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LOCKABLE ENCLOSURE WITH LOADING CARTRIDGE

  • US 20120000255A1
  • Filed: 03/31/2011
  • Published: 01/05/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A lockable enclosure comprising:

  • a housing defining an internal cavity extending vertically from a bottom portion, said bottom portion having an opening;

    a loading cartridge at least partially disposed within the internal cavity and defining a recess for receiving a storable item, the loading cartridge being assembled with the housing and vertically slidable between a secured position in which the recess cannot be accessed through the opening, and an access position in which at least a portion of the recess extends through at least a portion of the opening, such that the storable item may be withdrawn from the recess;

    a locking mechanism assembled with the housing, the locking mechanism being configured to secure the loading cartridge in the secured position when the locking mechanism is in a locked condition, the locking mechanism further being configured to release the loading cartridge for downward vertical movement from the secured position to the access position when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked condition; and

    a lock interface assembled with the housing, the lock interface being configured to move the locking mechanism from the locked condition to the unlocked condition in response to proper user manipulation of the lock interface.

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