Abstract: A threaded connection for a steel pipe includes a box which is an opening end of a second pipe and a truncated cone shaped pin which is an end of a first pipe and is inserted into the box, wherein the pin includes a male thread portion which is a tapered thread and a seal portion which includes a tapered surface, the box includes a female thread portion which is a tapered thread and a seal portion which includes a tapered surface, and in a state before make-up between the pin and the box, a minimum diameter of the tapered surface of the pin is smaller than a maximum diameter of the tapered surface of the box.

Abstract: A loosening-preventing device for pipe fitting. In the device, a casing includes a semispherical member equipped with an open surface, a female screw thread disposed at one end of the semispherical member, and a finishing member disposed at the other end of the semispherical member. A locking member has a male screw thread and a head at one end of the male screw thread, so as to connect to the female screw thread of the casing. The screw clamping of the casing and the locking member prevents the pipe fitting from rotating, thereby preventing the pipe fitting from being loosened.

Abstract: A pipe coupling capsulation assembly includes a band having an inner annular seal element wrappable around a pipe, opposing clamp members that extend from the band, and one or more tightening elements for clamping together the clamp members. Retaining elements are assembled to the annular seal element.

Abstract: A device for conducting oil in a vehicle gearbox, wherein the device has at least two elements which can move with respect to one another and at least one sleeve made from steel plate, and the sleeve is arranged here between the elements and at least one of the elements and the sleeve are secured to one another in a positively locking manner, and wherein a first element of the elements is surrounded at least partially by the sleeve and a second element of the elements surrounds the sleeve and the first element at least partially.

Abstract: An articulated assembly for pipelines, including: two articulated sections; wherein one of the two articulated sections engages into another one of the two articulated sections; and a locking body that engages at least in areas between the articulated sections and cooperates with a locking contour on one of the articulated sections and with a locking section of the other articulated section such that a relative movement between the articulated sections is limited; wherein a guide means is provided on the articulated sections such that the two articulated sections can be joined together in a defined rotational position in relation to one another.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus for a quick connect spray shield includes an inner sleeve having a first end, a second end, and a center axis that is parallel to an axis from the first end to the second end, wherein the inner sleeve has an inner surface that is contoured to position the inner sleeve relative to a female quick connect fitting; and an outer sleeve having a first end, a second end, and a center axis that is parallel to the center axis of the inner sleeve, wherein the outer sleeve has an inner surface contoured to position the outer sleeve relative to an actuating collar of the female quick connect fitting, wherein the actuating collar has an engaged position and a disengaged position.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus for a quick connect spray shield includes an inner sleeve having a first end, a second end, and a center axis that is parallel to an axis from the first end to the second end, wherein the inner sleeve has an inner surface that is contoured to position the inner sleeve relative to a female quick connect fitting; and an outer sleeve having a first end, a second end, and a center axis that is parallel to the center axis of the inner sleeve, wherein the outer sleeve has an inner surface contoured to position the outer sleeve relative to an actuating collar of the female quick connect fitting, wherein the actuating collar has an engaged position and a disengaged position.

Abstract: A seal set for flexible duct connector is provided. The invention is a seal assembly for a connector of flexible duct, comprising an activation flange having a contact area acting against an activation area in a seal means due to tightening of screws so as to press such seal means against a support area. According to the invention, the seal assembly comprises a support flange in which is such support zone. Thus, in case of need of an adjustment machining in the support area to assemble a seal assembly, the part to be machined is the support flange.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic connection device comprising a part with an opening for the throughflow of hydraulic fluid and a tubular rod with an end fitting, the end fitting of the rod being hydraulically connected to the opening for the throughflow of the fluid, wherein the opening and the end fitting of the rod each have a portion of surface which is shaped so as to allow a certain angular movement between the part and the rod, a seal being inserted between said two surface portions.

Abstract: A releasable connection assembly for connecting tubing sections is disclosed. The assembly includes a male bayonet connector including a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, and a female latch connector. The female latch connector includes a proximal end, a sealing member and a distal end. A kit is also disclosed. The kit includes a male bayonet connector, a blood pressure cuff, and a first medical tubing section configured to engage the proximal end of the shaft and to engage the blood pressure cuff. A method of using a releasable connection assembly for connecting tubing sections is also disclosed.

