Abstract: A web type mounting pad for a mini-flashlight is removably secured to a helmet with elastic straps having hooks that clip to the helmet rim. In one embodiment three straps (two long one short) secure the mounting pad. In another embodiment a slidable mounting pad slides on one or more elastic straps. In another embodiment a snap on Velcro band holds a removable Velcro mounting pad, and a tether secures the hand held flashlight to the helmet.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding a flashlight or other small object adjacent to the side of the head of an underwater diver, thereby freeing the hands of the diver for other purposes, while still providing underwater lighting or other equipment. It is designed for releasable connection to head gear worn by underwater divers, and includes an element for providing support to a flashlight. The support preferably has a specific gravity of less than about one, thereby providing floatation to the apparatus and to any article which is carried by the apparatus, as well as support and orientation to a flashlight or other equipment which is carried by the apparatus. The support is connected to the head gear of a diver and to a flashlight by one or more strap which releasably engages and secures the flashlight to the support, and which strap also releasably engages and secures the support and the flashlight which it carries to the diver.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flashlight retainer that utilizes an elastic clip to accommodate flashlights of varying dimensional characteristics. In addition, the preferred embodiment of the flashlight retainer is primarily made of pliable materials so that it can be placed in a compact form when not in use.