Abstract: A sharps container apparatus comprising a container including a door manually movable between a closed position and an open position, and a rubber band for biasing the door toward the closed position, the container being completely closed when the door is in the closed position, a bracket adapted to be securely mounted on a wall, and interengaging projections and slots on the bracket and on the container for securing the container to the bracket.

Abstract: A case for a recording medium which provides superior handling in inserting and taking out a recording medium, and further prevents entrance of dust into the case. A case of the invention for encasing, for example, a video cassette includes a case body and a closure member which are connected to each other through a connection member in such a manner that the case is foldable. On the bottom surface of the case body is formed a frame defining a space into which a cassette is to be stored. On an upper surface of the closure is formed a peripheral wall structure which covers or overlaps with an external surface of the frame when the case is closed. An upper edge and opposite ends of the peripheral wall structure are formed with a projection, whereas an internal surface of the case is formed with grooves into which the above groove is to be fit.

Abstract: An over-the-highway truck or tractor vehicle having an elongate rail forming a portion of a vehicle frame and an improved battery box in the form of a unitary molded container defining multiple sides of a battery retention space. One of the sides is a base for supporting at least one battery. The container includes a moveable closure which together with the base defines the battery retention space. The enclosure allows access to a battery supported by the container for battery placement in and removal from the battery retention space. Structure including a lower step fixedly connected to the rail supports the container. Pairs of recesses are integrally molded in the base of the container. Air tanks are partially positioned in the recess in a container reinforcing relationship. Connection structure fixes the air tanks and the container together.

Abstract: A locking package is provided including a product holding member mounted to a graphics card. The product holding member is preferably made of semi-rigid clear plastic and includes a product holding portion, a pair of flanges forming card retaining channels on opposite sides of the product holding member, and hinged locking snaps. The flanges may be foldover flanges formed by heating and folding over the edge of the product holding member along cut score lines. The hinged snap locks preferably include a first raised portion, on one side of a hinge, and a second corresponding raised portion, on the opposite side of the hinge, which interlock, one inside the other, when the hinged snap lock is folded over at the hinge. The graphics card is preferably made of paperboard and includes an internal edge defining a locking hole.

Abstract: A container cap assembly for capping large bottles, jars and the like that provides a latch device in combination with a container cap assembly which includes a cap body and hinged cover on which is formed a latching tongue adapted to latch to the cap body. The latching tongue is formed having a midsection member that is preferably provided with an arcuate cross-sectional configuration having inwardly bent free edges which define a spring-action biasing means, whereby the free edges are placed in tension when the latching tongue is flexed outwardly away from a protruding lip member formed on the cap body.

Abstract: A closure is provided for an opening to a container interior. The closure has a base for attachment to the container at the opening and defines a discharge aperture communicating with the opening. A lid is hingedly connected to the base for movement between a closed position occluding the aperture and an open position away from the aperture. A manually releasable latch is defined cooperatively by the base and lid to hold the lid closed. The lid has an outwardly projecting engaging member whereby the user can release the latch and apply a force to the member to lift the lid via the member.

Abstract: A snap fit locking mechanism is provided for releasably joining a pair of components. The locking mechanism contains a resilient locking arm integrally formed on a first component. The locking arm includes an outwardly extending projection which defines a step portion and a cam surface. A rigid rectangular locking frame extends outwardly from a second component and defines a substantially rectangular aperture adapted to receive and secure the locking arm. A resilient tab extends outwardly from the second component and into the locking frame aperture and is deflected upon insertion of the locking arm into the locking frame aperture. The resilient tab maintains the locking arm in a secure engagement with the locking frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a child resistant container suitable for packaging of medicines and the like wherein a bottom portion designed to hold the product and a cover member have first and second cooperative locking devices with the first locking device permitting a certain limited movement while maintaining a locked position such that when the second locking device is moved to an unlocked position, the first locking device remains locked until a second step or operation is performed thereon. Operation of the second locking device to unlock it tends to reinforce the locking action to the first locking device to prevent simultaneous unlocking of both locking devices.

