Carrying case with locking latch mechanism
US8297464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0917
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A carrying case includes a top case shell hinged to a bottom case shell which may be maintained in a closed position by a double throw, triple action latch mechanism comprising a latch body pivotally mounted to the bottom case shell, a latch locking element pivotally mounted to the latch body and a latch release coupled to the latch body. With the case in the closed position, the latch locking element engages a seat formed in the top case shell and clamps the two shells together. After moving the latch release to a release position, the latch body may be pivoted relative to the bottom case shell to permit disengagement of the latch locking mechanism from the top shell allowing the case to be opened.
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