Two piece child resistant closure that is easy to open and/or manufacture
US8590719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D50/041
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closure includes a cup shaped overcap having a depending sidewall. The sidewall is provided with a lug having a plurality of inwardly facing teeth. Each one of the inwardly facing teeth has a gently sloping face and steeply sloping face. The slopes of the gently sloping faces and the steeply sloping faces of at least two of the inwardly facing teeth differ respectively one from another. The closure also includes a cup shaped undercap having a depending sidewall. The sidewall is provided with a plurality of outwardly facing teeth around its periphery. Each one of the teeth has a steeply sloping face and a gently sloping face. The steeply sloping faces and the gently sloping faces of the outwardly facing teeth are adapted to abut respectively, at least two of the steeply sloping faces and the gently sloping faces of the inwardly facing teeth.
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