Abstract: A latch mechanism which engages with a main body is provided at pivoting edges of a keyboard and a cover which are provided at the main body so as to be openable and closable. The latch mechanism includes a latch member which is movable from a first position, at which the cover and the keyboard are engaged with the main body, to a second position, at which the engaged state of the cover and the keyboard with the main body is released. The latch member releases only the engaged state of the main body and the cover at a third position which is between the first position and the second position. Further, the latch member is usually urged to the first position by a compression coil spring which deforms upwardly in a convex shape at the second position of the latch member.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a beverage dispensing valve is provided having an easily accessibly front opening covered by a front cover which can be either swung open or separated from the main housing. The cover assembly is interconnected by pintles and gudgeons with the pintles removable from the gudgeons through guideways.

Abstract: A locking construction of an electrical connection box, comprising: a lower casing member which is made of resin; an upper casing member which is made of resin and is mounted on an upper portion of the lower casing member; a first locking member which has a first engageable face and is provided on the lower casing member; and a second locking member which has a second engageable face engageable with the first engageable face and is provided on the upper casing member; wherein one of the first and second engageable faces of the first and second locking members is formed by two engageable face sections having a predetermined difference in height therebetween such that the engageable face sections are sequentially brought into engagement with the other of the first and second engageable faces of the first and second locking members.

Abstract: A waste handling container includes a container body having sides, a top and an upwardly facing opening in the top; a lid having a width and being sized to cover and seal shut the opening; a pair of guide rails mounted to the top of the container; at least one guide channel mounted to the top of the container; a plurality of rollers mounted to the lid, the rollers being sized, configured and positioned to ride upon and follow the guide rails; and, at least one follower roller mounted to the lid, the follower roller being sized, configured and positioned to follow and stay operably engaged with the at least one guide channel.

Abstract: A biological specimen cassette comprising a base and a lid wherein the lid has two pivotal connections, one at the front wall, the other at the rear wall of the base. The first pivotal connection allows a specimen to be placed in the base while the second pivotal connection allows the lid to be opened for removal of the specimen. Both pivotal connections serve to secure the lid to the base during storage of the specimen, but allow subsequent easy detachment of the lid from the base.

Abstract: A waste container having a top with a slidable closure. The top has an access aperture and the closure is positioned to slide between opened and closed positions. The closure can be temporarily retained in a first closed position over the aperture, and can be permanently retained in a second closed position over the aperture. Means is also provided for retaining the closure at partially closed orientations across the aperture.

Abstract: A fitting construction of an electrical connection box, comprising: a casing member which is made of resin and is formed, at an upper end of its peripheral wall, with a projection; and a cover member which is made of resin and is formed, on a lower face of its peripheral wall, with a downwardly opening fitting groove so as to be mounted on an upper portion of the casing member through fitting of the projection into the fitting groove; wherein the fitting groove is shaped so as to become wider towards a lower end of the fitting groove, while the projection is shaped so as to become wider towards a lower end of the projection; wherein the projection is brought into pressing contact with opposed side faces of the fitting groove at the time of fitting of the projection into the fitting groove so as to spread out the fitting groove.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle has a body with an external surface, a fuel tank filler pipe, and a fuel tank cap assembly comprising a plug sealingly engageable with the fuel tank filler pipe by insertion into the filler pipe to a rotatively fast sealing position, a cover carried with the plug that substantially blends with the body external surface when the plug is in the sealing position, and a latch mechanism carried with the fuel tank cap assembly operable without rotation of the cover to permit the assembly to move from the sealing position to a release position displaced from the body external surface, the latch mechanism also being operable in the release position through rotation of the cover to permit the assembly to move from the release position to a free position disengaged from the filler pipe.

Abstract: A film cassette comprises a pair of housing parts, and a flexibly movable latching hook located on one of the housing parts and a rigid latching catch located on the other housing part which can engage to secure the two housing parts together. According to the invention, a backer projects from one of the housing parts into abutment with the latching hook, when the latching hook and the latching catch are engaged, to prevent the latching hook from moving out of engagement with the latching catch in response to a mechanical shock being applied to the film cassette.

