Child resistant, user friendly container and closure
US5718347A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D50/066
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container and closure for medicine, pills or the like includes a latch connected to the closure by a living hinge. The closure is connected to the container opposite from the latch by a second living hinge. The latch is seated within a recess on the sidewall of the container to provide a child resistant package. A cavity is formed between the sidewall and the latch in the recess. The latch must be depressed by the user to free a portion of the latch from the recess. The remainder of the latch is dislodged from the recess by pressing on a region of the sidewall of the container. The closure can then be opened by grasping the latch and pulling upwardly thereby freeing the closure from the upper rim of the container. The unitary container and closure provide an effective child resistant package which is likewise easily opened by an adult or senior citizen.
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