Latching mechanism
US6189779A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D75/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A latching mechanism is provided for a container such as a card wallet, folder, small box, small carton, etc. having a closure flap or lid overlying another panel of the container. The container is formed of stiff sheet material such as card stock. Interengaging parts of the latching mechanism are an embossed catch rising from a slit in an under panel and a debossed, stamped out, tongue to engage in the slit in the overlying flap.
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