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Latch-assisted lid extractor

US6805795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References
34Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 5, 2002
Grant dateOct 19, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/301
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the latch-assisted lid extractor. The present invention includes a canister and a lid connected to the canister via a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes an over-center lock to removably secure the lid to the canister. Additionally, the latch assembly can be moved from a first position sealing the canister with the lid to a second position urging the lid away from the canister. The present invention provides a mechanism that can both securely latch or fasten a lid to a canister and at the same time assist in removing the lid from the canister to enhance ease of operation.

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