Patent Publication Number: US-2023151938-A1

Title: Wall pack light fixture

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application is a continuation of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 17/372,193 titled “Wall Pack Light Fixture” and filed Jul. 9, 2021, which is a continuation of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 16/680,231 titled “Wall Pack Light Fixture” and filed Nov. 11, 2019 and which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 11,060,677 on Jul. 13, 2021, which is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 16/200,237 titled “Wall Pack Light Fixture” and filed Nov. 26, 2018 and which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 10,473,280 on Nov. 12, 2019, which is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 15/620,104, titled “Wall Pack Light Fixture,” filed Jun. 12, 2017 and which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 10,139,062 on Nov. 27, 2018, which is a continuation of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14/330,728, titled “Wall Pack Light Fixture,” filed Jul. 14, 2014 and which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,677,727 on Jun. 13, 2017, which is a continuation of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 13/091,922, titled “Wall Pack Light Fixture,” filed on Apr. 21, 2011 and which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,777,460 on Jul. 15, 2014. The entire contents of each of the above identified related patent applications are hereby incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates generally to light fixtures. More specifically, the present invention relates to wall pack light fixtures that include a housing formed with two or more components. 
     BACKGROUND 
     One particular type of light fixture is known as a wall pack light fixture. A wall pack light fixture is typically installed to a support structure, such as a vertically oriented wall. Several wall pack light fixtures include housings formed of two or more individual components coupled to one another. The individual components of the housing include at least a mounting portion and a cover coupled to the mounting portion. The wall pack light fixture typically houses one or more light sources for providing illumination to a desired illuminated area. 
     Installation of the housing of conventional wall pack light fixtures occurs in at least two separate steps. The mounting portion is first mounted to the wall and then the cover is later coupled to the mounting portion in a proper position. During this step where the mounting portion is mounted to the wall, the mounting portion is securely mounted to the wall or is screwed into a J-box. One or more electrical wires that are located within or adjacent to the support structure are routed into the mounting portion and electrically coupled to the light source, thereby providing current to the light source. Also during this step, the cover is typically propped in an inconvenient and/or in a costly manner. In certain instances, the inconvenient manner in which the cover is propped causes the installer to rush through the installation and possibly make mistakes. 
     Conventional approaches to propping the cover include the installer holding the cover in one hand, thereby causing the installer to make wiring connections with the other hand. This approach is very inconvenient to the installer and does not allow the installer to easily make the connections. Another conventional approach to propping the cover includes placing the cover on the ladder. This approach is not safe since the cover can fall off of the ladder and be damaged or cause injury to a person. Alternatively, the placement of the cover can interfere with the installer&#39;s installation of the fixture. Another conventional approach to propping the cover includes placing the cover on a safety cable. This approach adds additional time for setting up and disassembling the safety cable, which therefore adds additional costs for the installation. Also, the cover can be inadvertently disconnected from the safety cable or can come in the way of the installer during the installation process. Another conventional approach to propping the cover includes using captive hinges located along the left or right side of the wall pack light fixture that allow the cover to rotate open in a horizontal manner. This approach requires that there be sufficient room in front of the wall pack light fixture so that the cover can fully rotate about the captive hinges. Thus, the installer has to lean backwards to allow the cover to rotate, which can cause the installer to fall off the ladder. Alternatively, the installer has to maintain his ladder a required distance away from the wall pack light fixture so that when he climbs up the ladder, he is not interfering with the rotation of the cover. According to this situation, the installer has to lean forward to perform the installation of the fixture because the ladder is not positioned as close to the fixture as typically desired. 
     SUMMARY 
     An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a housing. The housing can include a mounting box and a cover box. The mounting box can include a base and a top wall that extends outwardly from the base. The top wall can include at least one hinge extending outwardly from the top wall. The cover box can include a front panel and a top panel extending outwardly from the front panel. The top panel can include at least one slot formed therein. The cover box can be coupled to the mounting box in an operational position and in an open position. The operational position can occur when the hinge is inserted into the slot and the front panel covers the base. The open position can occur when the hinge is inserted into the slot and the front panel is disposed elevationally above the base. 
     Another exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a light fixture. The light fixture can include a housing and a light source. The housing can include a mounting box and a cover box. The mounting box can include a base and a wall extending outwardly from substantially the perimeter of the base. A top portion of the wall can include at least one hinge extending outwardly from the wall. The cover box can include a front panel and a side panel extending outwardly from substantially the perimeter of the front panel. A top portion of the side panel can include at least one slot formed therein. A bottom portion of the side panel can include an opening formed therein. The light source can be disposed within the housing and can emit light through the opening. The cover box can be coupled to the mounting box in an operational position and in an open position. The operational position can occur when the hinge is inserted into the slot and the front panel covers the base. The open position can occur when the hinge is inserted into the slot and the front panel is disposed elevationally above the base. 
