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US3741132A
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Strong box and fixed anchorage and means for interconnecting and locking them together
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-20
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A unitary bodied open bottomed, lidded carrying case nestable in a fixed base pan for confining the lid and open bottom of such case within such pan in combination with a means on one end of the case for engaging one end of the pan thereto opposite the other end of the case having a lock operated latching means spring urged into latched engagement with a keeper bolt projecting upwardly from and integrally of the pan. A lock confining chamber provided in such other end of the case including a latching lever spring urged toward a lock chassis confined in the chamber and movable by a key operated slide bolt out of latched engagement with the keeper bolt of the fixed base pan.
Inventors
- 👤 B Blower
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:03
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; E05G1/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In a strong box and fixed base anchorage therefor the combination therewith of means for interconnecting the two and for locking them together comprising: 1. a strong box having integral top, side and end walls providing an open bottom; 2. a pan shaped fixed base anchorage for receiving the side and end walls of said strong box, lid-like for closing the open bottom thereof; 3. means between one end wall at the open bottom of said strong box and said pan shaped base for interconnecting them together, hing-like for swinging movement into parallel, nested relation with each other; 4. lock and latching mechanism between the opposite end wall of said strong box and said fixed base for automatically locking them together; 5. a lid for the open bottom of said strong box; and 6. means for securing said lid to said strong box to form a bottom therefor during portability thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In a strong box and fixed base anchorage therefor the combination therewith of means for interconnecting the two and for locking them together comprising: 1. a strong box having integral top, side and end walls providing an open bottom; 2. a pan shaped fixed base anchorage for receiving the side and end walls of said strong box, lid-like for closing the open bottom thereof; 3. means between one end wall at the open bottom of said strong box and said pan shaped base for interconnecting them together, hing-like for swinging movement into parallel, nested relation with each other; 4. lock and latching mechanism between the opposite end wall of said strong box and said fixed base for automatically locking them together; 5. a lid for the open bottom of said strong box; and 6. means for securing said lid to said strong box to form a bottom therefor during portability thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
a projection formed on the inner surface of one end wall of said strong box and spaced from said seat; and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
a projection formed on the inner surface of one end wall of said strong box and spaced from said seat; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
a pan shaped fixed base anchorage for receiving the side and end walls of said strong box, lid-like for closing the open bottom thereof;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
a pan shaped fixed base anchorage for receiving the side and end walls of said strong box, lid-like for closing the open bottom thereof;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The strong box and fixed base anchorage in accordance with that of claim 1 comprising:
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
a slide bolt arranged for sliding movement through said chassis and toward said latching lever by operation of said lock for urging said latching lever out of latched engagement with said keeper bolt against the action of said spring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
a slide bolt arranged for sliding movement through said chassis and toward said latching lever by operation of said lock for urging said latching lever out of latched engagement with said keeper bolt against the action of said spring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
a keeper bolt mounted on said fixed pan shaped base for engagement by said latching lever; and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
a keeper bolt mounted on said fixed pan shaped base for engagement by said latching lever; and
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The strong box and fixed anchorage in accordance with that of claim 2 in which said lock and latching mechanism comprises:
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
a lip on that end of said lid opposite said lock and latching mechanism insertable into the space between said seat and projection on the inner surface of said one end wall of said strong box.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
a lip on that end of said lid opposite said lock and latching mechanism insertable into the space between said seat and projection on the inner surface of said one end wall of said strong box.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
means between one end wall at the open bottom of said strong box and said pan shaped base for interconnecting them together, hing-like for swinging movement into parallel, nested relation with each other;
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
means between one end wall at the open bottom of said strong box and said pan shaped base for interconnecting them together, hing-like for swinging movement into parallel, nested relation with each other;
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
spring means between said strong box and said latching lever for urging the latter into latching engagement with said keeper bolt.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
spring means between said strong box and said latching lever for urging the latter into latching engagement with said keeper bolt.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
lock and latching mechanism between the opposite end wall of said strong box and said fixed base for automatically locking them together;
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
lock and latching mechanism between the opposite end wall of said strong box and said fixed base for automatically locking them together;
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The strong box and fixed anchorage in accordance with that of claim 3 including:
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
11 words
a lid for the open bottom of said strong box; and
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
11 words
a lid for the open bottom of said strong box; and
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
means for securing said lid to said strong box to form a bottom therefor during portability thereof.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
means for securing said lid to said strong box to form a bottom therefor during portability thereof.
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |