Patent Publication Number: US-10782007-B2

Title: Modular system

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/989,559 filed May 25, 2018, entitled “MODULAR SYSTEM,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/293,060 filed Oct. 13, 2016, entitled “MODULAR LIGHTING SYSTEM,” which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/211,904 filed Jul. 15, 2016, entitled “MODULAR LIGHTING SYSTEM,” each incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The disclosure relates generally to a modular system. In particular, the disclosure relates to a modular system including a plurality of magnets that self-align and lock components of the modular system. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Modular systems are known to provide some degree of versatility and can be conveniently portable. Modular systems can be utilized in industries including, but not limited to, lighting, manufacturing, military, automotive, construction, oil &amp; gas, home goods, marine, engineering, safety, industrial, medical etc. For example, portable lights are often unable to be adjusted and securely attach to a variety of accessories using a single portable light. Particularly because portable lights are too robust or too small in size, portable lights may not provide a structure capable of being securely attached to a variety of accessories. Generally, portable lighting does not provide the degree of versatility and performance desired by users, and battery-life or power cycles can be limited, therefore requiring new batteries, repair, and/or replacement of portable light components. 
     SUMMARY 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide a modular and a modular system including a plurality of magnets that self-align a pod casing with a pod accessory. At least one detent and at least one locking arm may mate and lock the pod casing against the pod accessory. It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a higher quality modular system and reduce costs associated with modular systems. 
     A modular system may include a pod casing including a protrusion arranged on an attachment face of the pod casing. At least one detent may be provided on the protrusion. A pod accessory may include an aperture that may be configured to receive the protrusion. At least one locking arm may be configured to mate and lock with the at least one detent. The pod accessory may be removable and interchangeable. At least one light-emitting diode (LED) may be fully enclosed inside the modular system. A first set of magnets may be arranged in the pod casing, and a second set of magnets may be arranged in the pod accessory. The first set of magnets may be configured to self-align with the second set of magnets and may secure the pod casing against the pod accessory. The modular system may operate without being attached to the pod accessory. The plurality of magnets may include a first set of magnets that may be arranged in the pod casing and a second set of magnets that may be arranged in the pod accessory. Polarities of the first set of magnets may attract opposite polarities of the second set of magnets that may pull and align the pod casing against the pod accessory. A power coupling may provide electrical contacts or a path for powering the modular system. Connecting the pod accessory to the pod casing may convert the modular system to another structure, such as a flashlight, a bike light, a lantern, a head lamp, and/or an arm. A first alignment indicator may be provided on the pod casing, and a second alignment indicator may be provided on the pod accessory. The first alignment indicator may align with the second alignment indicator, and may self-align and secure the pod casing against the pod accessory. A first universal serial bus (USB) port may be provided on a rear cap of the pod accessory to charge an external item. A second USB port may be provided on the rear cap of the pod accessory to receive a charge. A self-contained battery may be provided inside the pod casing, and the self-contained battery may be rechargeable. The pod casing may be configured to detach from the pod accessory. 
     A modular system may include a pod casing that may provide a protrusion that may be arranged on an attachment face of the pod casing. At least one detent may be provided on the protrusion. At least one removable pod accessory may include an aperture that may be configured to receive the protrusion. Further, the at least one removable pod accessory may be interchangeable. At least one light-emitting diode (LED) may be fully enclosed inside the modular system. A plurality of magnets may be arranged in the pod casing and on the at least one removable pod accessory. The plurality of magnets may be configured to self-align with one another and may secure the pod casing against the at least one removable pod accessory. The modular system may operate without being attached to a plurality of pod accessories. The plurality of magnets may include a first set of magnets that may be arranged in the pod casing and a second set of magnets that may be arranged on the at least one removable pod accessory. Polarities of the first set of magnets may attract opposite polarities of the second set of magnets that may pull and align the pod casing against the at least one removable pod accessory. A power coupling may provide electrical contacts or a path for powering the modular system. Connecting the at least one removable pod accessory to the pod casing may convert the modular system to another structure, such as a flashlight, a bike light, a lantern, a head lamp, and/or an arm. A first alignment indicator may be provided on the pod casing, and a second alignment indicator may be provided on the at least one removable pod accessory. At least one locking arm may be provided on the at least one removable pod accessory. The first alignment indicator may align with the second alignment indicator, and may self-align and secure the pod casing against the at least one removable pod accessory. The at least one locking arm may mate and lock with the at least one detent. A self-contained battery may be provided inside the pod casing, and the self-contained battery may be rechargeable. The pod casing may be configured to detach from the at least one removable pod accessory. The pod casing may detach from the at least one removable pod accessory in an insertion position. The pod casing may attach and lock against the pod accessory in a mounted position. 
     A modular system that may include a pod accessory that may provide a battery. The modular system may include a pod casing that may connect to the pod accessory. At least one spring contact plate may be configured to provide an electrical contact for the pod accessory and at least one spring contact plate may be configured to provide an electrical contact for the pod casing. A power coupling may be provided between the pod casing and the pod accessory. The power coupling may be arranged to provide a flow of current from the pod accessory to the pod casing. The battery may recharge the pod casing. The battery may provide an additional current to the pod casing, and a performance and run-time of the pod casing may be increased. At least one spring contact plate may be arranged to enable the power coupling and may power the pod accessory. 
     Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following drawings, descriptions and claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       For a more complete understanding of this disclosure and its features, reference is now made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a view of a pod accessory including an undercut of a modular system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 2  is a rear perspective view of a modular system including a standalone pod casing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3A  is a front perspective view of a modular system including a standalone pod casing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3B  is an exploded view of the modular system of  FIG. 3A  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3C  is an exploded view of a modular system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3D  is a perspective view of the rear body of the modular system of  FIGS. 3A and 3B  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3E  is a sectional view of a modular system in an insertion position according to embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3F  is a sectional view of a modular system in a mounted position according to embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 4A  is an exploded view of an accessory component for a modular system including an accessory extension according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 4B  is a view of the accessory component of  FIG. 4A  in an active position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5A  is an exploded view of another accessory component for a modular system including a self-contained battery according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5B  is an exploded view of an accessory component for a modular system including a self-contained battery according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5C  is a top view of the accessory component of  FIG. 5A  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5D  is a front perspective view of the accessory component of  FIGS. 5A and 5B  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6A  is a perspective view of an accessory component for a modular system including a stand according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6B  is a perspective view of the accessory component of  FIG. 6A  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6C  is an exploded view of the accessory component of  FIGS. 6A and 6B  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6D  is the accessory component of  FIGS. 6A-6C  including a friction fit gap according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6E  is the leg mechanism for the accessory component of  FIGS. 6A-6D  including a spring, ball bearing, and a ball detent according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 7A  is an exploded view of an accessory component for a modular system including a band according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 7B  is a perspective view of the accessory component of  FIG. 7A  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 7C  is an exploded view of the accessory component of  FIGS. 7A and 7B  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 7D  is a front view of the accessory component of  FIGS. 7A-7C  including magnets according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 7E  is a side perspective view of the accessory component of  FIGS. 7A-7D  including an articulating arm according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 8A  is a side view of an accessory component for a modular system including a clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 8B  is an exploded side view of the accessory component of  FIG. 8A  including a connection piece according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 8C  is an exploded perspective view of the accessory component of  FIGS. 8A and 8B  including a rear body, magnets, and a pod accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 9A  depicts customized polarization of a self-aligning magnet including a magnet design according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and 
         FIG. 9B  depicts customized polarization of a self-aligning magnet including another magnet design according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and 
         FIG. 9C  depicts magnets of a pod accessory and a pod casing in a neutral position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 9D  depicts magnets of a pod accessory and a pod casing in an attracting position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 10A  depicts an electrical block diagram of a modular system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 10B  depicts an electrical block diagram of an accessory component of a modular system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 11  depicts internal wiring of an accessory component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and 
         FIG. 12  depicts an operational process of a power coupling according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure generally provides a pod or a modular system that may be a single system using a plurality of magnets that may self-align a pod casing and a pod accessory. The modular system may provide reduce costs associated with utilizing the modular system. For example, the modular system may be applied to lighting applications and may produce a higher quality light source at a lower cost than conventional lighting systems. The pod may be a light-emitting diode (LED) light pod in an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 1  depicts pod accessory  140  including undercut  190  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Pod accessory  140  may provide recessed ring  180  and attachment aperture  150 . Recessed ring  180  may include undercut  190  that may provide a recess that may fix pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) inside of attachment aperture  150  and/or may prevent pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) from shifting or moving out of place when secured in attachment aperture  150 . Attachment aperture  150  may be shaped to receive and match with a shape of protrusion  120  ( FIG. 2 ). Attachment aperture  150  may also provide a secure connection between pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) and pod accessory  140 . Undercut  190  may provide an indention that may help self-align pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) against pod accessory  140 . A secure connection between pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) and pod accessory  140  may be formed and may secure pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) with pod accessory  140  when protrusion  120  ( FIG. 2 ) is tightly fit inside of recessed ring  180  utilizing undercut  190 . 
       FIG. 2  is a rear perspective view  200  of a modular system including pod casing  110  having contacts  230  and universal serial bus (USB) port  380  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that modular system  100  ( FIGS. 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) may include light pipe  352  that may provide a backlight or illumination, particularly for low-light environments. Contacts  230  may be provided on attachment face  130  and may provide electrical connection points for power coupling  1100  ( FIG. 12 ). It should be appreciated that contacts  230  may not be provided on attachment face  130  in some embodiments of the present disclosure. At least one detent  354  ( FIGS. 3C, 3E, and 3F ) may be provided on protrusion  120  and may lock with locking arms  572  ( FIGS. 3E, 3F, and 5B ) of an accessory. USB port  380  may be provided on attachment face  130  of modular system  100  ( FIGS. 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ). Pod casing  110  may provide protrusion  120  that may be received by attachment aperture  150  ( FIG. 1 ). It should be appreciated that pod casing  110  may be made of any material including, but not limited to, rubber, plastic, and/or another material. Protrusion  120  may be provided on attachment face  130  of pod casing  110  and may provide a male coupling for attaching to a pod accessory and/or may be used as a standalone pod casing in embodiments of the present disclosure. Further, protrusion  120  may self-align inside of attachment aperture  150  ( FIG. 1 ) and may secure a connection of pod casing  110  and pod accessory  140  ( FIG. 1 ). Additionally, protrusion  120  may be secured inside of recessed ring  180  ( FIG. 1 ) via a motion including, but not limited to, rotating inside recessed ring  180 , sliding into recessed ring  180 , snapping inside recessed ring  180 , or any other means for forming a tight fit between protrusion  120  and recessed ring  180 . 