     Another exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a method for installing a light fixture. The method can include coupling a mounting box to a support structure. The mounting box can include a base and a wall extending outwardly from substantially the perimeter of the base. A top portion of the wall can include at least one hinge extending outwardly from the wall. The method also can include routing one or more electrical wires into the mounting box though an opening formed in the mounting box. The method also can include coupling a cover box to the mounting box in an open position. The cover box can include a front panel and a side panel extending outwardly from substantially the perimeter of the front panel. A top portion of the side panel can include at least one slot formed therein. The open position can occur when the hinge is inserted into the slot and the front panel is disposed elevationally above the base. The method also can include electrically coupling the electrical wires to a light source coupled to the cover box. The method further can include removing the cover box from the mounting box. The method also can include recoupling the cover box to the mounting box in an operational position. The operational position can occur when the hinge is inserted into the slot and the front panel covers the base. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The foregoing and other features and aspects of the invention are best understood with reference to the following description of certain exemplary embodiments, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
         FIG.  1 A  is a perspective view of a wall pack light fixture in an operational position in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  1 B  is another perspective view of the wall pack light fixture of  FIG.  1 A  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  1 C  is a top view of the wall pack light fixture of  FIG.  1 A  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  1 D  is a front view of the wall pack light fixture of  FIG.  1 A  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  2 A  is a perspective view of a mounting box of the wall pack light fixture of  FIG.  1 A  mounted to a support structure in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  2 B  is another perspective view of the mounting box of  FIG.  2 A  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  3 A  is a perspective view of a cover box of the wall pack light fixture of  FIG.  1 A  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  3 B  is another perspective view of the cover box of  FIG.  3 A  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  3 C  is a rear perspective view of the cover box of  FIG.  3 A  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  3 D  is a cross-sectional view of the cover box of  FIG.  3 A  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG.  4 A  is a perspective view of the wall pack light fixture of  FIG.  1 A  in an open position in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIG.  4 B  is a side view of the wall pack light fixture of  FIG.  4 A  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     The drawings illustrate only exemplary embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, as the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. 
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS 
     The present invention is directed to wall pack light fixtures. Although the exemplary embodiment described below is of a wall pack light fixture using solid state light emitters, e.g., light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) and LED packages, other exemplary embodiments of the invention use other light source types, such as compact fluorescent light bulbs, high intensity discharge (“HID”) lamps, and halogen bulbs. The invention is better understood by reading the following description of non-limiting, exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached drawings, wherein like parts of each of the figures are identified by like reference characters, and which are briefly described as follows. 
       FIGS.  1 A- 1 D  show several views of a wall pack light fixture  100  in an operational position  102  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIGS.  1 A- 1 D , the wall pack light fixture  100  includes a mounting box  110 , a cover box  140 , one or more light sources  180 , and a lens  190 . According to certain exemplary embodiments, the wall pack light fixture  100  also includes a driver  394  ( FIG.  3 C ) and/or a reflector  196 . In the operational position  102 , the mounting box  110  is coupled to a support structure  105 , such as a vertically oriented wall, and the cover box  140  is coupled to the mounting box  110 . 
       FIG.  2 A  is a perspective view of the mounting box  110  of the wall pack light fixture  100  mounted to the support structure  105  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.  FIG.  2 B  is a front view of the mounting box  110  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIGS.  1 A- 2 B , the mounting box  110  is substantially rectangular or square shaped but is shaped in a substantially different geometric or non-geometric shape in other exemplary embodiments. The mounting box  110  is fabricated using die cast aluminum, but is fabricated using other suitable materials including, but not limited to, plastic, other metals, or metal alloys in other exemplary embodiments. The mounting box  110  includes a base  211 , a first sidewall  218 , a second sidewall  224 , a top wall  230 , and a bottom wall  240 . 
     The base  211  is substantially rectangular or square shaped but is shaped in a substantially different geometric or non-geometric shape in other exemplary embodiments. The base  211  includes a first edge  212 , a second edge  213 , a third edge  214 , and a fourth edge  215 . The first edge  212  is positioned opposite the second edge  213  and the third edge  214  is positioned opposite the fourth edge  215 . The base  211  also includes one or more openings  216  allowing a fastening device (not shown), such as a screw or a nail, to be inserted therethrough to couple the mounting box  110  to the support structure  105 . The openings  216  are formed during the formation of the base  211 . Alternatively, the openings  216  are formed after the base  211  has been fabricated, such as by cutting portions of the base to form the openings  216 . One or more of the openings  216  are shaped into various geometric and/or non-geometric shapes including, but not limited to, elongated slots, circles, or a combination of elongated slots having a circle at one end of the elongated slot. The base  211  also includes an aperture  217  positioned substantially at or near the center of the base  211 . Alternatively, the aperture  217  is not included in the base  211  or is formed elsewhere within the base  211 . The aperture  217  allows for electrical wires (not shown) to be passed through from within the support structure  105  into the mounting box  110 , thereby allowing the electrical wires to be electrically coupled to the light sources  180 , which is described in further detail below. 
