Reusable storage container with latching mechanism

Details Reusable storage container with latching mechanism Reusable storage container with latching mechanism

2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Ngo, Lien M. (Department: 3727)

Receptacles

Closures

Removable closure situated by resilient distortion and...

C220S309200

Reexamination Certificate

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06929145

ABSTRACT:
A three-dimensional reusable plastic storage container is disclosed with an improved latching mechanism between the lid and container portion thereof. Biased latching mechanisms are disposed on opposing ends of the lid and are received in recesses disposed on opposing ends of the container, at the upper rim thereof. The disclosed latching mechanism is applicable to blow molded container with inverted upper rims as well as injection molded containers with external upper rims. The latching mechanisms do not interfere with the use of or the ergonomic design of handles disposed on the opposing ends of the container.

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