Receptacles – Closures – Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-24
2010-02-23
Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3781)
Receptacles
Closures
Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...
C220S004230, C220S004220, C220S263000, C220S264000, C220S520000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07665625
ABSTRACT:
A molded container and closure latch mechanism include a top portion and bottom portion which are connected by a hinge which biases the top away from the bottom unless the latch mechanism is engaged. The latch mechanism is pivotally connected to the top. It engages a molded contoured segment on the bottom to secure the container in a closed position. Anomalies on the top surface of the latch mechanism provide a convenience to the user in locating pressure points for opening and closing the container. A separator can be used internal to the container to create two separate compartments. In one adaptation the interior surface can include raised protrusions which permit contents such as a soap bar to be raised off from the surface. Other modifications too the interior can be effected to accommodate a wide variety of products. The containers can be provided in a grouping with relative dimensions suitable to store a wide variety of personal effects.
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Jaremko William A.
Lewis Daniel J.
Rothstein James L.
Rothstein Robert Z.
McKinley Christopher B
Quast W. Patrick
Rothstein James L.
Rothstein Robert Z.
Stashick Anthony
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