Weighted flashlight
OwnerRobert R. Hendricksinventor
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Abstract
The weighted end cap for a flashlight, replacing the standard end cap of such a light, including a weighted component generally hemispherical in configuration, integrally formed with a polygonally sided component, to prevent rolling of the flashlight during usage, and having an integral sleeve extending downwardly therefrom, presenting threads, generally of the external type, for use in threading into the end of a standard flashlight, now allowing the flashlight to be used as a tool, weapon, in addition for the standard lighting purposes, and to prevent its rolling or movement when rested upon a surface as during non-usage or storage.
Claims4
A weighted flashlight of the type incorporating a casing provided for holding one or more batteries, and having electrical contact with a lensed lamp at its forward end, the back end of the flashlight incorporating a weighted end cap segment for use for application of a force as required, the weighted end cap segment threadly engages with the flashlight casing, and the weighted end cap, with the flashlight, capable of being applied as one of a tool and weapon, the weighted end cap includes a weighted hemispherical segment providing a smooth surface when applied, a multi-sided configuration integrally extending from the hemispherical segment, said multi-sided configuration provided for preventing the flashlight from rolling when placed upon a surface, and a cylindrical segment extending integrally from the multi-sided configuration, the multi-sided configuration incorporating threads for threadly engaging to the back end of the flashlight casing when assembled.
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