I got one of these in a trade a while back and pretty impressed with it due to its internal tech.
Ultracapacitor hand crank torch - Lightstorm CL1
Just purchased this 2nd hand from someone , its described as a "Ultracapacitor hand crank torch "
So far I'm impressed by it capability and output for a small hand cranked model , although the shape is ergonomic enough for the hand ,I thinks I could design a better shape and charging mechanism.
I'm not sure if the claims to its USP are correct or not , that the Carbon Ultra Capacitor with outlive other hand charged units that use standard batteries.
It has three central LED'S, two work together as a flood light and the third is a powerful little spot beam. The hand crank is smooth but well built. The babble on the box says it can be charged over 100000 times ( thats quite a few walks back from the pub!!)
The spot light duration at full charge is 15 mins , the dual flood lights on full charge 20 mins. Full charge is achieved after 2 minutes of 'cranking'
It also has an extra ability for a cable to be inserted into the side of the torch and then utilized as a hand charger for phones etc.
Nifty little bit of kit , I think i would/design it better with some additional features but its good at what it does.
http://www.appliedinnotech.com/products ... rm-cl1.php
"LightStorm CL1
Crank flashlights are not all the same. The LightStorm CL1 crank flashlight uses a Carbon Ultra-Capacitor to store energy - all other crank flashlights use non-replaceable rechargeable batteries and will quickly end up in a landfill when their batteries fail to work. The LightStorm CL1 crank flashlight also features a specially designed parabolic reflector that collects and projects the high intensity light from the Quasar LED into a piercing beam able to spot illuminate objects up to 80 feet away. Its capabilities don't stop there, the highly efficient CL1 dynamo flashlight can also flood illuminate a 12-ft (4m) area up to 20-ft (6m) away using 2 StarCore LEDs. LightStorm CL1 also has a built-in power jack and comes with a charging cable and Mini USB connector which is suitable for charging Motorola V3, V6, and Blackberry phones as well as MP3 and MP4 music players. Other cell phone connectors can be purchased separately.
Perfect For:
# General utility work
# Backpacking and Hiking
# Home, Vehicle and Work Emergency Kits
Special Features:
# 2 light settings: Spot Light and Flood Light
# Built-in power jack for charging music players and cell phones
# Durable and water resistant construction
# ABS housing will hold up to diesel fuel and motor oil
Performance Specs:
# Quasar 1/2 watt (105,000 mcad) LED will Spot Illuminate a 9-ft (3m) diameter area at a distance of 80-ft (26m).
# 2 StarCorę̉ (15,000 mcad) LEDs will Flood Illuminate a 12-ft (4m) diameter area at a distance of 20-ft (6m).
# Spot Light duration on a full charge: 15 minutes
# Flood Light duration on full charge: 20 minutes
# 2 minutes of cranking fully charges capacitor power cell
# Capacitor can be recharged over 100,000 times
# Storage temp: - 40F (- 40C) to 140F (60C)
# Operational temp: -50̼̉ F (-45̼̉ C) to +140̼̉ F (70̼̉ C)
Physical Specs:
# Length: 6 inches (15 cm)
# Width: 2 inches (5 cm)
# Height: 1.8 inches (4.4 cm)
# Weight: 7.4 ounce (207 grams)
# Color: Slate Gray Housing with Red Front Bezel"
Link to review.
http://www.stu-offroad.com/prodrev/ligh ... torm-2.htm
Sticker on the end of the box;-
http://www.flashlightsunlimited.com/index.htm