       FIG. 3A  is a front perspective view  300 A of a modular system  100  including pod casing  110  having cover  160  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Cover  160  may provide a front closure for modular system  100 , and pod casing  110  and may be formed of any material including, but not limited to, plastic, fiberglass, frosted, transparent, and/or tinted materials. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, modular system  100  may include light pipe  352 . Light pipe  352  may be provided on an upper portion of pod casing  110 . It should be appreciated that light pipe  352  may be provided at other locations of pod casing  110  without departing from the present disclosure. Buttons, switches, and/or other forms of controls may be provided inside pod casing  110  to control modes of modular system  100 . It should be appreciated that the buttons, switches, and/or other forms of controls may provide controlling brightness, electrical current, color of lighting, strobe lighting, on/off capability, and other modes of modular system  100  in some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 3B  is an exploded view  300 B of a modular system including pod casing  110  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, light-emitting diodes (LEDs)  330  may be provided on an electrical board and secured inside of a modular system or, more specifically, inside of pod casing  110 . Pod casing  110  may include inner shell  320  that may secure and protect LEDs  330 . LEDs  330  may be fully enclosed in a modular system or, more specifically, inside of pod casing  110  in embodiments of the present disclosure. Cover  160  may provide a front closure for LEDs  330  and may be surrounded by inner shell  320 . It should be appreciated that cover  160  may be formed of any material including, but not limited to, plastic, fiberglass, frosted, transparent, and/or tinted materials. It should be appreciated that two or three LEDs may be utilized in a modular system in some embodiments of the present disclosure. It should further be appreciated that any number of LEDs may be utilized in a modular system without departing from the present disclosure. It should also be appreciated that LEDs may be high-powered, infrared, and/or tri-color red, green, and blue (RGB) LEDs without departing from the present disclosure. Pod casing  110  may be covered with rubber grip  310  that may provide traction to an exterior of pod casing  110 . Electrical board  340  may be fully enclosed within pod casing  110  and may provide connection points for LEDs  330  and other electrical components. Light pipe  352  may be provided on an upper portion of pod casing  110 . It should be appreciated that light pipe  352  may be provided at other locations along pod casing  110  without departing from the present disclosure. 
     Pod casing  110  may also include self-contained battery  390  that may be rechargeable and may be fully enclosed in a modular system. Self-contained battery  390  may be a rechargeable battery and may provide a runtime that may be longer than conventional batteries and/or rechargeable batteries. Self-contained battery  390  may provide an increased brightness compared to conventional batteries. It should be appreciated that any number of self-contained batteries may be utilized without departing from the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that a modular system may have an increased runtime and brightness compared to conventional portable lights when utilized for lighting applications according to embodiments of the present disclosure. It should further be appreciated that a modular system may be a standalone pod casing and may not be connected to pod accessories or accessory components in some embodiments of the present disclosure. It should also be appreciated that a modular system may include a pod casing and at least one accessory without departing from the present disclosure. A plurality of magnets  170  may be provided to attract other magnets and may be fully secured within pod casing  110 . The plurality of magnets  170  may connect in which first set of magnets  172  may have polarities opposite second set of magnets  174  ( FIGS. 9C and 9D ). For example, the plurality of magnets  170  may include first set of magnets  172  that may have magnets with N, S, N, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  ( FIGS. 9C and 9D ) may have magnets with S, N, S, and N polarities. It should be appreciated that the polarities of first set of magnets  172  and second set of magnets  174  may be in any order or combination without departing from the present disclosure. For example, first set of magnets  172  that may have magnets with N, N, S, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  may have magnets with S, S, N, and N polarities. Rear body  350  of pod casing  110  may secure components within pod casing  110  and may be removable so that one or more pod casing components may be replaced or repaired. 
       FIG. 3C  is an exploded view  300 C of a modular system including pod casing  110  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, light-emitting diodes (LEDs)  330  may be provided on an electrical board and secured inside of a modular system or, more specifically, inside of pod casing  110 . Pod casing  110  may include inner shell  320  that may secure and protect LEDs  330 . LEDs  330  may be fully enclosed in a modular system or, more specifically, inside of pod casing  110  in embodiments of the present disclosure. Cover  160  may provide a front closure for LEDs  330  and may be surrounded by inner shell  320 . It should be appreciated that cover  160  may be formed of any material including, but not limited to, plastic, fiberglass, frosted, transparent, and/or tinted materials. It should be appreciated that two or three LEDs may be utilized in a modular system in some embodiments of the present disclosure. It should further be appreciated that any number of LEDs may be utilized in a modular system without departing from the present disclosure. It should also be appreciated that LEDs may be high-powered, infrared, and/or tri-color red, green, and blue (RGB) LEDs without departing from the present disclosure. 
     Pod casing  110  may be covered with rubber grip  310  that may provide traction to an exterior of pod casing  110 . First electrical board  340  and second electrical board  342  may be fully enclosed within pod casing  110  and may provide connection points for LEDs  330  and other electrical components. It should be appreciated that utilizing a plurality of electrical boards may provide smaller sized boards than utilizing a single electrical board; however, a single electrical board may be utilized without departing from the present disclosure. 
     In some embodiments of the present disclosure, light pipe  352  may be provided on an upper portion of pod casing  110 . It should be appreciated that light pipe  352  may be provided at other locations along pod casing  110  without departing from the present disclosure. Rear body  350  of pod casing  110  may secure components within pod casing  110  and may be removable so that one or more pod casing components may be replaced or repaired. A plurality of magnets  170  may be provided to attract other magnets and may be fully secured within pod casing  110 . Electrical contact plates  356  may be provided proximate the plurality of magnets  170  and may enable a power coupling of an accessory. Protrusion  120  may provide at least one detent  354  that may lock pod casing  110  to an accessory when the pod casing  110  is rotated against the accessory. At least one detent  354  may be provided on protrusion  120  and may lock with locking arms  572  ( FIGS. 3E, 3F, and 5B ) of an accessory. 
