Patents Examined by Robin Hilton
  • Latch for container
    Patent number: 5906292
    Abstract: A formed plastic container having a cover portion and a bottom portion, also includes a latch. The latch has a projection extending out from the cover, and a locking flap extending out from the bottom that flexes to meet and hold the projection. In one embodiment, the projection includes a tab, and the locking flap includes a rib that lifts the flap above the tab when closed, in order to reduce the possibility of the tab coming away from the flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Genpak, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Edward W. Rider, Jr.