| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 220326000 | Biased | 21 |
| 20080245798 | Device for Comprising a Releasable Latch Connection - Disclosed is a device comprising a base part ( | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080264946 | UTILITY BOX WITH A SECONDARY LATCH - A utility box with a primary latch and secondary latch for preventing accidental upset of a utility box is disclosed. The secondary latch may a flexible type latch that automatically catches when the lid is closed. The secondary latch requires that a person disengage on the latch before opening the lid. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090095753 | CONTAINER AND LATCH ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A container is disclosed. A lid is affixed to a base at a hinged connection. The base includes an enclosure, and the lid includes a catch, the catch being opposite the enclosure. A latch assembly is disposed within the enclosure and includes a button within an opening in the enclosure, a latch, and at least one spring member. The latch extends from the button into sliding relationship with an actuating member, which is configured to actuate the latch when the button is depressed. When the lid is in a closed position, the latch engages the catch. The spring member extends away from the button into sliding relationship with the base. When the button is depressed, the latch disengages the catch, and the spring member resiliently flexes as the end of the spring member slides along a portion of the base. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090200307 | SLIDING CHILD SAFETY FEATURE - The invention is a container | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090277906 | Vehicle Tray Having an Open-Prevention Mechanism - A vehicle tray having an open-prevention mechanism may include a rotating member integrally connected to a tray cover and rotatably coupled to the tray to support the tray cover, and an inertia detecting member pivotally coupled to the tray, a portion of the inertia detecting member being selectively engaged with a stopper portion of the rotating member according to an impact to prevent rotation of the rotating member when the impact greater than a predetermined level is applied to the tray. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100181316 | ANIMAL-RESISTANT SYSTEM - An animal-resistant system for inhibiting access to refuse containers by animals is disclosed. The system comprises at least one latch mechanism, at least one actuation member, at least one shroud member, and a cover defining an opening which permits access to the actuation member. The actuation member communicates with the latch mechanism so as to move the latch mechanism between the latched and unlatched positions. In the latched position, the latch mechanism secures the container lid to the container base, substantially inhibiting access to the container. The access hole and actuation member are dimensioned and positioned on the container in a selected manner so as allow human hands access to the actuation member and unlatch the container while simultaneously inhibiting such access by animals. The shrouds are further configured to inhibit forcible entry into the container when the system is latched. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100282752 | Produce container - A produce container | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110049156 | WEIGHT CASE - A container for housing an object having a housing with an insert movably disposed within the housing to define a receptacle to receive the object. A lid is removably located on the housing to enclose the insert, with an object engaging portion of the lid being in contact with the object. The lid is rotatable on the housing from a first removal position, to a second locking position in which a locking projection on the lid engages a first counter structure on the housing. A driving projection on the lid engages a second counter structure on the insert to rotate the insert with the lid, so that the lid and insert do not move relative to the object as the lid moves to the locking position. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110084075 | SHOCK-RESISTANT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED CONTAINER - A shock-resistant and environmentally sealed container comprising a first section and a second section. A latching system for the container comprises a deflectable pin coupled to the first section of the container with a latch coupled to the second section. The latch includes a deflectable pin engaging member. When the deflectable pin engaging member is engaged with the deflectable pin, the deflectable pin absorbs relative movement between the first section and the second section of the container. Another embodiment of the container employs a latch containing a deflectable member. The latch is pivotally coupled to a latch pin that is mounted to either the first section or the second section of the container. The deflectable member is positioned between the latch pin and the latch, and the deflectable member is configured to absorb relative movement between the first section and the second section. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110147387 | Door Latch for Electrical Equipment Enclosure - A latch for an electrical device enclosure, wherein the latch comprises a moveable member operable in response to high pressure conditions inside the enclosure, and is configured to prevent opening of the enclosure in the event of high pressure conditions inside the enclosure. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155737 | Beverage Can Closure Element - According to the invention, a beverage can closure element ( | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110168712 | DISPENSING CONTAINER - The invention provides a dispensing container including an outer casing having an open end, a top, a bottom, sidewalls extending between the top and bottom, and an interior compartment, wherein the outer casing further includes a depressible button in the top or bottom and at least one projection adjacent to the depressible button that extends into the interior compartment; and an inner tray slidably received within the interior compartment of the outer casing. The inner tray includes a first end received within the outer casing, an opposing second end extending outwardly from the outer casing, a flexible locking tab positioned proximal to the first end, and an opening adjacent to the flexible locking tab, the flexible locking tab including a first segment extending toward the second end of the inner tray and a second segment extending transversely from the first segment. The second segment is positioned to engage the projection. