An elongated illumination device, which in one illustrative embodiment, includes
an elongated member that receives an elongated light source, where the elongated
member is received by an elongated carrier. Preferably, the elongated member includes
a cavity for receiving the elongated light source, and further includes a slit
through the elongated member and into the cavity where the elongated light source
can be inserted through the slit and into the cavity. The elongated carrier may
include a slot for receiving the elongated member, and in some embodiments, the
slot may provide a closing force to the slit of the elongated member. A latching
mechanism may also be provided to help keep the slit in a closed or substantially
closed position, if desired.
