PORTABLE LIGHT HOLDER AND RELATED METHODS
An apparatus for connection to a pack includes: a holder including an internal recess, the holder including at least one connector adapted for connecting an accessory to the pack; an insert for positioning in the internal recess of the holder, the insert including at least one light; and a fastener for fastening the holder to the pack.
1 . An apparatus for connection to an object for being worn or carried by a user, comprising:
a holder including an internal recess, the holder including at least one connector adapted for connecting an accessory to the object;
an insert for positioning in the internal recess of the holder, the insert including at least one light; and
a fastener for fastening the holder to the object.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the holder includes an opening adapted for pushing the insert from the internal recess of the holder.
3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises a bolt and nut.
4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the holder includes a passage for receiving the fastener.
5 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one connector comprises a rail spaced from a body of the holder.
6 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a pull located on an endwall of the holder.
7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light is adapted for flashing to form a beacon.
8 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the internal recess includes a connector for connecting with the insert.
9 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises a plurality of hooks integrally formed on a surface of the holder.
10 . An article of clothing adapted for connecting with the plurality of hooks according to the apparatus of claim 9 .
11 . A pack including the apparatus of claim 1 .
12 . An apparatus for connecting an accessory, comprising:
a pack;
a holder including at least one light, the holder being fastened to the pack and adapted for receiving a connector for connecting the accessory to the pack.
13 . The apparatus according to claim 12 , further including a fastener for fastening the holder to the pack.
14 . The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the fastener comprises a bolt for passing through the pack and a passage of the holder.
15 . The apparatus of claim 12 , further including a mounting plate on the pack for receiving the fastener.
16 . The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the connector comprises an elastic cord and the holder includes a passage for receiving the elastic cord.
17 . The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the pack comprises a plurality of holders, each including at least one light.
18 . A method of securing an accessory to a pack using a light holder, comprising:
fastening the light holder to the pack; and
fastening a connector for securing the accessory to the light holder.
19 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the step of fastening the light holder to the pack comprises passing the fastener through the pack.
20 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the step of fastening the connector to the light holder comprises connecting a cord to a rail of the light holder.