the light assembly to rotate the light assembly between a closed position and an open position relative to the housing the housing provides a measure of protection to the light activation switch a spring is provided to bias the light assembly towards either of the closed position or the extended position in combination with the spring a flip switch is added so that upon activation of the flip switch the spring moves the light assembly to an extended position the rotation between extended and closed positions for the light assembly typically ranges between 80 and 200 degrees and ideally greater than 140 degrees with the addition of a set screw an intermediate position between closed and open positions is also maintained application_number US 34710706 A description the present invention has utility as a miniature flashlight through the mounting of a light assembly on a pivot relative to a protective housing greater longevity is achieved as compared to a conventional miniature flashlight it is appreciated that operation of an inventive flashlight is facilitated through the inclusion of a spring to bias the light assembly towards either a fully extended or fully closed position relative to the housing a flip switch is further optionally provided to release the spring and thereby move the light assembly between closed and extended positions or vice versa a light activation switch is readily triggered by the flip switch moving the light assembly into an open position such that upon flip switch activation the light assembly swings into.