumens/time: 5/70h, 30/13h, 160/1hr

Now my EDC (see Pocket Tools)
TerraLux LightStar 100 was me EDC.


Fenix CL23
Fenix CL23
40
1, 2 or 3 - AA
 (can use 1, 2 or 3 AA cells)
Pushing button cycles through modes which
include brightness and area or spot beams.
Good for Bug Out Bag or power fail use

Lumens/time: 40/45h, 150/13h, 300/7.5h

does not work
Inova X1 Flashlight
Inova
X1
22

125/1h:25m,  12/70h
0/2
Jetbeam JET-I MK
Jetbeam
JET-I MK 25
1 - AA Lumens/time: 1.5/100h, 30/9h, 150/1.1, 480/30m
3/3 modes
Lightstar PRO
                  1
Lightstar
PRO 1
28
1 - AA
Assume it's energy efficient like the Terralux 100.
Tailcap switch Full presses for cycle between Off and modes.
Good for Bug Out Bag
Lumens/time: 65/4h, 154/90m
2/3 modes
Malkoff Devices
                  MDC HA
Malkoff Devices MDC HA 123
1 - AA
Comes on in Moonlight mode.



Lumens/current: 0.3/8ma, 9/90ma, 115/1500ma
1/3 modes
Manker E11
                  Flashlight Manker E11 37
1 - AA Side push button 4 levels

Lumens/time: 10/44h, 100/12, 320/1.7h, 800/24m
0/4 modes
Nitecore EA4
                  Pioneer
Nitecore EA4 Pioneer
46 4 - AA
Unknown energy efficiency
The mode control I still have not figured out, requires
reading the fine print.
Not recommend because of those two problems.

Lumens/time: 65/22h, 135/11h, 300/4.5h, 550/2h, 860/105m

no way to test only have 1 known dead cell.
Nitecore LA10
                  CRI
Nitecore LA10 CRI 30
1 - AA
Is energy efficient
Tail cap unscrews as switch for on/off and changing modes.
Area light.
I'm on the fence about a recommendation.
The magnet in the tail cap seems to grab things I don't intend.
Lumens/time: 10/23h, 30/6h, 85/90m
works
Nitecore Mt1A
Nitecore MT1A 34
1 - AA
Is energy efficient
Tail cap switch: Full press on/off, half press momentary on
Screwing head does something with modes (fine print)
Maybe too complex mode selection for this use.
Lumens/time: 5/60, 22/18h, 55/5.5h, 180/90m
2 modes work
Nitecore
                  SensAA
Nitecore Sens AA 29
1 - AA
Unknown energy efficiency     works with dead L91
Where the light is pointing (up, horizontal, down 45 deg, or down) determines the mode. It would be a real puzzle for someone who did not know the secret, great for someone who does.  Not for bug out bag.
Lumens/time: 6/60h, 20/12h, 120/2h
3 modes

Olight S1A Baton
Olight S1A Baton 80
1 - AA
Unknown energy efficiency     works with dead L91
Side button cycles through the modes including "moonlight"
Recommended for this application, but out of production.
Need a current production light similar to this.
Lumens/time: 0.5/15d, 5/60h, 50/10.5h, 220/140m, 600/1h
3/4 modes

Sofirn SF14
Sofirn
SF14
17
1 - AA Lumens/time: 5/71:00s, 5/9:35 , 180/0:56 (Alkaline & Ni-MH)
2/3 modes
Sofirn SP10 v2
                  Flashlight
Sofirn SP10 v2
19
1 - AA Lumens/time:?/? ,?/? ,?/? factory data only for Ni-MH and 14500 cells.
2/3 modes
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II 57
1 - AA or CR123
Not Energy Efficient.
4 colors selected by knob.
On/Off and brightness by button press (or holding button down).
Moveable angle head + headband.
Recommended for this application

Lumens/time: 4.7/40h, 12/16h, 21/8h, 47/2h
only works
while holding
down button
Streamlight
                  Sidewinder Rescue
Streamlight Sidewinder Rescue 47
2 - AA
Unknown energy efficiency
Features similar to the Sidewinder Compact II
Has moveable diffuser so can act as area light.
I'm on the fence about a recommendation.

