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US 4,228,485 AGranted
Blinker aiming post light
OwnerCarl A. Hubbard, Colin M. Hudsoninventors
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Abstract
An aiming post light for artillery and mortar operations at night wherein an ordinary GI flashlight is converted with solid state circuitry to use a blinking light emitting diode (LED) as a light source, enabling ordinary flashlight batteries to last for months of constant use instead of the few hours life in use with previous post lights.
Claims5
A blinker aiming post light comprising:
- a stake,
- a flashlight having a stake engaging clamp,
- said flashlight being attached to said stake,
- a DC voltage source,
- a flasher integrated circuit including a light emitting diode, and switch means for connecting said circuit to said voltage source,
- said DC voltage source comprising flashlight batteries in a flashlight,
- said switch means comprises a flashlight switch,
- said diode replacing the conventional flashlight bulb,
- said integrated circuit connecting with the battery contacts in said flashlight.
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