BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the vessel, cap, and lock assembly of an embodiment of the invention, when closed and locked.
FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1, but showing the assembly with its cap unseated and opened.
FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1, showing the hinge and associated elements.
FIG. 4 is a view of the vessel and cap assembly of the embodiment of FIG. 1, with the lock removed to show underlying structure.
FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4, but showing the cap seated on the vessel.
FIG. 6 is an isolated perspective view of the lock of the embodiment of FIG. 1, shown generally from the rear.
FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 3, showing the lock rotated against its bias.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 9 is a view similar to FIG. 8, but showing the cap unseated and lifted.
FIG. 10 is a view similar to FIG. 8, but showing the lock rotated, deflecting a leaf spring outward against an abutment.
FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic series of views showing how the container can be unlocked and opened, focusing on the embodiment of FIGS. 8-10 but applicable in most respects to the embodiment of FIGS. 1-7 as well.