     The first sidewall  218  extends outwardly from the first edge  212  in a substantially perpendicular manner. Alternatively, the first sidewall  218  extends outwardly from the first edge  212  in an angular manner. The first sidewall  218  includes a proximal end  219  positioned along the first edge  212  and a distal end  220 . The distal end  220  forms a planar surface  221  that is substantially parallel to the base  211 . According to certain exemplary embodiments, a first conduit opening (not shown) is formed within the first sidewall  218 . The first conduit opening allows for electrical wires (not shown) to be passed through from within or adjacent to the support structure  105  into the mounting box  110 , thereby allowing the electrical wires to be electrically coupled to the light sources  180 , which is described in further detail below. In certain exemplary embodiments where the first conduit opening is not utilized, a first conduit cap  222  is coupled to the first sidewall  218  and covers the first conduit opening. The first conduit cap  222  is rotatably coupled to the first sidewall  218  within the first conduit opening in some exemplary embodiments. However, the first conduit cap  222  is coupled to the first sidewall  218  within the first conduit opening according to other suitable methods, such as snap-fitting, in other exemplary embodiments. 
     The second sidewall  224  extends outwardly from the second edge  213  in a substantially perpendicular manner. Alternatively, the second sidewall  224  extends outwardly from the second edge  213  in an angular manner. The second sidewall  224  includes a proximal end  225  positioned along the second edge  213  and a distal end  226 . The distal end  226  forms a planar surface  227  that is substantially parallel to the base  211 . According to some exemplary embodiments, the second sidewall&#39;s planar surface  227  lies substantially within the same plane as the first sidewall&#39;s planar surface  221 . According to certain exemplary embodiments, a second conduit opening  228  is formed within the second sidewall  224 . The second conduit opening  228  allows for electrical wires (not shown) to be passed through from within or adjacent to the support structure  105  into the mounting box  110 , thereby allowing the electrical wires to be electrically coupled to the light sources  180 , which is described in further detail below. In certain exemplary embodiments where the second conduit opening  228  is not utilized, a second conduit cap  129  is coupled to the second sidewall  224  and covers the second conduit opening  228 . The second conduit cap  129  is rotatably coupled to the second sidewall  224  within the second conduit opening  228  in some exemplary embodiments. However, the second conduit cap  129  is coupled to the second sidewall  224  within the second conduit opening  228  according to other suitable methods, such as snap-fitting, in other exemplary embodiments. 
     The top wall  230  extends outwardly from the third edge  214  in a substantially perpendicular manner and also extends from one end of the first sidewall  218  to one end of the second sidewall  224 . Alternatively, the top wall  230  extends outwardly from the third edge  214  in an angular manner instead of in a perpendicular manner. The top wall  230  includes a proximal end  231  positioned along the third edge  214  and a distal end  232 . The distal end  232  forms a planar surface  233  that is substantially parallel to the base  211 . According to some exemplary embodiments, the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233  lies substantially within the same plane as the first sidewall&#39;s planar surface  221  and the second sidewall&#39;s planar surface  227 . According to some exemplary embodiments, the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233  forms a continuous surface with the first sidewall&#39;s planar surface  221  and the second sidewall&#39;s planar surface  227 . According to certain exemplary embodiments, a top conduit opening (not shown) is formed within the top wall  230 . The top conduit opening allows for electrical wires (not shown) to be passed through from within or adjacent to the support structure  105  into the mounting box  110 , thereby allowing the electrical wires to be electrically coupled to the light sources  180 , which is described in further detail below. In certain exemplary embodiments where the top conduit opening is not utilized, a top conduit cap  234  is coupled to the top wall  230  and covers the top conduit opening. The top conduit cap  234  is rotatably coupled to the top wall  230  within the top conduit opening in some exemplary embodiments. However, the top conduit cap  234  is coupled to the top wall  230  within the top conduit opening according to other suitable methods, such as snap-fitting, in other exemplary embodiments. 
