With Structural Locking Modification Patents (Class 206/1.5)
  • Publication number: 20100000893
    Abstract: A tool container assembly includes a base container, a cover, rollers, a removable tool tray, and an extendable handle. The base container includes a storage space, and an upwardly facing opening into the storage space. The cover is movable between a closed position in which it substantially covers the upwardly facing opening and an open position in which it exposes the upwardly facing opening. The rollers are connected with the base container to enable transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed and arranged to be removably carried by the base container and the tool tray is configured to store articles or tools therein. The extendable handle is operatively connected to the base container to facilitate tilted rolling transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed to securely engage with the handle when the handle is in an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: ZAG Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Noam Twig, Gil Vilkomirski
  • Publication number: 20100001014
    Abstract: The invention provides a container (40) of the type to hold fresh food or produce. Container (40) has a base (42) and a lid (44) moveable with respect to the base (42) between an open position and a closed position. The lid (44) has a first planar area (54). The base has a second planar area (56). In the closed position, the first planar area (54) and the second planar area (56) include a substantially flat area suitable for receipt of an adhesive membrane, such as a self-adhesive label. The substantially flat area includes an edge (55) of the first planar area (54) and at least part of the second planar area (56).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Maurice Joseph Paul Tabone
  • Publication number: 20100000890
    Abstract: A lockable media storage box includes a base and a lid connected to the base with at least one hinge. The base and lid include elements that cooperate with a lock to allow the lid to be locked in the closed position. In one embodiment, the lock is received in the concave opening disposed at the front of the storage container. The lock may be unlocked with a special key or may be unlocked by destroying portions of the lock that are designed to be destroyed. In another embodiment of the invention, a sliding lock is carried by the container. The sliding lock may be carried inside the container or on the front wall of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, JR., Ronald K. Burdett, Michael S. Jaeb, Ronald M. Marsilio, Nicholas M. Sedon, James M. Byrne, Christopher G. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 7637375
    Abstract: A childproof package consists of a rectangular folding box of cardboard with at least one strip-like blister pack inside, which can be pulled out from one of the short, narrow sides of the folding box. The folding box is designed so that it can be reclosed in such a way as to be childproof again, and the folding box and the blister pack have cooperating means, which are designed so that the blister pack cannot be pulled completely out of the folding box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignees: Carl Edelmann GmbH, Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Oliver Sattel, Meino Adam, Jürgen Dambacher, Dirk Bauernfeind, Peter Fuhrmann, Detlev Gertitschke, Holger Bugar
  • Patent number: 7631778
    Abstract: A buckle serves to fix together a lower container part and an upper container part of a thin plate storage container. The buckle includes a plate-shaped main body, an upper hook having a groove engaged with a locking plate of the upper container part, a lower hook having a groove engaged with a locking plate of the lower container part, spring mounting recesses formed at center positions of the upper hook and the lower hook, leaf springs which are fitted in the spring mounting recesses, and locking protrusions at the middle of the leaf springs and fitted into notches formed in the locking plates of the lower container part and the upper container part to position and support the lower container part and the upper container part. The upper hook and the lower hook are vertically and horizontally symmetric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Miraial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Seiji Yoshiyama
  • Patent number: 7624861
    Abstract: Benefit denial systems may include a benefit denial device that secures an asset within a container. The benefit denial device may include a base member and at least one locking member. In some embodiments, portions of the asset and the container may be secured between the base and locking members. By securing the asset between the base member and the locking member, the asset may be damaged or rendered unusable if a thief attempts to remove the asset from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Autotronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R Lax, Agjah I Libohova
  • Patent number: 7621160
    Abstract: A bag comprising a lockable pouch and a lockable handle is disclosed. The bag comprises a locking mechanism that secures the contents of the bag by securing a sliding fastener in place. In one embodiment, the handle and sliding fastener are both secured via a common key-operated mechanism. A handle that is removal at one end allows the handle to be placed around a stationary object as to secure the bag to that object while unattended. A single control is provided conveniently to release both the sliding fastener and the handle. The handle is comprised of a flexible yet strong material, such as a metal cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventors: Mary Thomson, Ann L. Keller, Kathleen Parisi
  • Patent number: 7621399
