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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 1998
Filed:
Feb. 24, 1997
Warren E Gilson, Madison, WI (US);
Other;
Abstract
A generally flat flashlight is concealed in an article of clothing or other accessory used by a person to illuminate an area adjacent an opening in the article of clothing or other accessory. In the case of a necktie that is to be worn around the neck of a person, the necktie is made of fabric or textile material and is formed into an elongated flattened tubular configuration with front and rear plies so that an inner area is formed between the plies. Adjacent a distal end portion of the necktie, a pocket or holding area is formed within the inner area of the necktie with an opening formed at the distal end thereof. The relatively flat, flashlight that is battery operated is adapted to be disposed within the pocket with the light emitting portion of the flashlight directed to the opening so that when the flashlight is actuated, light emitted from the flashlight will illuminate the area beyond the end of the necktie.