Abstract: A releasable connection assembly for connecting tubing sections is disclosed. The assembly includes a dual lumen male bayonet connector and a female latch connector. The dual lumen male bayonet connector includes a first shaft and a second shaft, where each of the first and second shafts includes a distal sealing portion defining a sealing surface, a proximal coupling portion, and an annular channel. The female latch connector includes a proximal end, two sealing members and a distal end. A kit is also disclosed. The kit includes a dual lumen male bayonet connector, a blood pressure cuff, and two sections of medical tubing. The two sections of medical tubing engage each of the proximal coupling portions of the first shaft and the second shaft and the blood pressure cuff.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heater suitable for heating a flow of natural gas. There is provided a heater (1) suitable for heating a flow of natural gas, comprising a vessel (2) containing a heat transfer fluid, a heat source tube (3) passing through the vessel and being at least partially immersed in the heat transfer fluid, the heat source tube (3) being suppliable with heated gas to allow the heated gas to flow along the heat source tube (3) to evaporate the heat transfer fluid and at least one heat exchanger being connectable to a source of second fluid (9) to be heated, the heat exchanger being arranged so that the second fluid can be heated by the evaporated heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: A multistage pressure reduction device (10) of the present invention includes a fuel pipe (1) forming a flow path (5), an upstream orifice plate (2) disposed in the flow path (5), and a downstream orifice plate (3) disposed downstream of the upstream orifice plate (2) in the flow path (5). The upstream orifice plate (2) is formed such that a jet flow (7-i) discharged from a hole (6-i) formed at the upstream orifice plate (2) contacts a certain target. With this multistage pressure reduction device (10), the jet flow (7-i) discharged from the upstream orifice plate (2) contacts the certain target to prevent air column resonance excited between the upstream orifice plate (2) and the downstream orifice plate (3). Noise due to the air column resonance can be reduced without providing a porous metal between the upstream orifice plate (2) and the downstream orifice plate (3).

Abstract: A protective cover for a drainage tube cable tie protects a surgical patient from injury and/or infection. The protective cover includes a first fastener member having VELCRO® hooks on one side and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other side, a second fastener member having VELCRO® loops on one side and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other side, and an insert made of a flexible, relatively elastic material. An opening is formed through the first fastener member. The insert is placed over the opening and the pressure sensitive adhesive sides of the fastener members are pressed together in back-to-back relationship. The cable tie is positioned on the first fastener member over the opening and the insert, and the protective cover is wrapped around the cable tie and secured by engagement of the hooks with the loops to cover the cable tie and protect the patient's skin.

Abstract: A means for the rehabilitation of a connecting portion between a main pipeline and a branch pipeline with a main pipe section and a branch pipe section, wherein the main pipe section has a connecting region, wherein the branch pipe section is connected at its first end portion to the connecting region of the main pipe section, wherein the branch pipe section is closed at its second end portion and wherein at least one contactless sensor is disposed within the means.

Abstract: A protection device comprises a first and a second binding component, wherein the first and the second binding component both have a half-notched structure, and a positioning part extrudes from an end of the half-notched structure. Herein the positioning part has a buckle head thereon, a plug-in component extends from the front end of the buckle head, and the other end of the half-notched structure has a recessed positioning hole which extends toward the interior of the half-notched structure thereby forming a positioning space. when the positioning part of the first binding component is correspondingly inserted into the second binding component and the second binding component is correspondingly inserted into the first binding component, the half-notched structure of the first binding component and the half-notched structure of the second binding component conjunctively constitute a closed space for buckling onto the external wall surface of the hose.

Abstract: A method of extending a life expectancy of a high-temperature piping, includes removing a heat insulation material which covers the piping having a high creep rupture risk, and lowering an outer surface temperature of piping, wherein a width of an exposed portion obtained is twice or more a distance from a peeled-off end portion of the exposed portion to a portion where a compressive stress is asymptotical to 0 after a change in stress between a tensile stress and the compressive stress occurring in the piping due to the removal of the heat insulation material is made from the tensile stress to the compressive stress, and the distance is calculated based on the following formulae, ?x=5, ? = 3 ? ( 1 - v 2 ) a 2 ? h 2 4 here, ? is a Poisson's ratio, a is an average radius of the piping, and h is a plate thickness of the piping.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a clevis hanger system. A clevis top can include a hanging portion, a first leg with a first hole, and a second leg with a second hole. A clevis bottom can include a saddle, a third leg with a third hole, and a fourth leg with a fourth hole. To secure the clevis top to the clevis bottom and define an internal area to receive pipe, the first hole can be aligned with the third hole and the second hole can be aligned with the fourth hole, and a fastener can be received through the first hole, the second hole, the third hole, and the fourth hole. At least one of the first hole and the third hole can be surrounded by a first annular flange. At least one of the second hole and the fourth hole can be surrounded by a second annular flange.