Lumens/time: 5.5/100h, 14/45h, 25/11h, 55/5.5h


no way to test only have 1 known dead cell.
x
Streamlight Siege AA 27
3 - AA
Not energy efficient.
Very simple button operation.
Top comes off for hemisphere lighting.
Recommended because of high build quality and great user interface.
Bonus - button has Green - Yellow - Red - Blinking Red State of Charge.

Lumens/time: 50/37h, 100/15.5h, 200/7h
na
Streamlight Survivor
Streamlight Survivor
56
4-AA
Not Energy efficient.
Top button, press and hold for High, Medium, Blink, off modes.
Very precise beam cuts through fog and smoke better than pretty much any other light.  Made to be reliable, high build quality.
Recommended for Bug Out Bag application when used with L91 AA cells.

Lumens/time: 60/15h, 175/4h
na
ThruNite
                  Archer 1A V3
ThruNite
Archer 1A V3 32
1-AA Lumens/time: 0.1/17d, 17/22h, 75/5h, 200/210m
2/4 modes

ThruNite T10
                  II Flashlight
ThruNite T10 II
22
1-AA Lumens/time: 0.5/14d, 9/40h, 54/8h, 160/200m
2/4 modes

Zebralight H53Fc
Zebralight
H53Fc 63
1-AA
Energy Efficient, good for Bug Out Bag.
One of the smallest in this grouping.
Comes with headband.

Lumens/time: 0.01/3.3months, 0.06/2.2m, 0.26/1.1m, 1/13days, 3.4/4.5d, 10/41hours, 25/25h, 55/8.5h, 102/4.2h, 165/2.3h, 230/1.6, 276/0.9h

2/3 modes
Coast
                          EAL22 Lantern
Coast
                          EAL22 Lantern

Coast
EAL22


Range
Hours
Lumens
Low
263
77
Medium
16
675
High
10
1250

Got this Sep 2023 because of the high run time on three "D" cells.

The run time is shorter than the H53Fc above and it uses 3 D cells v 1 AA cell, but with a much higher light output.


The Energizer Lithium AA batteries now advertise a 20 year shelf life.  These are only available in AA (L91 - 3,500 mAh), AAA (L92 - 1000mAh)  and 9V (L522 - 750 mAh), so it's a good idea to look for light products that use AA batteries to take advantage of the long shelf life, high capacity and good operation when cold.

Backup Light Comparison Plot

One way to analyze this data was to put the model, Lumens, run time in minutes into a spreadsheet and to get the data points separated use Log base 10 on each axis.  But it takes a lot of time to figure out the good points, i.e. the points that are near the top.  After doing a dozen or so points I had found the lights with 2, 3 or 4 AA cells.  A better way is to just sort the spreadsheet on Minutes  (hi to low) so each line shows the Model, Lumens and Minutes.  Now you can compare who has the highest minutes for a similar Lumen output. Even better is to use a different column for each model, see the scatter plot below.
For Moonlight performance the H53Fc stands out because it has many modes and fantastic run times for them.
The MT1A, SensAA andS1A art tied at 5 Lumens & 3600 minutes.
The E11 & H53Fc wins tie at 10 Lumens with 2640 minutes, Other lights have far lower run times like the LA10@1380min, CII 12L@960min,
If the E11 can do 60 Lumens for 660 minutes (11 hours) that beats a bunch of lights that produce less light for less time.Plot made using the manufacturer's data from the Comparison Table below.  Only single AA lights were included and some single AA lights were excluded to help clear up the plot since they had performance below those that are plotted.

BL Plot

Backup Light
                    Comparison Plot
Click on plot for a larger image.

