US4291830A
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Container with locking lid
Assignee: Georgia-Pacific LLC
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Filing: 1979-12-26
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Granted: 1981-09-29
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Expires: 1999-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A container with lid is disclosed having means for easily locking and unlocking the lid, and preventing unauthorized tampering with the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism comprises an apertured locking flap on the lid which is insertable into a locking recess in a wall of the container. The locking recess is confined by inner and outer wall portions. A locking tab extends from one of the wall portions into the locking slot to engage the aperture of the locking flap.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Sorensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/001; B65D5/0015; B65D5/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In a container having a body and a lid, said body defined at least in part by a wall, the improvement comprising: a locking slot extending into said wall from an edge of said wall, said wall having inner and outer wall portions confining said slot; a locking flap carried by said lid and having a locking relief therein, said flap extendable into said slot when said lid is closed to position said locking relief between said inner and outer wall portions; and a locking tab carried by said outer wall portion and extendable into said slot to engage said locking relief when said lid is closed to lock said lid to said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a container having a body and a lid, said body defined at least in part by a wall, the improvement comprising: a locking slot extending into said wall from an edge of said wall, said wall having inner and outer wall portions confining said slot; a locking flap carried by said lid and having a locking relief therein, said flap extendable into said slot when said lid is closed to position said locking relief between said inner and outer wall portions; and a locking tab carried by said outer wall portion and extendable into said slot to engage said locking relief when said lid is closed to lock said lid to said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said locking tab is extendable downwardly and inwardly into said slot to engage said locking relief.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A container according to claim 2 wherein said lid is hinged to said body, and locking flap is hinged to said lid, and said locking tab may be released from said locking relief by inserting a slender tool between said locking flap and said outer wall portion to press said locking tab out of said locking relief.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A stackable container according to claim 1 further comprising at least one stacking tab extending above said lid and at least one stacking recess in the bottom of said body for receiving a stacking tab of a subjacent container, said stacking tab and stacking recess being separate and distinct from said locking flap and slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said wall comprises three panels in face-to-face abutting relation, said center panel having a notch along said edge of said wall which defines said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A stackable container according to claim 5 wherein said wall comprises at least one stacking tab extending above said edge and at least one relief along the opposite edge of said wall defining a stacking recess for receiving a stacking tab of a subjacent container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
137 words
A container comprising: a body; a lid hinged to said body; a wall defining at least a portion of said body, said wall comprising three panels in face-to-face abutting relation; a locking slot extending into said wall from an edge of said wall, said slot defined by a notch in the center one of said three panels along said edge; p1 a locking flap hinged to said lid and having a locking relief therein, said flap extendable into said slot when said lid is closed to position said locking relief between the inner and outer panels of said wall; and a locking tab carried by said outer panel and extendable downwardly into said slot and inwardly toward said inner panel to engage said locking relief when said lid is closed to lock said lid to said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
137 words
A container comprising: a body; a lid hinged to said body; a wall defining at least a portion of said body, said wall comprising three panels in face-to-face abutting relation; a locking slot extending into said wall from an edge of said wall, said slot defined by a notch in the center one of said three panels along said edge; p1 a locking flap hinged to said lid and having a locking relief therein, said flap extendable into said slot when said lid is closed to position said locking relief between the inner and outer panels of said wall; and a locking tab carried by said outer panel and extendable downwardly into said slot and inwardly toward said inner panel to engage said locking relief when said lid is closed to lock said lid to said body.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-09-28 | 1985-03-30 | 1985-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-28 | 1989-03-30 | 1989-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-28 | 1993-03-30 | 1993-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |