According to an aspect of the invention, a latching mechanism/device is provided, as well as a method of maintaining a closed position between opposing first and second portions of a container. The latching mechanism includes a latch attached to the first portion and a latch keeper integrally molded to the second portion. The latch keeper includes an elongated keeper slot and a recessed pocket formed in the keeper slot, such that when at least a portion of the latch is received within the recessed pocket, the container is closed and/or sealed.

A container for holding granular or powdered material. The container includes walls, a collar, a lid and a latch. The walls define an interior space and an upper portion, the upper portion defining a sealing flange and an opening to the interior space. The collar is attached to the upper portion. The lid is attached to the collar for positioning between an open position and a closed position, and adapted to cover the opening while in the closed position. The latch is attached to an outer surface of the lid. The latch may have an actuator rotatable in two directions relative to the lid and detachably engaged to a catch which protrudes from an outside surface of the collar.

A container for holding granular or powdered material. The container includes walls, a collar, a lid and a latch. The walls define an interior space and an upper portion, the upper portion defining a sealing flange and an opening to the interior space. The collar is attached to the upper portion. The lid is attached to the collar for positioning between an open position and a closed position, and adapted to cover the opening while in the closed position. The latch is attached to an outer surface of the lid. The latch may have an actuator rotatable in two directions relative to the lid and detachably engaged to a catch which protrudes from an outside surface of the collar.

A storage container (10) has a storage vessel (12) and a lid (14). The lid has clips (16) for attaching it to the storage vessel. The storage vessel (12) has a separate lip (20) assembled onto an opening flange (72) of the storage vessel. The lip seals with a circumferential member (18) of the lid (14). The lip 20 thus allows the opening flange (72) to form a seal with the lid (14). This provides greater freedom in the manufacturing techniques used for the storage vessel (12) whilst still enabling a seal with the lid (14).There is also a concertina-type vessel described in combination with the lid.

A storage container (10) has a storage vessel (12) and a lid (14). The lid has clips (16) for attaching it to the storage vessel. The storage vessel (12) has a separate lip (20) assembled onto an opening flange (72) of the storage vessel. The lip seals with a circumferential member (18) of the lid (14). The lip 20 thus allows the opening flange (72) to form a seal with the lid (14). This provides greater freedom in the manufacturing techniques used for the storage vessel (12) whilst still enabling a seal with the lid (14).There is also a concertina-type vessel described in combination with the lid.

A container having a base that includes an outer wall, an internal insulation layer, and an inner wall. The container further including a movable lid connected to the base, a handle connected to the base, and a first wheel and a second wheel that are connected by an axle extending through the base. The container further includes a suspension system that is connected to the outer wall and includes at least one ball bearing in association with the first wheel and the second wheel.

A container having a base that includes an outer wall, an internal insulation layer, and an inner wall. The container further including a movable lid connected to the base, a handle connected to the base, and a first wheel and a second wheel that are connected by an axle extending through the base. The container further includes a suspension system that is connected to the outer wall and includes at least one ball bearing in association with the first wheel and the second wheel.

A container includes an enclosure housing an interior compartment for containing waste and further defining slots on sides of the enclosure for receiving lifting forks, a lockable rear lid pivotally connected to the enclosure, and an automatic unlocking mechanism actuated by lifting forks inserted into the slots for unlocking the rear lid to enable waste to be dumped from the container. The container may also be automatically re-locked when the forks are withdrawn from the slots.

Disclosed is an airtight container including a main body with an opening, and a cover, the airtight container including: an edge portion to press a sealing edge formed at an upper end of the main body; a locking clamp including an engaging portion to engage with an engaging-portion holder extended from the sealing edge or formed in a lateral wall; and a hinge provided between the edge portion and the locking clamp and including a material to be folded and unfolded with respect to the edge portion so that the engaging portion can be locked to and released from the engaging-portion holder. Thus, there is provided an airtight container with a soft hinge and a double injection-moulding structure, which is improved in durability because the hinge is prevented from damage even though it is used for a long time.

Disclosed is an airtight container including a main body with an opening, and a cover, the airtight container including: an edge portion to press a sealing edge formed at an upper end of the main body; a locking clamp including an engaging portion to engage with an engaging-portion holder extended from the sealing edge or formed in a lateral wall; and a hinge provided between the edge portion and the locking clamp and including a material to be folded and unfolded with respect to the edge portion so that the engaging portion can be locked to and released from the engaging-portion holder. Thus, there is provided an airtight container with a soft hinge and a double injection-moulding structure, which is improved in durability because the hinge is prevented from damage even though it is used for a long time.