Arc Flashlight
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Arc Flashlight LLC was an American manufacturer that produced innovative LED flashlights, several of which were the genesis of or inspiration for products from other manufacturers. Arc Flashlight LLC began operation May 2001, and went out of business September 22, 2004. The founder and designer of Arc, Peter Gransee, started a new company (MTD LLC) in December of 2004 which continues the Arc brand and design.
Arc has historical significance since several innovative models were the inspiration for flashlights later produced by other companies. These products included the first LED flashlight operating off a single AAA-battery, the first temperature-compensated LED flashlight, and the first microprocessor controlled Luxeon Star flashlight. Possibly the most significant innovation was the first flashlight using the high power Luxeon Star LED, the Arc LS. This for the first time enabled a solid-state LED flashlight to produce output comparable to incandescent bulb designs. The name "Arc" came from intense white light some LEDs produce, looking similar to the color of an electric arc welder.
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