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Beak-type carton lock

US4715529A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1986
Grant dateDec 29, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/324
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A beak-type lock particularly useful for an egg carton includes an upstanding latching member having a horizontal rib at its latching surface, which latching member is adapted to engage an orifice having a shoulder at its bottom margin and a recessed upper margin, and wherein the upper margin in the locking position falls behind a portion of the upstanding latching member to provide a double-acting lock.

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