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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 10, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Mike Jones, Grand Bay, AL (US);
Rodger Glass, Mobile, AL (US);
George Gray, Mobile, AL (US);
William Berry, Mobile, AL (US);
Assignee:
Greif Bros. Corp. of Ohio, Inc., Delaware, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D / ; B65D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
2922566 ; 2923 / ; 292D / ;
Abstract
A lever and latch assembly for a split ring for securing a cover on a drum includes a bar on the lever for disposition in a pocket of latch with a snap action. An enlarged finger engaging flange on the latch facilitates movement to a latched position and an unlatched position with a suitable tool. The assembly is designed to accommodate domestic and international seals for security purposes.