    Abstract: A cassette has a housing with a stimulable phosphor sheet stored therein, a lid mounted on an end of the housing, and an opening/closing lock mechanism mounted in the housing for locking the lid against opening and closing movement. The stimulable phosphor sheet stored in the housing is locked against displacement by a lock mechanism mounted in the housing. When the opening/closing lock mechanism is actuated to open the lid and the lock mechanism is actuated to unlock the stimulable phosphor sheet, the stimulable phosphor sheet can be removed from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventor: Masakazu Nakajo
  • Patent number: 7617935
    Abstract: A child-resistant and senior-friendly unit dose package has a hollow container body containing a separate tray carrying a plurality of tablets or like items for being dispensed from the container body. The container body has an end with an opening, and the tray can be slid to a retracted position in which the tray is located within the container body and a dispensing position in which a proximal end part of the tray extends through the opening of the container body. The package includes a separate cap removably securable to the container body to seal the opening and prevent access to the trays. The container body can be positioned in a tray re-loading position that permits a spent tray to be removed from the container body and replaced with a new tray. Thus, the container body is reusable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Anderson Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn P. Reilley, Curtis Knutson, Ronald J. Seibert
  • Publication number: 20090277811
    Abstract: A prescription dispensing system including a dispensing vault for storing for storing and dispensing prescriptions, with the vault further including RFID, bar code, and other means for verifying the content and internal location of pre-filled prescriptions; a customer interface that uses customer biometrics to ID a customer to ensure that prescriptions are only dispensed to the correct person; a patient registration system in communication with the central computer system for collecting insurance, doctor, biometric, and other information to facilitate transactions; transport container that integrates into the dispensing vault and provides secure transportation from a pharmaceutical manufacturer to the dispensing vault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Lonnie Draper
  • Patent number: 7614265
    Abstract: A lockable storage container includes a lock that is movable from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidentally move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
  • Publication number: 20090272658
    Abstract: A container includes a housing having an open top and a lid attached to the housing. The lid includes a first panel having a first edge and a second edge, a second panel having a first edge and a second edge, and a third panel. The first edge of the first panel is attached to the housing at a first hinge. The first edge of the second panel is attached to the second edge of the first panel at a second hinge. The third panel is attached to the second edge of the second panel at a third hinge. The lid is positionable in a first position and a second position. When the lid is in the first position, the lid covers the open top of the housing and the first hinge and the third hinge form a virtual hinge. When the lid is in the second position, the lid forms an A-Frame over the open top such that the second panel forms a display platform. The third panel maintains the lid in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Elias, Julia Hou, Jessica Chorney, Neal Anderson, Michael L. Teitelbaum
  • Patent number: 7610782
    Abstract: A lockable container for securing assets that has an integral and internal locking mechanism and methods of use are provided. An illustrative lockable container may include first and second covers configured to move between an open position, which allows access to the asset, and a closed position, which encloses the asset. The locking mechanism of the lockable container may include a locking mate arrangement operatively coupled to at least one of the first and second covers, and a locking member that is configured to move between an unlocked position and a locked position. The entirety of the locking member may be internal to the container when the locking member is in the unlocked position. A magnetic key arrangement may interact with the locking member to move the locking member between the unlocked and locked positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Viva Onetime Limited
    Inventors: Michael R. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Timothy J. Keuning, Kwong Kwok Keung
  • Publication number: 20090260996
    Abstract: Lock mechanisms are provide between a first case part and a second case part, which are made of synthetic resin and are openable and closable. Projections are formed on an outer side surface of the first case part. Each projection has a stopper hole that extends along the circumferential direction of the outer side surfaces of the case parts. U-shaped deformable pieces are formed integrally with the outer side surface of the second case part. Each deformable piece can be deformed in a direction perpendicular to the outer side surface of the second case part. A hook portion is integrally formed with a distal portion of each deformable piece. Guide portions formed at the edge of the entrance of the stopper hole. The guide portions guide the hook portion toward the stopper hole. Holding portions are formed at the edge of the exit of the stopper hole. The holding portions hold the claw portions of the hook portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kenji IKEDA, Hirotsugu KOJIMA
  • Publication number: 20090255832
