Abstract: A latch mechanism for a child-resistant storage case has a seal bead between the lid and body of the storage case. The latch mechanism includes a latch tab extending downward from the lid that must be simultaneously pivoted inward and pressed upward to release the lid. The latch tab acts as a lever arm to locally deform the adjacent portions of the lid and seal, and thereby more easily release the seal when the latch tab is pressed upward.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 31, 2023
Publication date:
October 12, 2023
Applicant:
CRATIV Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
William Edward Ludlow, Robert Pierce Donley, Jonathan Bradley Duke
Abstract: A child-resistant storage case has a lid hinged to a base to define an interior storage space. Two side latches are spaced apart from one another on opposing side aspects of the storage case. A front latch mechanism includes a horizontal tab extending forward from the front aspect of the case. To open the storage case, the user must simultaneously press inward on the side latches, press downward on the horizontal tab, and lift the lid upward. The required downward actuation of the front latch mechanism is counter-intuitive for most people, and in combination with the side latches, is very difficult for most small children.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 17, 2016
Date of Patent:
July 18, 2023
Assignee:
CRATIV Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Paul Phillip Burek, William Edward Ludlow