A modular system may include a plurality of magnets that may be provided to self-align a casing with an accessory. Self-alignment of the casing and the accessory may provide a secure connection of the casing with the accessory. At least one detent and at least one locking arm may mate and lock the casing against the accessory in a mounted position. The at least one detent and the at least one locking arm may unlock in an insertion position. Self-alignment may occur when a first set of magnets attracts a second set of magnets in which opposite polarities attract and automatically initiate movement of the casing towards the accessory.

A transportable lighting system. The lighting system is designed to withstand the difficult and extreme weather conditions typically experienced in outdoor work sites such as drilling rig environments. The pulley and roller arraignments are designed for minimal friction. The overall pulley and roller design for the lifting of the unit (including the way the cables are orientated) is extremely robust. The outrigger includes fold out and lock in place design. The power source can run a duel transfer switch setup powered by an external supply (like drilling rig power) or from its own 100% back-up generator. Lighting used is typically light in weight and bright. Towers are skid mounted and mobile, e.g., with the use of a truck. Individual lights can swivel and tilt as can the entire bank of lights.

Electronic light emitting flares and related methods. Flares of the present invention include various features such as self-synchronization, remote control, motion-actuated or percussion-actuated features, dynamic shifting between side-emitting and top-emitting light emitters in response to changes in positional orientation (e.g., vertical vs. horizontal) of the flare; overrides to cause continued emission from side-emitting or top-emitting light emitters irrespective of changes in the flare's positional orientation; use of the flare(s) for illumination of traffic cones and other hazard marking or traffic safety objects or devices, group on/off features, frequency specificity to facilitate use of separate groups of flares in proximity to one another, selection and changing of flashing patterns and others.

Electronic light emitting flares and related methods. Flares of the present invention include various features such as self-synchronization, remote control, motion-actuated or percussion-actuated features, dynamic shifting between side-emitting and top-emitting light emitters in response to changes in positional orientation (e.g., vertical vs. horizontal) of the flare; overrides to cause continued emission from side-emitting or top-emitting light emitters irrespective of changes in the flare's positional orientation; use of the flare(s) for illumination of traffic cones and other hazard marking or traffic safety objects or devices, group on/off features, frequency specificity to facilitate use of separate groups of flares in proximity to one another, selection and changing of flashing patterns and others.

A portable lighting device includes a body having an input port supported on an exterior surface of the body and an output port supported on the exterior surface of the body. The input port is operable to receive power from a power source and the output port is operable to transfer power to an external device. The portable lighting device also includes a support member coupled to the body. The support member is configured to hang the portable lighting device from a support structure. The portable lighting device further includes a lighting unit that extends downward from the body. The lighting unit is electrically coupled to the input port to receive power from the power source.

A portable lighting device includes a body having an input port supported on an exterior surface of the body and an output port supported on the exterior surface of the body. The input port is operable to receive power from a power source and the output port is operable to transfer power to an external device. The portable lighting device also includes a support member coupled to the body. The support member is configured to hang the portable lighting device from a support structure. The portable lighting device further includes a lighting unit that extends downward from the body. The lighting unit is electrically coupled to the input port to receive power from the power source.

A flashlight assembly includes a light assembly with a light source and a heat sink, a power source, an electromechanical switch assembly for coupling the light source with the power source, and a metallic housing having first and second bodies coupled together to define an interior volume and including a power source compartment. The light assembly is disposed in the interior volume and compressed between the first and second bodies to secure it to the metallic housing.

A flashlight assembly includes a light assembly with a light source and a heat sink, a power source, an electromechanical switch assembly for coupling the light source with the power source, and a metallic housing having first and second bodies coupled together to define an interior volume and including a power source compartment. The light assembly is disposed in the interior volume and compressed between the first and second bodies to secure it to the metallic housing.

A method is described for deploying one or more illumination devices. The or each illumination device is self-contained and has a first state in which it is inoperative and a second state in which it is operative to provide illumination at at least one frequency within the range from and including infrared to and including ultraviolet. The method comprises the steps, optionally repeated at intervals, of: actuating a mechanism to move a said illumination device from a housing storing one or more illumination devices to an exposed position outside the housing; and automatically changing the state of the illumination device from its first state to its second state as a direct result of movement of the illumination device from within the housing to the exposed position.

A device or unit with a lighting component is provided. The device includes coupling components that couple the device to stackable storage unit containers. In one embodiment, the device includes a battery interface to couple to a battery for power tools. In one embodiment, the device includes three lights that are pivotally coupled to the housing between a retracted position in which the lights are disposed against sidewalls of the housing, and an open position in which the lights are pivoted above the top panel of the housing.