Container latching systems for one-handed operation
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B01L-009/00
B01L-003/00
B65D-043/22
E05C-019/06
B65D-043/16
출원번호
US-0825063
(2015-08-12)
등록번호
US-9517867
(2016-12-13)
발명자
/ 주소
Hovatter, Kenneth R.
출원인 / 주소
Scientific Specialties, Incorporated
대리인 / 주소
Carr & Ferrell LLP
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초록▼
The present application is directed to devices for a latching system. The latching system may comprise first and second interlocking latching mechanisms. The first latching mechanism may be coupled to a front surface of a container and the second latching mechanism may be coupled to a lid for the co
The present application is directed to devices for a latching system. The latching system may comprise first and second interlocking latching mechanisms. The first latching mechanism may be coupled to a front surface of a container and the second latching mechanism may be coupled to a lid for the container. The second latching mechanism may be biased into an interlocking position with the first latching mechanism when the lid is moved to a closed position on the container.
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1. A latching system, comprising: a first latching mechanism coupled to a front wall of a container by a ledge, the first latching mechanism spaced apart from the front wall of the container forming a slot therebetween, the first latching mechanism connected to a first interlocking leg, the first la
1. A latching system, comprising: a first latching mechanism coupled to a front wall of a container by a ledge, the first latching mechanism spaced apart from the front wall of the container forming a slot therebetween, the first latching mechanism connected to a first interlocking leg, the first latching mechanism and the first interlocking leg forming an inverted L-shape;a second latching mechanism coupled to a lid for the container; anda tapered shoulder positioned along a top surface of the ledge proximate to where the ledge joins the front wall of the container, such that the shoulder biases the second latching mechanism into an interlocking position with the first latching mechanism when the second latching mechanism is inserted into the slot; wherein the first latching mechanism is oriented generally perpendicular to the ledge and parallel to the front wall of the container and an end surface of the first interlocking leg is beveled to urge the second latching mechanism into the slot as the lid is moved to a closed position. 2. The latching system of claim 1, wherein the first latching mechanism extends upwardly from the ledge. 3. The latching system of claim 1, wherein the second latching mechanism is oriented generally perpendicular to the ledge and parallel to the front wall of the container when the lid is in a closed position on the container. 4. The latching system of claim 1, wherein the second latching mechanism comprises a second interlocking leg oriented generally parallel to the ledge and perpendicular to the front wall of the container when the lid is in a closed position on the container, the second latching mechanism and the second interlocking leg forming a reverse L-shape. 5. The latching system of claim 4, wherein a width of the slot is greater than a length of the second interlocking leg. 6. The latching system of claim 4, wherein the shoulder defines a seating surface on the ledge. 7. The latching system of claim 6, wherein a length of the seating surface is approximately equal to a length of the second interlocking leg. 8. The latching system of claim 1, wherein at least one of a front wall of the lid and the second latching mechanism is pliable such that a sufficient force applied to the front wall of the lid in proximity to the second latching mechanism causes the second latching mechanism to contact the shoulder when the lid is in a closed position on the container, thereby urging the second latching mechanism upward in the slot and allowing the lid to be moved to an open position. 9. The latching system of claim 1, wherein a front wall of the lid biases the second latching mechanism toward the first latching mechanism when the lid is in a closed position on the container. 10. The latching system of claim 1, wherein the container is adapted to store pipette tips. 11. The latching system of claim 1, wherein the lid may be opened or closed with one hand. 12. A latching system, comprising: a ledge extending outwardly from a front wall of a container;a tapered shoulder extending from a top surface of the ledge to the front wall of the container;a first latching mechanism extending upwardly from an end of the ledge opposite the front wall of the container, the first latching mechanism having an inverted L-shape and forming a slot between the first latching mechanism and the front wall of the container; anda second latching mechanism extending downwardly from a front wall of a lid hingedly coupled to the container, the second latching mechanism having a reverse L-shape such that when the lid is moved to a closed position the second latching mechanism enters the slot and contacts the shoulder, the shoulder biasing the second latching mechanism into an interlocking position with the first latching mechanism; wherein the first latching mechanism is oriented generally perpendicular to the ledge and parallel to the front wall of the container. 13. The latching system of claim 12, wherein the first latching mechanism comprises a first interlocking leg and the second latching mechanism comprises a second interlocking leg, wherein the first and second interlocking legs are oriented generally parallel to the ledge and perpendicular to the front wall of the container when the first and second latching mechanisms are in the interlocking position. 14. The latching system of claim 13, wherein at least one of a front wall of the lid and the second latching mechanism is pliable such that a sufficient force applied to the front wall of the lid in proximity to the second latching mechanism causes the second latching mechanism to contact the shoulder, thereby urging the second latching mechanism upward in the slot and allowing the lid to be moved to an open position. 15. The latching system of claim 13, wherein a width of the slot is greater than a length of the second interlocking leg. 16. The latching system of claim 13, wherein an end surface of the first interlocking leg is beveled to urge the second latching mechanism into the slot as the lid is moved to a closed position. 17. The latching system of claim 12, wherein the shoulder defines a seating surface on the ledge. 18. The latching system of claim 17, wherein a length of the seating surface is approximately equal to a length of second the interlocking leg. 19. The latching system of claim 12, wherein a front wall of the lid biases the second latching mechanism toward the first latching mechanism when the lid is in a closed position. 20. The latching system of claim 12, wherein the container is adapted to store pipette tips. 21. A receptacle for storing pipette tips, comprising: a container portion, comprising: a front wall;a ledge extending outwardly from the front wall of the container portion;a beveled shoulder extending from a top surface of the ledge to the front wall of the container portion;a first latching mechanism extending upwardly from an end of the ledge opposite the front wall of the container portion, the first latching mechanism having an inverted L-shape and forming a slot between the first latching mechanism and the front wall of the container portion; anda lid portion hingedly coupled to the container portion, comprising: a front wall; anda second latching mechanism extending outwardly from the front wall of the lid portion, the second latching mechanism having a reverse L-shape such that when the lid portion is moved to a closed position on the container portion the second latching mechanism enters the slot and contacts the shoulder, the shoulder biasing the second latching mechanism into an interlocking position with the first latching mechanism; wherein the first latching mechanism is oriented generally perpendicular to the ledge and parallel to the front wall of the container portion. 22. The receptacle of claim 21, wherein the first latching mechanism comprises a first interlocking leg and the second latching mechanism comprises a second interlocking leg, the first and second interlocking legs each oriented generally parallel to the ledge and perpendicular to the front wall of the container portion when the first and second latching mechanisms are in the interlocking position. 23. The receptacle of claim 22, wherein at least one of a front wall of the lid portion and the second latching mechanism is pliable such that a sufficient force applied to the front wall of the lid portion in proximity to the second latching mechanism causes the second latching mechanism to contact the shoulder, thereby urging the second latching mechanism upward in the slot and allowing the lid portion to be moved to an open position. 24. The receptacle of claim 22, wherein a width of the slot is greater than a length of the second interlocking leg. 25. The receptacle of claim 22, wherein an end surface of the first interlocking leg is beveled to urge the second latching mechanism into the slot as the lid portion is moved to a closed position. 26. The receptacle of claim 22, further comprising a removable tray for holding the pipette tips positioned within the container portion.
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