Child resistant container
US8474624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2583/0477
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container and method of opening a container are provided. The container includes a dispensing cartridge defining a storage cavity with an access opening. A blocking member is transitionable from a blocked state to an unblocked state relative to the access opening. The blocking member covers a greater portion of the access opening in the blocked state than in the unblocked state. The outer shell includes a piercing mechanism configured to transition the blocking member from the blocked state to the unblocked state. The method includes using the piercing mechanism to transition the blocking member from the blocked state to the unblocked state.
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