Hardigg Industries, Inc.

Mark C Gaydos

James S Hardigg

Stanley Lewandowski

Robert L Wells, Jr

George R Havrilla

Robert Milliken

David B Neal

A modular case and method of forming the same, the case preferably formed from a plurality of panels, edge members and corner pieces having ribs. The panels, edge members and corner pieces are preferably connected to align the ribs, forming substantially continuous ribs capable of distributing forces over a large area of the modular case. The case is most preferably made of plastic, the connections preferably being hot-plate welds. Most preferably, the panels and edge members have a dual skin construction with internal ribs, proving for greater strength and allowing for superior structural properties including air-/water-tight integrity. Edge members are preferably formed with protuberances to allow for better base-to-lid and case-to-case engagement. Hardware attachments to the modular case can be advantageously made while distributing the force on attachment points and without compromising structural integrity.

Modular case and method of forming the same

Transport case

A latch apparatus includes a release mechanism having a depending locking arm for selectively arresting the release mechanism in a locking position. The release mechanism further includes a center of gravity and an axis of rotation about which the release mechanism pivots between a release position and the locking position. The center of gravity of the release mechanism is located along the axis of rotation.

Latch apparatus

Case

A latch is disclosed incorporating features allowing complete actuation i.e., engagement and disengagement of a latching hook on the side of the container from a latch handle on the face of the container thus allowing actuation of the latch hook even when the latch hook is itself inaccessible. The latch also features variability in the stroke of the hook and a design allowing its construction from plastic material.

Front opening container latch

An injection molded panel composed of two half-panels each comprising a skin having matching integral webs or ribs disposed perpendicular to said skin wherein said half-panels are bonded together along said webs or ribs.

Welded plastic panels and method of making same

An apparatus for moving an industrial wet battery cell is disclosed. The apparatus includes a clamping device for gripping the terminals of the cell and a fluid transfer device for reducing pressure within the battery cell by removing electrolyte from the cell. A process for transferring a battery into a container is also disclosed.

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Greenfield, MA, United States of America

Mark C Gaydos