Extruded Spring Strap for Container and Packaging Applications

A closure system comprising an extruded spring strap in combination with a base, a lid, and a spring strap clip for creating container and packaging applications comprising:

• the extruded spring strap folded around an axis parallel to the extruded spring strap's own axis of extrusion;
• the spring strap clip and spring strap having corresponding matching slots, bosses, and holes for assembly and position locking together;
• the spring strap clip has fastening slots, bosses, and holes to be assembled to the rest of the closure system;
• the spring strap connects to the spring strap clip, which then itself connects to the container base and lid;
• the spring strap clip comprising a living hinge that separates the spring strap and the spring strap clip, which each connect to the lid and base;
• an area of hot melt fills a cavity on the spring clip;
• the extruded spring strap stores and releases energy in order to displace the lid;
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• a retention latch is a part of the lid or an additional part assembled to the lid by fasteners.