Abstract: A precast concrete support riser and method for supporting an article is provided and includes a first precast concrete wall, a second precast concrete wall, a third precast concrete wall, and a fourth precast concrete wall, wherein each of the first concrete wall, second concrete wall, third concrete wall and fourth concrete wall includes a wall front surface, a wall rear surface, a wall top, a wall bottom, a first end and a second end. The precast concrete support riser further includes a plurality of securing articles and a plurality of mounting articles, wherein the plurality of mounting articles are configured to be securely associated with the wall rear surface of each of the first concrete wall, second concrete wall, third concrete wall and fourth concrete wall and wherein the plurality of securing articles are configured to securely associate with the plurality of mounting articles.

Abstract: An accessory mount includes a clamp with a threaded shank attached to a clamp knob for securing together upper and lower clamp bodies and a means for removably mounting one or more accessories such as a detachable and angularly adjustable hand grip on one of the bodies. Mating rosettes may pivotably mount the hand grip to one of the bodies. An attachment such as a wheeled support with a wheel rotatably supported at a bottom end of a strut includes a connector removably mounting the strut to the hand grip. The accessories may include a mounting block carrying at least one nozzle tip holder and/or a flashlight holder. Nozzle tip holder may include a bore circumscribing an axis and extending through the holder and flexible spiral holding fingers extending radially inwardly and circumferentially into the bore from a rim around the bore.

Abstract: An improved mounting device for enabling a user to quickly and securely attach and detach an accessory (e.g., a strobe, flashlight, camera, etc.) to an object. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device comprises an upper portion, a lower portion, and at least one locking mechanism to enable a user to quickly removably attach the improved mounting device to an object. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device also comprises a side wedge and side wedge spring.

Abstract: A lubrication system comprising a motor, a positive displacement pump driven by the motor, a lubricant container in fluid communication with the positive displacement pump and at least one lubricant outlet in fluid communication with the lubricant container. The positive displacement pump is arranged to carry out at least one discharge stroke to dispense lubricant from the at least one lubricant outlet when the lubrication system is in use. The lubrication system also comprises a control unit that is arranged to determine an amount of lubricant that is dispensed from the lubricant container via the at least one lubricant outlet when the lubrication system is in use. The control unit is arranged to monitor current supplied to the motor to obtain a motor current signal, and to determine a number of the discharge strokes from the motor current signal.

Abstract: A filling station includes a first circuit (2) with a tank (10) of liquefied gas supplied with gas in the gaseous state, a second circuit (4) with means for compressing a fluid and expanding same, an exchanger (14, 114) between the first circuit (2) and the second circuit (4), means (LT) for determining the level of liquefied gas in the tank (10), a device for measuring the temperature (TT) in the first circuit (2) downstream from the exchanger (14, 114), means (30, 32) for varying the pressure of the fluid in the second circuit (4), and a control system acting on the means for varying the pressure in the second circuit on the basis of the measured temperature and the level of liquefied gas in the tank.

Abstract: A charge station is provided for filling a gas cylinder with gas. The charge station includes a gas output port configured to be fluidly connected to a supply of gas. The gas output port is configured to be fluidly connected to the gas cylinder for filling the gas cylinder with gas from the supply of gas. The charge station also includes a control system operatively connected to the gas output such that the control system is configured to control filling of the gas cylinder, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader operatively connected to the control system, the RFID reader configured to read data from an RFID tag on the gas cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an LED bulb comprising: (a) an OmniLED filament assembly comprising a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) and LED lights; (b) an OmniLED stem configured to support the OmniLED Filament; and a (c) transparent bulb housing that encloses the OmniLED filament and OmniLED stem.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module includes a base that is conductive and is selectively covered with an insulative layer. The base can include a connecting flange and a light emitting region. Traces are provided on the insulative coating and can be used to connect LEDs positioned on the light emitting region to pads on the connecting flange. The connecting flange can be offset in angle and/or position from the base and can be configured to provide a contact shape suitable to mate with a connector in a polarized manner. The base can be shaped so as to provide the desired functionality.