BUL-Canidates

Preliminary best in terms maximum run time for given light output.  Not in any order:
There is no expectation that any of the high Lumen modes will work on a dead battery, but the low power modes should work on a high efficiency light.
Model
$
Dead Bat Modes
PG&E PSPS (Wiki)
H53Fc 63
2/3
Excellent night light.
S1A 80
3/4

T10 22
2/4

E11 37
0/4

E12 26
1/3

Archer 32
2/4

Sofirn
19
2/3

Early Purchases of Back Up Lights

Streamlight Siege AA LED Lantern 44941 (2019 February 22)

Based on similar run times for similar  Lumen (Wiki) outputs I ordered this model.  Got response from factory "The Siege AA uses a resistive circuit."
So of the three camping lanterns I'm looking at (Fenix CL23, Siege AA & Cascade) only the Fenix has a chance of being energy efficient (but was not).
See above for more on the Siege AA.

Cascade 1170792 Collapsible Lantern (2019 February 19)

These require 3 each AA batteries and advertise 180 Lumens.  Available at Costco in a 3-pack about $20 for 3.
Using a bench power supply shows these are cheap direct power units, i.e. they do not have a switching mode power supply like the Teralux or other more modern flashlights.

Volts
mA
4.5
700
4.0
500
3.5
300
3.0
140

The above data shows an old fashioned type of flashlight i.e. a battery (3 cells are needed to get enough voltage to light a white LED) and light.  There is no electronic circuitry.

Fig 1 Batteries included
Cascade
                  1170792 Collapsible Lantern
Fig 2
Cascade
                  1170792 Collapsible Lantern
Fig 3 Shown with the batteries supplied Duracell batteries.
Cascade
                  1170792 Collapsible Lantern
Fig 4 fairly bright.
Cascade
                  1170792 Collapsible Lantern

UST 14-Day Lantern

Fig 1
UST 14-Day
                Lantern
Fig 2
UST 14-Day Lantern
Fig 3 Internal cylinder with a ring of LEDs can be seen in low mode.
UST 14-Day
                Lantern

After installing 4 batteries which is difficult because you can not stand it on it's head (the bail does not fold down) and screwing the cover on, which is tricky because it tends to cross thread, and pushing the on button, nothing happened.   Unscrewing the cover caused the light to turn on and then pressing the button cycled through the Hi, Low and Off modes.  But closing the cap again turns off the light.  It seems any strain on the plastic body can turn the light off then back on.  NOT RECOMMENDED.
UST makes a series of lanterns named by how many days (7, 14, 30, 45 & 60) they are good for (whatever that means) and some other LED lights that have names.
Uses 4 each AA batteries, Runs 14 days continuously on low (16 Lumens), 13 hours on High (140 Lumens).  Uses COB (Wiki) technology.  This may be the same as a "filament" LED?  They seem to be much more efficient than conventional white LEDs.

Aircraft Cabin Emergency Flashlight w/LED EF-1

Fig 1
Aircraft
                    Cabin Emergency Flashlight w/LED EF-1
Fig 2
Aircraft Cabin
                  Emergency Flashlight w/LED EF-1

For work I spent a lot of time flying and this flashlight was on the bulkhead at the front of the plane.  The red LED would blink indicating that the batteries are OK.  I expect the LED was driven by a circuit that made use of the LM3909.

Description

Held in bracket against aircraft bulkhead.  Red LED blinks to both show battery is good, lamp filament is in tact and to locate flashlight if cabin is dark, like in an emergency.  The mounting bracket has a permanent magnet that holds open a reed relay in the flashlight, so when flashlight is removed from bracket it turns on.  There is no normal on/off switch.  There are a couple of straps marked "Emergency Use Only" that would be broken in order to remove the flashlight from the bracket.  A broken strap would indicate use which would require a new battery and new straps.
This appears to be a two "D" cell flashlight, but it uses a custom battery with a 2-pin miniature Molex type connector.
Uses a flanged filament bulb with no markings. Specs (Boeing: A1-14-0001-002): 0.55 Amp, 7.2 Volts, 2700 cp (initial) to 450 cp (4 hours).
PR18 flange base bulb.
There is a lanyard stored on the bottom of the tail cap.

