Latch for container
US5906292A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 25, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2251/1025
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A formed plastic container having a cover portion and a bottom portion, also includes a latch. The latch has a projection extending out from the cover, and a locking flap extending out from the bottom that flexes to meet and hold the projection. In one embodiment, the projection includes a tab, and the locking flap includes a rib that lifts the flap above the tab when closed, in order to reduce the possibility of the tab coming away from the flap.
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