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Dispensing cap

US11208241B1 · kind B1 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 2020
Grant dateDec 28, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D51/2842
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A child resistant dispensing cap including an inner cover and an outer ring. The inner cover being coaxially nested and retained within the outer ring. The outer ring configured to rotate around the inner cover. The inner cover and the outer ring may be manipulated relative to each other to be in a number of different configurations, including a locked position, an unlocked position and an open position. The inner cover including a lid pivotably mounted to the inner cover from a closed position to an open position. The lid including a free end. The outer ring including a front tab capable of flexing radially inward towards the inner cover. The dispensing cap configured in the unlocked position capable of flipping up the lid when the free end of the lid aligns with the front tab of the outer ring. When the front tab is pushed radially inward, an underside surface at the free end of the lid is exposed to allow the lid to pivot to the open position.

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