Multi-mode flashlight
View Patent ↗A lighting device includes one or more light sources, one or more switches, and a controller. The lighting device has multiple modes of operation. The controller selects modes of operation according to the one or more switches. The controller controls or operates the one or more light sources according to the selected mode of operation.
1. A flashlight device comprising:
a body having an interior defining a battery cavity, a first end and a second end;
an end cap coupled to the first end;
a swivel head coupled to the second end and having a light housing with a plurality of light sources, wherein the swivel head rotates around an axis perpendicular to an axis defined by the body; and
a plurality of switches that select operation of the plurality of light sources, the plurality of switches including a rotatable switch for controlling operation of an infrared light source of the plurality of light sources that is disposed between the end cap and the first end of the body, second and third button switches for operation of different colored light sources of the plurality of light sources that are mounted on a front portion of the body, and a main light switch for controlling operation of a white light emitting diode of the plurality of light sources that is positioned on a bottom of the end cap and where the main light switch does not control operation of other light sources of the plurality of light sources.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the front portion includes a grip below the second and third button switches.
3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of light sources further include an infra-red light emitting diode and a red light emitting diode.
4. The device of claim 3 , the light housing includes a recessed lens and an aspheric reflector.
5. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the body, the end cap, the swivel head, and the plurality of switches are at least partially covered with a noise insulation material.
6. the device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the body, the end cap, the swivel head, and the plurality of switches are at least partially covered with at least one of a grip/traction material, an electrical insulation material, and a shock resistance material.
7. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of switches is recessed.
8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the recessed switch is a push button switch positioned on the end cap.
9. The device of claim 1 further comprising a slide switch that locks at least one of the end cap and the rotatable switch to prevent removal of the end cap, and a rotatable-switch of the plurality of switches, to prevent rotation of the rotatable switch.
10. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a controller and a slide switch positioned on the end cap, wherein the rotatable switch is activated to select a mode of operation that prevents the controller from selecting another mode of operation and wherein the slide switch is positionable to prevent movement of the rotatable switch and removal of the end cap.
11. The device of claim 1 further comprising a yoke portion configured to connect the swivel head to the body, wherein signaling from the body are received by the swivel head through the yoke portion.