Supplementary power supply for portable electrical devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8287143
APP PUB NO 20090231839A1
SERIAL NO

12404596

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A supplementary power supply and method for powering a portable electrical device such as a flashlight having a positive terminal and a negative terminal and battery compartment adapted to receive a standard battery therein. The supply comprises a cap adapted for installation on the battery compartment, an electrical circuit comprising a generator and a positive output and a negative output, and an actuator in mechanical communication with the generator and capable of actuation when the power supply is within the compartment and the cap is installed on the compartment, wherein the electrical circuit is sized and shaped to be received within the battery compartment and interconnect the positive output with the positive terminal and the negative output with the negative terminal, and actuation of the actuator operates the generator to provide an electrical current between the positive output and the negative output. There is also disclosed a kit comprising a plurality of replacement caps.

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  • 9609385 CANADA INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ford, Timothy D F Beaconsfield, CA 40 185

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