Portable light holder and related methods

Abstract

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.

What is claimed is: 
     
         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.