Keith J Conrad

US Patent:

56451679, Jul 8, 1997

Filed:

Aug 30, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/707203

Inventors:

Keith Conrad - Grand Island NY

International Classification:

B65D 8310

US Classification:

206361

Abstract:

A paint brush container with improved fastener means comprises a pair of tray-shaped members connected together by a hinge. A fastener means for the trays comprises protrusions on one of them and mating openings provided through the other tray, where the length of the openings is longer than the width of the protrusions. As the hinge may wear and develop play, the trays may become out of their initial alignment. However, the extended length of the fastener openings easily receives the protrusions to provide a snap latch that maintains the container in the closed position.