Lighting Device Utilizing a Light Emitting Diode Disposed within a Tubular Lens

1 . A light box comprising:

a plurality of light source assemblies, each having at least one light emitting diode disposed in a hollow tubular lens;

a rear face including a plurality of channels formed in an interior surface of the rear face and a plurality of cylindrical mounts formed on interior side surfaces of the rear face; and

a front cover coupled to the rear face.

2 . The light box of claim 1 , the plurality of channels maintain the location of the plurality of light source assemblies when in use.

3 . The light box of claim 1 , the light source assemblies including spigots insertable into the cylindrical mounts.

4 . The light box of claim 1 , the channels comprising a shallow, curved in cross section in which can sit the hollow tubular lenses.

5 . The light box of claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of the rear face is textured to provide a diffuse reflection.

6 . The light box of claim 1 , further comprising a hanging mechanism.

7 . The light box of claim 1 , wherein one or more interior surfaces of the rear face are coated with a reflective material.

8 . The light box of claim 1 , wherein each light source assembly further includes a reflective spigot located on an end of the tubular lens and inserted into the cylindrical mounts.

9 . A lighting device comprising:

a body containing a battery compartment, said lighting device body having an edge; and

a light box comprising:

a plurality of light source assemblies, each having at least one light emitting diode disposed in a hollow tubular lens;

a rear face including a plurality of channels formed in an interior surface of the rear face and a plurality of cylindrical mounts formed on interior side surfaces of the rear face;

a light transmissive front cover coupled to the rear face; and

an attachment mechanism pivotally attached to the edge of the body.

10 . The lighting device of claim 9 , the attachment mechanism provides a clamping force in a retracted position to permit attachment of the lighting device on articles.

11 . The lighting device of claim 10 , the articles comprise one or more of the group comprising a pocket, a belt, a string, and a necklace.

12 . The lighting device of claim 9 , the light box being movable to a first, retracted position in which the front cover faces the body and to a second, open position in which the forward cover is located at an angle between 180° and 225° relative to the first position.

13 . The lighting device of claim 9 , the channels comprising a shallow, curved in cross.

14 . The lighting device of claim 9 , the attachment mechanism being operative to selectively pivot relative to a retracted position.