Abstract: A laser illuminator emitting a circular profile of substantially uniform intensity is presented. The laser illuminator may include a heat sink configured to optically couple to a laser light source. The heat sink may include a beam dump cavity configured to absorb light from the laser light source, and a circularizer aperture having a cylindrical, flat-top opening and being configured to shape a portion of laser light emitted from the laser light source to exit the heat sink. The laser illuminator may also include a collimation lens configured to collect the light exited from the heat sink and provide a focused beam of light, and a scatter clean-up aperture optically coupled to the collimation lens. The scatter clean-up aperture may be configured to absorb scatter laser light rays, and provide from the focused beam of light an output beam of light comprising a circular profile of substantially uniform intensity.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising first and second groups of solid state light emitters, which emit light having peak wavelength in ranges of from 430 nm to 480 nm, and first and second groups of lumiphors which emit light having dominant wavelength in the range of from 555 nm to 585 nm. In some embodiments, if current is supplied to a power line, a combination of (1) light exiting the lighting device which was emitted by the first group of emitters, and (2) light exiting the lighting device which was emitted by the first group of lumiphors would have a correlated color temperature which differs by at least 50 K from a correlated color temperature which would be emitted by a combination of (3) light exiting the lighting device which was emitted by the second group of emitters, and (4) light exiting the lighting device which was emitted by the second group of lumiphors.

Abstract: A mufti illumination point flashlight headlamp that can be used as a traditional handheld flashlight or mounted in a head strap and used as a hands free headlamp.

Abstract: A flashlight headlamp is described. The flashlight headlamp has a rotary illuminating head around the main shaft capable of forming a right angle upon illumination.

Abstract: A flashlight is provided. The flashlight includes a frame defined by a rail that extends around a central opening predominantly within a single plane, a mounting loop extending outboard of the frame on a first end, a planar circuit board disposed within the central opening. The plane of the circuit board coincident with the plane of the frame, an LED light disposed on the circuit board, where a light emitting end of the LED light extending through the frame on a second end of the frame opposite the first end. A rechargeable battery is disposed on the circuit board, a switch is provided that couples the battery to the LED light. An actuator of the switch extends through the frame between the first and second ends, a USB connector is disposed on the circuit board, the USB connector extends through the frame between the first and second ends and a battery charger is disposed on the circuit board that charges the battery via energy received through the USB connector.

Abstract: A system for forming poured surfaces having a desired point of light patterns emitting from the top surface thereof is provided. The system retains the optic fibers along the desired point of light pattern through the pouring of the poured surface. The system incorporates a guide post and coupled positioning apparatus adapted to support each optic fiber prior to and during the pouring and setting of the poured surface so that the optic fibers protrude above the top surface after setting, to be cut flush, forming the desired pattern of points of light.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to camouflaged systems and related camouflaging methods. The camouflaged systems can include at least one camouflaged object, including but not limited to transmission lines and transmission towers. One or more pluralities of lights may be disposed on or otherwise coupled to a surface of the camouflaged object. Each of the one or more pluralities of lights can be configured to emit light having a characteristic that appears like (e.g., matches, mimics, simulates, corresponds to, or otherwise blends with) an environmental condition, which can include any variety of background environmental landscapes.

Abstract: A vehicle signal lamp can include a first lamp unit, a second lamp unit and a boundary between the first and second lamp units so as to be attached continuously to vehicles including a trunk lid. Each of at least one first light source, at least one second light source and a boundary light source can be located in the first lamp unit including a first outer lens and the second lamp unit including a second outer lens, respectively. Each of the first light source and the second light source can emit light from the first outer lens and the second outer lens, respectively, and also the boundary light source can illuminate the boundary by using the second outer lens. Thus, the vehicle signal lamps with a simple structure can be used for various signal lamps, and which can provide a favorable light distribution as one continuous favorable light-emitting pattern.

Abstract: A lighting device for vehicles with a laser light source and an upstream light conducting device for generating a predetermined light function. The light conducting device comprises a reflector which serves as a deflecting reflector for the laser light source. The laser light source is aligned twisted to a horizontal and/or vertical plane and is positioned beside, above or below the reflector so that the light emitted from the laser light source is radiated in the direction of the reflector and deflected by it in the main radiation direction to generate the predetermined light function. A lens is provided for focusing the light from the laser light source in the direction of the deflecting reflector, or that the light conducting device comprises only one lens to produce the light distribution of a lighting function in the main radiation direction. The lens is arranged in the main radiation direction in front of the laser light source.

Abstract: A headlamp duct 28 is connected with engine ducting 2 between air inlet 40 and ducting outlet 42 which is coupled to the engine. Headlamp duct 28 receives airflow 13 from engine ducting 2 and directs airflow to vehicle headlamp 30. A valve 6 disposed between headlamp duct 28 and engine ducting 2 is displaceable between a first position and a second position, whereby in the first position valve 6 permits airflow to headlamp duct 28 to be discharged toward vehicle headlamp 30, and in the second position valve 6 occludes airflow more to headlamp duct 28. Valve 6 is preferably responsive to air pressure in engine ducting 2. At low engine throttle, valve 6 permits airflow to headlamp duct 28 and at high engine throttle valve 6 is displaced to the second position, increasing air flow to the engine.

Abstract: A light fixture may include one or more light sources and one or more lenses for manipulating light provided by the light sources. The lenses may manipulate the direction of the light, light wavelength, dispersion pattern, or any other quality of the light. The lenses may be slidably removable from the light fixture to provide for easy exchange of one lens for another. This exchange of one lens for another may provide for rapid and easy changes to the light dispersion from the light fixture without requiring manipulation of the light sources themselves, especially in the case of exchanging a first lens with a first quality for a second lens with a second, different quality. In addition, a method of servicing the light fixture may include the provision of alternate lenses based on predetermined factors such as time, light degradation, environment of use, and the occurrence of specified events.

Abstract: A light beam collection engine 320 for LED array or other multi-source light luminaries 360. The light beam collection system incorporates a light integrator 306 which collects and integrates/homogenizes the light from a plurality of light sources 140 in configured in an array 130. The engine 320 is particularly useful in luminaries 360 that are used in light systems that employ beam modulation elements 362, 364, 366 where it is desirable to have a tight or narrow light beam.

Abstract: A light guiding device for an illumination device, especially for a motor vehicle or an indicator device in a rearview device of a motor vehicle includes a light coupling side for incoupling light from a light source, a reflection side having a reflection layer; and a light outcoupling side, which is disposed generally opposite the reflection side. A clearance between the reflection side and the light outcoupling side generally decreases as the distance from the light incoupling side increases. The reflection side having the reflection layer is configured so that light arriving from the light incoupling side is deflected to the light outcoupling side. The reflection layer may be a paint or lacquer layer that is imprinted or evaporation-coated on the reflection side.

Abstract: A lighting device may include a light source and a reflective optical element. The reflective optical element may have a reflective internal surface that defines a cavity. The internal surface may include longitudinal undulations. The internal surface may be faceted or non-faceted. The light source may be at least partially disposed in the cavity. The shape profile of the internal reflective surface in any plane containing the surface's symmetry axis may be non-paraboloidal and may exhibit undulations running along its length. The reflective optical element may be a monolithic structure and may be a beam-shaping reflector that generates a light beam that, in comparison with a paraboloidal reflector having the same hole size, aperture size, and light source, is relatively fainter at small off-axis angles, brighter at mid-range off-axis angles, and fainter at large off-axis angles than a light beam generated by the paraboloidal reflector. Related methods are provided.

Abstract: A solid state lighting device including a light source capable of emitting white light including a blue spectral component and having a deficiency in a spectral region, and an optical component that is positioned to receive at least a portion of the light generated by the light source, the optical component comprising an optical material for converting at least a portion of the blue spectral component of the light to one or more predetermined wavelengths such that light emitted by the solid state lighting device includes light emission from the light source supplemented with light emission at one or more predetermined wavelengths, wherein the optical material comprises quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles. Also disclosed is lighting fixture, a cover plate for a lighting fixture and a method.

Abstract: A protective shroud is provided for enveloping light radiating from a light emitter used with a sensor system for mapping of a railway track. The protective shroud includes: a rigid body having a frame and at least one opaque panel connected to the frame, the rigid body defining at least a first portion of a light radiation zone; a skirt formed of high density fibers extending from adjacent a bottom edge of the at least one opaque panel to adjacent a ground surface; at least one light emitter connected to the rigid body adjacent a top edge of the rigid body to emit light radiation into the light radiation zone; and at least one sensor connected to the rigid body adjacent the top edge of the rigid body to sense the light emitted from the at least one light emitter.