       FIG. 3D  is a perspective view  300 D of rear body  350  of the modular system including a standalone pod casing as depicted in  FIGS. 3A and 3B  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A modular system may automatically self-align pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) and pod accessory  140  ( FIG. 5B ) utilizing ring  180  ( FIG. 1 ) and a plurality of magnets  170 . The plurality of magnets  170  may connect in which first set of magnets  172  may have polarities opposite second set of magnets  174  ( FIGS. 9C and 9D ). For example, the plurality of magnets  170  may include first set of magnets  172  that may have magnets with N, S, N, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  ( FIGS. 9C and 9D ) may have magnets with S, N, S, and N polarities. It should be appreciated that the polarities of first set of magnets  172  and second set of magnets  174  may be in any order or combination without departing from the present disclosure. For example, first set of magnets  172  that may have magnets with N, N, S, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  may have magnets with S, S, N, and N polarities. 
       FIG. 3E  is a sectional view of a modular system in an insertion position  300 E according to embodiment of the present disclosure. A plurality of magnets  170  ( FIG. 3C ) may be secured in spaces  176  that may be provided in insertion position  300 E. Contact plates  356  ( FIG. 3C ) may be arranged proximate at least one detent  354  in contact areas  358 . Insertion position  300 E may provide at least one detent  354  arranged vertically at opposite sides or at a top and a bottom portion of the modular system. At least one detent  354  may unlock with locking arms  572  in insertion position  300 E. 
       FIG. 3F  is a sectional view of a modular system in a mounted position  300 F according to embodiment of the present disclosure. A plurality of magnets  170  ( FIG. 3C ) may be secured in spaces  176  that may be provided in mounted position  300 F. Contact plates  356  ( FIG. 3C ) may be arranged proximate at least one detent  354  ( FIGS. 3C and 3E ) in contact areas  358 . Mounted position  300 F may provide at least one detent  354  ( FIGS. 3C and 3E ) arranged horizontally at opposite sides of the modular system. At least one detent  354  ( FIGS. 3C and 3E ) may mate and lock with locking arms  572  in mounted position  300 F. 
       FIG. 4A  is an exploded view of accessory component  400 A including handle bar mount or accessory extension  410  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accessory component  400 A may include pod accessory  140  that may provide attachment aperture  150 . A plurality of magnets  170  may be provided to attract other magnets and may be secured in accessory component  400 A between magnet divider  430  and rear coupling body  440 . The plurality of magnets  170  may connect in which first set of magnets  172  ( FIGS. 3B-3C and 9C-9D ) may have polarities opposite second set of magnets  174 . For example, the plurality of magnets  170  may include first set of magnets  172  ( FIGS. 3B-3C and 9C-9D ) that may have magnets with N, S, N, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  may have magnets with S, N, S, and N polarities. It should be appreciated that the polarities of first set of magnets  172  and second set of magnets  174  may be in any order or combination without departing from the present disclosure. For example, first set of magnets  172  that may have magnets with N, N, S, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  may have magnets with S, S, N, and N polarities. Accessory component  400 A may include handle bar mount or accessory extension  410  that may be provided to connect modular system  100  ( FIGS. 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) with an object including, but not limited to, bicycle handle bars. Dove tail lock  420  may be provided to connect with or attach to rear coupling body  440 . Dove tail lock  420  may provide an attachment mechanism for attachment around an object including, but not limited to, handle bars. It should be appreciated that accessory component  400 A may provide additional hardware or fasteners that may retain components within accessory component  400 A. 
       FIG. 4B  is a view of accessory component  400 B for modular system  100  ( FIGS. 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) in an active position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accessory component  400 B may provide pod accessory  140  that may include attachment aperture  150 . A portion of accessory component  400 B may include dove tail lock  420  that may provide an attachment mechanism for attachment around an object including, but not limited to, handle bars. An active position of accessory component  400 B may provide a secure connection to an object in which pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) or modular system  100  ( FIGS. 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) may be secured to pod accessory  140 . 
       FIG. 5A  is an exploded view of accessory component  500 A including self-contained battery  510 , rear cap  520 , gripping mechanism  530 , handle  532 , and USB port  540  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. An arrangement of handle  532  relative to pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) may provide power coupling  550  ( FIG. 5B ). Power coupling  550  may provide a connection that may enable self-contained battery  510  to recharge, thus, recharging pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ). Handle  532  may connect to pod accessory  140  and may provide a structure for converting accessory component  500 A to a flashlight or another structure. Gripping mechanism  530  may provide traction for an exterior of handle  532 . It should be appreciated that gripping mechanism  530  may be a rubber cover or a similar type of material that may provide traction. Pod accessory  140  may provide attachment aperture  150  that may receive pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) that may self-contain a light source or LEDs in some embodiments of the present disclosure. Handle  532  may fully enclose a plurality of magnets  170  ( FIGS. 3B-4A, 5A, 7C-7D, 8C, and 9C-9D ), and the plurality of magnets  170  may allow accessory component  500 A to automatically self-align with a modular system. Magnetic divider  570  may secure the plurality of magnets  170  inside handle  532 . The plurality of magnets  170  may connect in which first set of magnets  172  ( FIGS. 3B-3C and 9C-9D ) may have polarities opposite second set of magnets  174 . For example, the plurality of magnets  170  may include first set of magnets  172  ( FIGS. 3B-3C and 9C-9D ) that may have magnets with N, S, N, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  may have magnets with S, N, S, and N polarities. It should be appreciated that the polarities of first set of magnets  172  and second set of magnets  174  may be in any order or combination without departing from the present disclosure. For example, first set of magnets  172  that may have magnets with N, N, S, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  may have magnets with S, S, N, and N polarities. Circuit board  580  may secure self-contained battery  510  inside handle  532  and may provide electrical connection points for electrical equipment. Rear cap  520  may secure components within handle  532  and may be removable so that components inside handle  532  may be replaced or repaired. 
