Activation means for flashlamp article

Activation means for activating at least one flashlamp unit located within a flashlamp article including a base portion, said activation means comprising:

• a casing defining a chamber therein, said casing adapted for having said base portion of said flashlamp article positioned thereon;
• an activator member movably oriented within said chamber of said casing for occupying a first, non-firing position and a second position therein and including at least one upstanding engagement member thereon, said activator member effecting firing of said flashlamp unit within said flashlamp article when said article is positioned on said casing and said activator member occupies said second position;
• biasing means located within said casing and engaged to said activator member, said biasing means continuously biasing said activator member toward said first, non-firing position for returning said activator member thereto subsequent to said firing of said flashlamp unit;
• engagement means movably positioned within said chamber for engaging said activator member to effect movement of said activator from said first position to said second position, said engagement means effecting said movement in response to external actuation thereof;
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• means for securing said activation means to an external surface.