     The top wall  230  also includes one or more hinges  235  positioned adjacent the distal end  232 . There are two hinges  235  illustrated in one of the exemplary embodiments; however, greater or fewer hinges  235  are positioned on the top wall  230  in other exemplary embodiments. Each hinge  235  extends substantially perpendicularly outward from the top wall  230  in a direction substantially away from the bottom wall  240 . Each hinge  235  includes a lower portion  236  and a top portion  237 . The lower portion  236  extends substantially perpendicularly outward from the top wall  230  in a direction substantially away from the bottom wall  240 . The lower portion  236  also extends in a direction parallel to the distal end  232 . In certain exemplary embodiments, the lower portion  236  extends to about an outer edge  239  of the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233 . The top portion  237  extends continuously from the end of the lower portion  236  in a direction away from the top wall  230  and in a direction away from the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233 . Thus, the top portion  237  has a curvature shape. According to some exemplary embodiments, the hinge  235  also includes a locator  238  that extends substantially perpendicularly outward from the top wall  230  in a direction substantially away from the bottom wall  240  and substantially perpendicularly away from the lower portion  236 . In some exemplary embodiments, the locator  238  extends from the lower portion  236  in a direction away from the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233 . However, in certain exemplary embodiments, the locator  238  extends from the lower portion  236  in a direction towards the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233 . This hinge  235  is formed as a single component in certain exemplary embodiments. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the hinge  235  is formed using several components that are subsequently coupled together. Although one configuration and/or shape of the hinge  235  is described and illustrated, other configurations and/or shapes of the hinge  235  can be used in other exemplary embodiments. 
     The bottom wall  240  extends outwardly from the fourth edge  215  in a substantially perpendicular manner and also extends from an opposing end of the first sidewall  218  to another end of the second sidewall  224 . Alternatively, the bottom wall  240  extends outwardly from the fourth edge  215  in an angular manner instead of in a perpendicular manner. The bottom wall  240  includes a proximal end  241  positioned along the fourth edge  215  and a distal end  242 . The distal end  242  forms a planar surface  243  that is substantially parallel to the base  211 . According to some exemplary embodiments, the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243  lies substantially within the same plane as the first sidewall&#39;s planar surface  221 , the second sidewall&#39;s planar surface  227 , and the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233 . According to some exemplary embodiments, the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243  forms a continuous surface with the first sidewall&#39;s planar surface  221 , the second sidewall&#39;s planar surface  227 , and the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233 . According to certain exemplary embodiments, an opening  244  is formed within the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243  and extends through at least a portion of the bottom wall  240 . The opening  244  is configured to receive a screw  109  or other known fastening device. 
     According to some exemplary embodiments, the bottom wall  240  also includes a protrusion  250 . Protrusion  250  extends outwardly from the bottom wall  240  in a direction away from the top wall  230 . A portion of the protrusion  250  forms a planar surface  251  adjacent to the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243 . According to some exemplary embodiments, the protrusion&#39;s planar surface  251  lies substantially in the same plane as the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243 . Similar to the opening  244  formed in the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243 , a second opening  252  is formed in the protrusion&#39;s planar surface  251 . The second opening  252  is configured to receive a screw (not shown), similar to screw  109 , or other known fastening device. This second opening is utilized when coupling a larger sized cover box than cover box  140 . 
     According to some exemplary embodiments, the mounting box  110  is molded as a single component. Alternatively, the mounting box  110  is formed from several components that are subsequently coupled to one another. In some exemplary embodiments, a gasket  280  is positioned on each of the first sidewall&#39;s planar surface  221 , the second sidewall&#39;s planar surface  227 , the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233 , and the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243  prior to coupling the cover box  140  to the mounting box  110  in the operational position  102 . The gasket  280  forms a seal between the mounting box  110  and the cover box  140  to prevent the ingress of moisture and other contaminants from a surrounding environment, thereby allowing the wall pack light fixture  100  to be operable in an outside environment. The gasket  280  is fabricated using a rubber material or any other known suitable material capable of being compressed and providing a seal. 
       FIGS.  3 A- 3 D  show several views of the cover box  140  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIGS.  1 A- 1 D and  3 A- 3 D , the cover box  140  has a substantially rectangular or square shaped front profile but is shaped in a substantially different geometric or non-geometric shape in other exemplary embodiments. The cover box  140  is fabricated using die cast aluminum, but is fabricated using other suitable materials including, but not limited to, other metals or metal alloys that are capable of conducting heat in other exemplary embodiments. The cover box  140  is fabricated as a single component, but can be fabricated in multiple components and thereafter assembled together. The cover box  140  includes a front panel  310 , a first side panel  330 , a second side panel  335 , a top panel  340 , and a bottom panel  345 , which collectively form a cavity region  320  therein. 
     The front panel  310  has a substantially rectangular or square shaped front profile, but is shaped in a substantially different geometric or non-geometric shape in other exemplary embodiments. The front panel  310  includes a first edge  321 , a second edge  322 , a third edge  323 , and a fourth edge  324 . The first edge  321  is positioned opposite the second edge  322  and the third edge  323  is positioned opposite the fourth edge  324 . The first and second edges  321 ,  322  are curved, while the third and fourth edges  323 ,  324  are substantially straight. However, in alternative exemplary embodiments, the one or more of the edges  321 ,  322 ,  323 , and  324  are different. 
