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Two-shell and two-drawer containers

US8540115B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 24, 2010
Grant dateSep 24, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/20
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A package comprises a latch including first and second legs and an actuating portion. The first and second legs are joined at an angle. The actuator portion of the first leg is positioned to be displaced generally laterally to displace the second leg generally longitudinally to release the latch. In another embodiment the package has base wells on the inside surface. A generally flat marginal sealing surface encircles the first and second base wells. The wells of the base and/or lid are covered with a cover sheet to close them. Still another embodiment is a child-resistant container comprising a shell, two drawers, a stop, and a latch. The drawers are prevented from sliding apart past a limit of travel when one drawer is open sufficiently to provide access to its contents and the other drawer is not.

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