Markings

Cast into the flashlight: DME Corporation.
Stamped on the Flashlight between the magnet locating flanges: P2-07-0003-001 (i.e. the EF-1)

Cast into the mounting bracket" DME Corporation: Air Lite - My unit is the EF-1. Uses the P4-01-0021 aka Model 213 battery pack - 7.5 Volts.
Label on back of bracket: Bracket p/n: P2-07-0004-201; System  p/n: P2-07-0001-214; 1/14/2009
The EF-1 datasheet: "A patented electronic maintenance circuit with LED indicator confirms that the EF-1 is always ready for use by monitoring battery voltage and continuity through the lamp." 

The "Emergency Use Only" straps: A1-18-1030

Patents

4228484 LED flasher for battery cell-powered lamp, Malcolm D. Johnstone, 1980-10-14, - blinking LED in tail cap
5422799 Indicating flashlight, Donald J. Morrison, Sr., 1995-06-06, - 3 blinking LEDs around circumference
6140776 Flashlight, Erwin J. Rachwal, 2000-10-31, - not LM3909, discrete components

Dimensions

I'm thinking about making a flashlight and so am looking at some possible dimensions.
Battery
Batt
ODmax
Al Tube
OD
Al Tube
wall
Al Tube
ID
radial
gap
AA
0.571
0.750
0.083
0.584
0.006


0.75
0.065
0.62
0.0245


1.000
0.1875
0.624
0.0265


0.875
0.125
0.625
0.027


0.750
0.058
0.634
0.0315


0.750
0.035
0.680
0.0545


0.75
0.058
0.634
-1.0175
CR123
0.669
0.75 0.035 0.680 0.005


0.875
0.065
0.745
0.038


1.000
0.125
0.750
0.081


1.250
0.250
0.750
0.081


1.500
0.375
0.750
0.081
18650
0.708
.875
.065
.745
0.0185


1.000
0.125
0.75
0.021


1.25
0.25
0.75
0.021


0.875
0.058
0.759
0.0255


0.875
0.049
0.777
0.0345


1.000
0.095
0.810
0.051
C
1.031
1.125
.035
1.055
0.012


1.125
0.083
1.084
0.0265


1.250
0.065
1.120
0.0445


1.375
0.125
1.125
0.047


1.250
0.058
1.134
0.0515
D
1.346
1.5
0.065
1.37
0.012


1.625
0.125
1.375
0.0145


1.5
0.058
1.384
0.019


1.5
0.035
1.43
0.042

Battery Capacity & LED Run Time

Batteries are rated for capacity and LED for current and voltage.  So for a given combination of batteries and a specified LED the run time for light with an ideal power supply can be computed.  A non ideas power supply will reduce the run time, but there's no way to improve it.  There's a complicating factor.  Battery capacity is specified under a given load condition and will change for other loads.  Typically when you pull more current the battery has less capacity.
Cell
rated
load
Watts/cell
WH
Wht LED
350 ma
(1 W)
hours
Wht LED
700 ma
 (2 W)
minutes
AA Alkaline E91
0.1
3
na
na
AA Alkaline E91 1
1
1
30
AA Ni-MH NH15-2500
<3
2.75
2.75
82
EL123 0.1
1.5
1.5 ?
45?
18650 1.5
2.3
2.3
69
C  Alkaline EN-93
0.1
10
na
na
C  Alkaline EN-93 1
4
4
120
D Alkaline  E-95
0.1
20
na
na
D Alkaline E-95 1
10
10
300
BA-5590 Family 5590BA w/20 x 2.3 AH SC
11
88
88
2,640
BA-5590 Family 5590BA w/20 x 4.5 AH SC 36
105
172
5,160

If cells are conbined to make a battery the Watt Hour capacity is increased by the cell count and in the case of Alkaline there is an added increase because of the lighter loading.
For example a single Alkaline AA cell will powr a 1 Watt LED for 1 hour, so 10 would give 10 hours based on the Watt Hour rating for the battery, but because of the change in capacity with load you get 30 hours.  The rechargeable chemistries seem to provide the same capacity for most loads, the exception is for loads exceeding 1C where the capacity does decrease.

