US3250427A
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Container and lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-30
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Granted: 1966-05-10
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Expires: 1984-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pogue Albert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/02; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/14; A47G29/20; A47B; A47B67/00; A47B67/02; A47B2067/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A LOCKABLE CONTAINER, COMPRISING, A BODY PORTION HAVING A BACK, A BOTTOM, A TOP, AND SIDES, AND DOWNWARDLY-CURVED LIP PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM THE TOP, A SLOT DISPOSED IN THE LOWER FORWARD PORTION OF EACH SIDE, SAID SLOT HAVING A GENERALLY LATERAL PORTION, AND A GENERALLY VERTICAL UPPER PORTION DISPOSED FORWARDLY OF SAID LATERAL PORTION, A COVER HAVING A FRONT FACE, A TOP AND SIDES OVERLAPPING THE CORRESPONDING BODY EDGES, A FIXED PIVOT DISPOSED IN THE LOWER REARWARD APEX OF EACH SIDE OF SAID COVER AND MOUNTED SO AS TO RIDE IN SAID SLOT, A LOCK ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF SAID FACE ADJACENT THE TOP OF SAID COVER, AND HAVING A SPRING-LOADED LATCH DESIGNED TO BE DEPRESSED BY SAID LIP AND TO ENGAGE BEHIND SAME WHEN IN LOCKING CONDITION, IN A MANNER SUCH THAT WHEN THE OVER IS RAISED AS THE BOTTOM THEREOF IS MOVED FORWARDLY THE COVER MAY BE UNLOCKED FROM SAID BODY BY A FORWARD AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A LOCKABLE CONTAINER, COMPRISING, A BODY PORTION HAVING A BACK, A BOTTOM, A TOP, AND SIDES, AND DOWNWARDLY-CURVED LIP PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM THE TOP, A SLOT DISPOSED IN THE LOWER FORWARD PORTION OF EACH SIDE, SAID SLOT HAVING A GENERALLY LATERAL PORTION, AND A GENERALLY VERTICAL UPPER PORTION DISPOSED FORWARDLY OF SAID LATERAL PORTION, A COVER HAVING A FRONT FACE, A TOP AND SIDES OVERLAPPING THE CORRESPONDING BODY EDGES, A FIXED PIVOT DISPOSED IN THE LOWER REARWARD APEX OF EACH SIDE OF SAID COVER AND MOUNTED SO AS TO RIDE IN SAID SLOT, A LOCK ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF SAID FACE ADJACENT THE TOP OF SAID COVER, AND HAVING A SPRING-LOADED LATCH DESIGNED TO BE DEPRESSED BY SAID LIP AND TO ENGAGE BEHIND SAME WHEN IN LOCKING CONDITION, IN A MANNER SUCH THAT WHEN THE OVER IS RAISED AS THE BOTTOM THEREOF IS MOVED FORWARDLY THE COVER MAY BE UNLOCKED FROM SAID BODY BY A FORWARD AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT.
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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) | 1969-05-09 | 1969-11-08 | 1970-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-09 | 1973-11-08 | 1974-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-09 | 1977-11-08 | 1978-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |