The Oval Story

While a conventional flashlight has many useful purposes, it can be difficult to grip the flashlight for long periods of time because of fatigue in the user’s grip. The unnatural position of the operator’s hand and the weight of the batteries in the handle can cause discomfort and fatigue. Another issue that arises when using a conventional flashlight is that the user prefers to have a beam of light illuminating a distance ahead, but they also want to see the terrain near their feet so that they do not slip or trip over obstacles on the ground. When using a conventional flashlight, the operator must alternate between illuminating the terrain in the distance and the ground near their feet. This repetitive motion can become tiresome very quickly. The Oval light solves these problems, giving its user improved comfort and ergonomics.

The shape of the light allows for improved ergonomics in several key areas. First, it has a more comfortable weight distribution. The lightweight polymer body houses the relatively heavy batteries out of the handle and below the operator’s hand, resulting in a stable, balanced feel. It has a contoured gripping surface that is comfortable and easy to cradle in your fingers.

The light pattern emitted by the Oval Light Dispenser is preferable over conventional flashlights. This flashlight has multiple light sources strategically placed on the body, which allow the user to see the path ahead and the immediate vicinity of their feet at the same time. A forward-facing narrow-angle light beam shines far ahead, and a downward-facing wide-angle light beam illuminates the area around the user’s feet. The light arrangement eliminates the need to point a single beam intermittently between the area near the user’s feet and into the distance, which will reduce fatigue and decrease the risk of tripping or falling.