Category: Maglites Engraved

The first flashlight was invented in 1899 by David Misell. It contained 3 D cells

and an incandescent light bulb. In 120 years, we have come a long way. LED’s have replaced the bulb. Electronic circuits now provide different light levels and a strobe effect and power conservation. Recharging has become a valuable option. And now the COB (chip on board) bulbs are super bright.

The history of promotional flashlights involves different types of imprinting. Pad printing changed into laser engraving. Today engraved flashlights with your corporate logo are ubiquitous.

What can we hope for in the future? Here are some of my ideas. Do you have more? Please let me know in the comment section.

Will these be the Next Big Things in Engraved Flashlights?

1. Your logo lights up when the flashlight is turned on.
2. Part of your logo imprint changes when you turn on the torch. This could be done with the help of liquid crystals or special circuitry.
3. Add this to the imprint: “If found, please return to….”
4. The barrel changes color depending on the temperature. LCD technology could do this.
5. A keylight that firmly holds your house key so it lights up the key hole as you insert your key. The original keylights would point in the opposite direction of what you wanted.
6. A flashlight that has a built-in battery tester. Wouldn’t it be nice to see how close you are to having to replace batteries?
7. A built-in beeper that allows your cell phone to find it. This would be great, as long as you know where your phone is.

Any more ideas? Just add your comments here.