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120080434 | FUEL CAP OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION DEVICE - A fuel cap of an internal combustion device includes a fuel cap body, a restraining element, a resilient element, and a positioning element. The slide block of the restraining element is normally resiliently pressed by the resilient element and therefore protrudes from the outer periphery of the main body portion of the fuel cap body. The fuel cap body can be inserted into a fuel tank when the engaging blocks of the fuel cap body are aligned with the gaps of the fuel tank, and the fuel cap body is subsequently secured when the slide block is engaged in a positioning notch formed on the outer projecting wall of the fuel tank. By pushing the pushing plate of the restraining element inward, the slide block is retracted into the slide groove of the fuel cap body to allow removal of the fuel cap body from the fuel tank opening. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120273495 | Animal Deterrent Trash System - An animal resistant trash system having a longitudinal hollow body having a closed end, and an open end; wherein the open end has of portion having a hinge for receiving a cover, the body having a post substantially perpendicular to its external surface extending. radially outwardly therefrom, wherein the post has a lip about the apex thereof; a cover that is hingedly connected to the body; and means for releasably securing the cover to the body. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130284743 | SELF-ALIGNING CATCH AND LATCH - A latch and catch assembly is provided to secure two or more components together in a locked or closed position. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a catch and a tensile member connected to a latch, wherein the assembly is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The catch includes a lip configured to engage a recess formed in the latch when the assembly is in the closed configuration. In a further embodiment, the latch includes a pull-tab extending from the latch, wherein the pull-tab is configured to enable the user to move the assembly between the open position and the closed position. In another embodiment, the catch has a wider proximal portion which tapers to a narrower distal portion, such that the catch has a “V”-shaped planform. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140069926 | LATCH SYSTEM WITH INERTIAL LOCK MECHANISM - A latch system includes a catch member and a sear element engaged with the catch member when the catch member is in a latch position. A swing lever is in geared engagement with the sear element. When the latch system is subjected to an acceleration event, the swing lever pivots in one direction so that the sear element pivots in the opposite direction to move the sear element out of engagement with the catch member. The latch system may further include a security mechanism that is configured to prevent the swing lever and sear element from moving in response to an acceleration event under the condition the latch system is not oriented in an upright and vertical orientation. When the latch system is returned to its upright position, the security mechanism may be configured to not interfere with the normal operation of the latch system. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140151376 | Lid Adapter - A lid for a beverage container including a quick release valve including a lid connector, a drinking tube connector, and a quick-release apparatus, the quick-release apparatus including a push button and a release mechanism. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20150008224 | Reclosable Elastomeric Fastener - A reclosable elastomeric fastener and method for sealing storage and serving containers using same. The fastener consists of two complementary elastomeric profiles, having male and female interlocking elements, which extend around the periphery of the lid and container components of a storage receptacle. The reclosable fastener forms a water-resistant seal when the male and female elements of the complementary profiles are mutually occluded. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20160052682 | Spring-based Container Latch and Related Systems and Methods - A spring device for use with a container latch is provided. The spring device includes first and second arms, each connected to a middle portion, each of the first and second arms have an attachment structure positioned at a distal end thereof. A spring portion is connected to the middle portion and extends away from the middle portion, wherein the spring portion has an arch shape, wherein the spring portion is not co-planar with either of the first and second arms. An attachment sleeve is positioned at a terminating end of the spring portion, the terminating end positioned is substantially proximate to the distal ends of each of the first and second arms, wherein the attachment sleeve is movable relative to the first and second arms. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160052714 | Garbage Can Retention Clip - The invention includes two interconnecting side release buckles configured to releasable connect to each other. A first webbing is secured in a loop to one release buckle, while a second webbing is secured around the other release buckle. A cable tie is positioned through the loop in the first webbing and inserted through openings in the hinged lid such that the cable tie can be tied about itself to secure the release buckle to the hinged lid. A fastener is secured through an eyelet in the second webbing and secured to a region on the trash can. Upon securing one of the side release buckles to the trash can and the other side release buckle to hinged lid, the side release buckles may be connected to each other to secure the trash can to the hinged lid and released to permit the hinged lid to open. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160083152 | QUICK RELEASE BASE AND LID ASSEMBLY CONTAINER - A quick release container is provided that includes a base having a base perimeter. The base perimeter also has a well configured to hold a product. The quick release container also includes a lid assembly configured to be removably coupled to the base. The lid assembly includes a lid having: (i) an outer portion extending around a top of the base and having a height extending from the top of the base; and (ii) an inner portion extending between a perimeter of the outer portion and disposed over the well of the base. The lid assembly also includes a depressible element extending between the perimeter of the outer portion, spaced from the inner portion and configured to move along the height of the outer portion. The lid assembly further includes a clamping device coupled to the lid and removably coupled to the base. When the depressible element is moved in a first direction toward the clamping device, a first force is applied to the clamping device causing the clamping device to disengage from the base. | 03-24-2016 |