     The front panel  310  includes a front surface  312  and a rear surface  314 . The front surface  312  is viewable to an observer once the cover box  140  is coupled to the mounting box  110  in the operational position  102 . The front surface  312  is formed having a non-planar, curvature shape. However, in other exemplary embodiments, the front surface  312  is substantially planar. The front panel  310  includes openings  316  formed therein that extend toward the rear surface  314  but does not extend through the rear surface  314 . According to certain exemplary embodiments, the openings  316  are formed during the fabrication process of the cover box  140 . Each opening  316  is substantially rectangularly shaped along the surface of the front surface  312  and is linearly aligned with an adjacent opening  316 ; however, one or more openings  316  are shaped differently and/or not linearly aligned with an adjacent opening  316  in other exemplary embodiments. Each opening  316  extends substantially longitudinally and extends in a direction substantially parallel to the first and second edges  321 ,  322 . However, one or more openings  316  are oriented in a different manner in other exemplary embodiments. 
     A fin  317  is formed between adjacent openings  316  which allows for the removal of at least a portion of any accumulated heat that is generated by either the driver  394  and/or the light sources  180 . Each fin  317  includes a first end  318  and a second end  319 , which are both positioned along the front surface  312 . Each fin  317  forms at least one edge of a corresponding opening  316 . Also, each fin  317  extends inwardly towards the cavity region  320  from about the front surface  312  of the front panel  310 , through the rear surface  314  of the front panel  310 , and into the cavity region  320  of the cover box  140 , which is adjacent to at least the rear surface  314 . The portion of the fins  317  that extends from about the front surface  312  of the front panel  310  to the rear surface  314  of the front panel  310  is referred to as external fins  398 . The portion of the fins  317  that extends from the rear surface  314  of the front panel  310  and into the cavity region  320  of the cover box  140  is referred to as internal fins  399 . As the external fins  398  extend from about the front surface  312  of the front panel  310  towards the rear surface  314 , the thickness of the external fins  398  increases. Alternatively, the thickness of one or more external fins  398  decreases, remains the same, increases, or is a combination of the aforementioned as the external fins  398  extend from about the front surface  312  of the front panel  310  toward the rear surface  314 . Additionally, the distance that each external fin  398  extends from the front surface  312  towards the rear surface  314  is smaller at the first end  318  and the second end  319  of each external fin  398  and progressively increases along intermediate portions of the external fin  398  moving away from each of the first end  318  and the second end  319 . In some exemplary embodiments, the distance that each external fin  398  extends from the front surface  312  towards the rear surface  314  is the greatest when a portion of the external fin  398  extends to a horizontally intermediate edge  315  that extends horizontally along the rear surface  314 . This horizontally intermediate edge  315  is located near the lower portion of the rear surface  314  according to some exemplary embodiments. Alternatively, one or more external fins  398  travel from about the front surface  312  of the front panel  310  towards the rear surface  314  in a different manner than previously described. The shape and orientation of the external fins  398  promote air flow along the external fins  398  by creating a “chimney effect,” which forces air in at the bottom of the external fins  398 , causes the air to rise along the external fins  398 , and forces the air out and away from the external fins  398  near the top of the external fins  398 . 
     The front panel  310  includes an aperture  370  for receiving the screw  109 , or other suitable fastening device, for coupling the cover box  140  to the mounting box  110 . The aperture  370  is positioned between adjacent fins  317  and is aligned with the opening  244  ( FIG.  2 B ) of the mounting box  110  when the cover box  140  is coupled to the mounting box  110  in the operational position  102 . The aperture  370  is accessible from the front surface  112  of the front panel  110  and extends into the cavity region  320 . According to one exemplary embodiment, the aperture  370  is positioned to extend substantially perpendicular through the horizontally intermediate edge  315  of the rear surface  314 . However, the aperture  370  is positioned elsewhere on the front panel  310  in other exemplary embodiments, so long as the aperture is aligned with the opening  244  ( FIG.  2 B ) when the cover box  140  is coupled to the mounting box  110  in the operational position  102 . 
     The front panel  310  also includes one or more screw mounts  375  that extend from the rear surface  314  of the front panel  310  towards the cavity region  320 . The screw mounts  375  are positioned between adjacent internal fins  399  and/or adjacent one or more internal fins  399 . According to some exemplary embodiments, one or more screw mounts  375  are in contact with at least one of the internal fins  399 . The screw mount  375  is circular in shape according to some exemplary embodiments and is capable of receiving a screw  376  for mounting the driver  396  to the front panel  310 . Once mounted, the driver  396  is in thermal contact with one or more of the internal fins  399 . 
