Storage container assembly having single-finger-actuatable door

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1996-06-21

1998-05-26

Shoap, Allan N.

Receptacles

Closures

Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...

220337, 220335, 292 87, 292DIG38, B65D 4516

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057553505

ABSTRACT:
A storage container assembly including a housing, a door pivotally connected to the housing, and an elastomeric lock handle removably connected to the door. The lock handle includes a groove having an entrance. The groove is operable to selectively engage or disengage a tongue extending outwardly from the housing. In the exemplary embodiment, the tongue includes an enlarged nub operable to be received in a complementary cavity of the groove when the door is closed. A restricted passage in the groove between the entrance and the cavity maintains the nub within the cavity until the door is intentionally opened. This inexpensive and simple-to-assemble arrangement allows the door to be easily and quietly opened or closed with minimal force by one hand or even a single finger.

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