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Key container with improved locking features

US6418766B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2000
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7661
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A key container has a body with a chamber, an access opening that communicates with the chamber and a cover that can be locked in place over the opening. A key-operated locking assembly is attached to the cover and engagable with the body to lock the cover in place. The cover can be engaged with the body and locked in place without operating the key.

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