     The first side panel  330  extends outwardly from the first edge  321  in a substantially perpendicular manner from the front panel  310  such that at least a portion of the first side panel  330  faces at least a portion of one of the fins  317 . Alternatively, the first side panel  330  extends outwardly from the first edge  321  in an angular manner. Similarly, the second side panel  335  extends outwardly from the second edge  322  in a substantially perpendicular manner from the front panel  310  such that at least a portion of the second side panel  335  faces at least a portion of one of the fins  317 . Alternatively, the second side panel  335  extends outwardly from the second edge  322  in an angular manner. 
     The top panel  340  extends outwardly from the rear surface  314  adjacent the third edge  323  in a substantially perpendicular manner and also extends from an upper portion of the first side panel  330  to an upper portion of the second side panel  335 . Thus, the top panel  340  is not coupled to any edges of the front panel  310 , the first side panel  330 , and the second side panel  335 . However, in alternative exemplary embodiments, at least one edge of the top panel  340  is coupled to at least one edge of the front panel  310 , the first side panel  330 , and the second side panel  335 . Alternatively, the top panel  340  extends outwardly from the rear surface  314  in an angular manner instead of in a perpendicular manner. The top panel  340  includes two slots  342  formed therein, each slot  342  shaped to receive a corresponding hinge  235 . In certain exemplary embodiments, each slot  342  is an elongated shape and extends in a direction parallel to the third edge  323 . In some exemplary embodiments, each slot  342  includes one or more notches  343  extending substantially perpendicular to the elongated portion of the slot  342 . The notch  343  is shaped to receive the locator  238  of the hinge  235 , thereby properly positioning the cover box  140  to the mounting box  110 . In certain exemplary embodiments, fewer slots  342  are formed in the top panel  340  than corresponding hinges  235  on the top wall  230 . For example, a single elongated slot extending substantially parallel to the third edge  323  is formed in the top panel  340 . This single elongated slot is shaped to receive both hinges  235  coupled to the top wall  230  therein. 
     The bottom panel  345  extends outwardly from the rear surface  314  at the fourth edge  324  in a substantially perpendicular manner and also extends from a lower edge of the first side panel  330  to a lower edge of the second side panel  335 . However, in alternative exemplary embodiments, at least one edge of the bottom panel  345  is coupled to at least one lower portion of the front panel  310 , the first side panel  330 , and the second side panel  335 . Alternatively, the bottom panel  345  extends outwardly from the rear surface  314  in an angular manner instead of in a perpendicular manner. An opening  346  is formed at the surface of the bottom panel  345  and extends toward the top panel  340  thereby forming a compartment  347 . The compartment  347  is separated from the cavity region  320  by a compartment wall  348 . The compartment wall  348  includes a internal surface  349  facing the opening  346  and an exterior surface  350 . In certain exemplary embodiments, one or more fins  351  extend substantially vertically from along a portion of the exterior surface  350  of the compartment wall  348  to the rear surface  314  of the front panel  310 . In certain exemplary embodiments, the fins  351  extend to a portion of the rear surface  314  that is positioned at and between the horizontally intermediate edge  315  of the rear surface  314  and the fourth edge  324  of the front panel  310 . These fins  351  assist in removing heat generated from the light sources  180  and allow the heat to be transferred to the rear surface  314  and then the fins  317 . 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, the cover box  140  also includes a sealing panel  360  extending into the cavity region  320  from the rear surface  314  of the front panel  310 . The sealing panel  360  is sized and shaped to be similar to the collective shape of the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243  ( FIG.  2 B ), the first sidewall&#39;s planar surface  221  ( FIG.  2 B ), the second sidewall&#39;s planar surface  227  ( FIG.  2 B ), and the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233  ( FIG.  2 B ) of the mounting box  110 . Thus, once the cover box  140  is coupled to the mounting box  110  in the operational position  102 , the sealing panel  360  is pressed into the gasket  280  that is disposed atop each of the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243  ( FIG.  2 B ), the first sidewall&#39;s planar surface  221  ( FIG.  2 B ), the second sidewall&#39;s planar surface  227  ( FIG.  2 B ), and the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233  ( FIG.  2 B ) of the mounting box  110 , thereby forming a seal. 
     The driver  394  is electrically communicable with the one or more light sources  180  using a cable (not shown) and is also electrically coupled to the electrical wires routed into the mounting box  110  from or adjacently from the support structure  105 . The driver  394  provides power to the one or more light sources  180  and also controls the intensity and/or color of the light sources  180 . For example, the driver  394  is capable of dimming the light sources  180  if desired. The driver  394  produces heat which is removed from within the wall pack light fixture  100  to an external area outside of the wall pack light fixture via the fins  317 . As previously mentioned, the driver  394  is coupled to one or more fins  317  within the cavity region  320 . However, in other exemplary embodiments, the driver  394  is coupled to the mounting box  110  without departing from the scope and spirit of the exemplary embodiment. 
