Patent ID: 7198149

Claim:
A locking apparatus for a container having a cover, said locking apparatus comprising: a lock flap ( 13 ) pivotally connected to one end of said container; wherein the lock flap ( 13 ) comprises a latch extension ( 51 ) extending perpendicularly therefrom, and wherein the latch extension ( 51 ) comprises a transverse latch rib ( 55 ); a sliding lock ( 61 ) having a lock rib ( 65 ), wherein said sliding lock ( 61 ) is slidably disposed on said cover and cooperating with said lock flap; wherein said lock flap ( 13 ) pivots from a first position engaging said sliding lock ( 61 ) to keep said cover in a closed position, to a second position disengaging said sliding lock and releasing said cover to slide to an open position.