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1. A flashlight having a variable field of illumination comprising an elongated tubular housing and a multiple bulb housing, and a transparent cover, said tubular housing defining a chamber sized and configured to receive at least one battery, the bulb housing comprises said cover and a lower shell member that are secured together, a bulb assembly is positioned in a region between the outer shell member and the lower shell member, said bulb assembly comprising at least three light emitting bulbs each housed within a reflector whereby one reflector directs light to one side of the bulb housing, another reflector directs light to the other side of the bulb housing, and another reflector directs light to the front of the housing so that light can be emitted at least 180 degrees, an electronic ballast for converting battery voltage to a voltage required to operate said lamps, electrical circuitry for electrically connecting said electronic ballast to said lamps and electrical contact to said battery, said circuitry including a dimmer switch for each of said bulbs and a switch to activate said bulbs. |
