Storage box latch system and security features

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12110715
APP PUB NO 20220403682A1
SERIAL NO

17350661

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Abstract

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A latch assembly for use in a storage container is provided, and comprises a bracket having a body, a first side, and a second side, the bracket being releasably secured to the first or the second body component of the storage container. The first side includes a protruding segment. The body includes at least one slot positioned thereon, the bracket being secured to the storage container via a fastener inserted through the at least one slot. The latch assembly also includes a handle secured to the bracket. When the handle is moved in a first direction, the bracket moves from a latched position to an unlatched position where the protruding segment passes through a lock box assembly, and when the handle is moved in a second direction, the bracket moves from an unlatched position to a latched position where the lock box assembly blocks movement of the protruding segment. The latch assembly is used in conjunction with a lock system.

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WERNER CO61 EXECUTIVE COURT NORTH BUILDING WEST MIDDLESEX PA 16159

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bergum, Robert A Woodstock, US 16 119
Dombrowski, Kenneth Evanston, US 1 1
Gong, Michael Elk Grove Village, US 10 58
Parker, Thomas W Jamestown, US 84 892

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