Multifunction flashlight

摘要

A multifunction flashlight includes an audio recorder, a video recorder and a flashlight having one or more operating modes. The flashlight includes an audio microphone secured within a water-tight interior compartment in the body of the flashlight. A storage compartment is provided in a rear portion of the flashlight for removably storing one or more light diffuser caps which are selectively mountable over the flashlight lens. A port in the wall of the flashlight can be opened to improve audio reception and sensitivity of a microphone housed within the flashlight. A resilient switch cover is provided with two or more differently textured surface portions to allow an operator to identify an audio, video or lighting function by tactile feel or touch. A delay circuit can be provided to protect the audio and/or video functions from in advertent or unintentional actuation.

主权项

1. A flashlight, comprising:
a flashlight light source; a first switch disposed in a first position for turning said flashlight light source on and off; a video recorder; a second switch disposed in a second position adjacent said position for turning said video recorder on and off; an audio recorder; a third switch selectively preventing and enabling activation of said audio recorder; a single one-piece translucent switch cover overlying and covering said first and second switches, said single one-piece translucent switch cover being the only switch cover visible on said flashlight and obscuring visibility of said first and second switches; and a light, when said video recorder is turned on, is visible through said translucent switch cover providing notice to an operator that video images are being recorded and wherein said flashlight comprises a front body portion and a rear body portion removable from said front body portion, and wherein said third switch is made accessible by separating and removing said front and rear body portions from each other.