Patent · US Expired

Twist tube lift child proof cap and container

US5082130A · kind A · utility

66Cited by
11References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1990
Grant dateJan 21, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J7/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a child resistance container and lid which utilizes a semi-flexible ring. The snap lid which is utilized in the present invention container is substantially set into the top of the container and this lid has one component of either an extended lift member or an indented lift guide. The ring has the other component of either the extended lift member or the indented lift guide. When the ring is rotated, the snap lid cannot be opened. The snap lid can only be opened when the ring is simultaneously squeezed and rotated. In an alternative embodiment, the two component lift system is utilized wherein both components extend outwardly rather than one extending outwardly and one indented. They have geometric configurations so that one first slides past the other and then, in their reverse motion, one lifts the other so as to lift up a lid during operation.

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