US Patent: 4,522,310 - Housing Holder and Cooperating Detachable Housing


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US Patent: 4,522,310

Housing Holder and Cooperating Detachable Housing

Patentees:

Frank Mikic (exact or similar names) - Kenosha, WI

William T. Pagac (exact or similar names) - Kenosha, WI

USPTO Classifications:

220/4.02, 220/4.21, 248/222.11, 248/313

Tool Categories:

Assignees:

Snap-On Tools Corp. - Kenosha, WI

Manufacturer:

Not known to have been produced

Witnesses:

none listed

Patent Dates:
Applied:	Mar. 15, 1982
Granted:	Jun. 11, 1985

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Description:

Emrich & Dithmar - patent attorneys

Abstract

A housing holder adapted to be mounted securely on a support and a cooperating detachable housing capable of being quickly and easily attached and detached with respect to the holder. The holder and housing are formed of suitable plastic material, the latter having various compartments and securing means as are appropriate to the apparatus contained within the housing. The holder and housing have cooperating engaging and interlocking integral rigid parts, while the holder also has a resilient portion including a downwardly extending latching rib, the latter cooperating in interlocking manner with an upwardly extending flange on the housing. The housing is mounted on the holder by means of "snap action" involving the resilient portion of the holder, and is detached by simple manual manipulation of the resilient portion.