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Child resistant overcap for oval container

US6681945B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 2003
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D51/18
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A child resistant overcap and container device is specifically for containers having non-round bodies, at least non-round upper bodies, with round necks, especially oval shaped containers. The container has a round neck for attachment of an inner cap. The shape of the container is such that it is wider than it is deep, to create side to side shoulders. There is also a collar permanently attached to the neck that has an open, central circular portion and a pair of opposite shoulders extending outwardly from side to side above the shoulders of the container. The collar has either at least one J-slot or at least one J-slot tracking protrusion located on at least one of its front and back. There is also an overcap having a front and back and opposing sides, and having a hollow inside. The overcap has an outside footprint substantially corresponding to the footprint of the container. The overcap, relative to the collar, has the other of at least one J-slot and at least one J-slot tracking protrusion located in at least one of the front and the back, corresponding to the collar.

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