Abstract: A lamp includes a light source, a cover configured to block the transmission of light from the light source, and a cover interface portion configured to interface with the cover such that the cover is disposed for upward and downward movement with respect to the light source between a first position configured to fully block the transmission of light from the light source and at least one second position configured to allow light from the light source to illuminate an area around the lamp. A track system, operatively associated with the cover, includes at least one track and at least one tracking element. The track system is configured for retaining the at least one tracking element for sliding movement along the at least one track to enable the cover to be held at various heights.

Abstract: A uniform illumination lighting module is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the uniform illumination lighting module comprises a first optical medium, a lower reflective surface disposed adjacent to a bottom boundary of the first optical medium, a concave reflective surface disposed adjacent to a side boundary of the first optical medium, and a light source, wherein at least a portion of the first optical medium is disposed between the light source and the concave reflective surface. In some embodiments, the uniform illumination lighting module further comprises a second optical medium disposed adjacent to a top boundary of the first optical medium. In preferred embodiments, the concave reflective surface is substantially parabolic and the light source is disposed at a parabolic focus of the concave reflective surface.

Abstract: A one-way vision system includes an indoor lighting, a light valve device, and a control module electrically connecting to the indoor lighting and the light valve device, and synchronously controlling power switch of the indoor lighting and switching frequency of the light valve device. Therefore, the higher brightness indoor still has an excellent effect of secret in the condition of lower brightness outdoors.

Abstract: A pot light assembly includes a rail and a pot light housing for housing a pot light. The rail has end portions for resting on upwardly facing surfaces of a pair of ceiling joists and a central portion between the end portions. The central portion is secured to a side wall at a top portion of the housing for supporting the housing between the ceiling joists. The pot light assembly further includes a pair of fastening brackets for securing the rail to the ceiling joists. Each bracket has a fastening plate positioned below the rail. The fastening plates have respective fastening holes through which a fastener can be secured to respective ceiling joists to fasten the fastening plates to the ceiling joists.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement can include a canopy, a pendant, a first wire member, a second wire member, and a quick connect assembly. The canopy can be operable to be mounted to a ceiling and can have a first fastener. The pendant can include a light, a supporting cable connected to the light, and a second fastener connected to the supporting cable. The second fastener can be releasibly engageable with the first fastener. The first wire member can extend through the canopy to a first end. The second wire member can be in electrical communication with the light and extend through the supporting cable to a second end. The quick connect assembly can include a first quick connect member attached to the first end and a second quick connect member attached to the second end.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement can include a canopy, a pendant, a first wire member, a second wire member, and a quick connect assembly. The canopy can be operable to be mounted to a ceiling and can have a first fastener. The pendant can include a light, a supporting cable connected to the light, and a second fastener connected to the supporting cable. The second fastener can be releasibly engageable with the first fastener. The first wire member can extend through the canopy to a first end. The second wire member can be in electrical communication with the light and extend through the supporting cable to a second end. The quick connect assembly can include a first quick connect member attached to the first end and a second quick connect member attached to the second end.

Abstract: In an assembly structure of a light unit, two supporting bases individually support two sides of a lighting device. An adjustment frame spans the supporting bases and includes two supporting arms and a supporting plate. The supporting arm has a first axial hole and plural first adjustment holes. The supporting base has a first throughhole and a first lockhole which is aligned to the first adjustment hole. A first fastener passes the first throughhole and is fastened to the first axial hole. An adjustment plate has a second axial hole and plural second adjustment holes. A supporting plate has a second throughhole corresponding to the second axial hole and a second lockhole which is aligned to the second adjustment hole. A second fastener passes the second throughhole and is fastened to the second axial hole. Thus, a multi-angle adjustment of the light unit is made.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a portable lantern. The portable lantern includes a collapsible translucent hydration bladder, the bladder having an empty state that is suitable for compact storage and a liquid containing state. The bladder has a bottom section structured and arranged to expand and provide a base in the liquid containing state to support the bladder in a generally upright position. A a light source suitable for temporary attachment to the outside of the hydration bladder is also provided, the light source emitting light through the bladder and dispersed by liquid when disposed within the bladder to provide a portable lantern. An associated method of use for a portable lantern is also provided.