Locking case

Details Locking case Locking case

2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Barrett, Suzanne Dino (Department: 3676)

Locks

Special application

For portable articles

C070S161000, C292S341130, C292S341180

Reexamination Certificate

active

06941776

ABSTRACT:
A locking case is provided including a base portion and a lid portion rotatably engaged to the base portion. A locking mechanism is mounted on the lid portion and extends therethrough. The locking mechanism includes a cam member having first and second surfaces, and being rotatable to a locked position in response to operation of the locking mechanism. A catch is mounted to the base portion and is disposed proximate the cam first surface when the cam is in the locked position. A reinforcing bracket is mounted to the lid. The reinforcing bracket has a reinforcing flange disposed proximate the cam second surface when the cam is disposed in the locked position.

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