Locks – Special application – For closures
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Barrett, Suzanne Dino (Department: 3676)
Locks
Special application
For closures
C070S058000, C070S164000, C220S315000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06851288
ABSTRACT:
A lockable container comprising an open-faced receptacle with a locking mechanism aperture, at least one lid covering at least a portion of the open face of the receptacle, and a locking mechanism for engaging with a padlock and securing the lid over the receptacle open face. The locking mechanism has a receptacle engagement portion that is moveable into a receptacle engagement position, and when in such position, a lid engagement portion attached to the receptacle engagement portion is moved over and into close proximity to the lid, and a lock engagement portion attached to the lid engagement portion is moveable into the receptacle and through the locking mechanism aperture, and out of the receptacle, where it is engageable with a padlock.
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Barrett Suzanne Dino
Schneider Ryan A.
Troutman Sanders LLP
Wasteline Rentals Ltd.
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