    Abstract: A childproof package includes a package housing, two guide recesses, which are formed in an area of an inside surface of the package housing, and a sliding element for a package content. The sliding element has two projections on its top or bottom surface, which are guided in the guide recesses. Further, the childproof package has a spring element arranged between the package housing and the sliding element. The projections can be latched by the elastic force of the spring element in notches, which extend from the guide recesses and branch off from it, and can be released against the elastic force of the spring element so that the projections are returned to the guide recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Josef Bentele
  • Publication number: 20090242433
    Abstract: A bit holder for securing various tool pieces and fasteners having a portion that is configured to rotate and pivot about the holder and a tray that is slidingly disposed within the holder. The portion allows a user to place various tool pieces and/or fasteners thereon, thus allowing the user to more efficiently change tool bits or retrieve fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Van Bergen, Lilia Francesca Macias
  • Publication number: 20090236250
    Abstract: A tool box with a tool locking function comprises a base and a movable member for holding and storing tools. The base is provided with plural engaging portions, and the movable member is defined with plural holding holes cooperating with the engaging portions of the base. The movable member is movably disposed on the base. By such arrangements, the tool box with a tool locking function can fix the tools assuredly, and unclamp the tools by rotation to allow the tools to be taken out easily. In addition, such a tool box with a tool locking function is more advantageous in displaying, carrying and storing of the tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Eupin WANG
  • Patent number: 7588149
    Abstract: A container includes a slidable tray and a locking sleeve. The tray is a conventional blister package, with blisters formed therein. The tray includes a slot and the sleeve includes a stop that extends through the slot to prevent the tray from sliding out of the sleeve. The sleeve includes detents that engage with holes in the tray to lock the tray in multiple positions. Manipulating a biaser releases the detents from the holes, thereby allowing the tray to slide within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: John A. Gelardi
  • Patent number: 7581419
    Abstract: A method for using a lockable storage container includes the steps of moving the lock from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidently move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: 7581642
    Abstract: A child-resistant and senior-friendly unit dose package has a hollow container body and a tray with a plurality of items secured thereto for being dispensed from the container body. The container body has an end with an elongate opening defined by a rim, and the tray can be slid to a retracted position in which the tray is located within the container body and a dispensing position in which the tray extends at least partially through the opening of the container body. The package includes a separate cap removably securable to the container body to seal the opening and prevent access to the tray. Multiple simultaneous manipulations are required to remove the cap from the container body thereby providing a child-resistant connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Anderson Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Curt Knutson, Ryen Sack, Ronald J. Seibert, Shawn P. Reilley
  • Patent number: 7581418
    Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., William Shepler
  • Publication number: 20090194443
    Abstract: A protective case that resists fractures, punctures, deformations, and other failures for use with a wildlife surveillance system is provided. The protective case includes a cooperating base and cover. The base and cover define a cavity therebetween, which houses the wildlife surveillance system. The base and cover interlock with each other, providing multi-dimensional stability of the entire assemblage. In addition, the protective case is made from a material that can endure manipulations, handling, or attacks from various wildlife animals, including, e.g., bears and others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Non Typical Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Cuddeback
  • Publication number: 20090194434
    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method for attaching a removable and reusable electronic component to a to a slide card that can be preprinted with electrical traces for the purpose of collecting data on pill expression. A removable and reusable electronic component can be coupled with a slide card incorporating preprinted electrical traces, using a hub like plastic seating component attached to and through the slide card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin Ellis, Mike Weston, Rune K. Haraldsson, Christopher J. Hession, William J. Knouse, Caleb Loftin
  • Publication number: 20090184022
    Abstract: A blister card container includes a plurality of walls defining an opening and a chamber, an arm projecting into the chamber, and a yoke. The opening and chamber are sized and configured to receive at least a portion of a blister card therein. The yoke is sized and configured to be slidably received in the chamber. The yoke includes a body, a hook extending from the body, and a locking cantilever extending from the body. The hook is sized and configured to engage the blister card. The locking cantilever has a stop sized and configured to be releasably engaged with the arm. The yoke is in a locked position when the locking cantilever is engaged with the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: ONE WORLD DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING GROUP, LTD.
