Abstract: A connecting device for attaching a lid to an insulated container. The connecting device has a barb arranged and configured to be inserted into a socket and to engage the walls of the socket upon rotation. The barb may engage the walls of the socket by displacing material or engaging receptors, such as threads, in the socket. The geometry of the barb is such that, after rotation, the barb remains connected to the body and lid without the aid of screws, rivets, or other means. The connecting device may also have a sliding or other connector for connecting the connecting device to the lid. The connector may be in the shape of a dovetail and the lid may have a recess configured to receive the dovetail.

Abstract: A spotlight (20) that utilizes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (44, 46). The spotlight (20) converges light beams (B1, B2) from the LEDs (44, 46) to a concentrated beam of light (300) of a defined width. Each LED (44, 46) has its own parabolic reflector (34, 36, 38). The parabolic reflectors (34, 36, 38) are focused so that bright, collimated light beams (B1, B2) from the parabolic reflectors (34, 36, 38) are converged and collocated at a defined distance to give the appearance of a single, narrow intense beam of light (300).

Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).