     According to this exemplary embodiment, the light source  180  includes one or more LED die packages, or LEDs, coupled to a substrate (not shown). The substrate is mounted to the internal surface  349  of the compartment wall  348  and is oriented so that the LED die packages  180  are emitting light towards the opening  346 . However, in other exemplary embodiments, the substrate and hence the light source  180  is coupled to the mounting box  110  without departing from the scope and spirit of the exemplary embodiment. The substrate includes one or more sheets of ceramic, metal, laminate, circuit board, Mylar®, or another material. Each LED die package  180 , or LED, includes a chip of semi-conductive material that is treated to create a positive-negative (“p-n”) junction. When the LED die packages  180 , or LEDs, are electrically coupled to a power source, such as the driver  394 , current flows from the positive side to the negative side of each junction, causing charge carriers to release energy in the form of incoherent light. 
     The wavelength or color of the emitted light depends on the materials used to make the LED die packages  180 , or LEDs. For example, a blue or ultraviolet LED typically includes gallium nitride (“GaN”) or indium gallium nitride (“InGaN”), a red LED typically includes aluminum gallium arsenide (“AlGaAs”), and a green LED typically includes aluminum gallium phosphide (“AlGaP”). Each of the LEDs in the LED die package  180  can produce the same or a distinct color of light. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, the LED die package  180  includes one or more white LEDs and one or more non-white LEDs, such as red, yellow, amber, or blue LEDs, for adjusting the color temperature output of the light emitted from the fixture  100 . A yellow or multi-chromatic phosphor may coat or otherwise be used in a blue or ultraviolet LED to create blue and red-shifted light that essentially matches blackbody radiation. The emitted light approximates or emulates “white,” incandescent light to a human observer. In certain exemplary embodiments, the emitted light includes substantially white light that seems slightly blue, green, red, yellow, orange, or some other color or tint. In certain exemplary embodiments, the light emitted from the LED die packages  180 , or LEDs, has a color temperature between 2500 and 5000 degrees Kelvin. 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, an optically transmissive or clear material (not shown) encapsulates at least a portion of each LED die package  180 , or LED. This encapsulating material provides environmental protection while transmitting light from the LED die package  180 , or LED. In certain exemplary embodiments, the encapsulating material includes a conformal coating, a silicone gel, a cured/curable polymer, an adhesive, or some other material known to a person of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the present disclosure. In certain exemplary embodiments, phosphors are coated onto or dispersed in the encapsulating material for creating white light. In certain exemplary embodiments, the white light has a color temperature between 2500 and 5000 degrees Kelvin. 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, the LED die packages  180 , or LEDs, includes one or more arrays of LED die packages  180 , or LEDs, that are collectively configured to produce a lumen output from 1 lumen to 5000 lumens. The LED die packages  180 , or LEDs, are attached to the substrate by one or more solder joints, plugs, epoxy or bonding lines, and/or other means for mounting an electrical/optical device on a surface. The substrate is electrically connected to support circuitry (not shown) and/or the driver  394  for supplying electrical power and control to the LED die packages  180 , or LEDs. For example, one or more wires (not shown) couple opposite ends of the substrate to the driver  394 , thereby completing a circuit between the driver  394 , the substrate, and the LED die packages  180 , or LEDs. 
     The reflector  196  is fabricated from a plastic material according to some exemplary embodiments, while in others, the reflector  196  is formed from other suitable materials, such as aluminum, any other reflective type material, or any material capable of having its surface be made reflective. In some exemplary embodiments, the plastic material is injection molded and vacuum metalized to form the reflector  196 . The reflector  196  is made from a single component or is made from several components that are subsequently coupled together. The reflector  196  includes one or more openings  197  that is disposed around each of the light sources  180  once inserted within the compartment  347 . The reflector  196  also includes an interior surface  198  that faces the opening  346  once inserted within the compartment  347 . The interior surface  198  is finished to be reflective to light using methods known to people having ordinary skill in the art. For example, the interior surface  198  can be polished, coated with a reflective material, fabricated using a reflective material, or made reflective using other methods known to people having ordinary skill in the art. 
