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Security container and release key therefor

  • US 5,390,515 A
  • Filed: 01/25/1993
  • Issued: 02/21/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/25/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A key for unlocking a lock mechanism of a security container having a base and a closure lid for holding an article;

  • said key includes a housing;

    a plurality of tabs including a pair of end tabs and a group of inner tabs extending outwardly from said housing for operatively engaging and unlocking a lock mechanism of a security container;

    separate gripper means mounted on the housing for releasably gripping either the lid or base of the security container for moving the lid from a closed locked position toward an open position after the tab has unlocked the lock mechanism; and

    release means on the housing for selectively releasing the gripper means from said lid or base after the lid has been moved to an open position.

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