Another factor is that many of the cells have Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) resistors built-in as a safety measure.  These have some resistnace at room temperature that wastes power and the trip current will be reduced when the flashlight runs hot because of the LED heat.

Flashlight & DIY Supplies

Best Hong Kong - Nov 2007 - 10mm T3 1/4 @ 100 ma warm white 20 lm @ 55 deg & 135 Cd white narrow beam - these may be HB LEDs in T3 1/4 case
Deal Extreme -
Flashlight Lens -
Kaidomain - large selection of flashlight building supplies
LCK-LED -
Quality China Goods - Wholsale -
Lite Mania -
Yamaguchi Consulting (The LED Guy) - The Sandwich Shoppe -
D McLeish - Reflectors ftp -
Shenzhen Wholesale - mostly flashlights, batteries

Glossary

Size for Hand Holdable Lights

Flashlight -source of light that can be operated using one hand and will fit in a pants pocket.
Headlight - 1. light on front of vehicle like car, truck, train
     2. light mounted on head, the meaning on this page
Pocket light - like a flashlight only smaller, fits into a vest pocket
Penlight - even smaller, fits into a pocket protector filled with pens an pencils side by side
Keychain Light - even smaller, length comparable to a house key
Lantern - source of light that can be operated using one hand but too big to fit into pants pocket
Portable Light - Used on land and too big to use hand held, but can be moved (maybe requires a couple of military trucks)

Function

Illumination - provide general light for the task at hand.
That might be a quarter Lux (full moon) for walking outdoors on a moonless night to very bright for doing fine work in an industrial setting. [patent class 362]
Signal - To communicate information that can change.  [patent class 116]
Weapon - attached to weapon for either general illumination or for aiming
ATEX - Explosive Atmosphere, zone, division, or class 1 is like inside a gasoline tank, 2 is near by and 3 is at a distance where fumes come and go.
Lights on Bouys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices [patent class 441]
Night Vision - lights can not be visibly too bright so may have an IR output

Manufacturers

Black Diamond - Head
Bright Star Flashlights -
Brunton - Lantern - Head -
Busch & Muller - bicycle lights carried by Peter White Cycles in the US
Duracell - lantern, hand, pocket, pen, keychain
Energizer - Hand, Head, Hat, Neck
Hipwell (1887 - 2005) - 831 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412) 231-7310 - Video of making a flashlight
Inova - hand
Justrite - Heavy Use Lights - head & light stick (4D cell)
Mag-Lite - hand including AAA size to multiple D machined aluminum cylindrical
Pelican - Cases - Hand, Pocket, Pen, Lantern
Petzl - headlights - older units used E10 regular or halogen bulbs and MN1203 (aka: 3R12 three cell batteries)
PhotonLight - started the LED keychain light - 6523973
Princeton Tec - head and hand - bicycle -
Ray-O-Vac - hand 
Silva - Head Lamps 
Star Headlight & Lantern is still making Railroad Lanterns (and other products).
Streamlight - hand (includes pocket and keychain) -Military  head - lantern - weapon  - Rail mount -
Surefire - hand including pocket and pen + Military - Rail Mount: Rifle, Shotgun, Heavy Weapon; Millennium™  M950 & M960
Winchester - Feb 2008 no flashlights offered

Links

Google pat 4392186
Don's Bulbs - rare light bulbs & speciality lamps
 GE minature bulbs - Catalog.pdf (1.3M)
Vintage Kerosene LanternsElectric Lanterns -
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