       FIG. 5B  is an exploded view of accessory component  500 B including self-contained battery  510 , rear cap  520 , gripping mechanism  530 , handle  532 , spring contact plates  574 , locking arms  572 , first USB port  540 , and second USB port  590  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. An arrangement of handle  532  relative to pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) may provide power coupling  550  ( FIG. 5B ). Power coupling  550  may provide a connection that may enable self-contained battery  510  to recharge, thus, recharging pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E , and  8 B). Gripping mechanism  530  may provide traction for an exterior of handle  532 . It should be appreciated that gripping mechanism  530  may be a rubber cover or a similar type of material that may provide traction. 
     As shown in  FIG. 5B , spring contact plates  574  may be configured to provide an electrical contact for accessory component  500 B according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Attachment aperture  150  may receive pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) that may self-contain a light source or LEDs in some embodiments of the present disclosure. Handle  532  may fully enclose a plurality of magnets  170  ( FIGS. 3B-4A, 5A, 7C-7D, 8C, and 9C-9D ), and the plurality of magnets  170  may allow accessory component  500 B to automatically self-align with a modular system. Magnetic divider  570  may secure the plurality of magnets  170  inside handle  532 . Circuit board  580  may secure self-contained battery  510  inside handle  532  and may provide electrical connection points for electrical equipment. Rear cap  520  may secure components within handle  532  and may be removable so that components inside handle  532  may be replaced or repaired. 
     First USB port  540  may be provided on rear cap  520  and may provide a power input that may charge battery  510  and may provide power supplementation to battery  510 . First USB port  540  may provide a 5-volt port for charging exterior items. Second USB port  590  may be provided on rear cap  520  and may provide a micro-port for receiving a charge. It should be appreciated that there may be embodiments where more or fewer USB ports may be provided. It also should be appreciated that the types of USB ports may change without departing from the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 5C  is a top view of accessory component  500 C of  FIG. 5A  including power coupling  550  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accessory component  500 C may provide power coupling  550  in which a small gap may be provided to reduce friction between pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) and pod accessory  140 . Light pipe  352  may be provided on an upper portion of pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ). It should be appreciated that in embodiments including a light pipe, light pipe  352  may be provided at other locations along pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) without departing from the present disclosure. Pod accessory  140  and pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) may provide alignment indicators  142  that may guide a user in orienting pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) relative to pod accessory  140 . Alignment indicators  142  may be provided on pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) and/or pod accessory  140  and may be utilized to properly align protrusion  120  ( FIG. 2 ) inside of attachment aperture  150  ( FIG. 1 ) and recessed ring  180  ( FIG. 1 ). It should be appreciated that alignment indicators  142  may be color indicators; shaped in different configurations or shapes including, but not limited to, circles, triangles, diamonds, lines, and rectangles; depressions in modular system  100 ; and/or protrusions from modular system  100  without departing from the present disclosure. It should also be appreciated that alignment indicators  142  may not be utilized on modular system  100  in some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     A secure connection may be formed when pod casing  110  is secured against pod accessory  140  and may secure pod casing  110  with pod accessory  140  when protrusion  120  ( FIG. 2 ) is fit inside of recessed ring  180  ( FIG. 1 ). Pod casing  110  may become detached from pod accessory  140  by rotating protrusion  120  ( FIG. 2 ) and pod casing  110  out of recessed ring  180  ( FIG. 1 ), pulling protrusion  120  and pod casing  110  away from recessed ring  180 , and/or another means for detaching protrusion  120  and pod casing  110  from pod accessory  140 . The motion of rotating, pulling and/or another means for detaching protrusion  120  and pod casing  110  from pod accessory  140  may detach or release pod casing  110  from pod accessory  140 . 
       FIG. 5D  is a front perspective view of accessory component  500 D for modular system  100  ( FIGS. 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accessory component  500 D may provide connector pins  560  that may be included in power coupling  550  ( FIG. 5B ) to attach pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) to pod accessory  140 . It should be appreciated that any number of connector pins may be utilized without departing from the present disclosure. Attachment aperture  150  may provide a secure connection between pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) and pod accessory  140 . Gripping mechanism  530  may provide traction for handle  532 . It should be appreciated that gripping mechanism  530  may be a rubber cover or another similar type of material that may provide traction. 
       FIGS. 6A and 6B  depict accessory components  600 A,  600 B including base body  640  ( FIG. 6B ) and stand  610  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Illuminating cover  620  may connect to base body  640  ( FIG. 6B ) and may provide a structure for converting accessory components  600 A,  600 B to a lantern, lamp, or another structure. It should be appreciated that illuminating cover  620  may provide a structure for converting accessory components  600 A,  600 B to structures for non-lighting applications in some embodiments of the present disclosure. Stand  610  may provide two legs that may rotate to form accessory component  600 A in which a pendant mode may be formed. Stand  610  may provide two legs that may rotate to form accessory component  600 B in which a tabletop mode may be formed. It should be appreciated that any number of legs may be utilized without departing from the present disclosure. It should further be appreciated that stand  610  may provide rubber gripping members or gripping members made of another type of material on portions of stand  610  or legs that may contact a surface. Illuminating cover  620  may connect to pod accessory  140  ( FIG. 6A ) by snapping or sliding onto base body  640  in some embodiments of the present disclosure. When illuminating cover  620  is utilized, it may fully enclose a plurality of magnets  170  ( 3 B- 4 A,  5 A,  7 C- 7 D,  8 C, and  9 C- 9 D), and the plurality of magnets  170  ( FIGS. 3B-4A, 5A, 7C-7D, 8C, and 9C-9D ) may allow accessory components  600 A,  600 B to automatically self-align with a modular system. It should further be appreciated that illuminating cover  620  may be frosted, transparent, tinted, or provide any type of color and/or texture without departing from the present disclosure. Closure or lid  630  ( FIG. 6C ) may secure components within illuminating cover  620  and may be removable so that components inside illuminating cover  620  may be replaced or repaired. 
