US 2015/0146416 A1 · LIGHTING DEVICE

Abstract

This disclosure relates generally to a personal lighting device for use by a person or which can be releasably mounted to a dog collar, and which includes a light component releasably attached to a mount. The light component comprises an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion comprises an outer shell with an ergonomic grip and a polished protective lens. The outer shell houses a series of LED lights that can be arranged equidistant from one another. The lower portion comprises a base with locking features for removably attaching the light component to the mount. The mount includes a receptacle that is sized to receive the base of the light component, and a locking mechanism including locking elements that cooperate with the locking features of the light component, and a spring steel flexure to form a spring biased locking mechanism.

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Dependent claims

A personal lighting device, comprising:

a mount comprising:
an attachment portion configured for connection to a strap, collar, clip, or clothing;
a receptacle defined within a forward surface of the mount and having a locking mechanism therein;
and
a light component removably mounted within the receptacle of the mount and comprising:
a housing,
a light source mounted on a forward portion of the housing,
a series of ergonomic features formed at spaced locations about the housing to facilitate gripping of the light component, and
at least one locking feature formed about the housing and configured to engage the locking mechanism within the receptacle of the mount as the light component is seated within the receptacle of the mount for releasably attaching the light component to the mount.

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