    Inventors: Matthew Coe, Richard Costa, Hung Mach
  • Publication number: 20090184023
    Abstract: A child-resistant but adult-friendly package package comprising a sleeve having top and bottom walls, opposite side walls, a closed end, and an open end. A blister card insert configured to be movable into and out of the sleeve through the open end. A first latch element on the insert and a second latch element on the sleeve, the first and second latch elements are interengageable when the insert is fully inserted in the sleeve to latch the insert against withdrawal from the sleeve. A biasing member on the insert is configured to be in contact with the top and bottom walls of the sleeve, urging the first latch element into engagement with the second latch element. The biasing member also forming a first portion of a retaining means to prevent complete withdrawal of the insert from the sleeve and a second portion of the retaining means is formed on the sleeve for cooperation with the first portion to retain the insert against complete withdrawal from the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian W. Brollier, David Boase
  • Publication number: 20090178946
    Abstract: A container assembly for the storage and transport of goods, the assembly including a first portion having an interior with a substantially flat interior bottom surface. The assembly further includes a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion. The first portion has an outer surface that includes a first stacking pattern and the second portion has an outer surface that includes a second stacking pattern which is different from the first stacking pattern and configured to engage the first stacking pattern enabling the container assembly to be bi-directionally stacked on another of the container assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Hardigg Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher H. Patstone, Joseph C. Strzegowski, JR., Stephen R. Smiaroski, David Jenny
  • Patent number: 7559427
    Abstract: A toolbox apparatus includes a case, a cover and a flexible strip for pivotally connecting the case to the cover. The case includes a space defined therein for containing tools, an inclined face formed thereon, at least one engagement unit formed on the inclined face and at least one block formed thereon. The cover includes an inclined face for contact with the inclined face of the case in a displaying position of the toolbox apparatus, at least one engagement unit formed on the inclined face thereof for engagement with the engagement unit of the case for retaining the toolbox apparatus in the displaying position and at least one buckle formed thereon for engagement with the block of the case in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Publication number: 20090166228
    Abstract: A memorabilia case according to the present invention includes a cover and a base that are manually engageable into a locking relationship. The case may further include a suspension means for preventing physical contact between an article of memorabilia and the case housing in at least one direction. The locking relationship is provided by at least one locking mechanism including a cleat and cooperating socket. For added protection, the locking mechanism may be obscured from access by a security flange. The case further includes a tamper detection means to determine certain attempted accesses to a display cavity formed within the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Troy Robert Kinunen
  • Patent number: 7552822
    Abstract: A security storage container includes a base and a lid that define a concave indentation when the lid is closed. A lock having at least a first lock finger is adapted to lock the lid in the closed position. The lock finger of the lock extends into the concave indentation when the lock is locked to the container. The lock includes spaced apart walls that are configured to overlap portions of the base and lid to prevent the lid from being opening when the lock is in the locked condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald K. Burdett, Ronald M. Marsilio, Nicholas M. Sedon, James M. Byrne
  • Publication number: 20090152134
    Abstract: Childproof packaging (10) for a product such as matches or pharmaceutical tablets includes a sleeve (12) and a container (14) for the product within the sleeve. The package includes two pairs of latches, (20-38-42, 22-40-44) with each latch of a pair oppositely located on the package. A user must use both hands simultaneously, with a respective hand operating a respective pair of latches, to hold the latches in an unlatched condition and also simultaneously to apply pressure to the container (14) to slide it outwardly relatively to the sleeve (12). Such a two-handed, five finger operation to open the package (10) requires a dexterity that is easy for adults but very difficult for children. Each latch may be a spring arm (42, 44) mounted tab or button (38, 40) which seats in an aperture (20, 22) in the sleeve (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Nick Katsis
  • Publication number: 20090145911
    Abstract: Systems include integrally sealed medicinal storage containers, including one or more segments of an ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, and one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Edward K.Y. Jung, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Clarence T. Tegreene, William H. Gates, III, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090139894