       FIG. 6C  is an exploded view of accessory component  600 C including reflector  632  and inner base  650  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Illuminating cover  620  may slide onto base body  640  in some embodiments of the present disclosure. Inner base  650  may provide a diameter that may be less than a diameter of base body  640 , and as such, base body  640  may slide over inner base  650 . It should be appreciated that a connection of base body  640  and inner base  650  may provide an open space to form a coupling for pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ). Stand  610  may provide two legs that may rotate to form accessory component  600 C. 
       FIG. 6D  depicts accessory component  600 D for modular system  100  including friction fit gap  642  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Friction fit gap  642  may provide a space that may receive pod casing  110  of modular system  100 . Friction fit gap  642  may be sized to provide a tight connection between pod casing  110  and base body  640 . Stand  610  may provide two legs that may rotate to form accessory component  600 D. Illuminating cover  620  may slide onto and securely rest against base body  640 . 
       FIG. 6E  depicts accessory component leg mechanism  600 E for a modular system including spring  660 , ball bearing  670 , and ball detent  680  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Ball detent  680  may be two-sided to provide two locking positions for stand  610 . It should be appreciated that a first locking position may be for one leg and a second locking position may be for a second leg of stand  610 . An arrangement of spring  660 , ball bearing  670 , and ball detent  680  may provide simple movement of stand  610  about apertures of base body  640  ( FIGS. 6A-6D ). 
       FIGS. 7A-7B  depict accessory components  700 A,  700 B including band  710  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Band  710  may connect to pod accessory  140  opposite lens  160  ( FIG. 7B ) and may provide a structure for converting accessory components  700 A,  700 B to a headlamp, belt, or another structure. It should be appreciated that band  710  may provide a structure for converting accessory components  700 A,  700 B to structures for non-lighting applications in some embodiments of the present disclosure. Pod casing  110  ( FIGS. 2, 3A-3B, 5B, 6D, 7B, 7E, and 8B ) may attach to pod accessory  140 , and modular system  100  ( FIG. 7B ) may be operational on band  710 . It should be appreciated that a plurality of magnets  170  ( FIGS. 3B-4A, 5A, 7C-7D, 8C, and 9C-9D ) may be provided inside of band  710  or in a component that may be connected to band  710 . It should further be appreciated that the plurality of magnets  170  ( FIGS. 3B-4A, 5A, 7C-7D, 8C, and 9C-9D ) may allow accessory components  700 A,  700 B to automatically self-align with a modular system. For example, the plurality of magnets  170  may be secured to accessory components  700 A,  700 B proximate head strap fixture  740  when utilized for lighting applications in some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 7C  is an exploded view of accessory component  700 C for a modular system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accessory component  700 C may provide pod accessory  140  that may provide attachment aperture  150 . A plurality of magnets  170  may be provided to attract other magnets and may be secured in accessory component  700 C between magnet divider  720  and coupling body  730 . The plurality of magnets  170  may connect in which first set of magnets  172  ( FIGS. 3B-3C and 9C-9D ) may have polarities opposite second set of magnets  174 . For example, the plurality of magnets  170  may include first set of magnets  172  ( FIGS. 3B-3C and 9C-9D ) that may have magnets with N, S, N, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  may have magnets with S, N, S, and N polarities. It should be appreciated that the polarities of first set of magnets  172  and second set of magnets  174  may be in any order or combination without departing from the present disclosure. For example, first set of magnets  172  that may have magnets with N, N, S, and S polarities, and second set of magnets  174  may have magnets with S, S, N, and N polarities. A plurality of magnets  170  may also be secured proximate head strap fixture  740  in embodiments of the present disclosure. Accessory component  700 C may include flexible latch  750  that may provide an attachment to band  710  ( FIGS. 7A and 7B ). 
       FIG. 7D  is a front view of accessory component  700 D including a plurality of magnets  170  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accessory component  700 D may provide head strap fixture  740  that may include apertures arranged to attach band  710  ( FIGS. 7A and 7B ) to accessory component  700 D in some embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that head strap fixture  740  may be attached to other items without departing from the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 7E  is a side perspective view of accessory component  700 E including articulating arm  760  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accessory component  700 E may provide pod casing  110  and pod accessory  140  of modular system  100  that may be secured to articulating arm  760  that may include a plurality of teeth  770  to lock articulating arm  760 . It should be appreciated that magnets  170  ( FIG. 7D ) may provide a mechanism for holding modular system  100  in a stable position when connected to an object, such as, band  710  ( FIGS. 7A and 7B ). It should further be appreciated that accessory component  700 E may snap itself in place on an object when articulating arm  760  is fully closed. 
       FIG. 8A  depicts side view of arm  800 A including threaded arm  810  and clamp  820  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Threaded arm  810  may provide clamp  820  at a first end, and pod accessory  140  and rear body  830  at a second end opposite the first end. It should be appreciated that threaded arm  810  may be a flexible, gooseneck arm of any length without departing from the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that arm  800 A may have different lengths and may provide properties including, but not limited to, extensible, bendable, and articulating. It should be appreciated that clamp  820  may be in form of a clamp including, but not limited to, a needle-nose clamp, a rail clamp, and a spring clamp. 
       FIG. 8B  depicts exploded side view  800 B of arm  810  of  FIG. 8A  including pod casing  110  and pod accessory  140  of modular system  100  and rear body  830  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Connection piece  840  may provide threads configured to attach and detach threaded arm  810  to and from pod casing  110  and rear body  830 . 
