Container and latching system

US11203465B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• YETI Coolers, LLC · US

Inventors

• Roy Joseph Seiders · Austin, US
• Steve Charles Nichols · Austin, US
• Kyle Ellison · Austin, US
• Andy Bondhus · Austin, US
• Tobias Hotchkiss · Austin, US
• Liza Morris · Austin, US
• Dennis Zuck · Austin, US
• Ryan Nixon · Austin, US
• Mark Carlson Rane · Austin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 12, 2018
• Grant date: Dec 21, 2021
• Expiry date: Mar 7, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E05C5/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories.