Patent ID: 7604142
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: A45D,B65D

Abstract:
1. A container having a front portion and a rear portion, the container comprising: a base; a cover coupled to base about a hinge; a resilient bar having a first end, a second end and a central portion between the first end and the second end, the first end and the second end being supported at one of the base and the cover, the central portion being unsupported; a first cam surface supported at the other one of the base and the cover, the first cam surface engages the central portion of the resilient bar when the cover has moved a predetermined angle relative to the base and deflects the central portion of the resilient bar toward the front portion of the container, wherein the resilient bar acting on the first cam surface moves the cover to a closed position; and a second cam surface supported at the other one of the base and the cover, the second cam surface configured to engage the resilient bar when the cover has pivoted a predetermined angle relative to the base for moving the cover to an open position.