       FIG. 8C  depicts exploded perspective view  800 C of rear body  830  including pod accessory  140 , magnet divider  850 , and a plurality of magnets  170  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A plurality of magnets  170  may be provided to attract other magnets and may be secured in accessory component  800 C between magnet divider  850  and rear body  830 . 
       FIGS. 9A and 9B  depict single magnets  900 A,  900 B, respectively, including magnet designs  910 ,  920 , respectively, in which customized polarization of single magnets  900 A and  900 B may change shape according to embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that the polarity within single magnets  900 A and  900 B may each have two poles. It should be appreciated that a plurality of magnets  170  ( FIGS. 2, 4 ) may be self-aligning magnets  900 A,  900 B than may include magnet designs,  910 ,  920 , and/or any other designs. It should further be appreciated that the plurality of magnets  170  may not include a design without departing from the present disclosure. It should also be appreciated that magnet designs  910 ,  920  may be a Polymagnet® design that may provide precision alignment in an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 9C  depicts a configuration  900 C of magnets  170  in a neutral or an open position in which magnets may not attract to one another according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.  FIG. 9D  depicts a configuration  900 D of magnets  170  in an attracted or a closed position in which magnets may be attracted to one another according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that the plurality of magnets  170  may be located at a plurality of locations within a pod casing and/or a pod accessory. The selection of the number of magnets  170  may depend, at least, on the anticipated forces required to keep a pod casing secured to a pod accessory when external forces are sustained by the modular system (i.e. when the modular system falls onto a hard surface). It should be appreciated that modularity of the system to attach to different accessories and a power coupling. 
     between the modular system may improve runtime without making any accessory itself larger than conventional devices. It should also be appreciated that in lighting applications the modularity of the system may improve brightness levels without making any accessory itself larger than conventional devices. It should further be appreciated that a mechanical attachment of the modular system to an accessory may be accomplished by utilizing magnets. It should be appreciated that magnets may provide manipulation of poles or polarity and may provide a strong and self-aligning connection to components including other magnets. It should further be appreciated that the modular system may connect with an arm, clamp, or any other accessory that may extend the reach of modular system  100  without departing from the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 10A  depicts electrical block diagram  1000 A of a modular system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. USB connector  1  may provide a power input that may charge at least one battery  6  and may provide power supplementation to at least one battery  6 . It should be appreciated that USB connection  1  may be accessible when the modular system is not attached to an accessory. Power coupling  2  may provide power input from an accessory. Power coupling voltage conditioner  3  may create a reduced voltage compared to the voltage produced by power coupling  2  and may enable microcontroller unit (MCU)  10  to monitor the voltage. Battery charger or power manager  4  may control charging of at least one battery  6  and may control the maximum current that may be drawn from USB connector  1  and/or power coupling  2 . Battery charger or power manager  4  may provide output power  4   a  to the modular system, such as a modular light system. Power coupling switch  5  may control whether or not power coupling  2  may be connected to an input of battery charger  4 . Power coupling switch  5  may prevent voltages from being present on power coupling  2  if USB connector  1  is in-use. At least one battery  6  may be a lithium-ion battery pack that may include a protection circuit. Battery voltage conditioner  7  may create a reduced voltage compared to the voltage produced by at least one battery  6  and may enable MCU  10  to monitor the voltage. Logic power regulator  8  may provide stable logic voltage for MCU  10  and related functions and may enable MCU to monitor the voltage. Logic power regulator  8  may receive system power  4   a . Buttons  9  may provide user-control capabilities for the modular system. MCU  10  may monitor and control the functions and features of modular system including, but not limited to, voltage and brightness. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, battery status LEDs  11  may provide user-facing LEDs that may communicate upon user request a remaining battery capacity and a status during charging. Battery status LEDs  11  may receive system power  4   a . LED driver  12  may provide a high-powered driver for white LED  15  that may be monitored and controlled by MCU  10  and may receive system power  4   a . LED driver  13  may provide a multi-channel power driver for red, green, and blue (RGB) LED module  16  that may provide lower power than LED driver  12 . Boost converter  14  may generate a stable voltage that may be sufficiently high and may drive RGB LED module  16 . Boost converter  14  may receive system power  4   a.    
       FIG. 10B  depicts electrical block diagram  1000 B of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. USB connector  10  may provide a power input that may charge at least one battery  30  and may provide power supplementation to at least one battery  30 . Battery charger or power manager  20  may control charging of battery  30  and may control the maximum current that may be drawn from USB connector  10 . Battery charger or power manager  20  may provide output power  40   a  to modular system. At least one battery  30  may be a lithium-ion battery pack that may include a protection circuit. Battery voltage conditioner  40  may create a reduced voltage compared to the voltage produced by at least one battery  30  and may enable MCU  60  to monitor the voltage. Logic power regulator  50  may provide stable logic voltage for MCU  60  and related functions and may enable MCU  60  to monitor the voltage. Logic power regulator  50  may receive system power  20   a . MCU  60  may monitor and control the functions and features of a modular system including, but not limited to, voltage and brightness. Boost converter  70  may generate a stable voltage that may be sufficiently high and may receive system power  20   a . It should be appreciated that boost converter  70  may provide a voltage that may be similar to a voltage of a standard USB VBUS voltage. Power coupling switch  80  may control whether or not power coupling  92  may be connected to boost converter  70  that may be under the control of MCU  60 . Power coupling switch  80  may receive system power  20   a . Power coupling voltage conditioner  90  may create a reduced voltage compared to the voltage produced by MCU  60  and may enable MCU  60  to monitor the voltage. Power coupling  92  may provide power output to the modular system. 
       FIG. 11  depicts internal wiring of an accessory including power coupling  1100  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A load resistance across contacts  210  of power coupling  1100  may connect to and disconnect from accessories. Contacts  210  may be utilized to request that power be supplied to accessories. Power may be supplied to accessories via circuitry  1150 . Circuit board  580  may secure self-contained battery  510  inside an accessory and may provide electrical connection points for electrical equipment. Battery  510  may re-charge a pod casing and may provide additional current to a pod accessory that may increase performance and runtime. It should be appreciated that an increase in performance may include, but is not limited to, brightness, glare, intensity, and/or light output. USB port  540  may provide a power input that may charge battery  510  and may provide power supplementation to battery  510 . It should be appreciated that an accessory component may be charged by an external power source and may not be charged by a pod casing. For example, a flashlight handle may be an accessory component that may be charged by an external power source that may be connected to the flashlight handle by a USB. It should be appreciated that the accessory component may not be charged by a pod casing, as electrical current may not flow from the pod casing to an accessory component in embodiments of the present disclosure. In other words, it should be appreciated that the power supply or electrical current may flow from a first component to a second component or vice versa. 
     It should be appreciated that the power coupling may provide a path for an accessory to provide power to a modular system. It should further be appreciated that an accessory may provide a full voltage and current to the modular system when attached to the power coupling that may operate and/or recharge batteries. It should also be appreciated that a power coupling may prevent a battery of an accessory from quickly losing power and may prevent damage to the modular system that may result from a short in an external object occurring across contacts of the power coupling. It should be appreciated that the power coupling may provide the advantage of maximizing accessory battery life by running a boost converter when needed. It should be appreciated that a boost converter may utilize a small amount of power even if it is not providing power. 
       FIG. 12  depicts operational process  1200  of a power coupling according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A power coupling that may operate in three different states that may include sensing state  1210 , power state  1220 , and protective state  1230 . Sensing state  1210  may provide a boost converter that may be turned off and an accessory battery voltage that may be provided to a power coupling via a series resistor. The power state may provide a boost converter that may enable and a series resistance of the sensing state that may be removed from the circuit. Protective state  1220  may provide a boost converter that may be turned off, and a power coupling that may be disconnected from the remaining circuits of the accessory. Operational process  1200  of a power coupling of a modular system may have a load resistance across the power coupling contacts that may connect and disconnect to accessories. Contacts may be utilized to request that power be supplied to accessories. 
     In sensing state  1210 , the accessory may recognize the presence of a request resistance as a voltage within a specified range. It should be appreciated that a voltage divider may be formed by series resistance of the accessory and may request resistance of the modular system that may result in the request resistance being considered as a voltage. It should be appreciated that an MCU may be capable of sensing that the accessory is connected to the modular system and may be in sensing state  1210  or in power state  1220 . 
     It should further be appreciated that the modular system may sense a state of charge of battery pack and may sense whether or not an LED is turned on. The modular system may utilize the state of charge and whether or not the LED is turned on to determine whether or not power should be requested from an accessory and may enable power to be fed through circuitry. It should be appreciated that feeding power through circuitry may enable the modular system to prevent damage from an out-of-specification voltage that may be provided at power coupling. It should further be appreciated that MCU may be in an accessory and may be capable of sensing voltage of power coupling. It should also be appreciated that an accessory may be aware of a state of charge of battery pack that may be used to determine a state in which modular system may be provided. 
       FIG. 12  depicts operational process  1200  of a power coupling that may be provided in sensing state  1210  and may remain in sensing state  1210  until voltage properties are checked by the user  1240  before continuing to power state  1220  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that voltage properties may include, but are not limited to, change in voltage over time. It should further be appreciated that voltage may change when the modular system may request power. Power coupling may move to protective state  1230  when voltage does not decrease too low. It should be appreciated that voltage may be too low when the voltage is approximately zero. 
     A power coupling may be provided in protective state  1230  and may be able to draw a full current. A power coupling may return  1260  to sensing state  1210  after electrical properties are checked  1250 . It should be appreciated that electrical properties may include, but are not limited to, current, voltage, and battery-life. The power coupling may be provided in protective state  1230  and may periodically return  1260  to sensing state  1210  to verify whether an undesirable condition is no longer present including, but not limited to, change in electrical properties. 
     It should be appreciated that an embodiment of the present disclosure may dramatically improve the brightness and runtime of portable devices. It should also be appreciated that modular systems may improve other properties when utilized in a number of industries including, but not limited to, construction, automotive, marine, military, emergency preparedness, safety, contracting, residential, outdoors, mining, tourism, maintenance, guiding, pet and animal industries, hunting, and fishing. It should further be appreciated that the device may be utilized with industry equipment including, but not limited to, automotive repair and emergency kits, home inspections, general contracting, pet and animal equipment, and architecture. It should be appreciated that the device may be utilized with items that may be found in a home including, but not limited to, a grill mount, photography equipment, a lawn mower mount, a stake mount, a night light and/or a plug of a light mount, a suction cup mount, a magnetic mount, a strap mount, an adjustable joint arm, a tow hitch mount, and a wall plug in a mount. It should be appreciated that the device may be utilized with items that may be in-motion including, but not limited to, a bike helmet mount, a drilled-plate mount, a clip or clamp mount, a clip or clamp mount that does not include an arm, a buoyant mount, a survival kit mount, a tree strap mount, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) attachment, a kayak mount, and a boat rail mount. 
     It may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used in this patent document. The terms “include” and “comprise,” as well as derivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation. The term “or” is inclusive, meaning and/or. The phrases “associated with” and “associated therewith,” as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, be included within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within, connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperate with, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have, have a property of, or the like. 
     While this disclosure has described certain embodiments and generally associated methods, alterations and permutations of these embodiments and methods will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the above description of example embodiments does not define or constrain this disclosure. Other changes, substitutions, and alterations are also possible without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure, as defined by the following claims.