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Latch

US9821956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 2014
Grant dateNov 21, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 31, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/1058
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A latch for a container is disclosed. The latch can comprise a body, which can be mounted to a lid of the container. The latch can further comprise a wheel that is rotatable relative to the body. The latch can engage the receptacle of the container. For example, the wheel can protrude under the rim of the receptacle when the lid is in a closed orientation relative to the receptacle. In other instances, the latch can be mounted to the receptacle of the container, and can releasably engage the lid of the container.

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