Abstract: A self-locking housing for an electronic circuit such as a power supply. The self-locking housing includes a printed circuit board carrying an electronic circuit, a bottom housing half, and a top housing half. The bottom housing half has locator tabs placed at one end for holding one end of the printed circuit board in a predetermined position within the interior of the bottom housing. Opposing support tabs are placed at the other end and side support tabs are provided on the side of the bottom housing. The support tabs support the printed circuit board in the bottom housing. Bottom snaps are provided on opposing sides of the bottom housing, and the printed circuit board abuts against the bottom snaps. The top housing has corresponding opposing grooves so that when the top housing is placed over the bottom housing the snaps in the bottom housing snap into the grooves so as to self-lock with the top housing.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant enclosure for use in installing cable, such as a splitter for television cable, wherein a base plate is secured to a wall of a building and after a cable connection has been made a cover having an opening therein is attached to the base plate and wherein during the attachment of the cover a portion thereof is deformed over a projection from the base plate so that as the cover resiles the projection passes through the opening and a flange portion on the projection moves into contact with a portion of the cover surrounding the opening. Also, the projection has an opening extending therethrough to enable a portion of a tamper indicating sealing device may be passed therethrough.

Abstract: A reusable film canister for receiving and holding film spirally wound on a spool and method for reusing a film canister. The core of the spool extends further on one axial direction from the roll of film than the other axial direction. First and second partial shells are adapted to be mated together to form a cavity receiving the film. The first and second partial shells have at least one projecting tab. The tab and second partial shell having a mating peg and opening adapted to releasably engage with each other and adapted to secure the first and second shells together when so engaged. The tab is flexible to allow the tab to slide over the peg. The mating surfaces of the tab and the peg are angled with respect to each in order to facilitate mating of the tab with the peg. The mating surface of the tab and the mating surface of the peg are both sloped relative to the orientation of mating. The tab is disengaged from the peg.

Abstract: A storage container (10) includes a front cover (11) and a back base portion (12) connected at the bottom thereof by a hinge assembly (13) and at the top thereof by a latch assembly (14). The latch assembly (14) includes a latch body (55) pivotally attached to the base portion (12) and engaging the cover (11) which carries a tongue (72) having a safety catch (73) at the end thereof which extends through a slot (71) in the latch body (55) to engage the same. The hinge assembly (13) includes spaced hook members (49) which have an opening (50) therein to receive axles (52) carried between spacers (51). A tray (33) is also provided for the container (10) which has a bottom support surface (34) to hold items thereon and it also includes apertures (38) to hold other items. In addition, flanges (41, 42) which are formed with rib members (40) which depend from the support surface (34) are also provided to hold items in container (10).

Abstract: A fuel tank cap assembly is provided which includes a plug portion sealingly engageable with a fuel tank filler pipe and a cover portion that is positionable in blending contiguous relationship with adjacent portions of the automotive vehicle body when the plug portion is positioned in a sealing position with respect to the fuel tank filler pipe.

Abstract: A pressure relief venting lid for sealing an opening and providing pressure regulation of a container. The lid has a support plate attached by four angularly spaced spring assemblies to a port cover for sealing a filler opening in a manway cover for the container. The support plate overlies the port cover for fixedly supporting the spring assemblies and cover while protecting the springs and cover from impact or shock. The spring assemblies are disposed between the support plate and port cover for sealing the cover against the opening and allowing the cover to unseat from the opening to regulate the pressure within the container. The spring assemblies are offset equal distances from the center of the port cover to minimize bending moments that the cover may be subjected to. The generally circular port cover has a convex dished portion for strengthening the port cover to maintain the seal with the opening while under load.

Abstract: Box fitted with a closure device including a T-shape slide that slips inside a bottom of the box and is movable between box opening and box closing positions. A crossbar of the T is an activation mechanism to open the box. A main shank of the T has elastic claws curved towards one another to abut a surface of the bottom of the box and restore the box closing position of the slide.

Abstract: The main theme in the design of this invention is to provide adequate protection while allowing for easy installation and removal without interrupting the operation of the device which is being protected. The two most important components of this invention are the use of resilient clips on the side walls with each clip having a leg extending inwardly allowing this leg to be inserted between the device and the surface, the second important component is the use of gasket material between the frame and the device to be protected. This combination allows for protection from the elements and from accidental operation even without either open end being covered.

