Global Patent Index - EP 0870975 A2

EP 0870975 A2 19981014 - Flashlight having low magnetic susceptibility

Title (en)

Flashlight having low magnetic susceptibility

Title (de)

Taschenlampe mit geringer magnetischer Suszebilität

Title (fr)

Lampe de poche à basse susceptibilité magnétique

Publication

EP 0870975 A2 19981014 (EN)

Application

EP 98106642 A 19980409

Priority

US 83733897 A 19970411

Abstract (en)

A flashlight constructed of materials including metal components having very low magnetic susceptibilities is described. The battery powering the flashlight lamp is a lithium battery also constructed of materials having low magnetic susceptibilities. The battery further includes a unique terminal configuration that prevents the inadvertent use of other batteries, including non-magnetic batteries, in the flashlight. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

F21L 7/00

IPC 8 full level

A61B 5/055 (2006.01); F21L 4/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F21L 2/00 (2013.01)

Citation (applicant)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB IT NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0870975 A2 19981014; EP 0870975 A3 19990915; AU 6076698 A 19981015; JP H1196802 A 19990409

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98106642 A 19980409; AU 6076698 A 19980409; JP 9849898 A 19980325