    Abstract: A medicament dispenser can include a first side surface, a second side surface spaced from and substantially opposed to the first side surface, and a medicament packaging structure located between the first side surface and second side surface. A pivot structure can extend between the first side surface and the second side surface, and the medicament packaging structure can be rotatable about the pivot structure. Thus, the medicament packaging structure can be rotated from an enclosed state in which the medicament packaging structure is substantially enclosed by the first side surface and/or second side surface, to an exposed state in which the medicament packaging structure is substantially exposed from at least one of the first side surface and/or second side surface to provide user access to the medicament(s) stored in the medicament packaging structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: John BITNER
  • Publication number: 20090134209
    Abstract: A gift box apparatus having a locking mechanism and a programmable timer for selecting a specific date and time for when the gift box apparatus may become unlocked to reveal a gift contained therein is disclosed. In one embodiment, the gift box apparatus includes an integrated compartment that may be automatically released from the gift box apparatus at a preselected time, thereby revealing a key contained therein, which may be used by a recipient of the gift box apparatus to unlock a main compartment of the gift box apparatus and retrieve a gift contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Jennifer A. Tonaltzin
  • Patent number: 7537117
    Abstract: A case for holding elongate objects, in particular, a case for holding drills or other elongate tools, comprising a housing shell with a lid hinged pivotably to the rear part thereof via a horizontal pivoting axis, wherein a closure device is disposed on the pivotable frontal part of the lid between the lid and the housing shell, wherein the closure device comprises a slide closure with at least one removable safety nub disposed in its slide path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Publication number: 20090127152
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular container consisting of a plurality of elementary containers (1) stacked sequentially into one another. The elementary containers (1) comprise a recessed (5) [sic] base (4) for receiving a neck (2). Nesting elements (6, 7) assemble peripheral ramps (8, 9) in nested cooperation capable of assembling together the elementary containers (1) by rotating their axial junction, and end-of-travel stops (10, 11, 14, 15) of said rotation in snap-on cooperation which constitute means of locking the assembly of the elementary containers (1) from rotation, and which are capable of preventing spontaneous reverse rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Mohammed Bou-Mezrag
  • Patent number: 7526931
    Abstract: The present invention provides a security device and method for securing a media case. The security device may include a hinged pair of closure members, which when closed define a substantially rectangular aperture for receiving a media case to be secured with a close fit. The closure members include an internal protrusion that extends within a portion of the substantially rectangular aperture that coincides with a finger cavity portion of a media case. The closure members include a latch opposite the side including the internal protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald K. Burdett, Kevin Kirtz
  • Patent number: 7513364
    Abstract: A casing includes a base, a cover, and a locking unit. The base has a top opening. The cover is coupled pivotally to the base, and is pivotable relative to the base from an opened position to a closed position, where the cover covers the top opening of the base. The locking unit includes a locking mechanism for retaining selectively the cover in the closed position. The locking mechanism includes a locking protrusion formed on the cover, a receiving groove formed on the cover around the locking protrusion, and a handle that is coupled pivotally to the base. The handle is pivotable relative to the base from an unlocking position to a locking position, where the handle is received in the receiving groove and engages the locking protrusion when the cover is disposed at the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Gau Woei Super Hard Tool Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Tsai
  • Publication number: 20090084785
    Abstract: Provided is an opening/closing structure for a thin plate-conveying container, in which engagement recesses (44a, 44a and 44b, 44b) with which engagement projections (43, 43) are engageable are formed as located facing the engagement projections (43, 43) formed on a cover member (25) of a lid (14) of a rotation plate (30), both at an engagement rotation position and at a disengagement rotation position. The engagement rotation position is the position of the rotation plate (30) for engagement of an engagement section (31) of a lock member (28) with a container body (13), and the disengagement rotation position is the position of the rotation plate (30) for disengagement of the lock member (28) from the container body (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: VANTEC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takuji Nakatogawa, Atushi Furutani