Abstract: An assembly that includes a frame, a pair of containers fitted to the frame, a common closure, and an operating assembly for moving the common closure. Each of the pair of containers is constituted by a syringe, and a nozzle portion is formed at the front end of container body of the syringe. The operating assembly includes an operating lever pivotably mounted on the frame, and the common closure is pivotably mounted on the operating lever. The common closure has a pair of cap portions that are fitted to the nozzle portions. When the operating lever is turned in the closing direction up to a predetermined final position, the common closure is moved together with the operating lever, brought to a turning position which is opposed to the nozzle positions, and upon relative rotation of the operating lever with respect to the closure, the closure is further moved toward the nozzle portions.

Abstract: A container for transporting and storing vessels containing hazardous liquids and a method for making such a container. The container has a cylindrical housing and a cap that screws into the mouth of the housing and is locked by a latch. When the cap is screwed into place, an elastomeric sealing ring on the cap is compressed against the housing to provide a liquid-tight seal between the housing and cap. Interlocking hook-shaped members that project from the housing and from a central location of the latch act as a fulcrum on which the latch can be pivoted. Under the bias of a serpentine tongue, a locking member that projects from an end of the latch protrudes through a bore in the housing and is adapted to be received by a hole in the cap, thus locking the cap until the other end of the lever is depressed to disengage the locking member from the hole of the cap.

Abstract: A lunchbox including a lid and base pivotally engaged by snap together hinge assemblies and including a pivotal latch assembly and a separate lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a pair of locking collars on the pivoting handle on the base which engage a pair of lugs on the lid with withdrawal of the lugs being prevented in the carrying position of the handle.

Abstract: A parts container includes a transparent box having a bottom, a first enclosure extending upward from the bottom having a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls connected therebetween, a second enclosure extending upward from a top portion of the first enclosure having a relatively high wall, a relatively low wall, and two side walls connected therebetween, thus defining a slant opening at a top thereof, a shoulder being defined between the first enclosure and the second enclosure, a vertical track being formed from a top periphery of the relatively high wall of the second enclosure down to substantially a middle position of the rear wall of the first enclosure. A cover is adapted to cover the second enclosure of the box having a lower periphery thereof abut against the shoulder. The cover has a flexible strip which extends downwardly from a wall of the cover and is received in the vertical track of the transparent box.

Abstract: Case including a lid and a base provided with a closure having a hook and a counter hook cooperating to close the case. The hook includes a rigid support on the lid to which an elastic component carrying the catch of the hook is mounted. The elastic component deforms upon opening and closing to engage and disengage, respectively, the catch and counter hook.

Abstract: A tape cassette case for accommodating therein a tape cassette is increased in airtight property and is also prevented from being damaged when dropped. Further, this tape cassette case is a high-class tape cassette and excellent in external appearance. A case body portion (1) and a lid portion (2) are molded by a dichromatic molding process of a polypropylene (3) and a thermoplastic elastomer (4) serving as a surface material of the polypropylene (3). Of contact portions of the case body portion (1) and the lid portion (2), the contact portion of the case body portion (1) is molded by the thermoplastic elastomer (4) and the contact portion of the lid portion (2) is molded by the polypropylene (3).

Abstract: Three of the side walls of the upper and lower cases are locked together by use of corresponding locking holes and claws. The cases are locked together at the remaining one side at which a mounting stay is provided by a vertically extending locking channel and locking flange, which are provided separately on the upper and lower cases. Any external force working from the stay to open the side wall of the case to the outside is thus restricted by engagement of the locking flange and channel.

Abstract: A portable, personal, medicine cabinet arrangement for holding medicines and other items required to help maintain a prescribed medication schedule for an individual. The cabinet includes a hollow body, forming a compartment with at least one shelf for holding medicines, and a pair of inner and outer hinged covers having spaces for storing various items of printed material. The material held by the inner cover can be read from either side of the cover.

