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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2007
Thomas S. Kearney, Ii, Summit, NJ (US);
Thomas S. Kearney, II, Summit, NJ (US);
L'Oreal, Paris, FR;
Abstract
A container is disclosed. A lid is affixed to a base at a hinged connection. The base includes an enclosure, and the lid includes a catch, the catch being opposite the enclosure. A latch assembly is disposed within the enclosure and includes a button within an opening in the enclosure, a latch, and at least one spring member. The latch extends from the button into sliding relationship with an actuating member, which is configured to actuate the latch when the button is depressed. When the lid is in a closed position, the latch engages the catch. The spring member extends away from the button into sliding relationship with the base. When the button is depressed, the latch disengages the catch, and the spring member resiliently flexes as the end of the spring member slides along a portion of the base.