Abstract: A hookah device having a heating unit, a head for holding a cooking element, a pipe, and a base. The heating unit for use with the hookah device can be provided with a base and a lid and vents along a bottom wall, a sidewall, and a top wall to facilitate circulation of fresh air and heated air. Surface ornamentations can be provided with the base and the lid.

Abstract: A hookah device having a heating unit, a head for holding a cooking element, a pipe, and a base. The heating unit for use with the hookah device can be provided with a base and a lid and vents along a bottom wall, a sidewall, and a top wall to facilitate circulation of fresh air and heated air. Surface ornamentations can be provided with the base and the lid.

Abstract: A portable surveillance system for rapid deployment, comprising a hardware case containing a battery, a processor, a hard disk drive, and a means for communications; at least one surveillance camera; and a tripod. The tripod is used to support both the camera and the hardware case. The hardware case is weatherproof, having intake and exhaust fans and optional electric heating and/or cooling units. The present invention is capable of being transported and positioned quickly by a single operator in a desired location.

Abstract: A portable surveillance system for rapid deployment, comprising a hardware case containing a battery, a processor, a hard disk drive, and a means for communications; at least one surveillance camera; and a tripod. The tripod is used to support both the camera and the hardware case. The hardware case is weatherproof, having intake and exhaust fans and optional electric heating and/or cooling units. The present invention is capable of being transported and positioned quickly by a single operator in a desired location.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-contained covert surveillance system, comprising an enclosure having an outside appearance resembling a utility box and containing therein at least one camera, a processor, a data storage device, and a means for communications, wherein the enclosure has at least one surface that allows light to penetrate the surface and be captured by the camera. The invention may be further equipped With intake and exhaust fans and/or electric heating and cooling devices to expand the utility of the device to more extreme environmental conditions.