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The present invention is a footlocker of molded plastic construction which includes a bin having a storage cavity and a lid hinged to the bin for enclosing the storage cavity. Two plastic latches are used to secure the lid in its closed relation above the bin. Each of the latches includes a face pla

The present invention is a footlocker of molded plastic construction which includes a bin having a storage cavity and a lid hinged to the bin for enclosing the storage cavity. Two plastic latches are used to secure the lid in its closed relation above the bin. Each of the latches includes a face plate with a front surface which preferably has graphic indicia molded therein. In order to lock the lid in its closed position and thereby safeguard the contents of the bin, the footlocker preferably includes a padlock hasp. In order to hold the lid open in any position, the footlocker includes a lid stay mechanism connected between the lid and the bin. The bin has a plurality of continuously molded feet and the top surface of the lid a plurality of stacking depressions molded therein for receiving the feet and thereby enabling multiple footlockers to be stacked on top of one another. The top surface of the lid preferably has graphic indicia molded therein for enhancing the aesthetic qualities of the footlocker, and may include an area operatively adapted to receive indicia. The front surface of the bin may also have an area operatively adapted to receive indicia.

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A molded plastic footlocker comprising: a bin defined by a front surface, two side surfaces, a rear surface and a bottom surface forming a storage cavity with a first peripheral rim having an upper edge forming an opening to said storage cavity, said front surface comprising a first area for placeme

A molded plastic footlocker comprising: a bin defined by a front surface, two side surfaces, a rear surface and a bottom surface forming a storage cavity with a first peripheral rim having an upper edge forming an opening to said storage cavity, said front surface comprising a first area for placement of personalized graphic indicia and a second area having graphic indicia molded therein, each of said side surfaces having a handle continuously molded therein adjacent to said first peripheral rim, the bottom surface of said bin having a plurality of continuously molded feet protruding there below; a lid including a top surface, a front surface, a rear surface, two side surfaces, and a second peripheral rim, the top surface having a first area for placement of personalized graphic indicia molded therein and a second area having graphic indicia molded therein, said second peripheral rim having a groove to receive said upper edge of said bin when said lid is in a closed position; a padlock hasp for enabling said lid to be locked in a closed position, said hasp including an upper bracket integrated into and protruding outwardly from said lid with a structural support rib formed there along, an outer perimeter edge having a side section, and a portion of the support rib of said upper bracket running along said side section being in the form of a U-shaped channel and a lower bracket integrated into and protruding outwardly from said bin, each said bracket having a hole formed therethrough, said brackets being in a juxtaposed relation suitable for allowing a shackle to be passed through each hole when said lid is in a closed relation above said bin; a first and second hinge spaced apart, each hinge including a first hinge element formed from and protruding outwardly from the rear surface of said lid and a second hinge element formed from and protruding outwardly from a rear wall of said bin, said first and second hinge elements pivotally connected together with a hinge pin, said first and second hinge elements, respectively, being a continuously molded part of the rear surface of said lid and said bin; and a first and second latch for securing said lid in a closed position, each of said latches including a face plate having a hinged end pivotally connected to the front surface of said lid and a locking end engagable with a ridge formed in the front surface of said bin.