  • Publication number: 20090078591
    Abstract: There is provided a travel shower case including a tray. The tray includes a lip on one side of the tray. A cover is pivotally coupled to the tray. A lock member is slidingly coupled to the cover. The lock member is movable from a first position to a second position. The lock member includes a catch portion configured to engage the lip of the tray when the lock member is in the first position. The lock member includes a hook portion operative when the lock member is in the second position, wherein the hook portion will support the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: James A. Hofman
  • Publication number: 20090065382
    Abstract: A package is provided with a flexible skin and a multi-ring binding device attached to the flexible skin. One or more plastic bags are mated with the multi-ring binding device that receive and store products. The flexible skin wrap around the mated plastic bags to protect the bags when transported. The plastic bags may include a zipper that mates with a safety lock to seal and unseal the bag. The plastic bag may contain multiple compartments that are each separately sealable with a second re-sealable seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: ROAM PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Marnie R. Perri, Thomas J. Perri
  • Publication number: 20090056390
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a security system intended to prevent theft of theft-prone items. The security system comprises a retainer means intended to be mounted against a floor and/or a wall by means of fastening means, which retainer means defines a space for a storage means provided with a handle or not provided with a handle. The retainer means comprises two mutually parallel sides connected by means of a side perpendicular to said two sides. The security system further comprises a lock means connected to a first of the two parallel sides of the retainer means by means of joint means, which lock means is provided with a hole in which a locking pin arranged on the second of the two parallel sides fits. Furthermore, the security system comprises a locking means intended to be locked on the locking pin to secure the lock means and thereby the storage means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Lil Falkensson
  • Patent number: 7494012
    Abstract: A lockable pill container includes a main body defining a plurality of compartments, and a plurality of lid members that are moveable relative to the compartments between a closed position at least partially covering an opening into the compartments and an open position. Each lid member includes a first engagement member that extends into the main body when the lid member is in the closed position. The container also includes an elongate second engagement member configured to move between a first position engaging the first engagement members and a second position disengaged from the first engagement members. A biasing member is positioned between a first end of the second engagement member and the main body to provide a biasing force that biases the second engagement member into the first position. The second engagement member also includes a contact surface at a second end thereof for engagement by a user to move the second locking member against the biasing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Publication number: 20090045078
    Abstract: A lockable container includes a lockable sleeve and a slideable platform. The slideable platform can be stored in the lockable sleeve. The sleeve and the slideable platform can each have one or more of an engaging mechanism and a receiving mechanism, with reciprocal engaging mechanisms and/or receiving mechanisms being included at the other element. A release button can be included in the sleeve to disengage the engaging mechanism from the receiving mechanism. A deactivation tool can be provided that selectively prevents the engaging mechanism from engaging the receiving mechanism. The tool can be a stand-alone part, or can be joined to a jacket or a deactivation clip. The jacket can be slideably attached to the sleeve, and the deactivation clip can be inserted into or clipped onto the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: John Gelardi, Timothy Freeze
  • Publication number: 20090032417
    Abstract: A lockable storage container for disc-like information storage media is disclosed. The storage container has a cover and a disc holder. The cover of the storage container has a notch structure formed on the inner surface at an open-side thereof. The disc holder has at least a projection element disposed around the annular sidewall. The storage container is locked by conjugating the projection element and the corresponding notch structure. In order to separate the cover and the disc holder, the projection element has to be broken. Accordingly, the storage container is lockable and prevents the disc-like storage media disposed therein from being stolen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Fu-Chu Liu
  • Patent number: 7464819
    Abstract: A child-resistant container for holding at least one item includes a housing having upper and lower walls and a first tray pivotally mounted to the housing on a pivot axis. The first tray is pivotable between a retracted position in which the first tray is positioned in the housing and an exposed position in which the first tray extends from the housing. A second tray is pivotally mounted to the housing for movement between a retracted position in which the second tray is positioned in the housing and an exposed position in which the second tray extends from the housing. The first and second trays are adapted for holding the at least item. A common locking mechanism engages the first and second trays to releasably lock the first and second trays in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael G. Maietta
  • Patent number: 7464828
    Abstract: A container for storing toiletry items includes an outer sleeve having first and second opposing side walls and opposing front and rear walls. The side walls and the front and rear walls of the outer slide define an interior space and an opening providing access to the interior space. The container also includes an inner slide that is a snug sliding fit within the outer sleeve and has a base, first and second opposing side walls and first and second opposing end walls. The base, the side walls and the end walls define an interior space of the inner slide. An interior wall of the inner slide divides the interior space of the inner slide into first and second compartments. A panel that is hingedly attached to the interior wall and is movable between an open position, in which the interior space of the first compartment is exposed, and a closed position, in which the interior space of the first compartment is concealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventors: Donald T. Unrau, Audrey C. Unrau
  • Patent number: 7458241
    Abstract: A theft deterrent device includes first and second jaws pivotally connected to one another and pivotally movable between open and closed positions. The jaws form in the closed position an interior chamber and a through passage for receiving therethrough a portion of an article of merchandise. A lock slide is slidable within the interior chamber between locked and unlocked positions and lockable by a lock in the locked position to secure the first and second jaws together in the closed position. The lock slide includes lock hooks which lockably engage lock hooks of the second jaw. The lock slide includes locking and unlocking ledges which a resilient, magnetically attractable lock finger of the lock respectively engages in the locked and unlocked positions. An externally accessible thumb grip operatively engages the lock slide to move it between the locked and unlocked positions. An EAS tag is disposed within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis D. Belden, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080283434
    Abstract: A lockable package can include a case and an insert. The case and insert can collectively include engagement and receiving mechanisms to provide the lockable package with a locking feature. When the engagement and receiving mechanisms are engaged, the insert can be substantially immobilized, and access to the items stored in or on the insert can thereby be limited. The case can include a lock deactivation feature for disabling the locking feature of the lockable package. The receiving or engagement mechanisms can be included on a slideable insert for moving the mechanisms in and out of a functioning position. If the mechanisms are out of position, then the receiving and engagement mechanisms can not engage, thereby preventing the insert from being locked into the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: John A. Gelardi
  • Patent number: 7451627
    Abstract: Security device for holding items, comprising a first security member (10) and a second security member (100), which security members may be joined to a closed position for retaining an item, a lock slide (200) displaceable to a locked position for maintaining the security device in the closed position, and latch means (202) for maintaining the locking mechanism in the locked position, wherein said latch means form an integral part of said lock slide. The lock slide is displaceably mounted to said first security member, and said latch means comprise a spring blade (202) extending from a principal plane of said lock slide, devised to engage with cooperating means (106), arranged on said second security member, in said locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: MW Security AB
    Inventors: Tobias Horngren, Gunnar Lindgren
  • Publication number: 20080257773
    Abstract: An insert package includes an insert and a container. The container is formed by assembling an upper housing member and a lower housing member, thereby creating a void bound by side walls and a closed end. The container includes rails or channels, and an open end with an engageable cover. When the cover is open, the open end provides access to the void. An insert can be passed into container through the open end. The insert is a package for storing and dispensing items, such as a blister card. The insert includes wings and the wings can include lugs or detents. The wings are designed to interface with the rails, to align the insert with the container during storage and dispensing of the items. A retainer in the container, and a retainer receiver on the insert (or vice versa) can selectively immobilize the insert. A release can disengage the insert and allow slideable movement of the insert into and out of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: John A. Gelardi