     The lens  190  is disposed over the light sources  180  to collectively encapsulate the light sources  180 . The lens  190  is coupled to the bottom panel  345  over the perimeter of the opening  346  using VHB® adhesive tape, silicone adhesive, or any other known adhesive. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the lens  190  is coupled to the bottom panel  345  over the perimeter of the opening  346  using brackets (not shown) and/or other fasteners that are known to people having ordinary skill in the art, such as a slot formed adjacently around the perimeter of the opening  346  wherein the edges of the lens  190  are inserted therein. In one exemplary embodiment, the lens  190  is fabricated from an optically transmissive material or clear material including, but not limited to, plastic, glass, silicone, or other material known to people having ordinary skill in the art. According to certain exemplary embodiments, the lens  190  encapsulates at least some of the light sources  180  individually. The lens  190  provides environmental protection while allowing light emitted by the light sources  180  to pass therethrough toward the desired illumination area. In certain other exemplary embodiments, the lens  190  focuses light toward the desired illumination area and creates a desired light distribution. In certain exemplary embodiments, the lens  190  diffuses the light emitted from the light sources  180 . In yet another exemplary embodiment, the lens  190  creates an insulation between the light sources  180  and human contact. The lens  190  has a substantially planar shape; however, the lens  190  is formed into other geometric or non-geometric shapes in other exemplary embodiments. 
       FIG.  4 A  is a perspective view of the wall pack light fixture  100  in an open position  402  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.  FIG.  4 B  is a side view of the wall pack light fixture  100  in the open position  402  in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIGS.  4 A- 4 B and  1 A- 1 D , the installation of the wall pack light fixture  100  is described. Although the description provided below is presented in a certain order, it is realized that the order of the installation steps can be varied. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  4 A- 4 B , the electrical wires (not shown) located within the support structure  105  or located adjacent to the support structure  105  are made accessible. These electrical wires are routed into the mounting box  110  through at least one of the aperture  217  or the conduit openings  228  positioned within any of the first sidewall  218 , the second sidewall  224 , and the top wall  230 . The mounting box  110  is oriented against the support structure  105  with the top wall  230  being elevationally higher than the bottom wall  240 . According to some exemplary embodiments, the top wall  230  is leveled substantially horizontally. Once oriented, the mounting box  110  is coupled to the support structure  105  by inserting screws or other fastening devices through one or more openings  216 . Alternatively, the mounting box  110  is coupled to the support structure  105  using other known fastening devices, such as nails or clips. 
     The cover box  140  is coupled to the mounting box  110  in the open position  402  by placing the top panel  340  of the cover box  140  adjacent to the top wall  240  of the mounting box  110  and inserting each of the hinges  234  through the corresponding slots  342 . In the open position  402 , the bottom panel  345  of the cover box  140  is positioned elevationally higher than the top panel  340  and the front panel  310  is adjacent the support structure  105 . According to certain exemplary embodiments, the cover box  140  is resting against the support structure  105  because the center of gravity of the cover box  140  is closer towards the support structure  105  while in the open position  402 . The shape of the hinge  234  prevents the cover box  140  from being inadvertently removed from the mounting box  110 . Specifically, the curvature shape of the top portion  237  ( FIG.  2 A ) prevents the cover box  140  from being accidentally removed off of the mounting box  110 . The cover box  140  is vertically lifted off of the mounting box  110  to remove the cover box  140  from the mounting box  110 . While in the open position  402 , the installer is able to use two hands and make the proper wiring connections between the driver  394  and the electrical wires. Upon completing the wiring, the installer has the ability to verify that the installation has been performed properly. 
     Once the wiring has been completed, the installer removes the cover box  140  off of the hinges  235 , rotates the cover box 180 degrees, and recouples the cover box  140  to the mounting box  110  in the operational position  102  ( FIGS.  1 A- 1 D ). Referring to  FIGS.  1 A- 1 D , when recoupling the cover box  140  to the mounting box  110  in the operational position  102 , the hinges  235  are inserted through the corresponding slots  342  from the cavity region  320  ( FIG.  3 C ). The locator  238  is aligned to be inserted through a corresponding notch  343 , which properly aligns the cover box  140  to the mounting box  110 . 
     Once the cover box  140  is positioned in the operational position  102 , the screw  109  is tightened to firmly press the gasket  280  ( FIG.  2 B ) to each of the first sidewall&#39;s planar surface  221  ( FIG.  2 B ), the second sidewall&#39;s planar surface  227  ( FIG.  2 B ), the top wall&#39;s planar surface  233  ( FIG.  2 B ), and the bottom wall&#39;s planar surface  243  ( FIG.  2 B ), thereby creating a seal. 
     Although each exemplary embodiment has been described in detail, it is to be construed that any features and modifications that are applicable to one embodiment are also applicable to the other embodiments. Furthermore, although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, these descriptions are not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternative embodiments of the invention will become apparent to persons of ordinary skill in the art upon reference to the description of the exemplary embodiments. It should be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the conception and the specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures or methods for carrying out the same purposes of the invention. It should also be realized by those of ordinary skill in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. It is therefore, contemplated that the claims will cover any such modifications or embodiments that fall within the scope of the invention.