Abstract: In a fuel pump inlet chamber assembly having a communication passage which allows ejection of fuel from the fuel pump inlet chamber to the remaining part of the fuel tank only at a limited flow rate so that any short-term change in the fuel level due to the motion of the fuel inside the tank may not substantially affect the availability of fuel inside the fuel pump inlet chamber, the fuel pump is conveniently interposed in the interface between these two parts, thereby not only simplifying the assembling work but also allowing easy access to the fuel pump for servicing purpose. This takes advantage of the fact that the fuel pump inlet chamber is normally made of molded plastic material, and is required to be constructed from two pieces, i.e., the main body and the lid member. Thus, the fuel pump inlet chamber assembly can be made simple in structure and easy and economical to fabricate while allowing easy access to the fuel pump.

Abstract: A stackable container useful for containing premoistened wipes therein includes a bottom having a pair of circular recesses and a lid having a pair of circular projections in alignment with the circular recesses so that the container may stack with similar containers. Each container is twice as long as it is wide so that the containers may stack in a staggered configuration, extending either parallel or perpendicular with respect to one another. The lid of the container is unitary with a rim and pivots with respect to the rim on a living hinge. A raised floor with a gutter therearound is provided at the bottom of the container for supporting a stack of moist wipes, wherein the edges of the lowermost wipes remain immersed in moisture which pools in the gutter in order to keep the stack moist.

Abstract: A wafer basket which is provided with a new type of locking and unlocking device for locking the top lid to the main body of the outer box and unlocking the same, wherein it is possible to unlock it by merely pressing a part of the locking and unlocking device inwardly; furthermore, the top lid and the bottom of the main body are shaped such that they fit and engage with each other.

Abstract: An arrangement for connecting a cover panel for an electrical apparatus with a body structure, particularly of a vehicle, has locking bolts. On the interior side of its bottom, the cover panel is provided with locking rails into which, for the fastening of the panel, snap-in heads of bolts connected with the body structure can be inserted in a clamping manner. For removal, the panel is arranged so than it can be slid longitudinally on the snap-in heads that are held in the rails.

Abstract: A space saving rectangular container having a child resistant lid assembly wherein the rectangular container has a rectangular closure provided with a central opening. The child resistant lid assembly is removably mounted on the closure to close the opening and is positioned inwardly of the container side walls so that when placing a plurality of the containers having child resistant lid assemblies thereon in a stacked or side-by-side relationship, the child resistant lid assembly is positioned inwardly from the side wall of an adjacent container to thereby prevent damage to the lid assembly by the adjacent container during shipment and storage.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for a closure having a container and cover, the apparatus comprising a latch member mounted to the interior of the cover and a corresponding catch member mounted to the interior the container. A helical coil passes through a helical passageway at the closure for engaging and disengaging the latch and the catch members for unlocking and locking the closure.

Abstract: A terminal box includes a base and a cover detachably securable to the base. The cover is provided with a stepped bore in each corner area thereof, with a spring-loaded locking bolt being insertable therein and slideable in axial direction in opposition to the spring action for securing the cover to the base. Each locking bolt has one end provided with a blade-like expansion which is created through flattening this respective end of the locking bolt. In the area facing the base, the cover is provided with radial slots which are in alignment with radial slots of the base and suitably dimensioned to receive the blade of the locking bolts. When placing the cover upon the base, each locking bolt is pressed down through the bore and radial slots in the base and turned to allow the blade of each locking bolt to bear upon an abutment of the base for securement of the cover to the base.

Abstract: An enclosure for electrical or electronic devices having components requiring periodic adjustment is provided with an access opening to the adjustments for the components including a hinged, attachable door for closing and sealing the access opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hatch apparatus comprising: (a) a non-metallic base having a base flange which is connectable to a container flange by bolting and (b) a non-metallic lid which is threadedly connectable to the non-metallic base. The inventive hatch apparatus can also include a pressure relief device associatable with the non-metallic lid. In one embodiment, the non-metallic lid comprises a single lid member. In a second embodiment, the non-metallic lid comprises two lid members. The inventive hatch apparatus is highly corrosion resistant and convenient to use.

Abstract: A container with a reclosable lid is disclosed as including upper and lower frames and a childproof latching device having finger grips operable to release a retainer from a keeper to open the lid wherein the finger grips require a movement to free the retainer and a movement to displace the retainer away from the keeper.

