Child resistant blister pack container with compound action release mechanism
US6460693B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2583/0468
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a child resistant safety container for a blister pack with a housing with an opening in which a drawer which contains the blister pack can be inserted. A latching mechanism is provided to engage and retain the drawer when inserted into the housing. The latching mechanism has cooperating male and female parts located on the drawer and the housing in positions complimentary to each other. The part located on the housing is functionally operable with a latching trigger slidably connected to the housing. Resilient living springs are provided to urge the drawer into latching engagement and, when the drawer is pushed in against the spring, moves to partially disengage the drawer. The latching trigger moves the latching mechanism into a second position fully disengaging the drawer for removal.
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