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Child-resistant dispensing closures and closure components

US8579140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 2008
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/1066
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A child-resistant dispensing closure for a container may include one or the other or both of a dispensing cover non-removably securable to a container, or an outer cover non-removably securable and rotatable with respect to the inner cover and cooperable with the dispensing cover to render the closure child-resistant. According to another embodiment, an outer cover may include a flange to aid users in pushing and turning the outer cover with their fingers.

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