Abstract: A case having a base and a cover is disclosed. The base and cover are releasably secured to one another in a first position such that the base and cover may be moved axially and may be pivoted with respect to one another. The base and cover are permanently secured to one another in a second position such that the base and cover may be pivoted with respect to one another. The respective movements of the base and cover in the first and second position enables the case to be displayed in a fully open condition allowing the consumer to view the product within the case.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container having first and second sections with at least one handle portion on each container facing each other in superimposed relationship to form a container and a latch mechanism associated with at least one handle for providing a preseal in the container by forcing the first and second sections toward each other in sealing arrangement and for maintaining the seal.

Abstract: The drinking cup lid includes a cover portion and at least one tab extending from the cover portion and movable into a retaining position adjacent the sidewalls of the cup to securely attach the lid to the cup while providing a gripping area insulated from the thermal effects of the contents of the cup. The tabs include a retaining groove adapted to receive the rim of the cup and a latching lip for sealingly engaging the rim when the tabs are moved into the retaining position. A gripping portion of each tab is positioned adjacent the sidewalls when the tabs are in the retaining position. The gripping portion is maintained a spaced radial distance from the sidewalls by both a hinge which provides a pivot axis about which the tab rotates and a rib formed by a stiffening groove extending along the tab.

Abstract: The invention teaches apparatus suited for holding highly corrosive solvents heated under sealed conditions to temperatures up to 500.degree. C., for even extended durations. The apparatus is in the form of an open top vessel having a removable cover therefor, a seal cooperating between the vessel and cover, and clamping structures isolated radially beyond the seal from the vessel contents to hold the cover and vessel sealed together. The vessel and cover can be made structurally of chemically resistent material, such as a nickel alloy; or can be made as a separate chemically resistent liner, cover and seal structure contained within an outer pressure shell and cover, and clamping structures. The liner, cover, and seal would be formed of chemically resistent tantalum (Ta), platinum (Pt) or polytetrafluoroethylene. Gem-quality diamonds can be refined by using different related vessels exclusively to hold respective caustic, acid and rinse solvents, and moving the diamonds from vessel to vessel sequentially.

Abstract: The present invention provides a child resistant container suitable for packaging of medicines and the like wherein a bottom portion designed to hold the product and a cover member have first and second cooperative locking devices with the first locking device permitting a certain limited movement while maintaining a locked position such that when the second locking device is moved to an unlocked position, the first locking device remains locked until a second step or operation is performed thereon. Operation of the second locking device to unlock it tends to reinforce the locking action to the first locking device to prevent simultaneous unlocking of both locking devices.

Abstract: A kettle includes a kettle body, a kettle cap screwed on the kettle body, a cover member covering the kettle cap, and a sucker inserted through a hole in the kettle cap. One end of the kettle cap includes a pivot support seat onto which a resilient member is connected. A pressing board is fit onto the cover member and is engaged with the resilient member. The other end of the pressing board is formed with an engaging hook section which fits into a depression formed in the kettle cap. The pressing board simultaneously presses and folds the sucker to close flow therethrough. A prying member is pivotally disposed in the kettle cap. The front edge of the prying member has a trigger section located under the engaging hook section, whereby by pressing the prying member, the trigger section is able to move and separate the hook section from an engaging recess to uplift the pressing board and cover member.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant restraint apparatus (10) includes an inflatable air bag (18) and a housing (16) in which the air bag (18) is stored in a folded condition. The housing (16) has a movable panel (82) with a slot (90). The apparatus further includes a door (104) with a tab (110). The door (104) has a closed position in which it blocks movement of the air bag (18) outward from the housing (16). When the door (104) is in the closed position, the tab (110) on the door (104) is received in the slot (90) in the movable panel (82). The tab (110) and the slot (90) thus establish a mechanical interlock which secures the door (104) in the closed position. When the air bag (18) is inflated, it moves against the movable panel (82) and moves the movable panel (82) relative to the door (104). The mechanical interlock between the door (104) and the housing (16) is then released by the inflating air bag (18). The door (104) is thus released for movement from the closed position by the inflating air bag (18).